How to untie Xiaomi phone from Mi Account via computer: 5 working ways

Forgot the password from Mi Account or bought a used Xiaomi smartphone with a tied account? The system blocks access to the device, requiring authorization, and standard methods of resetting through settings do not work? In this situation, unbundling through a computer will help, a method that bypasses the limitations of the mobile version and allows you to delete the account even without knowing the login / password.

We tested 5 current ways to unload Mi Account via PC (including methods for devices with a locked bootloader and without root rights).In the article, step-by-step instructions with screenshots, comparing the effectiveness of methods, and answering frequent questions about the consequences of deleting an account. Important: some operations require technical skills — if you are a beginner, read carefully.

⚠️ Warnings

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

Xiaomi has implemented multi-layered protection against unauthorized account deletion to prevent device theft, and even if you know the password, the system can block the unbundling for the following reasons:

• 🔒 Find Device activated – Remote management blockes account binding changes before disconnection via web interface.
• 📱 The device is tied to another region, such as a phone for the Chinese market. ROM) Requires confirmation through local number.
• 🔄 Recently, a reset was performed - after a hard reset, a 72-hour lock on account changes is in effect.
• 🛡️ bootloader is blocked – on new models (Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13) it is impossible to edit system files without unlocking the bootloader.

Through a computer, these limitations are circumvented by directly accessing system parts of a phone or emulating server requests, but each method has risks ranging from data loss to a complete lockdown of the IMEI (Unique Device Identifier) if the procedure is disrupted.

Preparing your phone and computer: what you need

Before starting the procedure, make sure you have:

Charging the phone ≥ 50%|Original. USB-cable (better from the set)|Computer on Windows 10/11 (MacOS will require a virtual machine)|Disabled "Find Device" function in Mi Account (if you have access)|Backup of data (photos, contacts, messages)-->

⚠️ Note: If your device was released after 2021 (Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi 12 and later), to unlock the bootloader you will need to link the developer account to the phone in advance (before locking.

Method 1: Unlocking with Mi Unlock Tool (official method)

This method is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader or those where you can log in to Mi Account at least once.The procedure takes 3-7 days due to Xiaomi's validation.

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website and install it on PC.
2. Turn on the developer mode on the phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number.
3. Activate OEM Unlock and USB Debugging in the Settings menu → Additional → For developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC, launch the Mi Unlock Tool, and log in under the same account that you are attached to your device.
5. Follow the instructions of the program. After you send the unlock request, wait. SMS-notification (usually 3-5 days).

🔹 Limitations of method:

• ⏳ It only works if you know the login/password from your linked account.
• 📵 Not suitable for devices with China ROM without a Chinese phone number.
• 🔄 After unlocking the bootloader, all data on the phone will be erased.

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If the Mi Unlock Tool gives you a "Couldn't unlock" error, try connecting via another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0) or disable the antivirus on the PC.

Method 2: Delete Mi Accounts via ADB (without root)

This method works on devices with unlocked bootloader and enabled debugging over USB, suitable for models up to 2022 (Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi Mi 11 and older).

adb shell


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




pm clear com.miui.cloudservice




pm clear com.xiaomi.cloud

Step-by-step:

1. Install the ADB and Xiaomi drivers on your PC.
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
3. Enter in the command line: fastboot oem unlock-go This unlocks the bootloader without waiting 7 days (it doesn’t work on all models).
4. Reboot your phone to normal mode and enable USB Debugging.
5. Follow the ADB commands (see the block above).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14+) After this procedure, a hardware lock can work - the phone will require you to enter a password from the old account when you next connect to Wi-Fi. To avoid this, immediately after deleting the account, reset your settings via fastboot:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache

Method 3: Bypassing Mi Cloud (for locked phones)

If the phone is completely locked (requires a password when turned on), you can try to delete your account through the Mi Cloud web interface, which works in 60% of cases, but requires:

• 📧 Access to email linked to Mi Account.
• 📱 Opportunities to introduce CAPTCHA locked-screen.
• 🌐 A stable Internet connection on your phone (via mobile data or Wi-Fi).

Algorithm of action:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your phone and click Delete Device.
3. A notification will appear on the locked phone - confirm the deletion.
4. If the phone doesn’t appear on the list, use an alternative method: Open on PC i.mi.com. Enter the username/password from your account. Go to Find Device → Settings → Delete the device.

Method 4: Use of EDL Mode (for advanced users)

EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode) is a firmware emergency mode that allows you to overwrite system partitions without unlocking the bootloader.The method works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, but requires:

• 🔧 Solding skills (you need to close test points on the board).
• 💻 Specialty software (Mi Flash Tool, QFil).
• 📄 Firmware for your model (preferably Global Stable).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Unpack the archive and install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (manually through Device Manager).
3. Turn off the phone, disassemble it, and close the test points (location depends on the model – for the Redmi Note 9, these are contacts near the battery).
4. Connect your phone to your PC – Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in the Device Manager.
5. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL may lead to:

• 🔥 Poose. IMEI (The phone won't catch the network).
• 🔋 Problems with the battery (fast discharge, overheating).
• 🔒 Permanent locking of the loader (on new models).

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EDL Mode is the most radical method, and should only be used if other methods have failed, and once firmware is in place, the phone will become "clean" but lose warranty and may experience hardware problems.

Method 5: Cheating Xiaomi servers (the method for China ROM)

If your phone is designed for the Chinese market (China ROM), standard unbundling methods will not work due to regional restrictions, in which case you can emulate a request to delete an account through a proxy server.

What you need:

• 🌏 proxy server IP China (e.g. Aliyun or Tencent Cloud).
• 🖥️ Fiddler or Charles Proxy to intercept traffic.
• 📱 Phone with debugging enabled USB.

Instructions:

1. Set up a proxy on PC (IP China).
2. Connect your phone and start the Fiddler.
3. Try to log in to your Mi Account (even if it is locked).
4. In Fiddler, search for account.xiaomi.com and change the "region" to "cn" setting.
5. Send a modified request – the system may allow password reset or account deletion.

🔹 Important: This method requires knowledge of working with HTTP-If you're not sure about your skills, you should go to the experts.

What to do after a successful Mi Account

After deleting your account, follow the following steps to avoid being blocked again:

Resetting settings (Settings) → About phone → Factory reset)|Update the firmware to the latest version|Create a new Mi Account and tie your phone|Disable the “Find Device” function in the security settings|Check the work IMEI (dial *#06#)-->

⚠️ Note: If you bought a used phone, before selling or transferring to another user is required:

1. Delete all accounts (Mi Account, Google, Samsung, etc.).
2. Perform reset to factory settings.
3. Check FRP (Factory Reset Protection) status – it may remain active on some firmware.

📌 Tip: To avoid problems in the future, create a backup developer account on the Mi Unlock site and link it to your phone. This will make it easier to unlock the bootloader if you need to re-unbundle.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)