How to remove Google account from Xiaomi after resetting: 5 proven ways

Hard resets on Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO smartphones often become a headache for users because of FRP (Factory Reset Protection), a protection Google requires you to enter the account data that was tied to the device before the reset, and if you forget your password, sell your phone, or buy a used device with someone else's link, access to the system is blocked.

In this article, we will discuss legal and technically safe ways to bypass FRP on Xiaomi, including official methods from Google, tools for unlocking via PC, as well as alternative solutions for devices on different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and Android (10 to 14).

Why Xiaomi requires a Google account after a reset

FRP protection was introduced by Google in Android 5.1 Lollipop as a measure against smartphone theft, and on all Xiaomi devices released after 2015, this feature is activated automatically when:

• 🔒 Adding a Google account in settings (Settings) → Accounts and synchronization)
• 📱 Enable the "Find My Device" function)
• 🔄 Performing resets through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings or a combination of Power buttons + Volume Up

After a reset, the system requests the data of the last associated account, even if:

• 📌 You deleted your account before resetting (sometimes sync keeps the link attached)
• 🔄 The device has been updated to a new version MIUI data-preserving
• 🛠️ The phone was repaired with a replacement motherboard (sometimes). FRP It is stored in the eMMC chip)

⚠️ Note: On devices with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip (e.g., Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) circumvention FRP It is more difficult than MediaTek (Redmi). 9A, POCO M3). This is due to differences in the architecture of the loaders.

Official ways to delete Google account

If you have access to your previous account, use legal methods:

1. Restoring access to Google account

If you have forgotten your password, remember your email:

1. Go to accounts.google.com from another device.
2. Click "Forgot your password?" and follow the instructions.
3. Confirm your identity via backup email or phone.
4. Create a new password and enter it on a blocked Xiaomi.

If the account belongs to the previous owner (for example, when buying a used phone):

• 📧 Ask the seller to remove the device from your Google account through the device control panel.
• 🔄 After removal, restart Xiaomi – the lock should disappear.

2. Use of the "Find device" function

If the "Find the device" option is enabled on the phone:

1. Go to google.com/android/find from PC.
2. Select a blocked Xiaomi from the list of devices.
3. Click on "Erase Device" (Erase Device).
4. Once reset via Find My Device FRP, the lock is automatically removed.

⚠️ Warning: This method only works if the device is connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile network). If the smartphone is disconnected from the network, the reset command will not reach the reset.

Unofficial methods of bypassing FRP on Xiaomi

If the official methods don't work, you'll have to use technical workarounds, and they depend on:

• 📱 Device models (e.g., Redmi Note 8 Pro unlocks differently than POCO F3)
• 🔢 Android versions (on Android 12, the bypass is more difficult than on Android 10)
• 🔧 Type of processor (Snapdragon vs MediaTek)

Below are the methods for popular models that are relevant for 2026.

Method 1: Recovery bypass (TWRP)

Suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot
• 📁 Firmware TWRP Recovery for your model
• 🔧 Quickboot (included in Google’s Platform Tools)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off Xiaomi and press Power + Volume Down to log in to Fastboot Mode.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices
3. TWRP: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
4. In TWRP, go to Advanced → File Manager.
5. Delete files: /data/system/gesture.key /data/system/locksettings.db /data/system/locksettings.db-wal /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
6. Reboot - the FRP lock will be reset.

⚠️ Note: On new devices (Xiaomi) 13, Redmi Note 12) Android 13/14 This method may not work due to increased protection. AVB (Android Verified Boot).

Method 2: Use of Mi Account Unlock Tool

For devices on MediaTek (e.g. Redmi 9, POCO M2), SP Flash Tool with a patch for bypassing FRP is suitable.

1. Download the SP Flash Tool and firmware for your model from the XiaomiFlash website.
2. Unpack the firmware and find the scatter.txt file.
3. In the SP Flash Tool, download the scatter and uncheck all sections except FRP.
4. Connect the phone to the PC (without battery if removable).
5. Click Download – the utility will overwrite the FRP section.

Important: This method only works on devices with MediaTek Helio processors (e.g. Helio G85, Helio G90T). It is not applicable on Snapdragon!

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Before you run through the SP Flash Tool, make sure to back up the NVRAM partition (IMEI)! Losing it will lead to no network. Use the command in ADB:

adb backup -f nvram.ab -apk com.mediatek.engineermode

Bypass FRP through EDL-mode (for advanced)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a service mode for firmware on Qualcomm devices via port 9008. It allows partitions, including FRP, to be overwritten, but requires:

• 🖥️ Authorized Xiaomi account (for new models)
• 🔧 Mi Flash Pro or QFil
• 📁 Firmware in.mbn or.elf format

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and connect to the PC, holding Volume Up + Volume Down (on some models you need to close the test points on the board).
2. In the Device Manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. Run Mi Flash Pro, select firmware and press Flash.
4. After the firmware, the phone will restart without FRP.

⚠️ Note: Starting with Xiaomi 11 and Redmi Note 11, for EDL-The mode requires authorization through the official Xiaomi account. Without it, the firmware will be blocked with an error. SLA Auth Fail.

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EDL-The mode is the most reliable way of circumvention FRP It's on Snapdragon, but it's also the riskiest, and a firmware bug can turn a phone into a hard brick).

Alternative solutions without PC

If you don’t have a computer, try these methods (not all models work):

1.Crossing through emergency call

On some devices (Redmi 8, POCO M2) you can:

1. On the lock screen, click "Emergency Call".
2. Dial ##4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Go to Usage statistics and click on the Settings icon.
4. Turn it on "USB-Debugging and connect to the PC for further manipulation.

2.Use of OTG-cable and file manager

It will. OTG-adapter and file flash drive:

1. Download the flash drive. APK-QuickShortcutMaker file".
2. Connect the flash drive to the phone via OTG.
3. On the lock screen, open File Manager (if available).
4. Install QuickShortcutMaker and run com.google.android.gsf.login.
5. Add a new Google account and the lock will be removed.

Limitations: On MIUI 13/14, access to the file manager on the lock screen is often closed.

What to do if nothing helps

If all methods are useless:

• 🔧 Contact Xiaomi Service Center with your phone ID, and it'll cost between 1,500 and 3,000 to get the official repairs. ₽, but it guarantees efficiency.
• 📱 Buy a motherboard on AliExpress (for older models like Redmi) 4X or Mi A1 It's cheaper than repair).
• 🔄 Use your phone as a “media player” – run custom firmware without Google services (e.g. LineageOS).

Before you take the phone for repair, check:

• 🔍 Presence of a warranty seal (its damage cancels the warranty).
• 📋 Preservation IMEI (dial *#06# – if zeros are displayed instead of the number, the fee is damaged).

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On Android 12+ and MIUI 13+ devices, the chances of successfully circumventing FRP without losing data are near zero, and 90% of the time, you will need to completely reflash and clean all partitions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Google account on Xiaomi