How to untie a Google account from a Xiaomi phone if you forget your password: the full guide 2026

A forgotten password from a Google account can become a real headache if your Xiaomi smartphone requires authorization after a reset or upgrade. The situation is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer has integrated additional protection — Mi Account, which often locks the device even after Google is deleted. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to unbundle an account without a password, including official methods from Google and workarounds for Redmi, POCO and Mi series.

It's important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the MIUI version and the phone model. On new devices (released after 2021) with MIUI 13/14 and Factory Reset Protection (FRP), circumvention is complicated, but possible. We'll look at options for different scenarios, from restoring access through Google to hardware reset using Fastboot.

Why Xiaomi Phone Needs a Google Account After a Reset

The requirement to enter your Google account after resetting is part of the company’s Factory Reset Protection (FRP) system, introduced in 2015, and works like this:

• 🔒 When you first turn on your phone, you link it to your Google account.
• 📱 After resetting through Settings → Reset or Recovery Device Requests a Login/Password from That Account.
• 🚫 Without proof of ownership, access to the phone is blocked.

On Xiaomi, another layer is added to this protection - Mi Account, which can lock the device even after successfully bypassing FRP. This is typical for the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5 and the flagship Mi 11/12/13 models.

According to Xiaomi statistics, about 30% of support requests are due to a lock after a reset, and 60% of users do not remember the password from the associated account, the solution depends on whether you have access to:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13/14 and Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 1/2 or Dimensity 9000+ circumvention FRP It may not work through standard methods (e.g. TalkBack) and it may require the use of EDL-mode.

Method 1: Restoring access to your Google account (official method)

If you forget your password but remember the email or phone number associated with your account, the most reliable way to re-access your Google services is to restore access, which works even on a locked phone if you have access to a computer or other device.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the recovery page: accounts.google.com/signin/recovery.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Select "Forgot your password?" and follow the instructions.
4. Confirm your identity through: 📧 Backup email (if indicated) 📱 SMS number-bound 🔐 Recovery code (if saved) 🕒 Last password used (if you remember)

Google Password Manager

Once you restore access, enter new data on the blocked Xiaomi. If the phone still requires Mi Account, go to the section about unbundling the Mi Account.

⚠️ Note: If you do not remember a backup email or phone number, Google may request additional data: the date of creation of the account, commonly used devices or recent actions.

Method 2: Delete your Google account via ADB (without resetting)

If Xiaomi’s phone is not locked, but you want to unplug your Google account in case of a future reset, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires enabled USB debugging and access to your computer.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No need to reset settings
• ✅ Works on MIUI 12/13/14
• ✅ Stores all the data on the phone

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone Press 7 times on MIUI Version Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock

ADB

official website

adb

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified (should appear its serial number).

adb shell


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




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




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts




pm clear com.google.android.gsf

Google

If after completing the commands, the phone stopped syncing contacts or email, return Google services through Settings → Apps → Installed → Restore.

Method 3: Bypass FRP via TalkBack (for MIUI 12 and older)

On devices with MIUI 12 and below (released before 2021), Factory Reset Protection can be bypassed with TalkBack activation, a technique that doesn’t require a computer, but doesn’t work on all models.

Step-by-step:

1. On the FRP lock screen, click "Additional Settings" (or "Emergency Call" → "Additional").
2. Select TalkBack and activate it with two seconds.
3. After activation, swipe your two fingers across the screen from top to bottom to open the menu.
4. Select TalkBack Settings → Help and Feedback.
5. Click on any link (such as the “Privacy Policy”) to open the browser.
6. In the browser, go to the address https://bit.ly/3xYZ1pQ (or any other short-term URL s APK-circumvention FRP).
7. Download and install a crawler app (like FRP Bypass APK).
8. Follow the instructions of the application to delete your Google account.

After installation APK-The phone file requires permission to install from unknown sources, go back to TalkBack settings and turn off application verification via the access menu.

⚠️ Attention: Installation of third-party APK-files can lead to virus infection or data theft. Use only verified sources (e.g, XDA Developers) and delete the app immediately after bypassing FRP.

Method 4: Fastboot Reset (for locked devices)

If the phone is completely locked and previous methods have failed, it will reset hardware via Fastboot mode, which will delete all data but unlock the device, and is suitable for Redmi, POCO and Mi models with unlocked bootloader.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB/Fastboot
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (not cheap charging!)
• 📄 Firmware file for your model (download from the official website)

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to the PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices
3. Unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked): fastboot oem unlock Attention: this will erase all data!
4. Fastboot flash boot boot.img fastboot flash system.img fastboot flash recovery recovery.img fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot

Once you reboot, the phone will be like new, no linked accounts. If you have an anti-rollback error, download a newer version of the firmware.

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Before you run through Fastboot, check the phone model with the command fastboot getvar product. Using firmware from another model will lead to a "brick" (breakdown) of the device.

Method 5: Unlock Mi Account (if Google is deleted but the phone is locked)

Even after successfully bypassing FRP, Xiaomi’s phone may require Mi Account data entry, which is an additional manufacturer protection that works when:

• 🔄 Resetting settings through Recovery
• 📱 Firmware through Fastboot
• 🔧 Changes IMEI or serial number

The official way to unblock is to use the “Find Device” function on the Xiaomi website:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Sign in to your Mi Account (if you don’t remember your password, restore it via email or SMS).
3. Select the locked device in the list and click "Delete the device".
4. Confirm the action with a code from SMS.

If you don’t remember the Mi Account data, there are still unofficial methods:

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10A or POCO M4) bypassing Mi Account through EDL It is impossible without special equipment (MTK Auth Bypass).

What to do if nothing helps: alternative solutions

If all of these methods do not work, there are radical or paid methods:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center. 📍 Find the official service on the website mi.com. 💰 Unblocking Cost: 1500 to 5000 ₽ (model-wise). ⏳ Time: 1-3 days.
2. Buying an unlock code. 🔑 On sites like UnlockJunky or FRP Files can be purchased for your model (price: 5-20)$). ⚠️ Fraud Risk – Check Reviews!

If you decide to sell a locked phone, honestly state in the description the reason for the lock. Buyers often look for such devices for self-repair or use as spare parts donors.

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With Xiaomi’s newer models (released after 2022), it’s almost impossible to bypass FRP and Mi Account without official tools, and the only legal way is to restore access to accounts or access the service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about decoupling a Google account from Xiaomi