How to completely delete Mi Account Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: working methods 2026

Why Deleting Mi Accounts with Redmi Note 8 Pro Is a Problem

Linking a device to a Mi Account is a standard security measure from Xiaomi to protect user data from unauthorized access. However, this feature often turns into a headache: a forgotten password, buying a used phone with a previous owner's account attached, or system failures can block access to a smartphone. Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename begonia) is especially vulnerable in this regard due to the features of MIUI firmware and hardware protection.

The main difficulty is that Xiaomi uses two-tier authorization: even after resetting via Recovery, the phone may require you to enter account data when you first set up.This is due to the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature, similar to protection on Android devices of other brands. Moreover, on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with firmware older than MIUI 12, some methods of bypassing (for example, through ADB) ceased to work due to tighter security policies.

In this article, we will look at 5 current ways to delete a Mi Account from the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including official and alternative methods, taking into account the latest Xiaomi updates of 2026. Importantly, not all of them guarantee 100% results – success depends on the firmware version, bootloader status and availability of backups.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account via phone settings (if password is known)

The easiest and most secure method is to untie your account directly from the smartphone menu, which is suitable if you remember your login/password or your phone is not locked, and this method requires no additional tools and stores all the data on the device.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app on Redmi Note 8 Pro.
• 👤 Go to the Accounts section → Mi Account.
• 🔄 Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner and select Exit.
• 🔐 Enter the password from the account and confirm the action.
• 🗑️ Return to Accounts, find Mi Account in the list and click Delete account.

If you plan to sell the phone after that, it is recommended to perform a full reset via Settings → About Phone → Resetting.This will delete all personal data and untie the device from the account at the system level.

⚠️ Note: If after deleting the account, the phone still requests data when turned on, then, FRP-In this case, one of the alternative methods will be required (see Methods 3-5).

Method 2: Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone is unlocked)

If access to the system is blocked but the bootloader is unlocked (or the phone does not ask for a password when logging in to Recovery), you can try resetting through the standard recovery menu.This method works on the Redmi Note 8 Pro with firmware up to MIUI 13, but may not work on new versions due to enhanced protection.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (if required) and go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Confirm.
5. Once the process is complete, click Back to Main Menu → Reboot → Reboot to System.

If after the reboot the phone again requests Mi Account data, this means that FRP-The protection is active, and you will need to use a Fastboot or EDL (see the following sections).

Turn off the phone.

Power + Volume Up Up

Wait for the Recovery menu (Logo Mi)

Select Wipe Data

Confirmation of discharge (Confirm)

Reset the device-->

Method 3: Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (unblocked bootloader required)

The Fastboot method is suitable for users who have already unlocked the bootloader (for example, after running a custom recavator firmware). If the bootloader is blocked, you will first need to unlock it through the official Xiaomi tool (see spoiler below), this method removes the binding of the account at the firmware level, bypassing FRP.

Tools required:

• 💻 Computer with Windows or Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original or high-quality).
• 🛠️ Utilities: ADB & Fastboot, Mi Flash Tool.
• 📄 Fastboot firmware for Redmi Note 8 Pro (version must match the current version).

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB & Fastboot (for example, via Android SDK).
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down when the device is off).
3. Open the command line (CMD) In the folder with Fastboot and execute the command: fastboot oem clean_frp If the command doesn't work, try: fastboot erase frp
4. Flick your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (select Clean All).
5. After the reboot, set the phone as new – the request to enter the Mi Account should disappear.

⚠️ Attention: Team fastboot oem clean_frp It might not work on the firmware. MIUI 14+. In this case, it will be necessary to use EDL (Method 4) or official unlocker (Method) 5).

Method 4: Bypass FRP through EDL mode (for power users)

Emergency Download Mode Mode (EDL) — This is Qualcomm's service mode, which allows you to stitch your phone down at a low level, bypassing all software protections, and it works even on locked bootloaders and new firmware. MIUI, It requires special equipment (EDL-cable or testpoint) and team knowledge.

Warnings:

• ⚠️ Incorrect actions in EDL They can permanently shut down the phone ("brick").
• ⚠️ Xiaomi could be blocked IMEI device.
• ⚠️ Firmware required EDL The Redmi Note 8 Pro (Begonia).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the EDL firmware for the Redmi Note 8 Pro (for example, from the 4PDA forum or XDA Developers).
2. Install Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers (can be found in the firmware archive).
3. Put the phone in mode. EDL: Method 1: Use it. EDL-cable (close contacts) 1-8 Type-C connector. 2: Run adb reboot edl (if debugging is enabled) USB). Method 3: Close the testpoint on the motherboard (requires disassembly of the phone).

QHSUSB_BULK

Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008

Mi Flash Tool

Flash

Mi Account.

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If the phone doesn't turn on (black screen) after you've run through EDL, try pressing Power + Volume up for 30 to 60 seconds to force you to restart. If that doesn't work, re-sweep with the Clean All and Lock option in the Mi Flash Tool.

Method 5: Official Xiaomi unlocker (for locked phones)

If previous methods have failed or you are afraid to take risks, you can use the official unlock service from Xiaomi, which is legal, but requires proof of ownership of the device, suitable for hands-on phones if the previous owner did not untie the account.

How it works:

1. Go to Xiaomi Support page: account.xiaomi.com.
2. Select the Unlock Device section (unlock device).
3. Enter the phone IMEI (you can find out through the *#06# set or on the box).
4. Download the documents confirming the purchase (check, purchase agreement, warranty card).
5. Pay for the service (the cost varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the region).
6. Wait for the response from the support (usually 1-3 working days).

Once the request is confirmed, Xiaomi will send you an unlock instruction, which in most cases will be a link to a special firmware or unlock code to enter into Fastboot.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was stolen or bought from hands without documents, Xiaomi will refuse to unlock, EDL), But they can lead to a blockage. IMEI.

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The official unlocker is the only legal way to delete the Mi Account without the risk of a phone bricking up, but it requires proof of ownership and takes several days.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to delete a Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 "Invalid token in the Mi Flash Tool means that the firmware version is not compatible with the phone. Download the correct firmware for begonia (for example, download the correct firmware for begonia, begonia_global_images...).
• 🔌 The phone is not determined in Fastboot/EDL — Check the cable (use the original), install Qualcomm drivers, or try another one USB-port USB 2.0).
• 🔒 "Device locked when unlocking bootloader means that you have not passed 720 hours of waiting, EDL).
• 📱 After the reset, the account is requested again — FRP Repeat the procedure via Fastboot or EDL.
• ⚡ The phone does not turn on after firmware - try flashing again with the Clean All option or contact the service center.

If none of these methods worked, your Redmi Note 8 Pro may have custom firmware with modified protection sections, which can only help with EDL flashing and clear all and lock partitions.

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