How to completely reset your Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi: 4 proven methods

Forgot your Mi Account password or bought a used Xiaomi Redmi with a linked profile? Without the right reset, you won't be able to use the app store, sync data, or even update your firmware. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to delete Mi Account from Redmi in 2026, including official and alternative methods, from simple disconnection in settings to deep reset through engineering modes.

It’s important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the version of MIUI, the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi 9A) and the status of the account (whether it is tied to the device as the main one).We tested each method on real devices – in the article only working solutions without “water” and outdated tips.

Why you can’t just delete your Mi Account through your settings

Many users try to reset their account through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Delete the account, but face errors.

• 🔒 Local binding – the account is saved in the device memory even after leaving the profile
• 🌐 Server authentication – authentication through Xiaomi servers at each login
• 📱 Hardware lock – on new models (Redmi Note 11 and newer) the account is tied to the IMEI

A simple deletion through the menu only works if:

1. You remember the password from the account
2. The device is not locked after reset (Activation Lock)
3. It's on a smartphone. MIUI Global (on Chinese versions) MIUI China needs to SMS-confirmation)

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ Attempting to delete an account without a password through a standard menu results in a 72-hour lockdown.

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

The safest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, suitable for the Redmi 10/11/12 series, POCO X3/X4 and other models on the MIUI 12-14.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account
2. Tap on your profile and select Account Management
3. Scroll down and click Delete Account
4. Enter the password from the account and confirm SMS-code (if requested)
5. Wait 24-48 hours – Xiaomi servers will completely unplug the device

After removal:

• ✅ Find Device will disappear (phone search)
• ✅ You will be able to install another Mi Account
• ❌ Activation Lock will not reset if the phone is in lost mode

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Connect stable Wi-Fi

Battery charge >50%

Disable two-factor authentication in Mi Account (if enabled)

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Method 2: Reset via Fastboot (without password but unlocking the bootloader)

If you forgot your password or bought a used phone with someone else's binding, a Fastboot reset will help. This method works on the Redmi Note 8/9/10/11, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

You'll need:

• 💻 Windows computer 10/11
• 🔌 Cable USB (original, undamaged)
• 📦 Archive with Mi Unlock Tool (official utility)
• 🔧 Drivers. ADB/Fastboot (install it through Android SDK)

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.


2.Put Volume Down + Power to Enter Fastboot




3. Connect to the PC and run the Mi Unlock Tool




4. log in to the same account that is linked to the phone




5.Push Unlock and wait until completion (10-15 minutes)




6. After unlocking the bootloader, follow the commands:




fastboot oem clean_all




fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ After a Fastboot reset, a message may appear "This device is locked" which means that the account is deleted, but additional linking of the new profile through Settings is required. → Additionally. → Factory data dumping.

Through settings (official)

Fastboot + Mi Unlock Tool

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Method 3: Discharge through EDL-mode (for locked devices)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an engineering mode that allows you to flash a device without any locks, and it works even if you:

• 🔐 Phone locked after failed reset
• 📵 Not included or got stuck on the Mi logo
• 🚫 The boot loader is locked (Bootloader Locked)

Redmi will require:

1. Download the firmware.tgz for your model from miuirom.org
2. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (for Snapdragon)
3. Use the Mi Flash Tool or QFil

Step-by-step procedure:

1. Turn off the phone.


2. Close the testpoint (for each model your own):




Redmi Note 10: Between GND and EDL contacts




Redmi 9: Under the back cover, next to the battery




3 Connect the USB- cable (defined as QHSUSB_BULK)




4.In Mi Flash Tool, select firmware and press Flash




5. After firmware, perform a full reset via Recovery

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works on all versions. MIUI
• ✅ Remove Activation Lock (Blocking After Reset)
• ✅ Restores the working capacity of the bricks"

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires disassembly of the phone (risk of damage to plumes)
• ❌ Newer models (Redmi Note 12) may require an authorized developer account
• ❌ There's a risk of loss. IMEI faulty

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Before you run through EDL, be sure to check the CPU version! For MediaTek (Helio G88, G95), use the SP Flash Tool, not the Mi Flash. You can download drivers for MTK on the MTK Driver website.

Method 4: Contact Xiaomi Service Center (Warranty Reset)

If independent methods did not help or you are afraid to damage the phone, contact the official service center. Xiaomi provides a service to reset the Mi Account if you have:

• 📄 Check of purchase (to prove ownership)
• 🆔 Passports (for proof of identity)
• 📱 Boxes and components (charging, cable)

Cost of service:

What to do if there is no check:

1. Try to find an electronic copy in the mail (if you bought online).
2. Go to the store for a duplicate check.
3. Provide IMEI devices and data of the previous owner (if the phone used)

⚠️ In informal services often offer "bypass Mi Account" for 500-1000 ₽. 90% of these services are fraud, and after such a reset, the phone may lose connection to the network. IMEI) or lock down permanently. Use only the proven methods in this article.

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The official service is the only legal way to reset a Mi Account without the risk of locking the device, and all other methods (except those described above) can lead to the loss of warranty or inoperability of the smartphone.

What to do after a successful Mi Account reset

After deleting your account, you need to follow several important steps to avoid future problems:

1. Create a new Mi Account and link it to your phone. Use a real email (not a temporary one) as it will be required to recover.
2. Turn off Find Device in your security settings if you don’t plan to use phone search.
3. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup.
4. Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI (via Settings → System Update).

What not to do after the reset:

• ❌ Install custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) for 7 days – this can return the lock
• ❌ Sell your phone without detaching your old account (the new owner will not be able to use it fully)
• ❌ Log in to an old account on this device – the system can restore the binding

If after resetting the phone:

• 🔄 He's fixated on the logo. → Go to Recovery (Loudness Up) + Powering up) and make Wipe Data
• 📵 Not catching the net. → Check it out. IMEI *#06# If lost, restore through SN Writer Tool
• 🔒 Requires a password when enabled → This is a residual lock. Repeat the reset via Fastboot with the fastboot erase userdata command.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Mi Account on Redmi