How to completely disable Xiaomi account on the phone: all the ways and nuances

Disabling Xiaomi (or Mi Account) on a smartphone is a procedure that users experience when selling a device, resetting to a factory setting or wanting to switch to another profile. However, many do not take into account that simply deleting an account through settings does not always lead to a complete break in communication with Xiaomi servers. Depending on the phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and the version of MIUI (13, 14 or HyperOS), the process can be radically different.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable an account, from standard deletion through the menu to forced resetting of an attachment via Fastboot or EDL. Particular attention will be paid to the hidden consequences: locking the device after a reset, losing access to cloud data and restrictions in the use of branded services. If you plan to sell a phone or just want to “clean” it from an old account, read further.

Why you can’t just delete your Xiaomi account through settings

Many users mistakenly believe that just go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account and click “Delete.” In practice, this method only works in 30% of cases – and here’s why:

• 🔒 Hardware binding ID. Even after deleting the account through the menu, the device remains tied to it at the level of the user. IMEI It's a theft protection, but it's also a problem when you sell it.
• 📱 MIUI vs HyperOS. In new firmware (starting with the MIUI 14 and HyperOS) removal algorithm changed: confirmation is now required SMS or email, even if you have entered a password.
• 🔄 Cloud sync: Deleting your account locally does not erase your Mi Cloud data (photos, contacts, notes) and needs to be cleaned separately via the web version.

Moreover, if you delete your account and then reset to the factory settings (Hard Reset), the phone may require you to enter the data of the old account to unlock — this is the so-called Mi Account lock (or FRP-lock from Xiaomi), which can only be avoided by the correct disconnection.

Method 1: Standard Account Deletion through Settings

This method is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, if you have access to your phone, account password and Internet connection.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your account icon (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password from Mi Account and confirm the deletion via SMS or email (if the system requests it).
5. Wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 5 minutes).

Once deleted, restart your phone to check that your account is indeed disabled:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Status. MIUI Make sure that the “Mi Account” line is “Not connected».
• 📱 Try adding a new account – if the system does not require the data entry of the old one, it went well.

Battery charge > 50%|Connection to Wi-Fi or mobile internet|Password from Mi Account is on hand|Backup of data (photos, contacts)|Disabling two-factor authentication (if enabled)-->

Important: If you plan to reset your phone to factory settings after deleting, do so immediately.Some models (Redmi 10, POCO X3) are blocked 24 to 72 hours after detachment if no reset has been performed.

Method 2: Delete your account through the Mi Account website

If you don't have access to your phone, but you remember the username and password from Mi Account, you can untie the device remotely, which works for all models, but requires confirmation by email or SMS.

Instructions:

1. Go to the official website: account.xiaomi.com (use your browser on a PC or other phone).
2. Sign in under your account.
3. In the Devices section, find your smartphone and click Delete (or Untie).
4. Confirm the action via email or SMS-code.

After that, the device will be removed from the list of associated, but the local account on the phone will remain, to completely deactivate it:

• 📱 Perform reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge).
• 🔄 When first turned on after reset, the phone should not require the entry of old account data.

Method 3: Reset via Recovery Mode (without password)

If you forgot your Mi Account password but your phone is unlocked, you can try resetting your settings via Recovery Mode.This method doesn’t guarantee deleting your account, but it can sometimes help bypass the lock after the reset.

Step-by-step:

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 by volume buttons, confirm by power button).
4. After resetting, restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 13+ This method often leads to the blocking of Mi Account after rebooting, in which case you will need to enter the data of the old account or contact Xiaomi support with proof of ownership (check, box).

Method 4: Forced removal via Fastboot (for experienced)

If standard methods don't work and the phone is blocked by a Mi Account request after reset, the Fastboot option is left, USB-cable and basic knowledge of working with ADB.

Warning: Mistakes in Fastboot can turn your phone into a brick. Use this method only if:

• 🔧 You have a backup of the data.
• 💻 You can work with the command line.
• 📄 There is an official firmware for your model.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices must display the serial number of the device.
4. Run the command to unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked): fastboot oem unlock Attention: this will erase all data!
5. Sweep through the official firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (you can download it on the official website).

Once firmware is in place, the phone will be like new, without being tied to the Mi Account, but this method doesn’t work on devices with a locked bootloader (e.g., Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5 for some regions).

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Before you run through Fastboot, check the status of the bootloader with the fastboot oem device-info command. If there is a line Device unlocked: false in the answer, first unlock it through the official Xiaomi tool.

What to do if your phone is locked after resetting

Situation: You reset your phone to factory settings, and when you turn on, you see a screen requesting Mi Account, even though your account has been deleted, and this is a typical problem for MIUI 13+ and HyperOS devices.

• 📧 Restore your account.If you remember the email linked to your Mi Account, try resetting your password through the Restore Form.
• 📄 If the phone is officially purchased, give me a check, IMEI Passport data to Xiaomi support via the form: support.xiaomi.com.
• 🔧 Bypassing the lock through EDL. For experienced users: the regime EDL (Emergency Download Mode allows you to flash your phone without locking, but requires an authorized Xiaomi developer account and a special cable.

⚠️ Warning: Buying “unblocked” accounts on third-party sites (such as AliExpress or forums) is a scam. Xiaomi can lock the device permanently if such interference is detected.

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The only legal way to unlock a phone after a reset is to confirm ownership through Xiaomi support, and all other methods (including bypassing through programs like the Mi Account Unlock Tool) violate the user agreement and can result in a complete IMEI lock.

Consequences of disabling Xiaomi account

Deleting Mi Account affects not only access to the phone, but also the functionality of some services.

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

1. Delete your account before resetting to factory settings.
2. Untie the device from the Mi Home (if you used smart gadgets).
3. Clear your data in Mi Cloud via the web version.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, POCO F5 Pro) after deleting the account, you may lose access to branded features such as Super Wallpapers or AI Camera. They're tied to an account and they require re-authorization.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Xiaomi account