How to change your account on the phone Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5 proven ways

Changing your account on a Xiaomi Redmi 6A smartphone can be necessary in a variety of situations: you bought a used phone with a tied account, want to transfer the device to a relative or just decided to change the main Mi Account profile. However, standard deletion of an account through settings is often blocked by the MIUI system due to Xiaomi’s security policy, especially if the device is enabled with the Find Device feature.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change your account to Redmi 6A, including official methods through settings, bypassing locks after reset, as well as solutions for cases when the phone requires data from the previous owner. We will pay special attention to the nuances of the MIUI 9/10/11 firmware, since the authorization algorithms differ depending on the version of the software. If you encounter a message “This device is tied to a Xiaomi account” – here you will find working instructions.

Why you can’t just delete your Xiaomi account with Redmi 6A

MIUI links the Mi Account to the hardware device identifier (IMEI), which is designed to protect against theft, but creates problems with legal resale of phones.

• 🔒 Find Device is activated – even after resetting to factory settings, the phone will require the data of the old account.
• 📱 The device is tied to the Mi Cloud – synchronizing contacts, photos or notes automatically creates a “hard” binding.

It is important to understand that deleting an account through settings (Settings → Accounts → Mi Account) will only work if:

1. The device has disabled the Find Device function.

⚠️ Note: If you have purchased a Redmi 6A handheld and the previous owner did not untie his account, an attempt to reset through Recovery will result in a lock at the setup stage, in which case you will need to bypass the binding (section 4 of this article).

Method 1: Standard Account Deletion through Settings

If you have access to your current account and your phone is not blocked, follow this instruction:

1. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select “Delete Account”.

After that, you can:

• 📱 Add a new Xiaomi account through Settings → Accounts. → Add an account.
• 🔄 Perform reset to factory settings without locking (section 3).
• 📲 Use your phone without being tied to the Mi Cloud.

⚠️ Note: If the phone still requires data when you delete your account, then the Find Device function was active.

Method 2: Untie your account via Mi Cloud (if you know the data)

If you can’t delete your account directly from your phone, but remember your login and password, use the Mi Cloud web version:

1. Go to i.mi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with your current Xiaomi account.
3. In the Devices section, find your Redmi 6A (by model or IMEI).
4. Click on three dots next to the device and select “Delete Device”.
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After that:

• 🔓 The phone will be untied from the account within 5-10 minutes.
• 📱 You can delete your profile through Redmi settings. 6A or discharge.

If you do not have access to your old account, go to the following ways.

Method 3: Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

This method is suitable if you do not plan to use an old account and are ready to lose all data on the phone. Important: after a reset, Redmi 6A may require you to enter data from the previous profile if the Find Device feature was active.

Resetting instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. After reset, select Reboot.

If after rebooting the phone requires the data of the old account:

• 🔄 Try connecting to another Wi-Fi network or using mobile internet.
• 📡 Sometimes it helps to change the region in settings (select "Russia" or "India" instead of "China»).
• 🔧 If nothing works, go to Method 4 (Blocking Bypass).

Method 4: Bypassing Mi Account lock after reset

If Redmi 6A requests the old account after a reset, you can try to bypass the lock using alternative authorization methods, which do not work on all firmware, but often help on MIUI 9-11.

Method 1: Use of a backup code

If the previous owner has set up backup access:

1. On the lock screen, click "Login through the backup code."
2. Enter the code (if any) or try the standard combinations: 123456, 111111, 888888.

Method 2: Changing the region and language

1. On the password entry screen, click on the country flag at the top.
2. Choose “India” or “Indonesia”.
3. Try to enter any email and password (sometimes the system skips further).

Method 3: IMEI substitution (only for power users!)

This method requires root rights and may disrupt the communication module.

1. Install Chamelephon or IMEI Changer (root required).


2. Change the IMEI to any other (for example, from another Xiaomi phone).




3. Reboot the device and try to reset again.

⚠️ Attention: Change IMEI This method is illegal in some countries and may result in loss of warranty or network blocking.

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If the phone requires confirmation SMS When changing your account, try inserting SIM-card of another operator (for example, Airalo or Dent for virtual numbers.

Method 5: Flashing the phone (for advanced users)

The extreme method is a complete reflashing of Redmi 6A via Fastboot or EDL-It will delete all the data and reset the account, but it requires:

• 🖥️ Computers with Qualcomm drivers installed.
• 📂 Firmware MIUI for Redmi 6A (cactus).
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool or QFil.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on your computer.
3. Turn off the phone and turn to Fastboot mode (clamp Volume down + Power).
4. Connect Redmi 6A to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
5. Select the firmware folder and click "Flash".

After flashing:

• 📱 The phone will be like new, without reference to accounts.
• ⚠️ Possible loss IMEI (Recovery is required QCN-file).
• 🔄 When you first turn on, select the region “Russia” for the correct operation of services.

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Fastboot flashing is the most reliable way to remove the account lock, but it requires technical skills. If you are not sure, contact the service center.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When changing your account to Redmi 6A, users often face typical problems.

If none of these methods worked, it’s possible that your device is locked by Xiaomi for “grey” smartphones.

• 📞 Contact Xiaomi official support with a check of purchase.
• 🔧 Use paid unlock services (e.g. DC-Unlocker).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions