How to change Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways of 2026

Changing Mi accounts on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a procedure that users experience when selling a device, losing access to mail or wanting to switch to another account. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process can be complicated by blocking FRP (Factory Reset Protection) if you do not follow the sequence of actions. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change an account, from standard deletion through settings to bypassing protection after a reset.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi is tightly tying devices to accounts to protect against theft. So a simple re-registration through Settings → Accounts only works if you remember the password from your current profile. If access is lost, additional manipulations will be required, including a Fastboot reset or support call. We'll look at all scenarios with the latest MIUI 14/15 updates in mind.

Why you might need to change your Mi Account

The reasons for changing your linked account range from domestic to technical:

• 📱 Selling or transferring a phone – the new owner must link their account.
• 🔒 Loss of access to email or password from current Mi Account.
• 🔄 Wanting to use another account (e.g., a work account instead of a personal account).
• 🛡️ Suspicion of hacking – if unauthorized actions are noticed in the account.
• 📉 Synchronization errors where data is not updated between devices.

The most common problem is FRP, which is that if you deleted your account through Recovery and Reset but didn't untie it in advance, the phone will require you to enter your username/password from your old profile when you first set it up, which is anti-theft protection, but it also creates problems for legitimate owners.

According to Xiaomi, more than 30% of support calls are due to account problems after a reset, so be sure to back up important data before any manipulations - contacts, photos and notes can be lost.

Preparing for a Mi Account Change: What to Do in advance

Before you delete your old account, follow a few critical steps:

1. Sync your data with the Mi Cloud or copy it to your PC, and once you delete your account, you lose access to your backups.
2. Make sure you know the password from your current account. Without it, you can't delete it as standard.
3. Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled) in the Mi Account security settings.
4. Check the associated services: Mi Pay, Mi Home, Xiaomi Cloud. After changing your account, access to them will be limited.

Pay special attention to devices with unlocked bootloader. If you have previously obtained developer rights or installed custom firmware, resetting through Fastboot can lead to loss of warranty or "brick" of the device, in such cases, it is better to use official methods.

Make a backup copy of the data|Remember/Save password from your current account|Disable two-factor authentication|Check the associated services (Mi Pay, Mi Home)|Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection-->

Method 1: Standardly delete Mi Account through settings

This is the easiest method if you know the password from your current account and your phone is not locked. MIUI 12/13/14/15:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Slip the profile icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select Account Management → Security → Delete Account.
4. Enter the password for confirmation.
5. Confirm the deletion - the phone will automatically log off.

You can then link a new account through the same Mi Account → Sign in.Please note that some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi K50) may require a device reboot after deleting.

An important caveat: phones with MIUI 14+ may be left with a device in the cloud after deleting their account. To completely untie the phone, go to account.xiaomi.com, select Device Management and delete it from there.

Method 2: Change your account through a Hard Reset

If you don't remember your current account password or your phone is hand-buyed and already linked to someone else's profile, the only option is to completely reset your settings, but after this procedure, you'll be met with FRP (Factory Reset Protection) blocking, which will require you to enter your old account details.

Resetting instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume buttons, confirm – power button).
4. After the reset, the phone will reboot and require you to enter the Mi Account details that were tied before the reset.

There are two ways:

• 🔑 If you know the data of the old account, enter them, then delete the account through the settings (see Method 1) and link a new one.
• 🚫 If you don’t know the data, you will need a bypass. FRP (see next section).

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If the phone doesn't boot into Recovery, try the Power Button + Volume Down combination to log into Fastboot. From there, you can reset via the fastboot erase userdata command (requires PC and installed drivers).

Method 3: Bypassing FRP lock after reset (for forgotten accounts)

If after reset, the phone requires you to enter the Mi Account data, which you do not have access to, you will have to use one of the methods of bypassing FRP. Xiaomi regularly closes loopholes, so the current methods depend on the version of MIUI and the phone model.

The most reliable methods for 2026:

Consider the most universal method - through TalkBack (powered by MIUI 12-14):

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter #4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Return to the lock screen, hold the empty seat until TalkBack appears.
4. Activate TalkBack, then tap the screen twice to open the settings.
5. Go to Settings → Users → Add a user and create a new user.
6. Return to the lock screen, select a new user and perform the initial setting without linking your account.

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FRP bypass techniques often stop working after MIUI updates.If your model is released after 2023, the chances of a successful bypass without official help are minimal.

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP It may lead to a blockage. IMEI Xiaomi can remotely identify the bypass of protection and lock the phone through the servers, we recommend first try to restore access to the old account through support.

Method 4: Officially Delete Your Account Through Xiaomi Support

If all previous methods have failed, you have to contact Xiaomi Support, which is the longest, but the safest way, and you have to prove that you are the rightful owner of the device.

Procedure:

1. Go to the Xiaomi support website.
2. Choose Mi Account. → Unlock Mi Account.
3. Fill in the form by specifying: IMEI phone (you can find out through *#06#) Serial number (on the box or under the battery) Check purchase or warranty card Reason for deleting the account

Attach scans of documents confirming possession (passport + check).

Expect a response – usually consider the application within 3-7 days.

If you have a handheld phone, ask the previous owner:

• 📄 Check or contract of sale with its data.
• 📧 Written consent to unbundle the account (can be in free form).

Without these documents, support will be denied in 90% of cases.

⚠️ Note: Since 2023, Xiaomi has tightened the requirements for proof of ownership.If the phone was activated in another country (for example, bought on AliExpress), you may need to translate the documents into English and notarization.

Frequent mistakes and their solution

When you change your Mi Account, you're going to have a problem, and you're going to look at the most common ones.

If Mi Services (such as Mi Fit or Mi Home) are no longer working after the account change, follow these steps:

1. Remove the app cache in Settings → Applications → Application management.
2. Update your apps through the Play Market.
3. Reboot the phone.
4. If the problem persists, reinstall the problem apps.

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