Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi 4A budget smartphone often face the need to completely reset the device, which can be caused by selling the gadget, transferring it to another user or trying to fix software errors. However, the MIUI security system ties the device to an account, which creates additional obstacles. If you just perform Hard Reset, the phone will require you to enter a password from the previous account, and without it the device will turn into a brick.
Mi Account detachment requires careful attention, as improper actions can lead to locking the device. In this article, we will look at all legal ways to remove the anchor, from standard settings to more complex methods through the recovery menu. It is important to understand the difference between simply leaving the profile and completely removing the device from the cloud.
Before you start any manipulation, make sure you have access to the Internet and a stable connection. It is also critical to remember the login details: login and password. If you forget this data, the recovery process will take longer, but it is real through the official website of the company. Ignoring security rules can lead to irreversible consequences for your personal data.
Preparing for a Redmi 4A account reset
The first step before any reset procedure is careful preparation. You need to make sure that all important data is saved, since the detachment process often requires a complete reset. SD or to cloud storage other than Mi Cloud to avoid loss of information.
Charge your Redmi 4A battery to a minimum of 60-70%.The detachment process and subsequent flashing or resetting can take considerable time, and a sudden power outage at a critical moment can damage system files.Use the original charger to ensure steady current.
Check the stability of the Internet connection. To successfully unblock, Xiaomi servers must confirm your operation. If the connection is interrupted at the time of the request, the system may not have time to remove the link, and the next time it turns on, the phone will again request a password.
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It is also worth checking the bootloader lock status in advance.If you plan to use advanced methods, you may need an unlocked Bootloader. In standard settings, it is locked, and it requires a wait of 7 to 30 days after you submit an application in the security application to open it.
Standard exit from Mi Account through settings
The easiest and safest way to unplug a device is to use a regular settings menu, which is useful if you know the password and have access to the smartphone interface, and make sure you're on the account management menu before you start.
To do this, go to Settings → Mi Account, which displays all your profile information, including synchronized data. Click on the “Log Out” or “Delete Account” button. The system will immediately request a password to confirm the transaction.
⚠️ Note: If you enter a password, you write "False password", don't try to guess it endlessly. After several unsuccessful attempts, the account may be temporarily blocked for security reasons.
Once the password is successfully entered, the latest changes will be synchronized, and the device will be removed from the trusted list. The screen will return to the main settings menu, and the notification of the associated account will disappear at the top.
If the standard output doesn't work or the system freezes, try turning off the Internet before pressing the exit button, and then turn it on immediately after confirmation, sometimes helping to bypass temporary server sync errors.
Using the web version of i.mi.com to unbundle
If access to the phone's menu is limited or you want to be guaranteed to remove the device from the cloud, use an official web service.This method is especially effective when the phone is not yet reset, but you want to make sure that the tether will disappear.
Open your browser on your computer or other device and go to i.mi.com. Sign in to your account using the same data as you would on your smartphone. After login, go to Find the device or Devices.
In the list of your gadgets, find Xiaomi Redmi 4A. Next to the model name should be the Remove button or basket icon. Pressing this button initiates a request to the server about the disconnection between the device and akka--WIDGET:poll:How do you plan to use the phone after the reset?: Sell to another person | Give to the child | Use as a player | Leave to yourself after cleaning.
Once removed from the list, the device will lose administrator rights and cloud binding, but these changes may not be immediately displayed on the phone itself, and it is recommended that after this operation, restart the smartphone and check the account status in the settings.
The good thing about this is that it works even if the phone is in another city, but it's on and connected to the network, and the server will send a command to unlock it, and the next time it connects to the Internet, the phone will execute it.
Reset with Recovery Mode and Hard Reset
If the phone is locked or you can't log in, the only option is Hard Reset via the Recovery menu, which completely clears the device's internal memory, returning it to factory status, but if the account was not untied in advance, the phone will require authorization once turned on.
To enter recovery mode, turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the Volume+ and Power buttons simultaneously. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, while continuing to keep the volume, and you will see a menu with several items in English or Chinese.
The menu is navigated by volume buttons (up-down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button. You need to find the Wipe Data or Wipe & Reset item. Select it and confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
| Action. | The result | Risk of data loss |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Reset (Reboot) | Normal incorporation | No. |
| Wipe Cache | Clearing temporary files | No. |
| Wipe All Data | Full reset to factory settings | Tall (all removed) |
| Reboot | Exit from the Recovery menu | No. |
The reset process will take a few minutes. Once it is complete, select Reboot to restart the system. The phone will be "clean" when you first turn on, but if you haven't deleted your account in advance, it will ask for a password from Mi Account.
What to do if the Recovery menu is in Chinese?
Unlock the bootloader with the Mi Unlock Tool
For advanced users who buy a used phone with a blocked account or change the firmware region, you may need to unlock the bootloader. The official utility Mi Unlock allows you to remove restrictions, but requires linking the phone number to the account.
Download Mi Unlock Tool to your Windows computer. Launch it and log in to your account. Fastboot your phone with Volume and Power. Connect the device to your PC via the original PC. USB-cable.
If the device is identified, press Unlock. The system will warn you that all data will be deleted. Confirm the action. In most cases, you will need to wait 72 hours to 30 days, during which you cannot log out on this device.
⚠️ Attention: Unlocking the bootloader automatically erases all data from the phone (Wipe Data).This is a Xiaomi security measure. Make sure you back up before starting the process.
Once successfully unlocked, you will have full access to the file system, allowing custom firmware installation or Root rights, which allows you to remove system restrictions and anchorages at a deep level, but for the average user, this step may be redundant.
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Use quality. USB-Cheap cables can only transmit current, but not data, so the computer won't see the phone in Fastboot mode.
Solving activation problems after reset
The most common problem after reset is the activation screen, which requires you to enter a password. This is FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection and a similar system Xiaomi. If you forget your password, you can only restore access through the form (restore) on the official website.
Go to account.xiaomi.com and click on Forgot Password. You will need access to your linked phone number or email. The confirmation code will come in the form of an SMS or email. When you enter a new password, wait for the database to be updated (this can take up to 24 hours).
If the phone number is lost, the process becomes complicated: you will have to go through the identity verification procedure, providing scans of documents and checks about the purchase of the device. Support can request an IMEI, which is indicated on the box or under the battery (if it is removable, in the case of 4A, the battery is not removable, look on the box).
In case the phone was bought from hand and the previous owner did not untie it, contact him. Without his participation, it is almost impossible to unlock the device legally. Bypassing locks through third-party services often violates the warranty and can lead to instability--WIDGET:keypoint: The only guaranteed way to avoid activation problems is to untie the account through the settings BEFORE resetting settings.
Don't trust questionable "unlock" programs that promise miracles, often contain viruses or require prepayment without fulfilling their promises, and official recovery routes through the site are the only safe solution.