How to completely reset your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi 9 remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release, but many users are faced with the problem of a tied Google account. Whether you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner did not delete your registration, or just want to start with a clean slate, the reset procedure has nuances. Unlike the flagship models, the Redmi 9 based on MIUI 12-14 requires a special approach due to the limitations of Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

This article covers all the current ways to delete a Google account, from standard deletion through settings to bypassing FRP after a hard reset. We'll look at what to do if you forget your account password, but the phone requires authorization after a reset, and how to avoid locking the device. Importantly, the procedure is different for phones with unlocked and locked bootloader - this affects the choice of method.

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

On Xiaomi Redmi 9 (as well as on other Android devices) there are two types of accounts: local (MI-Google account, which is integrated into the Android kernel, so simply clicking "Delete" in the account menu often doesn't work:

• 🔒 Factory Reset Protection (FRP) — If the account was added before the reset, the system will require it to be entered after the reboot.
• 📱 MIUI-Restrictions: on some firmware, the option to delete a Google account is hidden or blocked.
• 🔄 Data sync: Even after deletion, your account can be restored the next time you connect to the Internet.
• 🛡️ Security: Google blocks account deletion if two-factor authentication is enabled on the device.

For example, if you try to delete your account through Settings → Google accounts → Delete the account, the system can issue an error "Can not delete the account" or request a password from the user. MI-This is because Redmi 9 uses hybrid authorization, where MIUI And Google services are intertwined.

⚠️ Note: If you delete your Google account but do not disable your device search (Settings) → Google → Security → Find my device, the phone can lock up after a reboot, a common mistake when selling used smartphones.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This method is suitable if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone and remember your Google account password.
• 🔓 Phone not locked after reset (no request to enter old account).
• 📶 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Passwords and Security → Accounts in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Select Google from your list of accounts.
4. Click on the email address you want to delete.
5. In the upper right corner, tap three points (⋮) and select Delete Account.
6. Confirm the action by entering the password from MI-account (if required) or pattern lock.

If the option to delete the account is inactive or absent:

Turn off synchronization manually|Remove the device from the list of trusted in the Google account|Disable "Find my device"|Reboot your phone before removing it-->

After removal, it is mandatory to:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Check that the account has disappeared from Settings → Accounts.
3. Make sure that in Settings → Google → Managing your Google account is not tied to your device.

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If the account appears again after deleting, turn off automatic synchronization in Settings → Accounts → Autosynchronization of data.

Method 2: Remove by resetting settings (Hard Reset)

If the standard method didn't work or you don't remember the password, you'll have to do a full reset, but on Redmi 9, after the hard reset, it works. FRP-locking, and the phone will require you to enter your old Google account:

Step 1: Perform reset

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
5. After completion, select Reboot.

Step 2: Bypass FRP (if the phone requests an old account)

After the reboot, you'll see a welcome screen asking you to enter the Google account details that was on the phone before the reset. Here are the working bypass methods for Redmi 9:

Alternatively, for MIUI 14:

1. On the Google account input screen, click the Other option (or Forgot your password?).
2. Select Connect to Wi-Fi, but instead of network tap on Add Network.
3. In the network name field, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and select Share.
4. On the menu.-sharing Select Gmail or Messages – this will open access to settings.
5. Through settings, disable Find the device and add a new account.

⚠️ Attention: Bypassing techniques FRP Often stop working after updates MIUI. If your Redmi 9 gets fresh firmware, try using the Mi Account Unlock Tool (requires a PC and unlocked bootloader).

Method 3: Delete your Google account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

This method requires an unlocked bootloader and is suitable if:

• 🔧 You're ready to work with ADB and Fastboot.
• 💻 You have a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed.
• 📦 The phone is determined in Fastboot mode (checked by the command of fastboot devices).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) and type:

fastboot oem clean_frp

1. If the team doesn’t work, try:

fastboot erase frp


fastboot erase config

1. Reboot your phone with the command fastboot reboot.

After the reboot. FRP-The lock will be reset and you can add a new Google account. If the bootloader is blocked, first unlock it through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a binding to the user). MI-account and wait 72-168 hours).

What to do if you forget your Google account password

If the phone requires you to enter your old account after a reset, but you don’t remember the password, there are a few options:

1. Restoring access to the account: 🔑 Go to accounts.google.com from another device. Select Forgot email? or Forgot password?. email/phone or answer to control questions.
2. Deleting an account via PC: 💻 Go to Device Management on your Google account. Find Redmi 9 on the list and delete it. Wait 24 hours and try adding your phone account again.

Bypass through the service centre

• 🏢 Xiaomi’s official services may be reset FRP by phone documents (check or box).
• ⚠️ Unofficial workshops often use illegitimate methods, which can lead to blocking. IMEI.

Pre-sale check:

• 📱 Make sure that after resetting the phone does not require the entry of an old account.
• 🔍 Check what's in the Settings → Google doesn't have your email.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone. 2-3 Sometimes the account is restored after the first download.

⚠️ Note: If you sell a Redmi 9 with a locked bootloader, the new owner will not be able to flash the phone without your help. MI-Unlock the bootloader in advance (via Mi Unlock Tool) or alert the buyer.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

When resetting a Google account on Redmi 9, users often face the following problems:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📌 Version MIUI (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI). On new versions (14)+) Old ways of circumventing may not work FRP.
• 🔌 Cable USB — Fastboot requires original cable (Chinese "nouneim" cables often do not transmit data).
• 🔋 Battery charge – if the charge is below 30%, the phone may switch off during the procedure.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions