How to untie your Google account from your Xiaomi phone: all the ways 2026

Why you can’t just delete your Google account from Xiaomi

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones are integrated with Google services at the system level, which means that simply deleting an account through settings is often not enough. Even after logging out of your profile in Settings → Google Accounts, the device retains its binding to Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a protection mechanism that is activated after being reset to factory settings. If you sell the phone or transfer it to another user, forgetting to untie the account, the new owner will not be able to go through the initial setup without your data.

Complicating the problem, Xiaomi uses its own Mi Account authorization system in parallel with Google, which can be in conflict: for example, after deleting a Google profile, the phone may still require you to enter a Mi Account login when reset. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to completely remove the binding, from standard methods to bypassing FRP through ADB and service modes.

⚠️ Important: If you plan to sell a phone, unplug both Google and Mi Account accounts. Otherwise, the new owner may face locking the device via Find My Device (from Google) or Mi Cloud (from Xiaomi).

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to delete your Google account directly from your phone’s menu, which is suitable if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone and password from your account.
• 🔓 Phone not locked after reset (no request to enter old account)
• 📶 Device connected to the Internet (to synchronize changes)

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Google Accounts (or Settings → Memory and Sync → Account Management in older versions of MIUI).
2. Select your Google profile and click on the three dots in the top right corner → Delete your account.
3. Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.
4. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

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⚠️ Note: After deleting your Google account, the services associated with it will stop working: Gmail, Google Play, YouTube, Google Photos. If you use your phone further, add a new account or back up your data.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings with pre-release

If you plan to sell or transfer a phone, it’s not enough to simply delete your account — you need to perform a full reset with a pre-release from Google and Mi Account. Otherwise, the new owner will see a request to enter your data after turning on the device.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data (reset to factory data).
3. On the warning screen, click Delete Everything.
4. Enter the password from Mi Account (if requested) and confirm the reset.
5. Once you restart, the phone will suggest you go through the initial setup, so don't connect to Wi-Fi at this point, just turn the device off, and that will prevent FRP from automatically activating.

📌 Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 or X-ray) POCO X4 Pro) after a reset, you may be asked to enter Mi Account, even if the Google account was deleted, this is due to dual protection against theft, in which case you will have to enter data from Mi Account or use the Fastboot bypass (mode 5).

Method 3: Delete your account through Google’s web interface

If you don't have access to your phone, but you remember data from your Google account, you can untie your device remotely via Google's Find My Device site, which works even if your phone is turned off or lost.

How to do this:

1. Go to Google Find My Device and log in with the same account that is linked to Xiaomi.
2. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi smartphone.
3. Click on Delete Device (or Sign out of account in new versions of the interface).
4. Now the phone is detached from Google, but the Mi Account will remain active.

⚠️ Note: This method will not work if the phone has enabled the function of Lock after reset (FRP) It's not connected to the Internet, and it would require physical access to the device to bypass the security.

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Method 4: Bypassing FRP through ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone requests the data of the old Google account after reset and you don’t remember them, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to bypass FRP. This method requires a computer and basic command line skills.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📱 Phone in Fastboot mode or with access to the Wi-Fi settings screen

Instructions:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Connect your phone to your computer and enable USB Debugging (if your phone is not locked already). If the device is already in FRP, skip this step.
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB The following commands are given: adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1
4. Reboot the phone. After that, it should skip the Google account entry screen.

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If the adb shell command doesn't work, try first entering adb devices to check the connection.If the phone doesn't show up, install drivers for your Xiaomi model manually.

🔴 Warning: Use of ADB This method can lead to loss of warranty or damage to the system if the commands are entered incorrectly. MIUI 14/15 Additional commands may be required – their list depends on the firmware version.

Method 5: Service menu and Fastboot bypass

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 9, POCO M3), you can bypass FRP via a service menu or Fastboot mode.This method does not require a computer, but does not work on all devices.

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn on your phone and wait for the screen to request a Google account.
2. Click on the text input field, then call the keyboard.
3. Hold the @ character on the keyboard to open Google Settings.
4. Go to Settings → Reset and Restore → Reset settings and confirm the action.
5. If this method didn’t work, turn the phone into Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down) and swipe through custom recaps (such as TWRP) to bypass FRP.

⚠️ Attention: Custom Recovery firmware voids warranty and may result in device blink if incompatible version is selected. TWRP with your Xiaomi model on the official website of the project.

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Bypassing FRP through the service menu only works on devices with MIUI before version 13. On newer firmware (MIUI 14/15), this method is often blocked, and the use of ADB or Fastboot is required.

What to do if nothing helps

If all of these methods do not work, there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents confirming the purchase. Official centers can unlink the account by the serial number of the device.
2. Use paid unlock services (for example, FRP Bypass Tools.The cost of the service is from 500 to 2000 rubles, depending on the model. ⚠️ Caution: Fraudsters often masquerade as such services. check reviews before paying.

📊 Below is a table of compatibility methods with popular models Xiaomi:

If your model is not listed in the table, check the MIUI version in settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version). For MIUI 14 and later, the most common way to get around is through ADB or Fastboot.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unbundling Google account on Xiaomi