How to untie Xiaomi Mi Account via computer: 3 working ways (2026)

Linking your device to your Mi Account is a standard security measure from Xiaomi, which protects user data from unauthorized access. However, this feature often becomes a problem when you sell a smartphone, reset your settings or lose your password. If you encounter a screen lock requiring you to enter your username and password from Mi Account, and you do not have access to your account, do not despair. You can untie your account through your computer, even without an official unlocker.

In this article, we will discuss three proven methods of deleting Mi-accounts using a PC: via Fastboot, using specialized utilities (like Mi Flash Unlock) and alternative solutions for devices with a locked bootloader. All instructions are relevant for Redmi, POCO and Mi models based on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. Importantly, the procedure can reset the phone to factory settings, so save important data in advance.

Why can’t you just delete your Mi Account through your settings?

Many users try to untie their account through the Settings menu → Accounts → Mi-account, but they face errors.

• 🔒 After a hard reset, the system requires you to confirm your account ownership, even if the phone is no longer connected to the network.
• 📱 Factory tethering. On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) the account is “stitched” into the firmware at the bootloader level.
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: China and India have additional security measures in place to make it harder to unlock.

In addition, since 2021, Xiaomi has tightened its policy: now proof of ownership (checks, a box with IMEI) is required to unblock through the official Mi Unlock Tool.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

This method is suitable if your device has already unlocked the bootloader. If not, skip this section and go to Method 2.

• 💻 Windows computer 10/11 (64-bit).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 📦 Archive with utility ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site).
• 🔧 File. remove_mi_account.zip (can be found on the forums 4PDA or XDA Developers).

Algorithm of action:

1. Unpack the platform-tools in the root of the C:\ disk (e.g., C:\platform-tools\).
2. Download and unpack. remove_mi_account.zip same-folder.
3. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode.
4. Connect the device to the PC. In the command line (on behalf of the administrator), perform: cd C:\platform-tools\ fastboot devices If the phone is determined (the serial number appears), continue.
5. Start the account deletion script: fastboot boot remove_mi_account.img After the reboot, the account will be detached.

Download platform-tools and unpack in C:\|

Check the ADB drivers (install if necessary)|

Download. remove_mi_account.zip proven-source|

Disable antivirus (can block scripts)-->

⚠️ If after the command fastboot boot phone is stuck on the Mi logo for more than 10 minutes - forcibly restart it (Volume up). + 15 seconds power. This means that the script is not compatible with your firmware.

Method 2: Using Mi Flash Unlock (official method)

The official utility Mi Flash Unlock allows you to unlock the bootloader and remove the binding to the account, but with restrictions:

• ⏳ Requires waiting 72–168 hours after linking your account to your device.
• 📄 Account information is required (login and password).
• 🔄 It only works on MIUI Global (on Chinese firmware blocked).

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website and install it.
2. Log in to the Mi Account on your phone and link it to the device in Settings → Additional → Developer → Mi Unlock status.
3. Turn off your phone and log in to Fastboot (Loudness Down + Power).
4. Connect the device to your PC and launch the Mi Unlock Tool. Sign in with the same account.
5. Press Unlock and wait until the process is complete (it may take several attempts).

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Unlock Tool gives you a "Couldn't unlock" error, check: - The utility version (should be the last). - Internet connection (mandatory via Wi-Fi, not mobile data). - No VPN Proxies (they block access to Xiaomi servers).

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If the utility doesn’t see the phone in Fastboot, try reinstalling the driver manually through Device Manager (select “Mi Flash” from the driver list).

Method 3: Alternative utilities (for a locked bootloader)

If the bootloader is locked and the official method is not working, you can use third-party tools.

• 🛠️ Mi Account Remove Tool – This is a Remove Tool MIUI 12-14, demands ADB.
• 🔓 Xiaomi Tool V2 — HyperOS supports, but root rights are needed.
• 📱 EDL Mode + Auth File – for advanced users (risk of bricking").

The following is a step-by-step guide for Mi Account Remove Tool:

1. Download the utility with XDA Developers (check reviews!).
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and run the utility. Select the Remove Mi Account option.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions (you may need to reboot in Fastboot).

Important: Using unofficial utilities may result in IMEI blocking or activation of Xiaomi anti-theft protection.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Firmware through EDL (requires an auth file and experience).
• 📞 Contact the service center (official or unofficial) The cost of unlocking is from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles.
• 🛒 Selling “as is” with a mark on the lock (price will fall by 30-50%).

Forums often advise “call back in support of Xiaomi and ask to reset your account” and this only works if:

• You have a check or a guarantee card.
• The phone was purchased less than 6 months ago.
• The account was not blocked for suspicious activity.

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If the phone is bought by hand and the previous owner has not untied the Mi Account, the only legal way is to demand the data from him to unlock or return the money, otherwise the device will remain a brick.

How to avoid Mi Account problems in the future

To avoid getting blocked again, follow the simple rules:

• 🔑 Always untie your account before selling through Settings → Accounts. → Mi-account → Delete the account.
• 📝 Keep your account information in a safe place (such as a password manager).
• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware in new versions MIUI/HyperOS Fixed vulnerabilities that can bypass the lock.
• 🛡️ Do not use unofficial firmware without unlocking the bootloader - this can activate anti-theft protection.

If you frequently reflash or repair your phones, set up a separate Mi Account for your test devices to help avoid locking your main profile.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unbundling a Mi Account