How to completely untie Xiaomi phone from all accounts: Mi Account, Google, social networks

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

Xiaomi smartphones are known for their deep integration with the Mi Account ecosystem – without it, you can not use branded services like Mi Cloud, Mi Home or even update your firmware through OTA. But what if you sell your phone, forget your password or just want to get rid of the binding? Simply delete through Settings → Accounts are often not enough: the system leaves “traces” in the form of hardware binding (IMEI + SN), which can lock the device after a reset.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi uses a two-tiered authorization: in addition to the standard Google account (which can be deleted through Settings → Users and accounts), there is also a Mi Account tied to a hardware identifier. If it is not untethered before reset, after rebooting the phone may require entering the username / password of the previous owner – this is called FRP-blocking. On the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5 models and the new Mi 13/14, this protection works especially hard.

Another trap is social networks (Facebook, VK, Telegram), which are often used to log into games and apps, and their anchors remain in the system even after the main accounts are deleted and can interfere with the new owner, for example, if you sell a phone with Facebook attached, a buyer will not be able to log into some games without your login.

Preparation for the release: what to do before the reset

Before you start deleting accounts, follow the mandatory preparatory steps - this will save you from blocking the device and data loss:

• 📱 Make a backup copy through Settings → The phone. → Backup or Mi Cloud. It's especially important to keep contacts, SMS and Wi-Fi settings.
• 🔑 Make sure you know the passwords from Mi Account, Google and social media, and without them, you can't uncouple through official methods.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi – some operations (such as leaving Mi Account) require stable internet access.
• 🔋 Charge the phone at least 50%. Interrupting the reset process can lead to a breeze (completely inoperable) of the device.

If you don't remember the Mi Account password, try to restore it through the official account.xiaomi.com. Use the attached email or phone number. If you can't recover, you'll have to use informal methods (which we'll discuss below), but they require unlocking the bootloader and can cancel the warranty.

Backup important data|Remember/restore passwords|Connect to Wi-Fi|Charge the phone to 50%+|Delete SIM-map SD-map (optional)-->

Official way: delete Mi Account and Google through settings

If you have access to passwords, the safest method is to untie your phone’s menu, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Delete Mi Account: Open Settings → Xiaomi Account. Tap Account Avatar → Account Management. Select Exit (bottom of the screen). Confirm action with a password or fingerprint.
2. Delete Google Account: Go to Settings → Users and Accounts → Google. Select your account → Delete account. Confirm deletion (you may need to enter a password from Google).
3. Delete social networks: Go to Settings → Apps → Application Management. Find Facebook, VK, Telegram, etc., tap them. Choose Delete Data and Disable (if you have an option).

Critical: After deleting your accounts, DO NOT turn off your phone or delete it. SIM-On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) This can trigger a re-activation. FRP-lock-in.

Reset to factory settings: when and how to do it right

Once all accounts are deleted, you need to do a hard reset to erase the remaining data.

• ⚠️ Do not drop your phone via Recovery (Volume Up buttons) + Power, if you don't delete your Mi Account in advance, it will lead to FRP-lockdown.
• ✅ Use reset via settings: Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Erase all data.
• 🔄 In the models with MIUI 14+ Reset option without deleting account data – it is useless for detachment!

Step-by-step instructions for safe discharge:

1. Make sure all accounts are deleted (see the previous section).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Erase All Data (not Reset!).
4. Enter. PIN-phone code.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).
6. After restarting, the phone should start with clean firmware without being tied to accounts.

⚠️ Note: On phones with an unlocked bootloader, a reset may result in data loss in the section /data, It does not guarantee the removal of the Mi Account from the NV-In this case, you will need firmware through the Fastboot.

Unofficial methods: unbundling through Fastboot and EDL

If you don't remember the Mi Account password or the phone is already locked after a reset, you'll have to use advanced methods, which require unlocking the bootloader and can void the warranty, but work even on locked devices.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (without data loss)

Suitable for Xiaomi models on Qualcomm processors (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro).

• 🖥️ Windows computer (or Linux with fastboot and adb installed).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 📥 Archive with Mi Account Remove Tool (can be found on the forums) 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and check for device detection by command: fastboot devices
3. Launch the Mi Account Remove Tool and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. After completion, restart the phone with the command: fastboot reboot

Method 2: Firmware through EDL (for locked phones)

If the phone after reset requires a password from Mi Account, and Fastboot does not help, it remains EDL-Emergency Download Mode, which erases all data and flashes clean. MIUI, requires:

• 🔧 Authorized Xiaomi account (for downloading firmware).
• 💻 Mi Flash Tool (official utility from Xiaomi).
• 📄.tgz firmware for your model (download from the official website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone and press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power (some models require you to close contacts on the board).
2. Connect the phone to a PC – it should be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait until it's finished (10-15 minutes) and the phone will restart with a clean system.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL on Xiaomi models with Mediatek processors (for example, Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) It requires an additional authorization file (auth.ini) that can only be obtained from official Xiaomi partners.

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If the phone doesn't turn on after you've run through EDL, try pressing the power button for 30 to 60 seconds, sometimes by re-checking the Clean All tick in the Mi Flash Tool.

Features of the detachment on different models Xiaomi

The process of deleting accounts may vary depending on the phone model, the MIUI version, and the type of processor.

On global firmware phones (such as Xiaomi EU ROM), the unblocking process is easier – just delete accounts through settings and make a reset. whereas on Chinese versions (with China ROM firmware), the bootloader is often required to be unlocked, even for official methods.

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On Qualcomm Snapdragon models (like the POCO F5), Fastboot uncoupling works 90% of the time. On Mediatek (Redmi 10A), the odds are lower – EDL authorization is often needed.

What to do if your phone is locked after resetting

If you have already done a reset, but the phone requires a password from Mi Account or Google, there are several ways to unlock:

Option 1: Refer to the previous owner

If you have a handheld phone, contact the seller and ask:

• 🔑 Password from Mi Account (if the phone is linked to his account).
• 📧 Login and password from Google (to bypass) FRP).
• 📱 Unlock the Find Device code (if the search function is activated).

Option 2: Bypass FRP-blocking (for Google)

If only a Google account is blocked (after resetting, you can try the bypass through PocoFRP or D&G Unlock Tool:

1. Download the utility on PC (for example, D&G Password Bypass).
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode.
3. Run FRP bypass (instructions depend on the Android version).

Option 3: Firmware through the service centre

If the phone is locked at Mi Account level and the previous owner is not available, the following remains:

• 🛠️ Contact the official Xiaomi service with a check to buy (if the phone is new).

⚠️ Warning: Forums often offer “free” ways to bypass Mi Accounts MTK Bypass or Qualcomm 9008.Be careful - such methods can permanently damage IMEI communications module!

FAQ: Frequent questions about unbundling accounts on Xiaomi