How to completely untie your Xiaomi device from all accounts: Mi Account, Google and social networks

Unbinding a Xiaomi smartphone from your linked accounts is a procedure that may be required when selling a device, transferring it to another user, or if you forget the login details. However, many people face difficulties: the system requests a password from Mi Account, blocks access after resetting settings, or requires confirmation through an old phone number. In this article, we will discuss all the legal ways to unbundle Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices from Mi Account, Google, and social networks, taking into account the latest security updates of 2026.

It is important to understand that the manufacturer deliberately complicates the unbundling process to protect user data. For example, Find Device remains active even after deleting the account through settings, unless additional steps are taken. We will look at both standard methods through the phone menu and alternative solutions for cases where access to the device is limited.

The article is relevant for all modern models: from the budget Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra and MIX Fold 3. Particular attention is paid to the problems that arise after upgrading to MIUI 15 and HyperOS, where the mechanism of binding accounts has been revised.

Why you can’t just delete your account through settings

Many users try to untie Xiaomi from their account through Settings → Accounts, but they encounter errors, because MIUI uses a multi-level binding system:

• 🔗 Hardware binding: Mi Account is linked to a unique device identifier (IMEI), blocking the discharge without confirmation.
• 📱 Cloud sync: Account data (contacts, notes, backups) is stored on Xiaomi servers and automatically restored after a reboot.
• 🔒 Theft protection: Find Device remains active even after deleting your account unless you manually deactivate it.

For example, if you delete your Mi Account through your settings but don't disable Find Device, the next time you log in to the same account on another device, your smartphone may be locked as "lost." This is a standard security measure, but it creates problems when legally transferring the phone to a new owner.

⚠️ Note: After deleting Mi Account through settings, some features (such as Mi Cloud or Themes) will stop working until you re-authenticate. MIUI.

Another trap is Google Account, and even if you unplug the Mi Account, the device may remain tied to Google Play Services, which will lead to a password request after a reset (FRP-This applies to all Android 5.1 devices.+.

Method 1: Standard uncoupling through phone settings

If you have access to a device and remember passwords, this method is the easiest and most secure, and it works for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on MIUI 12-15 or HyperOS.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Choose Mi Account (or Xiaomi Account in the newer versions).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action with a password from the account or a fingerprint.
5. Go to Settings → Google → Manage Google accounts and delete all associated profiles.

After that, it is recommended to reset to factory settings:

Settings → About the phone → Reset settings → Erase all data

⚠️ Warning: If you are selling a phone, be sure to disable Find Device in the Mi Account settings before deleting.Otherwise, the new owner may face lockdown.

For models with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Passwords and Security → Account Management

If the phone still requests a password when it is turned on after deleting the account, then the Find Device function was not disabled, in which case only a complete reset with FRP bypass will help (see Method 3).

Make sure you remember the password from your Mi Account

Disable Find Device in your account settings

Backup of important data

Record the IMEI of the device (in case of locking)

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Method 2: Unleash the Mi Account website (if the phone is unavailable)

If you lost access to your phone, but remember the data from Mi Account, you can untie the device remotely via Xiaomi’s official website, which works even if the phone is turned off or locked.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your smartphone.
3. Click on three dots next to the device and select Remove Device.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After that, the device will be uncoupled from the account, but this does not remove the lock screen. PIN-code, you will need to reset via Fastboot or Recovery.

If you try to remove a device, the site gives an error "Device is locked", then the Find Device function is active on the phone.

• 📱 Try turning your phone on, connecting to Wi-Fi and turning off Find Device in the settings.
• 🔄 If the phone doesn’t turn on, contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership (check purchase).

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Method 3: Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypasses after resetting

FRP-Factory Reset Protection is a Google protection that is activated after resetting if a Google Account was linked to the device, requiring the username and password from the last account used. There are a number of ways to get around it, but it’s important to understand that some methods may violate Google’s terms of use.

Legal ways to circumvent FRP:

• 🔑 Restoring access to your Google account: If you remember your email but forgot your password, use the recovery function at accounts.google.com.
• 📞 Confirmation through backup email/Phone: Link a new number or mail to your account if you have access to backup data.
• 🛠️ Use of official tools: For some Xiaomi models, there is a Mi Unlock Tool program, but it requires permission from Xiaomi.

