How to completely untie Xiaomi from the Mi Account: instructions for all devices

Separating Xiaomi devices from Mi Account is a procedure that every second owner of the brand’s equipment faces. The reasons may be different: selling a gadget, resetting to factory settings, problems with synchronization or simply wanting to use the device without being tied to the ecosystem. However, standard deleting an account through settings often works incorrectly – data remains in the cloud, and some functions (such as Find Device or Mi Cloud) continue to be active.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways of full detachment, including hidden settings, bypass locks and nuances for different types of devices – from smartphones Redmi/POCO We'll focus on the Mi Band smartwatches and Mi Router routers. MIUI 14/15, Xiaomi has tightened the authorization rules, all methods tested on the current firmware 2026 No Root Rights (except for one exception).

1. Standard uncoupling through device settings

The most obvious, but not always effective, way to do this is to use smartphones and tablets on MIUI 12-15 if you have access to your device and password, and importantly, after this procedure, some data (such as notes or call histories) can remain in the Mi Cloud.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account in older versions).
• 🔄 Scroll down and select Exit (or Delete Account).
• 🔐 Enter the password from Mi Account and confirm the action.
• 🗑️ The system will offer to clear the data – agree if you plan to sell the device.

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If the Delete Account button is inactive, check your internet connection. Xiaomi blocks the unblocking network to protect against theft.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) When you leave your account, you're left with a Find Device link, and to remove it, go to i.mi.com, manually delete the device from the list, and reset your phone.

2. Uncoupling via the Mi Account website (for remote management)

If a device is lost, stolen, or you've already sold it but forgot to untie it, you can do it through a web interface. It works for all Xiaomi gadgets, including smart lamps, robot vacuum cleaners and routers.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section (or Mi Cloud → Find Device) find the right gadget.
3. Click on the three dots next to the device and select Remove.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (depending on security settings).

⚠️ Warning: After the remote unblocking, some features (such as locking the screen through Find Device) will stop working. If you sell a device, be sure to reset the settings to unblock, otherwise the new owner may face Mi Account Lock.

3. Reset via Recovery Mode (if the password is forgotten)

If you don't remember the Mi Account data, but you have the device in your hand, you can try resetting it with Recovery Mode, which deletes all the data but removes the link to the account, and works on most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones with the bootloader unlocked.

Instructions:

Turn off the device.

Press the Power button + Volume up before the Mi logo appears

Select the language (if the menu appears)

Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data

Confirm the action and wait for the completion

Reset the device-->

⚠️ Note: Devices with a locked bootloader (most official firmware) may be prompted to enter Mi Account data after such a reset, which was previously tied (FRP). In this case, it will be necessary:

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a wait of 7-15 days).
• 🛠️ Use Fastboot commands to remove FRP (more in section 5).

4. Uncoupling of smart devices (Mi Home, Mi Band, routers)

The Mi Home (lamps, vacuum cleaners, sensors) and wearables (Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch) are untied differently, and it doesn't help to reset through Recovery, you need special applications.

For the Smart Home (Mi Home):

1. Open the Mi Home app.
2. Go to profile (top right corner) → Settings → Device management.
3. Select the gadget and click Remove the device.
4. Confirm action. Some devices (such as the Mi Robot Vacuum) will require a physical reset — press the power button for 5-10 seconds.

For wearable devices (Mi Band, Watch):

• 📱 In the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models) go to profile.
• 🔗 Click on the device icon → Untie the bracelet.
• ⚙️ For a complete reset on the bracelet itself: Settings → System system → Resetting settings.

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Xiaomi smart devices can remain tied to your old account even after a reset.Always use official detachment apps!

5. Advanced methods: Fastboot and ADB (for power users)

If the standard methods do not work (for example, because of the FRP Lock, you can use Fastboot commands or ADB. These methods require PCs, USB-cable and basic knowledge of working with the console. Suitable for smartphones on Qualcomm Snapdragon (most Xiaomi models).

Withdraw FRP via Fastboot:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot on PC.
2. Connect the phone to the PC, keeping Volume down + Power (Fastboot mode).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices
4. Remove FRP: fastboot erase frp or for new devices: fastboot erase config
5. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

Delete Mi Account via ADB (without root):

This method works on some MIUI 13-14 firmware if USB debugging is enabled:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account

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If the adb command doesn’t work, try to get superuser rights first through the adb shell su (requires root).

Features of the decoupling for different regions (Global, China, EEA)

Xiaomi makes devices for different markets, and the unbundling procedure may differ, the main difference is in the firmware version:

• 🌍 Global/EEA (Europe, Asia, Russia: Standard methods work without restrictions.
• 🇨🇳 China ROM: It requires a Chinese phone number:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with China ROM After the detachment, the Anti-Rollback lock can work if you've tried to flash the global version, in which case only an official service center will help.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔄 "The device is not untied through the site" → Check if it's connected to the Internet. Some gadgets (like the Mi Band) only sync when Bluetooth is active.
• 🔒 "After reset, asks for an old Mi Account" → It's FRP Lock. Solutions: Enter your old account details (if you remember). Use the Fastboot method from Section 5. Contact Xiaomi Support with proof of ownership (check).
• ⚠️ "Not coming. SMS confirm" → Try: Use email confirmation. Disable VPN (Xiaomi is blocking SMS Wait 5-10 minutes, sometimes messages are delayed.

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If you sell a device, always reset your account before you undecouple it, otherwise the new owner can block your Mi Account through Find Device!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions