How to completely delete Mi Account with Xiaomi Mi 10: 4 working methods (including bypassing lock)

Linking to a Mi Account on Xiaomi Mi 10 is both protecting your data and a potential headache if you forget your password or bought a used smartphone with someone else’s registration. Xiaomi’s lock system is so rigid that once reset to factory settings, the phone can turn into a “brick”, requiring you to enter your username and password of the previous owner. But the solution is: in this article we will analyze all the current ways to reset your Mi Account to Mi 10 (including Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Ultra models), from official to “gray” methods with the circumvention of locking.

It is important to understand: the procedure differs depending on the version. MIUI (on Mi 10 stood MIUI 11, But now it's relevant. MIUI 12/13/14), Uploader status (unlocked/locked) and even firmware region (Global, China, EEA). We've taken all the nuances into account so that you don't waste time on non-working methods. If you need to unlock your phone urgently, start with the first method (the easiest one), if it doesn't work, move on to the rest.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting Mi Account through unofficial methods (Fastboot, EDL) It may lead to a blockage. IMEI or activate anti-theft protocol if the phone is listed in the database of stolen devices.

Method 1: Official reset via settings (if you know the password)

If you have access to a Mi Account (you remember the username and password), the safest way is to remove the anchor via the phone menu.This method works on the Mi 10 with any version of MIUI and does not require a computer.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Account.
• 🔑 Enter your account password (if you request it).
• 🗑️ Scroll down and click Delete Account.
• ✅ Confirm the action – the phone will automatically break the connection with the Mi Account.

After that, you can safely reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Reset settings) without fear of locking. If this method does not work (for example, you bought the phone from hand and do not know the data of the previous owner), move to the next method.

Method 2: Fastboot reset (if the bootloader is unlocked)

If your Xiaomi Mi 10 bootloader unlocked, you can delete your Mi Account via Fastboot mode, which is suitable for MIUI 12-14 firmware and requires a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool or fastboot from Android SDK.
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (checked by the fastboot oem device-info command - if unlocked: true, you can continue to use the boot boot boot boot boot boot boot boot).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the Mi 10 to your computer and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices (should display the serial number of the device).
3. Run the command to reset Mi Account: fastboot erase frp or (for newer versions of MIUI): fastboot erase persist
4. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: If after the reboot the phone still requires you to enter Mi Account, then the lock is recorded in the persist or config section. EDL.

Method 3: Bypassing the lock via Mi Cloud (if email/phone is attached)

If you forget your password but remember the email or phone number associated with your Mi Account, you can try to restore access through the official Xiaomi service, which works even if the phone is locked after a reset.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Click Forgot Password? and enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Confirm the recovery via SMS or mail.
4. Create a new password and save it.
5. Return to the locked Mi 10, connect to Wi-Fi and enter new data.

If this method didn’t work, the previous owner may not have confirmed the email/phone in the account settings, leaving only the “hard” methods—running through EDL or contacting a service center.

Method 4: Firmware via EDL (for locked phones)

It's the safest, but also the riskiest way, and it's good if you:

• 🔒 Phone locked after reset and requires Mi Account.
• 🚫 The bootloader is locked (locked).
• 📵 None of the previous methods worked.

To run through EDL (Emergency Download Mode) you will need:

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in mode. EDL: 🔧 Connect Test Point contacts on the motherboard (requires disassembly of the phone). 🔌 Connect. USB-cable to the computer – the phone will be identified as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Mi Flash Tool

Refresh

Flash

Mi Account.

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If you’re afraid to take your phone apart for Test Point, you can try to transfer it to EDL via adb reboot edl, but this only works if USB debugging is enabled and the bootloader is unlocked.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL may result in loss IMEI or network locking if you use unofficial firmware. Always check the version. MIUI (Mi 10 is the latest firmware with the code umi for Mi 10, cmi for Mi 10 Pro).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To avoid wasting time, use the table below, and we've ranked each method according to complexity, risk and skill set.

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If the phone is locked after a reset and you do not know the previous owner’s data, the only working options are firmware via EDL or contacting the service center with purchase documents.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔌 The phone is not determined in Fastboot/EDL: Check the cable (better use the original), install Qualcomm drivers and try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).
• 🔒 After the reset, the Mi Account is required again: So the lock is recorded in the persist section. You need to repeat the reset via fastboot erase persist or flash the phone through the EDL.
• ⚠️ Mi Flash Tool: bootloader is locked. You need to unlock it through Mi Unlock Tool (it takes 7-15 days to re-assign your account).
• 📵 Not coming. SMS to recover your password: Try to request the code on your email or use a backup number. If the email is not confirmed, you can't recover it.

If you've encountered another mistake, please describe it in the comments, we'll help you find a solution, and now we'll get to the most popular questions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Mi Account on Xiaomi Mi 10