How to completely delete a Google account from Xiaomi Redmi 7A: from FRP-block to clean reset

Resetting Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 7A You may need to use it in several situations: you sell your phone, forget your profile password, or face a problem with your phone. FRP-You can lock it after you reset your settings, or you just want to start with a clean slate. 7A (Released in 2019) has features in working with accounts due to the version MIUI For example, on this device, you can not delete your account through the standard Settings menu. → Accounts if added as primary.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, from official (via settings and Mi Account) to technical (using ADB and Fastboot mode), and focus on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass, which locks the phone after a reset, if you do not know the password from a previously linked Google account, all instructions are tested on Redmi 7A with MIUI 10-12 firmware (Android 9 Pie).

Before you start, consider that some methods require an unlocked bootloader or access to a Mi Account tied to the device. If the phone is bought from hand and the previous owner did not untie his account, his help may be needed.

1. Delete Google account through phone settings (official way)

This is the easiest method, but it only works if:

• 🔓 You know the password from the Google account.
• 📱 Phone is not locked after reset (no request to enter account data when enabled).
• 🔄 The device is not in FRP-lock mode.

If all conditions are met, follow the steps:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select the account you want to delete and click on it.
3. In the upper right corner, tap on the icon ⋮ (three-point) → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the action by entering the phone password or pattern lock.

Once deleted, the account will disappear from the list, but Google app data (such as contacts or email) can remain in the device’s memory. To completely erase it, reset (Settings → About Phone → Reset).

⚠️ Note: If you reset your account after deleting it, your phone may require you to enter your Google profile when you first turn on. FRP-To avoid a problem, unplug your account from your device via Google’s web version before resetting (myaccount.google.com).

2. reset Google account via Mi Account (if linked to Xiaomi account)

If the Redmi 7A had a Mi Account attached, you can delete your Google account through Xiaomi’s web interface.

• 🔗 The phone is linked to your Mi Account (you know the username and password).
• 📵 The device is lost or locked, but there is access to another gadget.
• 🔄 Remotely erase data before selling.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your Redmi 7A (by model or IMEI).
3. Press Find the device. → Erase the data.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

Once reset, the phone will reboot and require you to enter Mi Account data (not Google!). If you know this data, you can reconfigure the device. Importantly, this method erases ALL data, including photos and apps.

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If you are selling a phone, after a remote reset via Mi Account, be sure to untie the device from your profile in the Device Management section, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate it.

3. bypass FRP-blocking on Redmi 7A (if the password from Google is forgotten)

Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is an Android protection that works after resetting if a Google account was attached to the device. On Redmi 7A, you can bypass it in several ways, but the most reliable is through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

This will require:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Phone with debugging enabled USB (if possible).

If debugging over USB is disabled, you first need to activate it through the recovery mode:

1. Turn off the phone, then press Volume++ Power to log into Recovery Mode.
2. Select Connect with MiAssistant (may be called differently depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Connect your phone to your PC – the drivers will be installed automatically.

Follow the instructions through ADB:

adb shell


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

If the command works, Google's data entry window will open, and you can add a new account or try to restore access to the old one through Google. SMS/email.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 12 for Redmi 7A This method may not work due to security patches, and you will need to run the firmware through Fastboot (described in the next section).

4. Delete account via firmware in Fastboot mode

This is a radical method that is suitable if:

• 🔒 Phone's locked. FRP, And other ways didn't help.
• 📱 The device does not respond to commands ADB.
• 🔧 You are ready to reflash (all data will be erased!).

You'll need firmware.

• 🖥️ PC with Mi Flash Tool installed (download from official website).
• 📁 Fastboot firmware for Redmi 7A (The version should match the region of the phone).
• 🔌 Cable USB Unlocked bootloader (if not previously unlocked, you will need to link to Mi Account).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and unpack the firmware in a folder without Cyrillic symbols.
2. Turn off the phone and press the volume.− + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect Redmi 7A to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
4. In the program, click Select, specify the path to the folder with the firmware, then Refresh (the device should appear).
5. Select Clean All mode and press Flash.

It takes 5-10 minutes. After flashing, the phone will turn on as new, without any associated accounts. Importantly, this method resets all data, including IMEI (in rare cases), If the network is lost after firmware, you will need to restore IMEI through Engineer Mode.

Make sure the battery is 50%+ charged.

Download the correct version of the firmware (for example, pine_global_images... global version)

Disable the antivirus on your PC (it can block the Mi Flash Tool)

Prepare the original. USB-cable (not all cables support data transfer to Fastboot)

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5. Alternative methods: through service codes and third-party utilities

If the standard methods do not work, you can try:

Method 1: Service codes for resetting

Some versions of MIUI for Redmi 7A run the following codes (enter the Phone app):

• 📞 ##4636## - Test menu (sometimes allows you to reset accounts).
• 📞 ##7780## - Reset settings (without deleting data).
• 📞 *2767*3855# — Full reset (cautiously, erases everything!).

Warning: these codes may not work on new firmware versions or may have irreversible consequences. Use them only if other methods are not available.

Method 2: Third-party utilities (at your own risk)

There are programs like FRP Bypass Tool or Mi Account Unlock Tool that promise to delete accounts without a password.

• ⚠️ Many of them contain viruses or require payment.
• 🔒 Xiaomi regularly blocks these tools through security updates.
• 📵 There is a risk of turning the phone into a brick».

If you do decide, download utilities only from trusted forums (for example, XDA Developers) and be sure to do a backup of data.

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6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When resetting a Google account on Redmi 7A, users often face the following problems:

To minimize the risks, always back up your data before any manipulation of your accounts. If the phone is bought with your hands, ask the previous owner to untie it from your Mi Account and Google profile before handing over the device.

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On the Redmi 7A with MIUI 12 and later, FRP bypassing through ADB doesn't always work. If the phone is locked after reset, the most reliable way is to run the firmware through Fastboot with complete data clearing.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions