How to Unblock Google Account on Xiaomi After Settings Reset: A Step-by-Step Guide

Forgot the data from the Google account after resetting Xiaomi to factory settings? Smartphone requires you to enter the username and password from the previous profile, but you do not remember them? This situation is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi devices - after a hard reset, the system activates FRP (Factory Reset Protection), which blocks access to the phone without confirming the owner's rights. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods of bypassing the lock, including official methods through Mi Account and alternative solutions for old and new models.

It's important to understand: FRP-The lock is not a bug, but a security feature from Google designed to protect your device from theft, but if your phone belongs to you and your data is lost, unlocking can be tricky. We will describe each step in detail, indicate possible errors and provide current instructions for firmware. MIUI 12/13/14 Android 10–14. Let’s start with the simplest methods and gradually move on to technically complex solutions.

Why Xiaomi requires a Google account after a reset

Resetting Xiaomi triggers Factory Reset Protection (FRP) that is tied to the last Google profile used, for three reasons:

• 🔒 Protection against theft: If the phone is stolen, the thief will not be able to drop it and use it as a new one.
• 📱 Google Policy: All Android 5.1 devices+ duty-bearer FRP.
• 🔄 Mi Account Linking: Some Xiaomi models additionally require confirmation via Mi Account.

The system requests data even if:

• 📧 You reset your phone through Settings → Additionally. → Reset.
• 🔧 Performed a hard reset via Recovery Mode (clamped Power) + Volume Up).
• 🛠️ Reflash the device through Fastboot without removal FRP.

On the lock screen you will see one of the messages:

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased with hands, the previous owner must delete their account via myaccount.google.com before resetting.Otherwise, unlocking through official methods will not be possible.

Method 1: Unlocking with Mi Account (official method)

If your Xiaomi account was tied to Mi, it can be used to bypass FRP. This method works on most models (Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12) and does not require technical skills.

Steps to unlock:

1. On the Google account entry screen, tap the email or phone field.
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear link I do not remember the password – click on it.
3. The system will redirect you to the Mi Account recovery page, enter the linked phone number or email.
4. Confirm your identity via SMS or backup email.
5. After successful authorization, the phone is unlocked automatically.

If you don’t remember the Mi Account, restore access via account.xiaomi.com (select “Forgot your password?”). note that you may need to access your old phone number or email to recover.

Method 2: Bypass FRP through ADB (for Android 8–11)

If the official methods do not work, you can try to remove the FRP Android Debug Bridge via Android (ADB). This method is suitable for Android 8-11 devices (including: MIUI 12), but requires a computer and USB-cable.

Preparation:

• 💻 Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
• 🔌 Turn on Debugging. USB on a locked phone (instruction below).
• 📋 Download the archive with XDA Developers (Search by Model) + "FRP bypass").

How to enable debugging over USB on a blocked Xiaomi:

1. On the Google account input screen, click on the text field and hold until the menu appears.
2. Select Help → Help → click on any link (e.g., “Privacy Policy”).
3. In the browser, type chrome://flags into the address bar and turn on the developer mode.
4. Return to your phone’s settings via the notification panel and activate Debugging over USB.

Commands to remove FRP:

adb shell


content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1




am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/




am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity

⚠️ Attention: New firmware MIUI 14 and Android 12+ This method may not work because of the enhanced protection, so you can go to the Fastboot method.

Method 3: Remove FRP via Fastboot (for all models)

If ADB didn’t work, the most reliable way is to use Fastboot commands, which works even on newer devices (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5), but requires an unlocked bootloader.

Preparation:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power) + Volume Down when enabled).
• 📂 Download. MIUI FRP Reset Tool (check compatibility with your model!).
• 🛠️ Install Xiaomi drivers (for example, via Mi) PC Suite).

Step-by-step:

1. Run the command line in the folder with Fastboot.
2. Check the connection of the device: fastboot devices (should display the serial number of the phone).
3. Run the command to remove FRP: fastboot erase frp
4. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

If the fastboot erase frp command doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot erase config


fastboot erase userdata

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If the phone is stuck on the logo after the fastboot erase frp command, perform a full reset via fastboot -w (delete all data!).

Method 4: Using Test Point (for power users)

On some Xiaomi models (Redmi 8/9, Note 8 Pro) you can bypass FRP through Test Point, a special contacts on the motherboard, which requires disassembly of the device and is only suitable for advanced users.

How to find Test Point:

• 🔍 Remove the back cover of the phone (heating with a hair dryer or using a suction cup).
• 📍 Find two contacts with the inscription on the board TP Test Point (usually near the battery).
• 🔧 Close contacts with tweezers or wire for 5-10 seconds, while connecting the phone to the PC.

After successful closure:

1. The phone is defined in Fastboot as EDL Mode.
2. Use Mi Flash Pro to firmware a clean ROM without FRP.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly closing contacts can make your phone out of order! If you're not sure about your skills, contact the service center. On new models (Redmi Note 12, POCO F5) Test Point is often absent or protected.

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all the independent methods don’t work, the official way is to contact an authorized Xiaomi service center, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way.

What will be required:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport (for proof of identity).
• 📧 Access to email linked to the device (if possible).

Cost and timing:

The service centers can be found on the official Xiaomi website. Before visiting, check by phone whether they are engaged in unlocking FRP - some centers refuse this service without original documents.

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If the phone was bought by hand and the previous owner did not delete the Google account, official unlocking is not possible, in which case you only need to flash through EDL or buy a new device.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to unlock Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, including the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔧 ADB Does not see the device: Enable debugging by USB (See the instructions above or check the cable (use the original one).

If you get a FAILED error (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed'), then the bootloader is blocked on the phone.

1. Apply for unlocking via Mi Unlock Tool (can take up to 720 hours!).
2. Use workarounds through EDL Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions