How to change your Xiaomi account on your phone: full instructions with photos and videos

Changing your Xiaomi account on your smartphone can be a must in a variety of situations: you sell your phone, want to switch to a new account, have a sync error, or just forget your password. Unlike other manufacturers, Mi accounts are deeply integrated into the system — it is responsible for backing up, accessing the cloud, operating certain services, and even locking the device when lost.

In this article, we will discuss all possible scenarios: from simple change of account in settings to bypass lock if you forget the login details. POCO base MIUI 12/13/14 (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5). If your model is older 2018 Some menu items may be different, and we will mention this as well.

1.When you may need to change your Xiaomi account

Before we get to the instructions, it is important to understand when you really need to change your account and when you can solve the problem differently.

• 📱 Buying a used phone – the previous owner did not delete his account, and the device requires the input of his data at the first setting.
• 🔄 Switch to a new account – you have created a new account and want to transfer all the data to it (contacts, notes, photos from the cloud).
• 🔐 Forgotten password – phone locked after resetting or you don’t remember login details.
• 🛠️ Sync errors – your account does not update your contacts, calendar or photos in the Mi Cloud.
• 🚫 Blocking for suspicious activity – Xiaomi has blocked the account due to a violation of the rules (for example, use of the device). VPN circumventing regional restrictions).

If your problem is with a forgotten password or lock after a reset, immediately go to the section “How to delete an old account without a password.” Otherwise, start with a simple change of account through settings.

2. How to change your Xiaomi account through settings (if you know the password)

This is the easiest and safest way to do this, and it’s suitable if you remember your current account and want to add a new account or switch to another account entirely.

Steps to change your account:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your current account (usually an email or phone number is displayed).
3. In the upper right corner, tap on ⋮ → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the deletion by entering the password from the current account.
5. After deleting, return to Accounts and Sync and click Add Account → Mi Account.
6. Enter the new account details (email/phone + Password) or register if it is not already available.

If you want to save data (contacts, notes, photos), before deleting your account, back up:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup and reset → Local backups.
• 💾 Select data to save (contacts, messages, settings) and click Create backup.
• 📁 The backup file will be stored in internal memory along the way. /MIUI/backup/AllBackup.

After deleting your account, some features may temporarily stop working:

• 📱 Find Device (phone search) will be turned off.
• 🔄 Synchronization of notes, calendar and contacts will stop.
• 🎮 Access to Mi Game Center shopping will be restricted.

3.How to delete an old Xiaomi account without a password

If you forget your password or you buy a phone with someone else's account tied, things get complicated. Xiaomi uses Mi Account Lock, which locks the device after resetting if the account is not untied. Here's what you can do:

Method 1: Reset via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

This method only works if the bootloader is unlocked on the phone. If not, go to method 2.

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and install the Mi Flash Tool drivers.
3. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version).
4. Unpack the firmware and launch the Mi Flash Tool.
5. In the program, click Select, specify the path to the unpacked firmware, then Refresh (your phone should appear).
6. Select Clean All mode and press Flash.

After flashing, the phone will be completely cleaned, including the associated account. 7-15 Unblocking days through the official Xiaomi website).

Method 2: Bypassing the lock through EDL (lock-down)

If the boot loader is blocked, you can try the mode EDL (This method is more complex and requires more:

• 🖥️ Windows PC;
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original);
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool and QFil;
• 📱 Firmware in.mbn format for your model.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the Loud up. + Loudness down + Meals for food 10-15 Seconds until the black screen appears (mode) EDL).
3. Connect your phone to your PC – Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in the Device Manager.
4. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

⚠️ Attention, use of the mode EDL It can lead to total loss. IMEI Some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 8/9). Before you run the firmware, check if your model supports this method on forums. 4PDA or XDA Developers.

4 How to create a new Xiaomi account and link it to your phone

If you delete an old account or buy a new phone, you will need to create and link a new account.

1. Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account → Mi Account.
2. Click Create an Account.
3. Select the method of registration: by email or phone number.
4. Fill out the form: 📧 For email: specify a valid address and come up with a password (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and letters). 📞 For phone: enter the number in the international format (for example, +79123456789) and wait SMS coded.

Confirm registration by following the instructions on the screen.

After creating an account, enable data synchronization (contacts, calendar, notes).

If you register for the Chinese version MIUI (For example, the Xiaomi 13 Pro for the Chinese market may be required:

• 🌍 Use it. VPN server-side;
• 📱 Chinese phone number (you can buy a virtual phone on services such as SMS-Activate);
• 🔐 Confirm your account via WeChat or Alipay.

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If you register for an error “This device is not supported”, try using your browser on your PC to create an account, and then just log in on your phone.

5 Frequent Account Change Errors and How to Fix Them

When working with Xiaomi accounts, users often encounter typical errors, and we have collected the most common ways to solve them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI — on older versions (below) MIUI 10) there may be account bugs.
• 📡 Firmware region – Chinese firmware often requires a Chinese number to register.
• 🔒 bootloader status – on a blocked bootloader, some reset methods do not work.

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If the phone requires you to enter your old account after a reset, do not try to enter random passwords in any case – after 5 unsuccessful attempts, the device will be locked for 24 hours.

6 How to transfer data from your old account to a new one

When changing your Xiaomi account, it’s important to save all your contacts, photos, notes, and settings. Here’s how to do it correctly:

Method 1: Backup through Mi Cloud

1. On your old account, go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Cloud.
2. Turn on synchronization for all the necessary data (contacts, calendar, notes, photos).
3. Wait for the sync to complete (check that the data has appeared on i.mi.com).
4. On your new account, log in to Mi Cloud and enable synchronization of the same data.

Method 2: Local backup

If you don’t trust the cloud or have a slow internet connection:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select the data to save and click Create a backup.
3. Copy the backup file (/MIUI/backup/AllBackup) PC-drive.
4. On your new account, go to the same menu and select Restore from backup.

What data can be transferred:

• 📞 Contacts and call log;
• 📝 Notes and calendar;
• 📷 Photos and videos (if uploaded to Mi Cloud);
• ⚙️ Wi-Fi settings, wallpaper, sounds;
• 🎮 Data of certain games (if linked to Mi Game Center).

What data is NOT transferred:

• 🔐 Wi-Fi passwords (they will have to be re-entered);
• 📱 Data from some applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram);
• 💳 Information about bank cards in Mi Pay;
• 🎵 Playlists in Mi Music (unless they are synced to the cloud).

7.How to avoid Xiaomi account issues in the future

To avoid data loss or blockage, follow these guidelines:

• 🔑 Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication in your account settings.
• 📧 Link backup email – this will help restore access if you forget the password.
• 📱 Make regular backups (at least once a month).
• 🔄 Don't use it. VPN When working with Mi Cloud, this may cause suspicion of fraud.
• 📝 Write down your account details (email/phone + password and keep it in a safe place (for example, in a password manager).
• 🚫 Don’t buy phones with a linked account – if the seller can’t delete it, it’s suspicious.
• 🔍 Check the account status on account.xiaomi.com – all associated devices are displayed there.

If you are planning to sell your phone, you should:

1. Delete your Xiaomi account through settings.
2. Perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Resetting).
3. Check that after resetting the phone does not require the data of the old account.

⚠️ If you sell a phone with a locked bootloader and you haven’t deleted your account, the new owner won’t be able to use the device without your data. This can be a reason for returning the goods or even a legal action (in some countries, the sale of blocked devices is considered fraud).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing your Xiaomi account