If the legal methods don't work, you can try the Fastboot or the special firmware, but it's risky.

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP (for example, through ADB Xiaomi and Google are actively fighting such tools, and many of them stopped working after the 2023-2026 updates.

For HyperOS models (such as the Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), FRP circumvention has become more difficult due to new security mechanisms. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center with proof of purchase.

Method 4: Completely reset via Recovery Mode (without password)

If you don't remember the password from Mi Account or Google, but the phone is turned on, you can try resetting via Recovery Mode.This method will delete all data, including accounts, but does not guarantee bypassing. FRP-locking on new models.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the button combination to enter Recovery: For most models: Volume up + Power. For POCO F5 and Redmi K60: Volume down + Power.

Recovery

Wipe Data

Wipe All Data

Google Account

On HyperOS devices, the path to Recovery may be different, for example, on Xiaomi 14 Pro you need to select Advanced → Wipe Data.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 and later), a reset via Recovery does not delete the Mi Account completely. After the reboot, you may receive a request for confirmation of the account, in which case only bypassing through Fastboot or contacting the service will help.

If after resetting the phone asks for a password from Mi Account, but you do not remember it, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the device and repeat the reset (sometimes helps).
• 📧 Restore access to Mi Account via account.xiaomi.com (function "Forgot password?").
• 🛠️ Use the official Mi Unlock Tool (requires permission from Xiaomi).

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If the phone asks for an old password after reset, but you don't remember it, try entering any password 5 times in a row. On some models, after that, a button "Forgot your password?" appears, which allows you to reset the lock via SMS or email.

Method 5: Unlocking via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The Fastboot method works if the phone is locked and the standard methods don't work, USB-Not recommended for beginners, as doing the wrong thing can turn a phone into a brick".

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📱 Phone with unlocked bootloader (if not, you will need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool).

Instructions:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools on your computer.
2. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log in to Fastboot.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices (should display the serial number of the device).
4. Run the reset to factory settings: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

Newer models (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13) may require an additional command to unlock the bootloader:

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⚠️ Note: fastboot erase frp doesn't work on all devices; on some Xiaomi models, it can lead to an error "FAILED (remote: 'Not allowed in Lock State.

If the phone still requests a password after the commands are executed, then the Mi Account has not been completely deleted.

• 🔧 Official firmware via Mi Flash Tool (deletes all data).
• 📞 Contact the Xiaomi service center with a check of purchase.

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Resetting via Fastboot is the most radical method, but it doesn’t guarantee bypassing all locks. On new Xiaomi devices (2023-2026), this method often doesn’t work due to hardware protection (eFuse).

Method 6: Official appeal in support of Xiaomi

If all the independent attempts to untie the device have failed, you have to call Xiaomi for official support, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way, and you need to confirm that you are the legal owner of the device.

What needs to be prepared:

• 📄 Check or invoice for the purchase of the phone (required!).
• 🆔 Passport or other identity document.
• 📞 IMEI Devices (can be found via *#06# or on the box).
• 📧 Email linked to Mi Account (if you remember).

How to address:

1. Fill out the form on Xiaomi’s support website.
2. Please specify the problem: "I can't untie the device from the Mi Account."
3. Attach the scans of the documents.
4. Expect a response (usually 3-7 days).

In most cases, support helps, but there are nuances:

• 🕒 The review period may be delayed up to 2 weeks.
• 🌍 If the phone is purchased in another region (e.g. global version in Russia), additional documents may be required.
• 🔄 If the device was in use and you are not the first owner, the chances of success are minimal.

Alternatively, you can contact an authorized Xiaomi service center, and you can find the addresses on the official website, and the service can remove the lock for a fee (usually 1000-3,000 rubles), even if you do not have a check.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the same mistakes when trying to untie Xiaomi from their accounts, and here are the most common ones and ways to avoid them:

Another common problem is social networking, and many people forget that you can log in to Xiaomi via Facebook, Twitter or VK. If you used this login method, be sure to unplug social networks in your account settings.

How to check the social networks:

Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Additional accounts

If you are selling a phone, it is recommended to:

• 📲 Log out of all accounts (Mi, Google, social networks).
• 🔄 Perform reset to factory settings.
• 📋 Save a screenshot with information about the decoupling (in case of disputes with the buyer).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions