How to untie Google account from the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all working methods

A Google account linked to Xiaomi Redmi 4X can be a problem in several cases: you sell a phone, forget your password, or experience FRP-blocking after resetting. Unlike current models, the Redmi 4X (released in 2017) runs on MIUI 8/9 and Android 6/7, which imposes features on the unblocking process. In this article, 3 proven ways to delete an account without the risk of “bricking” the device.

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to log out of the profile in the settings, but this does not always work. For example, if the phone was reset via Recovery, the system will require you to enter the data of the last associated account, and when you sell the device, the new owner will not be able to activate it until the old account is deleted correctly, and we will figure out how to do this safely and without losing functionality.

Important: Redmi 4X (codename Santoni has vulnerabilities in the older version MIUI, traversable FRP. However, after updating to MIUI 10+ Some methods stop working. Before you start, check the firmware version in Settings. → The phone.

1. Untie Google account through phone settings

The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is suitable if:

• 🔹 Remember the password from your Google account;
• 🔹 Phone not locked after reset;
• 🔹 The device is not in mode. FRP Lock.

To untie the account:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Accounts section → Google.
3. Choose your profile (if there are several).
4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the phone password or pattern lock.

After deleting your account, it is recommended to restart your device. If you sell Redmi 4X, reset to factory settings via Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset. This will clear all data, including app cache and settings.

⚠️ Note: If you immediately reset your account after deleting it, the phone may request Google data again when you first set up. To avoid this, turn off Device Protection in the security settings before resetting.

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2. reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If you don't remember your Google account password or your phone is locked, you'll have to do a hard reset. On Redmi 4X, you can do this in two ways: through the settings menu (if your phone is unlocked) or through Recovery Mode.

Method 1: Resetting through settings

1. Open Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Check the box to clear internal memory (optional).
4. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.

Method 2: Resetting through Recovery

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. After reset, select Reboot.

After resetting, the phone will require you to enter the details of the last Google account associated. If you do not remember the password, proceed to the next method.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 4X s MIUI 8 after reset via Recovery, sometimes a bug works: the phone asks for a Mi Account, not Google.In this case, try entering data from Xiaomi ID, wire-bound.

3. bypass FRP-blocking on Xiaomi Redmi 4X

If you reset your phone, you need to enter your Google account details that you don't remember, you'll need to bypass FRP (Factory Reset Protection). On Redmi 4X, you can do this without a PC, using vulnerabilities in the older version of Android.

Method 1: Through an Emergency Call

1. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter ##4636## (test menu).
3. In the menu that opens, select Settings → Restore and Reset.
4. Do the reset again.

Method 2: Through Wi-Fi setting

1. On the Google account entry screen, connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the password entry bar and hold until the Copy/Epaste menu appears.
3. Select Help (or Keyboard Settings), then go to the phone's settings.
4. Turn off Device Protection in the Security section.
5. Return and reset through Settings.

Method 3: With PC and ADB (for power users)

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Install. ADB Tools and follow commands: adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1 adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/
3. Reboot the phone.

On Redmi 4X with firmware older than MIUI 9.5, the ADB method may not work due to closed vulnerabilities, in which case only firmware through Fastboot will help.

4. Untie Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

In addition to a Google account, the Redmi 4X can be linked to Mi Account, a Xiaomi profile that is used to sync data and unlock the bootloader.

How to delete Mi Account:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile and select Exit.
3. For complete removal, go to account.xiaomi.com, log in and remove the device from the list in the Device Management section.

If you forget your Mi Account password, restore it via email or phone number. Unlike Google, Xiaomi doesn't lock the device after a reset unless the account was tied to security features (like Find Device).

5. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When detaching Redmi 4X accounts, users often make mistakes that lead to additional problems.

Error 1: Reset without disabling the device protection

If you don't turn off Device Protection in Settings → Security, after a reset, the phone may require a password even from a local account. To avoid this, before reset:

• 🔹 Disable Device Protection;
• 🔹 Remove all fingerprints and graphic keys;
• 🔹 Get out of Mi Account and Google.

Mistake 2: Using unofficial firmware

Some users try to bypass FRP by running custom firmware through TWRP. On Redmi 4X, this is fraught with:

• 🔹 Loss. IMEI (phone will stop catching the network);
• 🔹 "Bricking" of the device (if the firmware is incompatible);
• 🔹 The Baseband Unknown Error.

Error 3: Incorrectly entering ADB commands

When you circumvent FRP through ADB, many people copy commands from old instructions without checking their relevance. For example, on Redmi 4X with MIUI 11, the command will not work:

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity

Instead, we should use:

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/

⚠️ Note: If after the round-trip FRP phone stopped connecting to the mobile network, check the settings APN. Often they are reset to factory and need to be set up manually in Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN).

fastboot erase frp

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6.Preparation of the phone for sale: complete cleaning

If you are selling a Redmi 4X, it is not enough to simply delete your accounts, you need to make sure that the new owner does not encounter any locks or personal data.

Step 1: Backup

• 🔹 Copy photos, videos and documents on PC or in the cloud;
• 🔹 Export contacts to.vcf file via Contacts → Settings → Exports;
• 🔹 Save the list of installed applications (can be done through Settings) → Annexes).

Step 2: Delete all accounts

• 🔹 Delete Google and Mi Account (as described above);
• 🔹 Get out of social media (Facebook, VK, Telegram);
• 🔹 Turn off sync in Settings → Accounts.

Step 3: Reset to factory settings

• 🔹 Perform reset through Settings → Recovery and discharge;
• 🔹 If your phone is locked, use Recovery Mode;
• 🔹 After reset, make sure that the phone does not require you to enter an account when you first set up.

Step 4: Check before transfer

• 🔹 Make sure your phone connects to Wi-Fi and mobile network;
• 🔹 Check the camera, speakers and microphone;
• 🔹 Reset again if the new owner reports locks.

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Even after the reset, some data may remain in the phone's memory. Use the Clean All Data feature in Recovery to clean it completely or run the phone through Fastboot with userdata formatting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unbundling accounts