How to completely untie Google account from Xiaomi after resetting to factory settings

Resetting Xiaomi’s phone to a factory setting is standard when selling a device, fixing system crashes or preparing for firmware. However, after such a reset, many users are faced with FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock, which requires entering data from a previously linked Google account. If you forget your password, bought your phone from your hands or just want to delete an old account, this guide will help you figure out how to properly untie your account without losing functionality.

Complicating the problem, Xiaomi uses not only Google’s standard protection, but also its own Mi Account system.In some cases, it requires removing both anchors.We’ll look at legal ways to bypass FRP without using questionable software or hacking, and explain why some methods stopped working after Android 12+ security updates.

Important: If a phone has been stolen or bought from hands without unlocking, attempts to bypass FRP may violate Google's terms of use.This article is intended for device owners who are authorized to manage their accounts.

Why Xiaomi Resets an Old Google Account

FRP (Factory Reset Protection) was introduced by Google in Android 5.1 Lollipop as a measure against device theft. Once reset, the system checks whether a Google account was linked to the phone and requires proof of ownership. On Xiaomi, this feature works like this:

• 🔒 If the phone was enabled Mi Account and Google account, after reset will require data input from both.
• 📱 On models with Android 10+ (For example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) circumvention FRP Complicated by the updated security policy.
• 🔄 Even if you deleted your account through your pre-reset settings, the system can save it to cache and request it again.

The main reasons why your phone is asking for an old account are:

If you are sure that the phone belongs to you, but do not remember the account details, first try to restore access through official channels of Google.

Method 1: Delete your Google account through settings (if your phone is unlocked)

If the phone is not locked after resetting, or if you remember the lock screen password, you can delete your account in the standard way, which is suitable for devices that have already passed the initial setup.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (on some Settings models → Memory and Sync → Accounts).
2. Select Google and tap on your linked account.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm action. The system can request a password from the lock screen.

Reboot your phone after deleting it. If you plan to reset your device, do so immediately after deleting your account, so FRP is not activated.

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro with a MIUI 12) after deleting your Google account, you may still be linked to your Mi Account. To completely reset the protection, remove it through Settings. → Mi Account → Get out.

Method 2: Bypass FRP through Recovery Mode (for power users)

If the phone is locked after a reset and there is no data from the account, you can try to delete FRP through Recovery mode.This method works on most Xiaomi devices with Qualcomm processors (for example, POCO F3, Redmi K40).

You'll need:

• 🔌 USB Type C C Cable (Original or Quality).
• 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📄 File. disable_frp.zip (can be found on the forums 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume up + Power to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to your PC and check for detection by command: fastboot devices If the device is not detected, install the Mi Flash Tool drivers.
3. Download your phone to Recovery with the command: fastboot boot recovery.img (recovery.img file must be from your model’s firmware).
4. In Recovery, select Apply update → Choose from ADB.
5. On PC, run a command to download disable_frp.zip: adb sideload disable_frp.zip
6. Once completed, restart the phone.

If done correctly, the system won’t require an old account the next time it’s turned on, which doesn’t work on Android 13+ devices and Mediatek processors (like Redmi 10C).

Method 3: Use of Mi Unlock Tool (official method)

Xiaomi provides the official Mi Unlock Tool for unlocking the bootloader and resetting the account binding, which is suitable if:

• 📱 The phone is linked to Mi Account, not just Google.
• 🔓 Remember your Mi Account data or can you recover it.
• 🕒 Ready to wait 7-15 days (unblocking time for new accounts).

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Run the program on PC and log in to your Mi Account.
3. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode (Loudness down + Power).
4. Connect the device to the PC and wait for the program to determine the model.
5. Press Unlock and follow the instructions. If the account is new, you will have to wait until the deadline.

Once the bootloader is unlocked, you can flash the phone with clean firmware through the Mi Flash Tool, which will delete all associated accounts. Note: this method resets all data and can void the warranty.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi has tightened its unlock policy since 2023, with some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13) requiring binding SIM-The card that activated the phone. SIM-The card is lost, unlocking may not be possible.

Method 4: Bypass FRP through service codes (for older models)

On Xiaomi devices with Android 9 and below (e.g. Redmi 5 Plus, Mi A2), service codes sometimes work bypassing, a method that doesn’t work on new firmware, but can help owners of older smartphones.

Try the following combinations:

• 📞 Type #4636### and go to Testing → Settings and try adding a new account.
• 🔢 On the lock screen, type ##7780### to reset settings (does not delete data, but can reset) FRP).
• 🔄 Some models have a combination *2767*3855#, But it does a complete reset and deletes all the data!

If none of the code worked, try another method. Modern versions of MIUI block access to service menus without unlocking the bootloader.

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Before entering service codes, check the phone model in Settings → About Phone. Some codes may only work on certain firmware (e.g. MIUI Global vs MIUI China).

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all of the above methods did not help, and the phone was bought legally (there is a check or box), contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 📄 Document confirming the purchase (check, warranty card).
• 📱 The device itself with the original box (preferably).
• 🔑 Data from Mi Account if the phone was tied to it.

Service centers have access to internal Xiaomi tools that allow you to reset FRP without losing functionality. The average cost of the service is from 500 to 1500 rubles, depending on the model.

If you bought your phone by hand, try contacting the seller and requesting details from the account. 60 percent of the time, previous owners agree to help, especially if the device was sold as "clean."

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The official service is the only legal way to unlock if you do not remember the data from the account and do not want to risk the data.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to unplug a Google account, users often make mistakes that can lead to a complete lock on their phone or data loss.

Another common problem is that FRP is activated again after the update, so if you delete your account but don't reset your phone right away, the system can request data again after you install the updates, to avoid this:

1. Delete your Google account.
2. Do not connect to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
3. Reset through Settings → About Phone → Reset settings.

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