How to completely untie Mi Account from Xiaomi Redmi 4X: official and alternative methods

Uncoupling Mi Account from the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 4X You may need to sell your device, transfer it to another user, or if you forget your login details, and even though it was released in 2017, it's still in use today, and the problem with your linked account is still relevant. In this article, we will analyze all working methods - from standard removal through settings to bypassing the lock via Fastboot and EDL-regime.

The problem is that Xiaomi is tightly associating devices to accounts through the Mi Cloud function, so if you just reset your phone to factory settings, the first time you turn on, it requires you to enter the username and password of the previous owner. FRP-Factory Reset Protection works even on older versions. MIUI. But there is a way out – the main thing is to choose the right method depending on your situation.

If you have purchased a Redmi 4X handheld and the previous owner has not untied the account, contact him for data transfer. Without this, some methods may not work or require additional manipulation with the firmware.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge of at least 50% (to avoid sudden shutdown during the process).
• 📋 Remember or save your Mi Account information if it is yours.
• 🔌 Prepare. USB-cable and computer (required for methods with Fastboot).
• 📱 Make sure your phone is unlocked. OEM Unlock (if you plan to use informal methods).

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1. Standard deletion of Mi Account through settings

If you have access to your phone and you remember the username/password from your Mi Account, it's the easiest and most secure way to do this, and it works on any version of MIUI and doesn't require any additional tools.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open Settings on Redmi 4X.

Once rebooted, the phone will be completely cleaned, and you won’t need to enter your old account details when you first turn on, and this method is guaranteed to work if you owned the device and didn’t forget your password.

⚠️ Note: If the phone still requests a Mi Account after the reset, it means that the Find Device feature in the Mi Cloud was previously activated.

If you are selling a phone, we also recommend turning off the following features before resetting:

• 🔑 Remote lock (if activated).

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Standard removal through settings is the only official way that does not violate Xiaomi’s terms of use and does not require unlocking the bootloader.

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2. Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (without password)

If you don’t remember your account details or bought your phone from your hands, you can try removing the anchor via Fastboot mode, which works on most Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi 4X, but requires an unlocked bootloader Unlock.

What will be required:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better than the one that came with the kit).
• 📥 Downloaded Mi Unlock Tool (official utility from Xiaomi).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if not previously unlocked, you will need to wait) 72-360 hours after linking the account to the device).

Instructions for deleting via Fastboot:

1. Turn off the Redmi 4X.
2. Press the Loudness Down + Power buttons to log in to Fastboot.
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Launch the Mi Unlock Tool and log in to your Mi Account (if you don’t have one, register a new one).
5. Press Unlock and wait for the process to be completed.
6. After unlocking the bootloader, execute the command in the terminal: fastboot erase frp This command deletes FRP-protection, including linking to a Mi Account.
7. Reboot your phone and reset through Recovery.

Important: If the bootloader is not unlocked, Xiaomi will require you to wait 3 to 15 days before unlocking, which depends on your Mi Account activity.

⚠️ Note: Use of informal unlocking tools (e.g. XiaomiTool or EDL) It may lead to a blockage. IMEI The official Mi Unlock Tool is safer, but requires patience.

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3. bypassing Mi Account via EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

If Fastboot doesn’t help or the bootloader is blocked, you can try it. EDL-Emergency Download Mode: This method allows you to flash your phone without the standard restrictions, but requires special equipment and knowledge.

What's EDL?

• 🔧 Emergency firmware mode used by service centers.
• 🔓 Allows you to flash your phone even with a locked bootloader.
• ⚠️ Risk of a device blink (breakdown) when incorrect actions.

How to Sign In to EDL on Redmi 4X:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the buttons Volume up + Volume down + Power at the same time.
3. Connect. USB-cable to your computer (the phone won’t display the screen, but the PC must identify it as Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008).

To run through the EDL, you will need:

• 📥 Download the firmware for Redmi 4X (For example, from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website).
• 🖥️ Install Mi Flash Tool or QFil (for firmware via Qualcomm).
• 🔧 Disable signature verification in firmware settings (if you use informal tools).

The firmware process through EDL:

1. Unpack the firmware in a folder without Cyrillic symbols.
2. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the folder with the firmware.
3. Connect the phone in EDL mode.
4. Press Refresh – the device must be determined.
5. Select Clean All mode and press Flash.

