How to completely delete Mi Account with Xiaomi Mi5: 5 proven ways

Why resetting your Mi Account on Mi5 can be a problem

The Xiaomi Mi5, launched in 2016, is still popular with users for its reliability and performance, but users often face one of the most common problems with being linked to a Mi Account, a security feature designed to protect data when they lose their phone can become a real challenge if you forget your password or buy a used device with someone else’s account.

Unlike modern Xiaomi models, where the procedure of resetting an account is simplified, the Mi5 has a number of nuances: the fact that the device works on early versions of MIUI (up to 12 inclusive), where the protection mechanisms were less flexible. For example, after resetting via Recovery, the phone may require entering data from the previous account, even if you completed all the steps correctly. In addition, the Mi5 does not have official support for unlocking through the Xiaomi service center for devices older than 3 years, which complicates the task.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to delete Mi Account from Xiaomi Mi5, including official methods (if you have access to mail / phone), workarounds for locked devices, as well as solutions for typical errors like "This device is locked" or "Couldn't verify account." Each method is tested on MIUI 8-14 and adapted to the features of Mi5.

Official method: delete the account through settings (if available)

If you remember the username and password from the Mi Account associated with the Mi5, the safest way to delete it is through the settings menu. This method does not require a data reset and saves all files on the device.

1. Open the "Settings" on your phone and go to the Accounts → Mi Account section.
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
3. Enter your account password and confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
4. Wait until the process is complete – the phone will automatically restart.

⚠️ Note: If the phone requested a re-entering of data when it first downloaded after deleting the account, this means that the device was tied to the remote control (Find Device), in which case additional unlocking will be required through the official Xiaomi website.

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If after deleting the account, the phone does not restart, perform a forced reboot by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds.

Reset via Recovery: When there is no access to settings

If the Xiaomi Mi5 is locked because of a forgotten password or a handheld purchase, the only way to get around the binding is to hard-reset via Recovery mode. However, on this device, a standard reset (Wipe Data) does not always delete the Mi Account.

1. Turn off your phone and press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
2. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation).
3. After reset, go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.
4. When you first download, the phone may request Mi Account details. If that happens, go to the bypass methods.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware Mi5 (especially Chinese versions) after resetting via Recovery, the protection is activated FRP (Factory Reset Protection: This will require you to enter your last synchronized Google account, and if you don’t remember it, use Google’s recovery service.

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Bypassing the blocking of Mi Account: alternative methods

If the Mi5 continues to require your previous account data after a reset, you will have to use workarounds, and it is important to understand that these methods may violate Xiaomi’s terms of use, so only use them in extreme cases (for example, when buying a used phone without the ability to contact the previous owner).

Method 1: Use of a vulnerability in MIUI (for versions 8-10)

On the old firmware Mi5 there was a loophole that allows you to bypass the account verification through the developer mode:

1. On the Mi Account input screen, click Additional Settings → Account Restore.
2. Enter any email (e.g. test@test.com) and password.
3. Click Forgot Password? and follow the instructions until an error message appears.
4. Go back and try to enter the data again – the system may miss the check.

Method 2: Fastboot Firmware

A more reliable way is to completely flash the device through the Fastboot, and you'll need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with Xiaomi and Mi Flash Tool drivers installed.
• 📱 Fastboot firmware for Mi5 (for example, global_stable).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter the Fastboot.


2. Connect the Mi5 to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.




3. Select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh, then Flash.




4. wait for completion (10-15 minutes) and restart the device.

Unlocking through EDL-regime: last resort

If none of these methods work, then there is an Emergency Download Mode (EDL) that requires special equipment (Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008) and is only suitable for advanced users, and it is a low-level flashing of the device, which is guaranteed to remove all locks, but can lead to loss of IMEI or "bricking" of the phone.

To enter the EDL on the Mi5:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Volume Down at the same time and connect the USB cable to the PC.
3. Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 appears in Device Manager.

Next, you will need to flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool or QFil using proprietary firmware for EDL. On the Mi5 with a Snapdragon 820 processor, this method works in 90% of cases, but requires strict adherence to instructions to avoid damaging the bootloader.

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Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you reset your Mi Account to Mi5, you often have typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🔄 "This device is locked, appears after an incorrect reset. Solution: run the device through Fastboot with a tag clean_all In the Mi Flash Tool.
• ❌ "Couldn't verify account - Xiaomi server error Solution: Wait 24 hours and try again or use it VPN prairie.
• 📵 The phone doesn't turn on after the reset, it may have damaged the bootloader. EDL firmware-file.
• 🔒 Requires Google Password after Reset – Activated FRP. Solution: Enter the last synchronized account or complete a bypass FRP.

⚠️ Note: If you have tried several times to unlock Mi5 stop turning on or getting stuck on the Mi logo, do not try to repeat the actions - this may indicate damage to the boot partition. In this case, contact the service center with a request to flash the device through Test Point (for example, to use the device in the boot partition). Mi5 It will cost 1500-2500 rubles).

How to bypass FRP (Google-blocking) on Xiaomi Mi5

If after discharge Mi5 Google account information is required, which means that the security is activated. FRP (Factory Reset Protection: There are a number of ways you can get around it on this device, but the most reliable is using a combination of these. APK-file:

1. On the Google account entry screen, connect your phone to Wi-Fi.
2. Go back and press Emergency, then type ##4636##.
3. In the testing menu, select Usage statistics and click on the browser (or Chrome) icon.
4. Download FRP Bypass APK and install it.
5. Launch the application and follow the instructions for resetting FRP.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware Mi5 (For example, Chinese test menus can be disabled. OTG-flash-drive FRP Bypass APK, Install it through the file manager.

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