How to Delete Xiaomi Account: All Ways to Delete Mi Account

Deleting a Xiaomi account is a process that may be necessary when selling a device, changing a profile, or if you no longer use the services of the Mi ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires SMS confirmation, blocks deletion due to active services, or simply does not provide an obvious path to deactivation. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi Account – from the standard through settings to forced reset when access is lost.

It is important to understand that simply deleting your account from your phone through Settings → Accounts does not mean completely erasing your profile from Xiaomi’s database. Complete deactivation will require you to go through the procedure on the official website or through support. Also note that after deleting, you will lose access to Mi Cloud, synchronized data (contacts, notes, photos) and purchases from the Mi Store. If the device was tied to the account to unlock the bootloader, this can complicate further use of the smartphone.

Why you can’t just delete your account through your phone settings

Many users mistakenly believe that just go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account and click “Delete Account.” In fact, this method only untie the profile from a particular device, but does not erase it from Xiaomi’s system.

• 🔒 Data security: Xiaomi stores backups in Mi Cloud, and complete deletion requires owner confirmation.
• 📱 Device-Based: If the phone has been activated with this account, deleting it may block access to certain features (e.g. unlocking the bootloader).
• 💳 Active subscriptions: If you have paid services (for example, Mi Cloud)+) The system will block the deletion before the end of the payment period.
• 🔄 Sync: Even after local deletion, your account can automatically recover the next time you log in.

Moreover, if you delete your account only from your phone, but do not deactivate it on Xiaomi servers, then the next time you sign in on any device, all data (including purchase history and settings) will remain available, which creates a risk of leaking personal information if the device is transferred to another person.

Method 1: Delete your account through the official Xiaomi website

The most reliable method is to deactivate your profile via a web interface, which is suitable if you have access to a linked email or phone number, and is valid for 2026 and works for all regions, including Russia, Europe and Asia.

1. Go to the account management page: account.xiaomi.com.
2. Sign in to your Mi Account (use login and password).
3. From the menu, select Account Management → Security → Delete Account.
4. The system will request confirmation by SMS or email. Enter the code received.
5. Confirm the deletion by ticking the checkbox "I understand the consequences."
6. Click Delete Account and wait for confirmation emails (may be available within 24 hours).

⚠️ Note: After submitting a deletion request, Xiaomi gives you 7 days to cancel the operation, during which time you can restore your account by logging in. If you do not do this, the profile will be permanently deleted along with all data in the Mi Cloud.

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Method 2: Remove via phone settings (partial)

If you just need to untie your account from a particular smartphone (like before selling), you can do it locally. This method doesn't remove the profile from Xiaomi's system, but removes the device's binding. It's suitable for MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS models.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password from Mi Account for confirmation.
5. Confirm removal by pressing OK.

After that, the device will be untethered, but the account itself will remain active. To fully deactivate it, use Method 1 (via the site).

Method 3: Forced removal upon loss of access

If you forget your password, lose access to your email or phone number, standard methods will not work, and you will need to contact Xiaomi to confirm ownership of your account, which can take anywhere from 3 to 30 days depending on the region.

What will be required to confirm:

• 📄 Identity document (passport or driving license).
• 📱 IMEI Device associated with the account (can be found via *#06#).
• 💳 Check or warranty card for the purchase of the phone (if the account was created at the first setting up).
• 📧 Access to backup mail (if indicated during registration).

How to make a request:

1. Go to the support page: mi.com/support.
2. Select the Mi Account section → Restoration of access.
3. Fill out the form stating the reason ("Loss of access") and attach scans of documents.
4. Wait for a response from the support team (usually arrives by email within 3-5 days).

⚠️ Note: If the account was created using a phone number from another region (e.g. Chinese) +86), the recovery process may be complicated.In some cases, Xiaomi requires video identification with documents.

What to do if the account is tied to unlock the bootloader

If your Xiaomi smartphone was unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool, then the account is still linked even after it is deleted.

• 🔓 The new owner will not be able to unlock the bootloader without your data.
• 📱 The phone can be locked after resetting to factory settings (requires the entry of a login / password from the old account).
• ⚙️ Some features (for example, installing custom firmware) will become unavailable.

Decisions:

1. Untie your device before deleting your account: Go to Settings → Additional → Unlock OEM. Turn off the Device-Based Account option (if available). Reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Reset).
2. If the device is already sold: Contact the new owner and provide the data to unlock (or remove the binding via the Mi Unlock Tool on your PC).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete a Xiaomi account, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• ❌ "Can't send it. SMS with a confirmation code": The problem may be due to operator lockdown or regional restrictions.Solution: use backup email to confirm or try sending SMS via another messenger (e.g. Google Messages).
• ❌ "The system says that the account has active services": This means that you have paid features connected (for example, Mi Cloud).+ Check out active services in Mi Account → My orders and cancel them before removal.
• ❌ "After deleting, the account reappears on the phone": This is due to automatic synchronization. → Accounts. → Autosynchronization of data.
• ❌ "I can't delete my phone account with MIUI Global Stable: Some firmwares have hidden the option. Try changing region to India or Europe in Settings → Additionally. → Region.

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If the system requires you to enter a password when you delete your account, but you have forgotten it, try to restore access through the recovery page. Use a backup email or answers to control questions (if they were asked during registration).

How to delete Xiaomi account on a tablet or smartwatch

The process of deleting an account on Xiaomi Pad tablets and smartwatches (Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch) is slightly different from smartphones, the main difficulty is the limited interface functionality on these devices.

For tablets Xiaomi Pad 5/6:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile and select Delete Account.
3. Confirm the action with a password (if requested).
4. Perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → System → Reset).

For smart watches Mi Band 7/8 or Xiaomi Watch S3:

On the clock, the account is deleted only through a reset:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile → My devices → [watch name] → Untie.
3. On the clock, reset: Settings → System → Reset settings.

⚠️ After resetting the clock, all health data (steps, pulse, sleep) will be lost if they are not synchronized with the Mi Cloud.

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On Xiaomi smart devices (watches, bracelets), the account is deleted only through a factory reset. Local deletion via the menu is not available!

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