How to bypass Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 9A after resetting: the full guide 2026

Why Redmi 9A Requires a Google Account After a Reset and What to Do About It

Factory resets on Xiaomi Redmi 9A are standard procedures when selling a device, fixing system failures, or preparing to be transferred to another user. However, after such a reset, many people face a Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock that requires login and password from a previously linked account, which appeared in Android 5.1 and is designed to combat smartphone theft, but often creates problems for legitimate owners.

Redmi 9A owners face this problem more often than others because of the features of MIUI firmware and hardware platform, because Xiaomi’s budget models (including the Redmi 9 line) do not always correctly process account unsetting before reset, especially if the device was bought from hand or restored through informal services, as a result, even after a full reset via Recovery, the system continues to request data from the old Google profile.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to bypass FRP on Redmi 9A, including official methods (if you have access to the original account) and alternative solutions for cases when data is lost, and learn about the risks of each method and how to avoid re-blocking in the future.

Official method: Restoring access to Google account

If you remember an email or phone tied to a locked account but can't log in because of a forgotten password - this is the safest way to go.Google provides access recovery tools that work even on a locked device.

To restore access:

• 📱 Go to another phone or computer and open the Google account recovery page.
• 🔍 Enter an email or phone that was linked to Redmi. 9A. If you don’t remember the exact address, try different domains (@gmail.com, @mail.ru etc.).
• 🔑 Follow the system instructions: confirm ownership of the account through SMS, Backup email or answers to control questions.
• 📲 After a successful recovery, return to Redmi. 9A, Connect to Wi-Fi and enter the recovered data.

If you have been creating an account for a long time and haven’t used it in years, Google may ask for more information, such as:

• 📅 Date of account creation (approximately).
• 📱 Device models that were previously included in the profile.
• 💳 The last 4 digits of the attached bank card (if you had one).

⚠️ Note: If an account was deleted more than 20 days ago, it cannot be restored, in which case alternative methods of circumvention will have to be used. FRP.

Method 1: Bypass FRP through Mi Account settings (for MIUI firmware 12 and below)

This method works on Redmi 9A with MIUI firmware 12 or older if the device has not been updated to the latest versions, and the essence of the method is to exploit a vulnerability in the Mi Account anchor interface to access the phone's settings.

Step-by-step:

1. On the FRP lock screen, click Add Network (or Emergency Call → Add Contact if there is no option to Add Network).
2. In the network name input field, enter any text, highlight it and click Copy.
3. Return to the lock screen, paste the copied text in the email box (a menu should appear with a suggestion to go to the keyboard settings).
4. Select Keyboard Settings → Gboard → Settings → Three-pointed (⋮) → Reference and feedback.
5. In the browser that opens, go to https://miaccount.unlock.update.miui.com (if the site doesn't open, try https://account.xiaomi.com).
6. Sign in to your Mi Account (if any) or create a new one. Then go back to your phone settings and manually disable FRP.

If at some point the system asks for a password from Google, it doesn't work for your version of MIUI, so try alternative methods.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

This method requires a computer with ADB drivers installed and USB debugging enabled, and is suitable for Redmi 9A on any version of MIUI, but has the risk of damaging system files if used improperly.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Established ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (If it hasn't been turned on before, this method won't work).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 9A to your computer and open the command line (or terminal).
2. Check the connection of the device by command: adb devices If the device does not appear – install drivers or reconnect the cable.
3. Execute the command to remove FRP: adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the lock is still locked after the restart, try the alternative command:

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/


adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI after-use ADB This can work protection from changes in system files, and the phone will go to Fastboot mode. In this case, you will need firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

Method 3: Fastboot firmware (extreme case)

If none of the previous methods worked, the device will be completely flashed through Fastboot mode, which will delete all data, including FRP, but requires technical skills and official firmware for the Redmi 9A.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works on all versions. MIUI.
• ✅ Guaranteedly removes FRP.
• ✅ Returns the phone to a “clean” state.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ All data (including photos, contacts and applications) is deleted).
• ❌ Risk of "bricking" with incorrect firmware.
• ❌ Requires unlocking the bootloader (if it is blocked).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 9A (codename dandelion) from Xiaomi’s website (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unclarify the firmware into a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\dandelion_fastboot).
3. Turn off your phone and press Power + Volume Down to log into Fastboot.
4. Connect Redmi 9A to your computer and start the Mi Flash Tool (download here).
5. In the program, select the firmware folder, press Refresh, then Flash. Wait for completion (10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot firmware will void Xiaomi’s warranty if the bootloader has been unlocked. Mi Account re-assignment may also be required after the procedure.

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Before you run the firmware, check the bootloader version in Fastboot with the fastboot getvar anti command. If the answer is anti: 3, the bootloader is locked and needs to be unlocked through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a wait of 7-14 days).

Method 4: Use of third-party tools (risks and alternatives)

You can find dozens of programs on the Internet that promise to bypass FRP in "5 minutes without losing data," most of which either don't work or contain malware. But there are a few proven tools that can actually help -- but with reservations.

Popular tools for bypassing FRP on Xiaomi:

• 🛠️ GSM Flasher – supports many Xiaomi models, but requires a paid license.
• 🔓 Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock – works on 60% of devices, but may not be able to cope with the latest versions MIUI.
• 📱 XDA Developers Tools – Free scripts from the community, but require knowledge ADB.

Important: None of these tools guarantee 100% results on Redmi 9A with MIUI 13/14.In addition, using unofficial software can lead to the installation of spyware modules or blocking IMEI.

If you still decide to try third-party tools, follow the safety rules:

• 🔒 Download programs only from official sites (not from torrents!).
• 🛡️ Before using, turn off the internet on your phone (to prevent data leakage).
• 📌 Create a recovery point through TWRP (if established).

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Third-party FRP bypass tools often contain malicious code, and if the phone contains important data (photos, documents), it is better to use official methods or contact a service center.

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all the independent attempts to bypass FRP on Redmi 9A failed, the most reliable (but also the most expensive) way is to contact an authorized service center Xiaomi.

What will be required for the application:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (if the phone is guaranteed).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (to confirm ownership).
• 📱 The device itself with a charge of at least 30%.

The cost of the service varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the region and the status of the warranty, in some cases, the service may refuse assistance if:

• 🚫 The phone is listed in the database of stolen devices.
• 🔄 It's got an unofficial firmware on it.
• 🔧 There are traces of self-repair (for example, a replaced display).

Before you take the phone to the service, check by phone whether they work with the service. FRP-lock-in 9A. Some centers refuse such tasks due to the high risk of failure.

How to avoid FRP-lockdown

To avoid the problem of bypassing your Google account after a reset, follow the simple rules:

1. Untie accounts before resetting: 🔗 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization. 📛 Delete all Google accounts and Mi Accounts. 🔄 Only then do the reset via Settings. → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.
2. Use backup codes: 🔑 Generate backup codes for Google and save them in a safe place. 📝 Write them down on paper or in an encrypted file (do not store them on your phone!).

Update the firmware:

• 🔄 Check for updates to Settings regularly → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ New versions MIUI Often closes vulnerabilities that are used to bypass FRP.

If you are buying a Redmi 9A from hand, you should:

• 🔍 Check status. FRP via ##4636## (test menu must have a paragraph) FRP Status: OFF).
• 📱 Ask the seller to do a reset on you and make sure the phone turns on without asking for an account.
• 📄 Take a receipt for the transfer of ownership (in case of blocking the IMEI).

FAQ: Frequent questions about circumvention FRP Xiaomi Redmi 9A