How to completely untie Google account from Xiaomi Redmi 4X: 4 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X is one of the most popular budget smartphones of 2017, but even years later, its owners are faced with a typical problem: how to delete a tied Google account if the phone is sold, transferred to another user or simply interferes with synchronization. Unlike the new models, the Redmi 4X runs on an outdated version of MIUI 8/9 (Android 6.0/7.1), which complicates standard unblocking procedures. In this article, current methods from 2026, including bypassing FRP-lock (Factory Reset Protection), which can be activated after reset.

The main difficulty is that Xiaomi has integrated its own Mi Account system in parallel with Google services, which means that even after deleting a Google profile, the device can remain tied to the Mi Account, blocking some features. We will look at all scenarios from simple deletion through settings to hardware reset with FRP circumvention without losing data (if possible on your firmware).

Why can’t you just delete your Google account through your settings?

On the Redmi 4X with MIUI, there are three key reasons why a standard account deletion might not work:

• 🔒 FRP-Lock: If an account has been added as a primary account, Android requests its data after any reset (protection against theft).
• 🔄 Mi Account Sync: Even after deleting Google profile, Xiaomi can restore it the next time you sign in to Mi Cloud.
• 📱 Older version of Android: On Android 6.0/7.1 There is no option to delete your account in the Google menu (only delete data").

Also, if the phone was purchased from hand, the previous owner could not delete his account, but simply log out, in which case, when trying to reset, the device will require entering a login / password from the old profile, the solutions for each case are below.

Method 1: Standard removal through settings (if no FRP)

This method is suitable if:

• ✅ You know the password from the Google account.
• ✅ Phone not locked after reset (no request to enter old account).
• ✅ The device is not tied to the Mi Account (or you know the data from it too).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select the appropriate account (if there are several).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account (not Delete Data!).
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from the device (if requested).

If you don't have a "Delete Account" option, it's hidden on your version of MIUI, and then try an alternative way:

Settings → Additional → Privacy → Settings Reset → Delete Google Account

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Before deleting your account, disable two-factor authentication in Google (if enabled) to speed up the process and avoid unnecessary requests. SMS-code.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings with FRP bypass

If the standard deletion doesn’t work or the phone requires the old account data after the reset, you’ll need to bypass FRP. On Redmi 4X, this can be done in two ways:

Option A: Through Recovery Mode (without PC)

Suitable for MIUI 8/9 firmware based on Android 6.0:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power before the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. After the reset, the phone will request Google account details, and you need to go back and select Reboot to Bootloader.
5. Follow the instructions for bypassing FRP (see the next section).

Option B: via Fastboot (from PC)

If the Recovery menu is blocked, you will need a computer and the Mi Flash Tool utility:

Download Mi Flash Tool from Xiaomi official website|Install Qualcomm drivers for Redmi 4X|Unblock Fastboot firmware for your model (e.g, santoni_global_images_...)|Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clamp Volume down) + Nutrition)

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Attention! This method completely erases data from the device, including photos and apps.

Method 3: Bypass FRP on Redmi 4X (if the phone requires an old account)

If the device requests data from the previous Google account after the reset, you will need to bypass Factory Reset Protection. On Redmi 4X, this can be done through a vulnerability in the MIUI settings:

Instructions (relevant to MIUI 8/9):

1. On the Google account input screen, click on the text box, then select Keyboard Settings (cog icon).
2. In the menu that opens, go to Text Input → Google Voice Input.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Help.
4. In your browser, go to bit.ly/frp-bypass-xiaomi (or download this APK).
5. Install the downloaded file FRP_Bypass.apk and follow the instructions in the appendix.

⚠️ Attention: Installation of third-party APK-The files may not be secure, but only download them from trusted sources (e.g, XDA Developers or 4PDA). After the roundabout FRP Add a new Google account immediately, otherwise the lock may return.

Method 4: Delete your account via ADB (for power users)

If the first three methods don’t work, you can try to delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.

Preparation:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
• 📱 On your phone, turn on Settings. → The phone. → Build Number (click 7 times to unlock Developer Mode").
• 🔌 Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

Commands to delete the account:

adb shell


pm list of users # View the list of users (usually "0" - the main one)




pm remove-user 0 # Delete the main user (this will reset all accounts!)

If the pm remove-user command doesn’t work, try an alternative method:

adb shell content delete --uri content://settings/secure --where "name='account_list'"

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They can cause data loss or system damage if entered incorrectly, use them only if you are confident in your actions.

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ADB-The method does not work on all versions. MIUI for Redmi 4X. If the commands don't execute, your firmware is blocking the low-level changes, and then you just have to reset through Fastboot.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, there are two options:

1. Flip-through EDL-Mode: Requires a special cable EDL (Or close contacts on the board) and firmware through the Mi Flash Tool in Emergency Download mode, which is guaranteed to delete all accounts, but risks "bricking" the device if you make an error.
2. Contact the service center: Official Xiaomi services can remove the binding of the account on the purchase document (check). The cost of the service is from 500 to 1500 rubles (2026).

If you decide to sew the phone yourself, be sure to:

• 🔋 Charge the battery to 100%.
• 💾 Download the firmware exactly for your model (Redmi) 4X santoni-coded).
• 🔧 Use proven tools (e.g. XiaomiTool) V2).

FAQ: Frequent questions about delinking a Google account on Redmi 4X