How to Change Your Google Account to Xiaomi Redmi Note: From Deletion to Adding a New One

Changing a Google account on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is a procedure that users experience when selling a device, transferring it to another person or after resetting. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process can be complicated by blocking FRP (Factory Reset Protection) if you do not follow key rules, especially for Redmi Note 10/11/12 models, where security is enhanced.

Many people mistakenly believe that it is enough to log out in the settings, but this only works until the moment of a complete reset. After a hard reset, the phone will require you to enter the data of the last Google associated profile, without which it will be impossible to unlock the device. In this article, we will analyze all the legal ways to change the account, from preparation to final settings, including bypassing typical errors.

If you plan to sell or transfer a smartphone, be sure to delete your Google account in advance. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to use the device without your data. For the Redmi Note models on MIUI 13/14, the algorithm is slightly different from the older versions, so we will pay attention to the nuances for each firmware.

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1.Preparation for changing the account: what to do before deleting

Before you start deleting your old Google profile, follow a few critical steps: This will prevent data loss and avoid FRP blocking (unless you plan to reset your phone completely).

First, sync all the important data to the cloud or copy it to your computer. Once you delete your account, contacts, photos from Google Photos, notes and other files may disappear from your device.

• 📱 Contacts (export to.vcf file)
• 📷 Photos and videos in Google Photos or Xiaomi Gallery
• 🔑 Saved passwords in Google Smart Lock
• 📅 Calendar and notes (if you use Google Keep)

Second, unplug the device from Xiaomi services, including Mi Account, Mi Cloud and Find Device, and if you don't, you may need to enter your Mi Account login and password after reset, even if you've already deleted Google.

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Get Out.
3. Confirm the action with a password from the Mi-account.

The third step is to verify administrator rights, and some applications (like Find My Device or antivirus) can block deleting your account to disable them:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access → Device Administrators.
2. Uncheck all applications except system ones.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a Google account from a hand-buyed phone, make sure the previous owner untie their profile.Otherwise, after the reset, you will need their login and password to unlock it.

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2. Method 1: Delete Google account through settings (without reset)

The easiest and safest method is to delete your profile directly from the settings menu, which is suitable if you don’t plan to reset your phone to factory settings and just want to change your account.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note on MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Google in older versions).
3. Select your Google account (usually displayed by email).
4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code, pattern lock or password from the lock screen.

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After deleting, all Google services (e.g. Play Market, Gmail, YouTube) will stop working until you add a new account.

1. Return to Settings → Accounts and Synchronization
2. Click Add Add Account → Google.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (enter email and password).

If you notice that some apps have stopped working after deleting your account, check:

• 🔄 Internet connection (Google account requires sync connection).
• 🔑 Correctness of the entered password (sometimes errors occur due to two-factor authentication).
• 📱 Google Play Services Updates in the Play Market.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note models (such as Note 9 Pro or Note 10 Pro) may lose access to the Mi App Store after deleting their Google account.

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Method 2: Change your account after resetting (bypassing FRP)

If you have already performed a hard reset and the phone requests data from your old Google account, you will need to bypass FRP protection. This method only works if you have access to or are a previous owner’s email and password.

The algorithm for the Xiaomi Redmi Note:

1. On the FRP lock screen, enter the email and password from the last Google account tied.
2. Once you have successfully logged in, the phone will suggest you set the device as new or restore the data. Choose Set as new.
3. At the stage of adding a Google account, specify a new email and password.

If you don’t know the details of your old account, it is legally impossible to bypass FRP, in which case contact the previous owner or provide him with proof of purchase (check, contract) so that he deletes the account remotely via myaccount.google.com.

For the Redmi Note 8/9/10, there is an alternative method using the Mi Unlock Tool, but it requires:

• 🔧 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB.
• 📥 Specialty software (for example, Mi Flash Tool).

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP (for example, through ADB or third-party utilities may result in blocking IMEI Xiaomi is actively fighting against these methods, so the risk of “filling” the phone is high.

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Method 3: Change your account via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is suitable if you can’t delete your account through settings (for example, due to a system failure) and are ready to work with Fastboot, USB-Cable and Basic Command Line Knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot) on your computer.
2. Turn off the Redmi Note and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with Platform Tools.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is displayed, continue.
5. FRP reset (only for unlocked bootloader!): fastboot erase frp
6. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

Once you reboot, the phone won't require your old Google account, so you can add a new one.

• 🔓 This method only works on devices with an unlocked bootloader.
• ⚠️ On the Redmi Note models 11/12 s MIUI 13/14 The team may not work due to increased protection.
• 💾 All data on the phone will be deleted.

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If the fastboot erase frp command doesn’t work, try unlocking the bootloader first through the official Mi Unlock Tool.

To check the status of the loader enter:

fastboot oem device-info

If the answer is Device unlocked: true, the bootloader is unlocked, otherwise you will need to officially unlock through Mi Account.

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5. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you change your Google account to Xiaomi Redmi Note, users often make mistakes that lead to a phone lock or data loss, and consider the most common ones and how to prevent them.

Error 1: Delete your account without decoupling from your Mi Account

• 📱 After a reset, the phone will require you to enter your Mi Account data, even if Google has already been deleted.
• 🔧 Solution: Before Google deletes, log out of Mi Account in the settings.

Error 2: Resetting your settings without leaving Google

• 🔒 Consequences: Activated FRP, The phone will become a brick without the data of the old account.
• 🔑 Solution: Delete your Google account through pre-reset settings.

Error 3: Using unofficial firmware

• ⚠️ Consequences: Google services malfunction, loss of warranty, virus risk.
• 🛠️ Solution: Install only official firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

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If you buy a used Xiaomi Redmi Note, be sure to check if your Google and Mi Account account is untied. Ask the seller to reset your settings on you and make sure the phone doesn’t require old data after the reboot.

Mistake 4: Ignoring Two-Factor Authentication

If a Google account has 2FA (two-factor authentication) enabled, adding a new profile after reset will require you to enter code from SMS or Google Authenticator.

To avoid problems:

1. Before deleting your account, turn off 2FA in Google’s security settings.
2. Or save backup codes for recovery.

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6 How to add a new Google account after a change

After successfully deleting an old profile or bypassing FRP, the final step is adding a new Google account. The process is simple, but there are nuances for different versions of MIUI.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Add an account → Google.
2. Enter the email and password for the new account. If you don't have an account, click Create an account.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (confirmation by SMS, setup backup email, etc.).
4. Turn on synchronization for the desired services (contacts, calendar, Google Photos).

If you add an account to the account (e.g., “I couldn’t connect to Google servers”), check:

• 🌐 Internet connection (better to use Wi-Fi).
• ⏳ Date and time (should be relevant).
• 🔄 Google Play Services Updates (Go to Play Market and Update the App).

For MIUI 14 models (e.g. Redmi Note 12) you may need to adjust:

1. After adding an account, go to Settings → Google → Google account.
2. Activate the option to synchronize data for all the necessary services.
3. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

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If a new account doesn't sync, try deleting it and adding it again. Sometimes cleaning up the Google Play Services cache helps. → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Clear the cache).

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7. Frequent Questions (FAQ)