How to untie Xiaomi phone from Mi Account: official and alternative methods

While Xiaomi’s smartphone binding to a Mi Account is a standard security measure that protects the device from unauthorized access, users sometimes face the need to untie the phone from the account when selling a gadget, resetting settings, or forgetting login data. Unlike other brands, Xiaomi uses a hard-core binding that can block access to the system after resetting to factory settings.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of detachment – from official (via settings and the Mi Account site) to technical (using ADB, Fastboot and service utilities), special attention will be paid to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15) and smartphone models, including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and flagship Xiaomi 14.

Why Xiaomi Phone Is Linked to Mi Account and What It Means

The Mi Account system performs two key functions:

• 🔒 Protection against theft: even after resetting the device will require entering the username / password of the previous owner.
• 📱 Data Sync: Contacts, Notes, Backups, and Settings Linked to Your Account.

Problems arise in the following cases:

• 📦 Sale/transfer of the phone: the new owner will not be able to use the device without waivers.
• 🔄 Resetting: If you forget your account details, your phone turns into a brick».
• 🛠️ Update MIUI: Some firmware requires confirmation through Mi Account.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10A, POCO M4 Pro) Fastboot unbundling may result in loss IMEI. Before the procedure, check the chipset in Settings → The phone. → Full specification.

Method 1: Official uncoupling through phone settings

The easiest and safest method is to delete your account directly from the smartphone menu, which is suitable if:

• 📱 You have access to the phone and password from Mi Account.
• 🔄 The device is not locked after resetting.
• 📶 Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions for MIUI 13/14/15:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the action with a password from Mi Account.
5. Reboot the phone.

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) After deleting the account, you may need to reactivate after 72 hours!

If the item Delete the account is not:

• 🔹 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in old firmware, the option may be hidden).
• 🔹 Check if the device search mode is activated in Settings → Google → Security.

Method 2: Unleash the Mi Account (if the phone is not available)

If your smartphone is blocked or you have already sold it, but forgot to unplug your account, you can do it remotely via the web version of Mi Account.

• 🌐 You have access to the mail or phone number associated with your account.
• 📱 The device is connected to the Internet (even in the background).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your smartphone (if it isn’t, update the page or check your phone’s network connection).
3. Click on three dots next to the device and select Remove the device.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

Important: After removing the device through the site, it may take up to 24 hours for full sync.

Method 3: Uncoupling through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the phone is locked after being reset), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included mode Debugging by USB (if the phone is unlocked).

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools.
2. Connect the phone to your PC and allow debugging (if requested).
3. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account




pm clear com.xiaomi.account

If the phone is locked, unlock the bootloader first:

fastboot oem unlock

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Before using ADB, check if OEM Unlock is enabled in Settings → For Developers. On some models (e.g. POCO F5), it must be activated in advance, otherwise it will not be possible to unlock.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB cellphone MIUI Global could lead to loss of warranty (MIUI This method is often blocked by Xiaomi servers.

Method 4: Unlocking via Fastboot (for locked phones)

If the phone requires Mi Account data after reset, and other methods do not help, you can try to remove the binding via Fastboot mode.

• 🔧 Unlocked loader (Bootloader).
• 🖥️ Installed Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers (depending on the processor).
• 📂 Firmware for your model (download at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log in to Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to the PC and check the connection with the command:

fastboot devices

1. Download the Mi Flash Unlock utility from the official Xiaomi website and log in to it.
2. Start unlocking the bootloader (can take up to 72 hours due to Xiaomi’s checkup).
3. After unlocking, run the device through Fastboot with the command:

fastboot flash all [name file firmware].tgz

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Critical: On phones with a MediaTek chipset (e.g. Redmi 9A, POCO C50), unlocking the bootloader can cause the serial number of the communication module to lose, and it can only be restored at the service center.

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all previous methods have failed, you should contact the official service center.

• 📱 Phone locked after reset and Mi Account data lost.
• 🔧 Cannot unlock the bootloader through Fastboot.
• 📄 There is a check or warranty card on the device.

What will be required:

• 📄 Documents confirming the purchase (check, contract, warranty card).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (if the phone was bought for an individual).
• 📱 The smartphone itself (even in a locked state).

Procedure in the service:

1. The specialist checks the documents and serial number of the device.
2. Sends a request to Xiaomi to remove the lock (may take 3-10 days).
3. Swipes the phone with official firmware without reference to the account.

⚠️ Note: The cost of services in informal services can reach 50-70% of the cost of the phone. Xiaomi official centers perform the unbundling free of charge, but only with supporting documents.

What to do after the Mi Account

After successful delinking of the account, it is necessary to:

• 🔄 Reset settings (if the phone is sold or transferred to another user).
• 📱 Create a new Mi Account (if you have your phone) to sync your data.
• 🔒 Disable the “Device Search” feature in Google Settings.

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Confirm the action (password or pattern lock is not required).

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Once the Mi Account is unplugged, the phone becomes “clean” — free to sell, give or use without the risk of being blocked — but all data (photos, messages, apps) will be deleted when reset.

If you are planning to sell your phone:

• 📦 Delete. SIM-memory-card.
• 🔋 Charge the battery by at least 50% (the customer can test the device immediately).
• 📋 Keep a check or a warranty card (if any).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Account unbundling