How to untie Xiaomi device from Mi Account: all ways 2026

Unbinding Xiaomi device from Mi Account is a procedure that users face when selling a gadget, resetting settings or fixing software failures. Despite its apparent simplicity, improper actions can lead to a complete lock of the device through the Mi Cloud Protection feature, especially on models with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (Redmi Note 10/11/12 series, POCO X3/X4). In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of decouption – from official to technical workarounds – and explain why some methods stopped working after the updates of MIUI 14+.

The main challenge lies in Xiaomi’s policy: since 2021, the company has tightened protection against unauthorized access by linking hardware identification (IMEI) to the owner’s account, which means that simply deleting an account through settings is not enough – it requires confirmation of the original password or special tools like the Mi Unlock Tool. Below you will find step-by-step instructions for different scenarios, including cases when the password is lost or the device is blocked.

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

Many users mistakenly believe that the undocking is reduced to leaving the account in the Settings menu → Accounts → Mi Account. In practice, this only works for non-activated protection of the Mi Cloud - a rare case on devices older than 2019. Modern Xiaomi smartphones use a two-step anchoring system:

• 🔗 Software binding: the account is saved in the user profile and synchronized with Xiaomi servers.
• 🔐 Hardware binding: Account data is written to a protected memory area (eMMC or UFS), Access to which is limited even after discharge.

If you try to delete an account without unlocking the hardware binding, the system will ask for the password from the original Mi Account that was used when you first activated it. If the device was bought with your hands and the previous owner did not untidy it, you will need alternative methods, more about this in the following sections.

⚠️ Note: On models with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 9A/10A) after 5 If you fail to enter a password, you activate Hardware Lock, a bootloader-level lock, in which case you can only unlock through an authorized service center.

The official way: uncoupling through Mi Unlock Tool

The only legal method approved by Xiaomi is the use of the Mi Unlock Tool, which allows you to unlock the bootloader and delete the account binding, but with a number of restrictions:

1. Supported models: only devices with unlockable bootloader (the list is updated on the official website).
2. Waiting: After linking a new account to a device, you need to wait 72–168 hours (depending on the model).
3. Data: The procedure results in a full reset.

Step-by-step:

Enable USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB

Link the device to Mi Account in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account

Download Mi Unlock Tool (Windows version)

Install Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers (depending on the processor)

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1. Launch the Mi Unlock Tool on behalf of the administrator.


2. Sign in under the same Mi Account as on your phone.




3. Connect the device in Fastboot mode (turn off the phone, then press Volume Down + Power).




4. Press Unlock and confirm reset.

If the utility gives you a "Couldn't unlock" error, check:

• 🔌 Connection to the original cable (not USB 3.0!).
• ⏳ Is it 72 hours since the account was linked.
• 📱 Does the account and firmware region match (e.g. Global) ROM + account with the region "Russia").

Alternative methods: when the official method does not work

If the Mi Unlock Tool is not available (for example, due to the bootloader lock on the new Xiaomi 13/14) models, you can use workarounds.

1. Reset via Recovery Mode (for devices without Hard Lock)

Suitable for smartphones that do not activate hardware protection (usually models before 2020).

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. Once you reboot, the device will request your old account information, and if you don't have one, move on to the next method.

2.Use of EDL Mode (for Qualcomm)

Emergency Download Mode allows you to flash the device bypassing the locks, but requires:

• 💻 PC with Windows and installed QDLoader HS-USB Driver.
• 📄 Firmware file in.mbn format (you can download it on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🔧 The Mi Flash Tool or EDL Tool.

Procedure:

1. Turn off the phone.


2.Put Volume up + Volume down and connect the USB cable to the PC.




3.In Device Manager, check for Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 port.




4. In the Mi Flash Tool, select firmware and press "Flash".

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL model MIUI 13+ It may lead to a blockage. IMEI. Before the procedure, keep the original IMEI Adb shell service call iphonesubinfo 3.

Official Mi Unlock Tool Officially

Reset via Recovery

Firmware in EDL Mode

I went to the service center.

I haven't tried it yet.

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Password-free decoupling: possible risks and misleading offers

There are often offers on the Internet to "delete Mi Account without password" for money or with "secret codes," most of which are frauds.

The only relatively safe way is to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center with documents confirming the purchase. In some cases (for example, if you lose a check), it helps to contact Mi Account support with an IMEI and serial number.

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Before buying used Xiaomi, always check the status of the account’s association through the service IMEI.info. Enter the IMEI of the device – if the results are marked “Mi Cloud Lock”, refuse the transaction.

Features of detachment on different Xiaomi devices

The unlocking procedure may vary depending on the type of device, and the following are key nuances for popular categories:

📱 Smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi)

Most models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+, POCO F4) require re-activation with a new account after reset via Mi Unlock Tool, except for devices with a MediaTek Helio G96 processor (e.g. Redmi 10C), where bypassing via SP Flash Tool can work.

⌚ Smart watches and bracelets (Mi Band, Watch)

For gadgets like Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro or Mi Band 7, the uncoupling is done through the Mi Fitness app:

1. Open the device profile in the application.
2. Select Untie the device.
3. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter a password from the Mi Account).

If the watch is locked, reset it through Settings → System → Reset (on the watch itself).

📺 Televisions and smart speakers

On Mi TV or Xiaomi Smart Speaker, the account’s binding is deleted via:

• 📺 For TV: Settings → Accounts and security → Delete the account.
• 🔊 For speakers: Hold the reset button (usually on the back) for 10 seconds.

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On devices with MIUI 14+ and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the Mi Unlock Tool is only possible if the device was activated less than 30 days ago.

What to do after a successful detachment

Even after deleting an old account, the device can retain traces of the link to avoid future problems:

• 🔄 Perform a complete reset through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 🔐 Create a new Mi Account and link it to your device (this will protect you from being blocked the next time you reset).
• 📥 Update your firmware to the latest version through Settings → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ Enable Find Device in your security settings – it will make it easier to restore access when lost.

If you are selling a device, it is also recommended to:

• Delete all data from your Google Account (via Settings → Accounts → Google).
• Disable Mi Cloud Sync in the sync settings.
• Reset network settings (Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Network reset).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi’s decoupling from Mi Account