Once the firmware is successfully installed, the phone will restart in its clean state without being tied to the Mi Account, but this method has risks:

• 🚨 Possible loss IMEI (Recovery will be required through the Engineering Menu).
• 🔄 Can fly unlock the bootloader.
• 📱 The phone may stop loading (if the firmware is picked up incorrectly).

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4.Use of the Engineering Menu to Reset FRP

Some versions of MIUI (especially older ones like Redmi 4X) can bypass Mi Account requests through the engineering menu, which doesn’t require a computer, but doesn’t work on all firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. On the Mi Account input screen, click Add Account (if there is no such option, skip this step).
2. Enter any email (e.g. test@test.com) and password.
3. The system will give an error, but at the bottom there will be a button Return – press it.
4. Now, quickly dial the code: ##3646633## (MTK Engineering Menu).
5. Go to the Connectivity section → Wi-Fi.
6. Press WLAN Test → Disconnect (this will turn off network verification).
7. Return to the lock screen and try adding an account again – the system may miss the check.

If the engineering menu does not open, try an alternative method:

• 📱 On the lock screen, press the emergency call.
• Dial ##4636## (test menu).
• Go to Usage Statistics → Settings.
• Activate Allow Diagnostics (if available).
• Go back and try adding your account again.

This method doesn’t always work, as Xiaomi regularly closes these loopholes in newer versions of MIUI. If you have a newer firmware installed than MIUI 10, the chances of success are minimal.

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If the engineering menu doesn’t open, try connecting to Wi-Fi on the lock screen, then quickly go to Settings → About phone and click on the MIUI version several times. Sometimes this will activate the developer mode even without full access.

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5. Alternative methods: cheating the system through SIM-map

One of the little-known methods of circumventing Mi accounts is the use of SIM-This method works on some Xiaomi devices, including Redmi. 4X, But it requires precise steps to be taken.

What needs to be done:

1. Put it in the phone. SIM-support-card 3G/4G (It is very active, with the internet).
2. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
3. Dial it. USSD-Team: ##4636##.
4. In the menu, select Information → Wi-Fi Information.
5. Press three points (⋮) In the upper right corner, select Refresh Status.
6. Return to the lock screen and try adding a new Mi Account.

If this method does not work, try another option with SIM-card:

• 📞 Put it in. SIM-map and wait for the network to appear.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📶 On the lock screen, click on the network icon (at the top of the screen).
• 🌐 The system can redirect you to Settings, where you can disable Mi Account.

This method is based on a bug in processing network requests, so it doesn't work on all firmware. If you have MIUI 11 installed or newer, it probably won't help.

⚠️ Attention: Some "masters" offer services to delete Mi accounts through an unlock fee. Often it's a scam - after payment, they just send a link to public instructions.

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Table 6: Comparison of Mi Account Deletion Methods on Redmi 4X

To choose the best way, compare all options on key parameters:

And you can see from the table that the safest method is standard uninstallation through settings, but it requires knowing the password. If you don't have a password, Fastboot is the best option, but only when you unlock the bootloader. EDL should be used as a last resort, because it's the most risky.

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7 What should I do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, you have a few options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

Official centers can remove the binding to the account upon request, but you will need a document confirming the purchase (checks, warranty card).

Cost of the service: from 500 to 2000 rubles (depending on the region).

2.Buy unlocking from trusted masters

On forums like 4PDA or MIUI SU, there are specialists who delete Mi accounts remotely via EDL or Fastboot.

Average price: 300-1000 rubles.

Risks: Fraud, blocking IMEI in unqualified actions.

3. Sell the phone as "with a tied account"

If you can't delete your account, you can sell a Redmi 4X with a lock mark, and the price will be lower by 30-50%, but there will be buyers who will agree to unlock it themselves.

4.Use the phone without completely resetting

If you don't want a clean system, you can just log out of the Mi Account in the settings and use the device without being tied, but the next time you reset, the lock will come back.

Before you pay for the unlock, check:

• 📄 Availability of a guarantee of results.

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If the phone is bought by hand and the previous owner does not respond, the only legal way is to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase.

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FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Mi Account on Redmi 4X