How to completely untie Google account from the smartphone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why you can’t just delete your Google account from Xiaomi and what to do

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO or Black Shark smartphones often face a problem: when trying to delete a Google account through the settings, the system emits an error or requires a password from the previous owner. This is not an accident, but part of the protection of Factory Reset Protection (FRP) - a feature of Android tied to the hardware identifier of the device. Even after resetting to factory settings, the phone can require the data of the old account, blocking access to the system.

The reasons why users want to untie their account vary from selling a device to wanting to get rid of data synchronization. However, MIUI (especially versions 14 and 15) complicates the process - unlike "pure" Android, it often requires additional manipulation. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to untie a Google account, including bypassing FRP, without risking locking the device permanently.

It’s important to understand that if the phone was bought with hands and the previous owner did not delete his account, some methods may not work without his participation, in such cases, you either need to contact the seller or use official Xiaomi tools (about them below).

Method 1: Standard removal through settings (if not) FRP-lock-in)

If the phone is not locked after reset and you remember the password from the account, this method is the easiest.It works on all Xiaomi models with MIUI 12-15, including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T and others.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and synchronization (or Settings) → Google, depending on the version MIUI).
• 🔍 Find your Google account in the list and tap it.
• 🗑️ In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Delete Account.
• 🔐 Confirm the action with a password from the device or a pattern lock.

If there is no Delete Account, then the device has been activated administrative lock (for example, via Settings → Security → Device Administrators), in which case, first disable all applications with administrative rights (for example, Find My Device or Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Note: After deleting your Google account, the services associated with it will stop working: Gmail, YouTube, Google Play. Data (contacts, photos, notes) will also be deleted from the device if you do not enable sync with the cloud.

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Method 2: Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset) with FRP bypass

If the phone is locked after a reset (requires you to enter your old account data), you will need to bypass Factory Reset Protection, a technique that is suitable for Android 9-13 devices, but may not work on new models with MIUI 15 and HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Turbo 3).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo (Recovery mode) appears.
3. Select a language, then go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Once reset, the phone will reboot and require you to enter your account information.

To bypass FRP:

• 🌐 Connect to Wi-Fi, then on the account entry screen click on the Email field.
• 🔍 In the appeared keyboard tap on the Settings icon (cogs) → Gboard → Help and feedback.
• 🔗 In the browser, go to the address https://bit.ly/3xYzFRP (or any other short-term URL circumvention).
• 📥 Download and install. APK-file FRP Bypass Tool (such as QuickShortcutMaker or Account Login Bypass).

Once installed, you can add a new Google account or disable FRP verification. This method does not work on all devices – Xiaomi regularly closes similar loopholes in new versions of MIUI.

Method 3: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a computer debugging tool that works for USB-enabled devices, but requires minimal technical skills.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer's settings).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on the device screen.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

These commands will remove Google services responsible for checking the account, and after the reboot, the device will not require the old profile data.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system applications can lead to unstable phone operation. After detachment of the account, it is recommended to reflash the device via Fastboot or reset the settings.

1. Install Xiaomi drivers from the official website.

2. Use another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

3.Reboot phone and PC.-->

Method 4: Official Xiaomi Unlocker (Mi Unlock)

If the phone is tied to a Mi Account (not just Google), it may be necessary to officially unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool, a technique that works even after a reset.

How to unlock:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi’s official website.
2. Sign in to the tool under the same Mi Account that is linked to the phone.
3. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode (turn off, then pinch Power + Volume down).
4. Connect the device to the PC and follow the instructions in the program.

The process can take up to 72 hours — Xiaomi temporarily locks new devices to unlock. Once successfully completed, the bootloader will be unlocked, and you can flash the phone through Fastboot, removing the binding to the accounts.

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Method 5: Fastboot Firmware (extreme case)

If all previous methods fail, the phone's firmware is in Fastboot mode, a radical way that completely erases data and resets all locks, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

What do you need?

• 🖥️ PC with installation ADB and Fastboot.
• 📄 Official firmware for your model (you can download it on the Xiaomi website).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (via Mi Unlock Tool).

Instructions:

1. Unpack the archive with the firmware in the folder with Fastboot.
2. Put your phone in Fastboot mode.
3. In the command line, do:

fastboot flash all [name file firmware].tgz


fastboot reboot

Once firmware is in place, the phone will be clean, without any account being tied, but this method will void the warranty and could lead to data loss if you don't backup.

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Fastboot firmware is the only reliable way to remove FRP on new Xiaomi devices (2023-2026), but requires unlocking the bootloader and risks bricking the phone if it makes a mistake.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When unbundling a Google account, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 "After the reset, the old account is required again" → So, then, FRP I've been through it. Try the method of ADB firmware.
• 🔌 "The computer can't see the phone. ADB" → Install Xiaomi drivers, enable debugging by USB Try another cable.
• 🔒 "Mi Unlock Tool writes 'Couldn't unlock'" → Make sure your Mi Account is linked to your phone and wait 72 hours.
• 📱 "The phone is stuck on the logo after firmware" → Repeat the firmware or use the Mi Flash Tool in Clean All mode.

Another common mistake is trying to bypass FRP through Safe Mode, which doesn’t work on Xiaomi devices because MIUI blocks access to settings in safe mode.

If you buy a phone with your hands, always check if it's unconnected.

1. Ask the seller to make a reset to factory settings with you.
2. After restarting, make sure that the phone does not require the entry of account details.
3. Check the status of the bootloader through Fastboot with the command fastboot oem device-info (the line Device unlocked: true means unlocked bootloader).

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