How to reset Mi-account on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways 2026

Resetting a Mi Account on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can be a challenge in a variety of situations: you sell a phone, forget your password, or experience a lockdown after an upgrade. This procedure seems simple, but has nuances that vary depending on the MIUI version, account status, and even the region of your device purchase. For example, on models for the Chinese market (China ROM), the algorithm differs from the global versions.

Many users mistakenly confuse deleting an account with a hard reset (full reset). These are different operations: reset via Settings → Additional → Restore and reset does not delete the associated Mi Account, but only clears user data. To completely untie the device from the Xiaomi profile, additional steps will be required - from standard to technically complex (for example, through Fastboot).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset a Mi Account on the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model), including official and alternative methods.

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

On Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (as with other MIUI devices), the Mi Cloud feature is integrated into the system at the firmware level. This means that even after resetting via the Settings menu → Accounts → Mi-account → Delete the account, the device can remain associated with the profile.

• 🔒 Protection against theft: Xiaomi blocks the ability to delete an account without entering a password if the device is enabled Find Device (phone search).
• 📱 Regional restrictions: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) Requires a Chinese phone number binding, making it more difficult for users from other countries to use.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI: After some updates (e.g., before the MIUI 14) the account deletion algorithm may change and the old instructions may no longer work.

Also, if you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn't untie your account, you'll need his help or you'll have to use workarounds (discussed below). Without a password from your tied Mi Account, you can't unlock the device using official methods.

⚠️ Note: If you reset the Redmi Note 8 Pro to factory settings via Recovery without first deleting your Mi Account, the phone will require you to enter your login and password when you first set up. FRP-Factory Reset Protection (Factory Reset Protection).

Official method: delete Mi-account through settings

The easiest and most secure method is to delete your account directly in the MIUI interface, which is suitable if you know the password and the phone is not locked.

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi-account.
2. Click on your profile (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Exit (if required) or Delete your account immediately.
4. Enter the password from the Mi-account and confirm the action.
5. Reboot the phone.

After that, the device will be unlinked from the profile, and you can link a new account or sell the phone without the risk of locking it, but this method does not always work.

• 🔐 You have forgotten your password and can’t recover it. email/SMS.
• 📵 The phone is in Lost Mode (Remote Lock via Find Device).
• 🌐 You have Chinese firmware (China) ROM), chinese-linked.

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If the official method did not work, go to the alternative methods described below.

Resetting your Mi Account via Recovery Mode (without password)

If you don't remember your password or your phone is locked, you can try resetting it with Recovery Mode, which is a method that works for Global ROMs, but doesn't guarantee 100% results on Chinese versions. Importantly, after this procedure, all the data on the phone will be deleted!

Instructions:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (if available) and go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the reset (usually with the power button).
5. After the reboot, the phone will prompt you to set it up as new.

At this stage, there are two possible outcomes:

• ✅ Phone does not require Mi Account data entry – link successfully reset.
• ❌ A request for login / password appears - this means that the account is still tied (more actions will be required).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5+) Recovery reset does not remove the account binding, in which case only a complete flashing through Fastboot will help.

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Delete your Mi Account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the standard methods don't work, the radical way is to run the firmware on Fastboot, which requires a computer, USB-Risk: If you do something wrong, your phone can turn into a brick (it won't turn on).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 📥 Fastboot firmware ROM For the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model), download on the official Xiaomi website.
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool (for Windows) or fastboot in the terminal (for Windows) Linux/macOS).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: pinch Power + Volume down.
2. Connect the device to the computer via USB.
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh (the COMX device should appear).
4. At the bottom, select Clean All (full clean) and click Flash.
5. Wait for the process to finish (5-10 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

Once firmware is in place, the phone will be like new, without being tied to a Mi Account, but this method has its downsides:

• ⚠️ All data, including files in internal memory, is deleted.
• ⚠️ On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) You may need to log in through a Chinese account.
• ⚠️ Risk of firmware errors (e.g. anti-rollback on older versions) MIUI).

FRP-blocking bypass on Redmi Note 8 Pro

If after resetting the phone requires the entry of Mi-account data (so-called "Mi-account"); FRP-locking, and you don't know the password, you can try to bypass the security. MIUI:

An example of a bypass for MIUI 12:

1. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter the code ##4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Go to Usage statistics → Settings → Recovery and reset.
4. Perform reset to factory settings.

Newer versions of MIUI require ADB (Android Debug Bridge) instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer and enable USB Debugging (if possible).
2. At the terminal, type: adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm reboot
3. After the reboot, the lock should disappear.

⚠️ Attention: Bypassing techniques FRP They may stop working after updates. MIUI. If your phone is locked after a failed attempt, contact Xiaomi Service Center with proof of purchase.

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If you buy a Redmi Note 8 Pro from hand, always check the status of your Mi Account through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account. Ask the seller to remove the binding with you or provide a check to unlock in the service.

What to do if nothing helps: appeal to Xiaomi

If all of these methods fail, the official path is to appeal to Xiaomi, which is true in cases where:

• 🔐 You forgot your password and your account is tied to a non-existent password. email/number.
• 📦 The phone was purchased from hand and the previous owner did not respond.
• 🔧 After the firmware appeared error anti-rollback.

How to call for support:

1. Go to the Mi Service website.
2. Select the Unlock Device section.
3. Fill out the form with: IMEI phone (you can find out via *#06#), Serial number (on the box or under the battery), Check or proof of purchase (required!).

Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

The cost of unlocking through support depends on the region:

• 🇷🇺 Russia/CIS: ~1500–30 rubles.
• 🇪🇺 Europe: ~30-50 euros.
• 🌍 Other countries: check out the local Xiaomi website.

If you bought a phone with no check, the chances of unlocking it are minimal, and then you only have to get the firmware through the phone. EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi developer account).

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Officially unlocking through Xiaomi support is the only legal way to delete a Mi Account without risking turning the phone into a brick, however, it takes time and requires proof of ownership.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reset a Mi Account, users often make mistakes that lead to locking the phone.

• 🔄 Reset via Recovery without detachment of account: As mentioned, this does not remove the anchor.Always first try to delete the account through your settings.
• 📲 Using unofficial firmware: Third-party firmware (such as LineageOS) may not support Mi Cloud, but often breaks the communication module or camera.
• 🔌 Interrupting firmware via Fastboot: If the firmware process is interrupted, the phone may stop turning on.Always use the original USB-cable and stable power.
• 🔒 Attempted circumvention FRP newer MIUI: Methods that have worked on MIUI 11, useless on MIUI 14.Before experimenting, check the validity of the instructions.

Another common problem is blocking after the update, for example, if you upgraded the Redmi Note 8 Pro from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14, the system may request a re-authorization in the Mi Account, even if everything worked before, in which case only a Fastboot reset or support call will help.

To minimize the risks:

• 📌 Always back up your data before resetting.
• 📌 Check the version. MIUI before the firmware (on the site Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 📌 If you buy a phone with your hands, demand that the seller reset your account in your presence.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions