How to Delete a Google Account on Xiaomi with MIUI 12:5 Working Ways

Deleting a Google account from Xiaomi devices based on MIUI 12 can be required in a variety of situations, from preparing the phone for sale to solving synchronization problems. However, many users face difficulties - the system either does not allow you to delete the account through standard settings, or after a reset requires the previous owner's data entry (FRP-blocking). In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including bypassing protection, taking into account the features of the MIUI 12 firmware and its modifications (Global China, EEA).

MIUI 12 is a feature that integrates closely with Google services and Xiaomi’s own cloud solutions. For example, if you delete your account through settings but don’t turn off sync in Mi Cloud, the data can be saved in the background. And if you reset your account without first deleting your account, you will be required to check FRP (Factory Reset Protection), a mechanism that requires you to enter your username / password of the previous owner, and we will tell you how to avoid these traps and clean the device correctly.

Before you start, make sure you have:

• 🔑 Password from a Google account that is linked to your phone (if you plan to delete it as standard).
• 📱 Battery charge of at least 50% – interruption of the process can lead to software failures.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (for PC-based methods).
• 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot (advancedly).

1. Standard removal through MIUI 12 settings

The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the phone menu, which is suitable if you remember the password and the phone is not locked. In MIUI 12, the path to setting up accounts may vary depending on the firmware version (Global or China).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Choose Google (or your email if multiple accounts are linked).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Delete your account.
4. Confirm the action with a password from MI-account (if requested) or pattern lock.

Important: After deleting your Google account, some features may stop working, such as:

• 📧 Gmail and other Google services;
• 🎮 Save in games through Google Play Games;
• 📱 Backup copies in Google Drive.

Backup your contacts and photos | Remember passwords from apps linked to Google | Disable two-factor authentication (if enabled) | Check that the phone is not in Device Search mode-->

If after deleting your account you plan to sell your phone, be sure to perform a factory reset via Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings. Otherwise, the new owner may face a FRP-Blocking even if the account has been deleted.

2. Deletion of the account after factory reset (bypassing FRP)

If you have already reset your settings, but your phone requires you to enter your previous Google account, it means that FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection has worked, and you can bypass it in MIUI 12 in several ways, but they all require additional actions.

The most reliable method is to use the Mi Unlock Tool (the official utility from Xiaomi), but it only works for devices with an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked, try the following algorithm:

1. On the FRP lock screen, click Add Wi-Fi network.
2. In the network name input field, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and select Share → Gmail.
3. In the Gmail window that opens, click on three points → Settings → Add an account.
4. Sign in to any Google account (even a new one) will remove the lock.

⚠️ Note: Some "bypass" methods using ADB third-party APK-Files can result in the blocking of Mi-account (if the device is tied to Xiaomi Cloud), in which case unlocking is possible only through the official Xiaomi service with the provision of a purchase check.

3. Removal via Recovery and Fastboot modes

If the phone is locked and standard methods don't work, you can try to delete your account through recovery modes. MIUI 12 fit for that:

• 🔧 Recovery Mode – allows you to reset, but does not always remove FRP;
• 🚀 Fastboot Mode – requires PC and command line, but gives more features.

Try resetting through Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power before the Mi logo appears.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. After resetting, restart the device.

If FRP is left, go to Fastboot:

fastboot oem clean_frp

This command doesn’t work on all Xiaomi models. Redmi Note 9/10 or POCO X3 on MIUI 12 may require additional bootloader unlocking.

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Before working with Fastboot, check the phone model with the command fastboot getvar product. Some devices (for example, Mi 10T) require special keys to unlock.

4.Use ADB to delete your account (without root)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to control your phone through a computer without having superuser rights. In MIUI 12, this method works, but requires USB debugging enabled, and if it was activated before locking, you're in luck.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
2. Enter: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms This will remove Google services for the current user.
3. Reboot the phone. FRP-lockdown must disappear.

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.google.android.gms may disrupt Google Play and other services. Once unlocked, it is recommended to reflash the phone or restore services through the Internet. ADB:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.gms

5. Reset via Mi Cloud (official method)

If your Xiaomi is linked to a Mi Account, you can try to delete your Google account remotely via the Mi Cloud web interface, which works even if your phone is locked, but requires:

• 🌐 Access to Mi Cloud account (email and password);
• 📱 Connecting your phone to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select your device in the list.
3. Press Find the device. → Erase the data.
4. In 5-10 minutes, the phone will be reset and the Google account deleted.

The downside of the method: after such a reset, you may need to re-assign to the Mi Account. If you do not remember the data, restore it through Forgot password on the Xiaomi website.

6. Features for different Xiaomi models on MIUI 12

MIUI 12 has several modifications, and the process of deleting an account may vary, and here are the key nuances for popular lines:

• 📱 Redmi Note 9/10: FRP pass through ADB Or Mi Cloud. Factory reset via Recovery often doesn't remove lockdown.
• 📱 POCO X3/F3: Requires unlocking the bootloader for fastboot commands. FRP stricter than in China.
• 📱 Mi 10/11: Supports official bypassing FRP Mi Unlock Tool, but you need developer rights.
• 📱 Black Shark: These devices have their own firmware JOYUI, but methods MIUI 12 often working.

For a firmware version, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI. If there is a CN at the end of the name, it is China ROM, EU – Europe, IN – India. It depends on which Google services are installed by default.

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On devices with China ROM (Googleless) FRP-The lock may not work, but instead will check the Mi-account after the reset.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete a Google account on MIUI 12, users often face typical problems.

• 🔄 "You can’t delete your account – your device is managed by your organization”: This error appears if your phone was linked to your work account (e.g., via Android Enterprise).The solution is to contact your domain administrator or reset your phone via Fastboot.
• 🔒 "Password from previous account after reset required: Classic FRP-Use the methods in Section 2.
• ⚙️ "Account settings do not open": com.android.settings crash.Cleaning the Settings app cache via Recovery helps.

If none of the methods worked, check:

1. Is there a custom Recovery on the phone (for example, TWRP). In this case, FRP You can delete it through the file manager by editing it. /data/system/frp_lock.
2. Is Device Search Mode activated in Mi Cloud, disable it via the web interface before resetting.

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