How to completely reset Mi Account on Xiaomi smartphone: 5 proven ways

Removing Mi Account from Xiaomi is a challenge that users face when selling a gadget, changing owners or after buying a used phone with a tied account. The procedure is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer has integrated firmware protection: without the right username and password, a smartphone can turn into a “brick.” In this article, we will analyze all the current methods – from official to technical bypasses, including nuances for different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.).

It's important to understand that a reset is not equivalent to deleting an account. Even after Hard Reset, a device may require you to enter your old Mi Account when you first set up, and this is due to the device protection feature that Xiaomi has implemented to combat theft, and we'll show you how to get around that lock without losing functionality.

If you have a hands-on phone and the previous owner has not untied your account, or you have forgotten the login details, don't rush to bring the phone to the service. In 80% of cases, you can solve the problem yourself by following our instructions. But remember: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or working with ADB, which can cancel the warranty.

1.Official method: delete Mi Account through settings

The easiest and safest method is to untie your account directly from the phone's menu, which is suitable if:

• 🔑 Remember the username and password from Mi Account;
• 📱 The device is not locked after resetting;
• 🌐 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Tap your profile (usually an email or phone number is displayed).
3. Scroll down and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action with a password from Mi Account and a code from SMS (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
5. Reset the device.

After that, the phone will be completely untied from the account, and it can be safely reset to factory settings. Importantly, if you sell a gadget, remember to also log out of Google Account and disable Find My Device.

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Before deleting your account, sync your contacts, notes and photos with the Mi Cloud or copy them to your computer.

2.Reset via Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

If you have no access to the settings, but you don’t plan to sell the phone (for example, you just want to return it to factory status), you can perform a hard reset. This method does not delete Mi Account, but cleans all user data.

How to make a Hard Reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time (on some models – Volume down).
3. Wait for the Mi logo to appear and release the buttons – the Recovery menu will open.
4. Use volume buttons to navigate and select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.

Get out. SIM-memory-card|Charge your phone at least 50 times%|Download drivers for PC (if further unlocking is required)|Write it down. IMEI phone (in case of network problems after resetting)

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Warning: Devices with MIUI 12 and later Hard Reset may request Mi Account data, even if you have previously deleted it, due to the account’s link to a hardware ID (MIID).

Bypassing Mi Account blocking via ADB (for advanced)

If the phone requires you to enter your old account information after a reset, but you don’t have access to it, you can try removing the lock via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).The method works on MIUI 10-14, but requires an unlocked bootloader or debugging mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer via USB (use the original cable!).
3. Open the command line in the adb folder and do:

adb shell


su




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.MiuiSettings

Attention: This method may result in:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (if the bootloader was unlocked);
• 🚨 Mistakes in Xiaomi services (such as Mi Cloud or Themes);
• 🚨 Blocking certain functions (e.g. Find Device).

4.Use of EDL Mode (Emergency Mode)

EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode) is a service mode that allows you to flash the device around standard restrictions.

• 🔒 Phone locked after reset;
• 🔧 No access to Recovery;
• 🛠️ Complete reflashing is required.

For EDL entry:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume up + Volume down + Nutrition (on some models only Volume down + Nutrition).
3. Connect. USB-cable to PC – the device must be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Next, you will need to flash the phone through the Mi Flash Tool using an authorized developer account (for new models). Without authorization, the firmware through EDL is blocked on devices with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and later.

5. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If independent methods did not help, the official way remains to contact the service center. Xiaomi can unblock Mi Account if you have:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase);
• 🆔 Passport holder;
• 📧 Accessing an email linked to your account (if you forget it, but remember the backup address).

The cost of the service varies from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles depending on the model and region, and in some cases, the service may refuse if the device is listed in the database of stolen or blocked.

Note: Don’t reset your data before visiting the service, which can make it harder to unlock, and check if your model is affected by a loyalty program (e.g., POCO sometimes provides a free unlock when you present a check).

6. Alternative methods (at your own risk)

If all of the above methods did not work, you can find “gray” methods of bypassing the blockage on the Internet, such as:

• 🔓 Use of paid services (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool);
• 🔧 Fastboot Firmware with Modified boot.img;
• 📱 Install custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience).

These methods have serious risks:

• 🚨 Loss of loss IMEI (phone will stop catching the network);
• 🚨 Device brick (complete failure);
• 🚨 Security vulnerabilities (Castom firmware may contain malicious code).

We do not recommend using dubious tools from unknown forums.

1. Backup IMEI and NVRAM;
2. Check the reviews about the service on independent sites;
3. Use only firmware from verified sources (XDA Developers, official repositories).

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Any unofficial unlock methods void the warranty and could result in a loss of functionality of the phone.Weigh the risks before using them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Account reset