How to delete your Mi Account from Xiaomi Redmi 4X if you forget your password and login

Forgot data from Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4X This problem is familiar to thousands of users, especially after resetting or buying a used device, and locking through Mi Cloud is one of Xiaomi's most reliable security systems, but it also becomes a headache if you lose your username and password. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to bypass the binding of Mi Account on Redmi. 4X 2026, including methods through Fastboot, EDL-mode and specialized utilities.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi doesn’t officially provide ways to delete an account without access to data, which is against security policy. However, there are workarounds that work on Redmi 4X (codename santoni) due to the features of its firmware and hardware platform. We won’t use questionable “unlock for money” services, only proven technical methods that you can apply yourself.

Before you start, consider: some methods require unlocking the bootloader, which erases all data from the device. If the phone stores important files, try first to extract them through TWRP or ADB. Also prepare a USB cable (preferably original), a Windows computer and patience - the process can take from 20 minutes to several hours.

1.Why can't you just reset your settings to Redmi 4X?

Many users mistakenly think that hard reset via Recovery will remove the Mi Account attachment. It's not really true. The Mi Cloud lock is integrated at the firmware level and is linked to the device's unique identifier, IMEI and MIUI ID. Even after a full reset, the system will request the account that was linked to the latter when it first connects to the Internet.

The Redmi 4X (as with other Xiaomi models until 2019) uses a hardware-based account binding, which means that information about it is stored not only in the phone’s memory, but also in the protected modem and frp sections.

• 🔄 Recovery Reset – does not delete your Mi Account, only user data.
• 📱 Delete via Settings – requires entering a password from the account.
• 🔧 Replacing firmware can help, but only if you flash custom Recovery and edit system files.

⚠️ Note: If you have purchased a Redmi 4X With hands and the seller has not untied his account, officially return the device to a "clean" state can only be through the Xiaomi service center if there is a check.

2.Preparation for resetting Mi Account: what will be needed

Before you start the procedure, gather all the necessary things, and the absence of at least one component can make the process impossible.

Pay special attention to drivers. Without them, the computer will not recognize the phone in the computer. EDL-mode (it is displayed as Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008) If drivers are not automatically installed, you will have to manually specify the path to them through Device Manager.

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3. Method 1: Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (without unlocking the bootloader)

This method is suitable if you are on Redmi. 4X The bootloader is not unlocked, but you have access to Fastboot mode, and the idea is to run a modified boot image that temporarily disables account verification. MIUI (tested MIUI 10–12).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices If the phone is displayed, move on.
3. Download a special patch to bypass your Mi Account (for example, bypass_mi_account_santoni.img).
4. Sweep the patch with the command: fastboot flash boot bypass_mi_account_santoni.img
5. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the system can request a password, but you can skip it by clicking Skip (if the patch worked). If not, try the next method.

⚠️ Note: Some patches contain malicious code. download files only from trusted sources, such as, XDA Developers or 4PDA. Before firmware, check the hash of the file (MD5).

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If after patching the phone is stuck on the MI logo, press Volume Up + Power for 10 seconds to reboot in Recovery, and perform a data reset (Wipe Data).

Method 2: Complete discharge through EDL-The method (100% working method)

EDL-Emergency Download Mode is a service firmware mode that allows you to overwrite all parts of the phone, including those where Mi Account information is stored. 4X This method works stably but requires unlocking the bootloader (if it was previously blocked).

Step-by-step:

1. Enter in. EDL-Mode: Turn off the phone. Press Volume up. + Volume down and connect the cable USB Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until Qualcomm appears in Device Manager. HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Squeeze the stock firmware:

• Open the Mi Flash Tool.
• Select the downloaded Fastboot firmware for Redmi 4X (for example, santoni_global_images_V12.0.2.0.QCMMIXM_20210310.0000.00_9.0_global).
• Press Refresh – the program must detect the device.
• Select Clean All mode and press Flash.
• Wait for the firmware to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will automatically restart.

Once the firmware is EDL, the device will be completely cleaned, including the Mi Account, but this method has risks:

• 🔌 Brik (turning into a brick) is possible if the process is interrupted.
• 📱 The phone will return to factory settings, all data will be lost.
• 🔒 If the bootloader was blocked, you will need to unlock it through the Mi Unlock Tool (you need a Xiaomi account, but not necessarily one that was tied to the phone).

5. Method 3: Using the Xiaomi Tool V2 utility (for advanced users)

For those who don’t want to manually stitch your phone through Fastboot or EDL, there’s a semi-automatic solution – the Xiaomi Tool V2 utility. It supports Redmi 4X and allows you to delete your Mi Account in a few clicks, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

How to use:

1. Download Xiaomi Tool V2 with XDA Developers.
2. Connect Redmi 4X in Fastboot mode (see Method 1).
3. Start the utility and select the Redmi 4X (Santoni) model.
4. Select Remove Mi Account from the menu.
5. Follow the instructions of the program (it will automatically sew the modified boot and clear the account data).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No manual commands required.
• ✅ Supports most versions MIUI.
• ✅ Automatically checks firmware compatibility.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ The utility is paid (the free version has restrictions).
• ❌ Requires an unlocked bootloader.
• ❌ Risk of blocking Xiaomi account with frequent use (the system may regard the actions as hacking).

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Xiaomi Tool V2 is the easiest way for beginners, but only works if the bootloader is already unlocked. If not, unlock it first through the Mi Unlock Tool (you need a Xiaomi account, but not necessarily one that is tied to the phone).

Method 4: Bypassing TWRP and editing system files

If Redmi 4X has custom Recovery (TWRP), you can delete your Mi Account by editing system files, a method that is suitable for users who already have TWRP or are willing to install it.

Instructions:

1. Download your phone to TWRP (clip Volume Up + Power).
2. Connect to your PC via ADB (TWRP has built-in support for ADB sideload).
3. Open the command line and execute: Adb shell mount /system rm /data/system/mi_account_info.xml rm /data/system/miui_activation_info.xml reboot
4. After rebooting, try skipping your account request.

If files are not deleted (due to access rights), try mounting the partition to write first:

adb shell


mount -o rw,remount /system

⚠️ Note: Deleting system files can lead to unstable work MIUI. If after the procedure the phone started to brake or fly out, reset the data through TWRP (Wipe → Format Data).

7. Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center (official method)

If all of the above methods did not work or you do not want to take risks, the official way remains to contact the Xiaomi service center. This is the only legal way to delete the Mi Account without a password, but it has restrictions:

• 📄 A check or document confirming the purchase of the device is required.

How to make a request:

1. Find the nearest Xiaomi service center.

If there are no documents, the chances of success are minimal, in which case the service center can only offer paid unlocking through Xiaomi’s internal tools, which is essentially similar to the methods described above, but with a guarantee.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to reset a Mi Account on Redmi 4X, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

If you encounter an error not listed in the table, describe it in the comments – we will help you find a solution!

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Most Mi Account reset errors are due to drivers or firmware incompatibility. Always check the device model (Santoni for Redmi 4X) and MIUI version before you run the firmware.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions