Xiaomi’s current Android smartphones are closely integrated with Google’s ecosystem of services. This provides convenient synchronization of contacts, photos and apps, but sometimes becomes a problem when you need to transfer a device to a new owner or restore access after a forgotten password. Resetting an account is a procedure that requires care, since incorrect actions can lead to the blocking of the gadget by the security system. FRP.
Owners often face the need to completely delete account data before selling a gadget or after buying a used device that is locked up. The process can vary depending on the version of MIUI and the level of security of the patch. In this article, we will discuss in detail all legal ways to manage the binding, and also discuss the technical details that are not covered in the official instructions.
Before you start taking action, you need to clearly understand the difference between simply logging out of your profile and completely resetting your settings. Factory Reset without prior detachment can be a fatal error, after which the phone becomes a brick for an unauthorized user. Let's look at the preparatory stage that will save your nerves and data.
Preparation of the device before data reset
Any manipulation of system accounts requires preparation. If you plan to just log out to log in to another, or prepare your phone for flashing, the first step should always be backup. Data in the Google Drive cloud is not instantly stored, and critical documents can only remain in the device's memory.
Make sure that the battery level is at least 50-60%. The process of synchronizing and then deleting the account can consume a significant amount of energy, especially if there are many services in the background.
⚠️ Warning: Before deleting your account, be sure to disable two-factor authentication or make sure you have access to a phone number linked to your profile, otherwise you risk losing access to other company services.
It is also worth checking for an active Internet connection. To properly complete the deletion procedure, Google servers must receive a signal that the device is no longer associated with the data, users of the account. Without the network, the phone can save old authorization tokens, which will cause conflicts on the next login.
☑️ Preparing for account deletion
Standard way to delete an account through settings
The safest and most appropriate method of detachment is to use the regular menu of the system, which is suitable for situations where you know the password and have full access to the interface of a Redmi or Poco smartphone. The algorithm of actions is the same for most versions of the MIUI shell, but the location of the items may vary slightly.
To start, open the main menu and find the Settings section. You're interested in the account section. In newer versions of firmware, it's often called "Accounts and Sync" or simply "Passwords and Security." Search the Google logo and click on it.
Once you select the right email address, the screen will display a button called Delete Account or Sign Out, and the system will request confirmation of the operation, warning that all associated data (contacts, mail, calendar) will be deleted from the device, which will not affect the data in the cloud, but the local phone will become "clean".
- 📱 Open Settings and go to Accounts and Sync.
- 🔍 Select from the list the desired Google profile.
- 🗑️ Click the Delete Account button and confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock.
- ✅ Wait for the report of the successful completion of the operation.
It is important to note that once you do this, the phone will stop syncing data to that profile. If you plan to sell the device, this step is enough to protect your privacy, but you will need to perform a Hard Reset to completely reset.
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If you can't find the delete button, try first pressing the three dots in the top right corner of the screen or the "More" button. In some versions of MIUI, the menu is hidden there.
Resetting to factory settings (Hard Reset)
Once the standard profile removal is done, you can move on to completely clearing the device's memory, which is necessary when selling, donating a phone, or having a serious software failure. Hard Reset returns the smartphone to the state it was when it left the assembly line.
You can reset in two ways: through the settings menu or through Recovery mode. The first option is easier and more accessible for most users. Go to Settings → About phone → Reset. Select the option "Erase all data".
The system will again warn you of the irreversibility of the process, and the password for unlocking the screen will be requested, or PIN-code SIM-Once confirmed, the formatting process will begin, which can take 5 to 15 minutes depending on the amount of memory filled.
| Parameter | Description | Risk of data loss |
|---|---|---|
| Soft discharge | Restart the system without deleting files | Absent. |
| Resetting settings | Removal of applications and settings, photos remain | Medium (settings) |
| Full reset (Wipe) | Full formatting of all memory sections | High (all data) |
| Recovery Mode | Deep reset through loader | High (all data) |
Once the procedure is complete, the phone will restart and greet you with the screen of initial setup.If you did everything correctly and deleted the account in advance, the system will not require passwords from the previous owner.
What to do if the phone is stuck on the logo?
FRP (Google Account Lock)
It gets more complicated if you bought a used phone and the previous owner didn't untie your account, or if you forgot your profile password after resetting, and then FRP (Factory Reset Protection) is activated, and the phone requires you to enter the account details that were synchronized with the device before the reset.
Without that data, you can't use your smartphone, and the official solution is to restore access to your Google account from any other device, and if you can't restore it, users often look for ways to get around it.
There are various technical methods of bypassing, which depend on the Android version and the security patch, and often involve exploiting vulnerabilities in the special features menu or TalkBack. However, it is worth noting that with each security update, Xiaomi closes these holes.
- 🔓 Attempt to recover password through accounts.google.com.
- 🛠 Using TalkBack mode to access the browser (works on older versions).
- 💻 Application of specialized resetting software FRP PC.
- 📞 Contact the service center with purchase documents.
⚠️ Attention: Using unofficial hacking programs FRP This may result in the final locking of the device. IMEI or disrupting banking applications, at your own risk.
The most reliable way is to submit a purchase check to an authorized service center, where employees can legally remove the lock by confirming that the device is not wanted, which guarantees the guarantee and performance of all functions.
Delete Xiaomi account (Mi Account)
Besides Google, Xiaomi’s own cloud service, Mi Account, is also active on its devices, and is often underrated, but it’s responsible for the “Device Search” function and remote locking, and if you reset your Google account but forget about Mi Account, your phone can still get locked when you connect to the Internet.
The deletion process is similar to Google. Go to Settings → Mi Account. At the bottom of the screen will be the "Get Out" or "Delete Account" button. The system will require you to enter the password from the Mi profile for confirmation.
Once you're successful, it's recommended that you restart your device and check the status on the menu. If you're not logged in, you've successfully untie your device from the Xiaomi cloud, and then you can safely reset it completely.
Ignoring this step will cause the phone to request a password from the Mi Account when it first tries to connect to Wi-Fi after a reset, which is a theft protection that is harder to get around than Google FRP, as server binding is tighter.
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The full preparation of the phone for sale requires the removal of BOTH accounts: Google and Mi Account. Only double junction ensures that the new owner does not face locks.
Frequent problems and their solution
Users may encounter various difficulties in resetting, such as the delete button being inactive or the system being able to produce a network error, often with the device administrator rights that can be granted to third-party applications.
If the system says that deletion is impossible due to administrator rights, go to Settings → Security → Device Administrators. disable permissions for suspicious applications or corporate profiles, and then try to delete the account again.
Another common problem is sync error: If the phone says "Can't delete your account," check the date and time. Incorrect system time and date violate the data. SSL-Connection to Google servers, making it impossible to confirm the transaction.
In rare cases, clearing the cache of Google Play services helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find Google Play Services and select Clear Cache. Then try removing the profile again.