How to completely demolish your Mi Account from your Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Deleting Mi from Xiaomi is a procedure that you might need when selling a smartphone, resetting to factory settings, or if you no longer want to use the Xiaomi ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires password confirmation, locks the device after a reset, or simply prevents you from untie your account through standard settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi Account from official to alternative, including bypassing lock after hard reset.

It's important to understand that Mi accounts are deeply integrated into MIUI firmware, and deleting them isn't always smooth. For example, devices with MIUI 14+ have additional protection against unauthorized reset, and Redmi Note 12 and later models have enhanced binding to Xiaomi accounts via a hardware chip. If you forget your password or don't have access to your phone number, the process gets complicated.

1. Delete Mi Account through phone settings (official method)

The easiest and safest method is to untie your account directly from the smartphone menu, which is suitable if:

• 🔓 You remember the password from the Mi Account;
• 📱 The device is on and operating stably;
• 🌐 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Choose a Mi Account (may be called Xiaomi Account on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
4. Enter the password from the account and confirm the deletion.

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or X-ray) POCO F5) If the device is blocked through Find Device, first disable this feature in the account settings.

2. Delete via Xiaomi website (if phone is not available)

If your smartphone is lost, stolen or not turned on, you can delete your Mi Account remotely via the official website, which is also suitable if you sold the device but forgot to untie your account.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the Mi Account page and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find the right smartphone (if it is tied).
3. Click Remove the device (or Untie).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

🔹 Important: This method will not reset the activation block (FRP), If the device has already been reset to factory settings, additional steps will be required to completely delete the account from the phone after a hard reset (see Section 4).

3. Factory reset: What will happen to the Mi Account?

Many users mistakenly believe that hard reset will completely delete the Mi Account, but it's not really the case: once resetted, the device will require you to enter the account that was linked to the last one, which is called FRP, which is anti-theft protection.

What happens when you dump:

• 📲 All data (photos, apps, settings) are deleted;
• 🔒 Mi Account remains linked to the device;
• 🔑 After turning on, the phone will request a login / password from the last account.

If you don’t remember the password, resetting to factory settings won’t help you bypass the lock—alternative methods will be required (Section 5).

4.Bypassing the Mi Account Lockdown After Reset (FRP)

If you reset your phone but don’t remember the Mi Account data, there are several ways to get around the lock.Warning: these methods may not work on newer models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13) due to the updated protection.

Method 1: Recovery mode (for MIUI 12 and older)

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery.
3. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. After resetting when you first turn on, connect to Wi-Fi and try skipping the account entry step via Skip (on some firmware, this is possible).

Method 2: Use the Mi Account Unlock Tool

This will require a computer and USB-cable:

1. Download the utility (for example, Mi Flash Unlock or Xiaomi Tool V2).
2. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clamp Volume down + Power).
3. Follow the instructions of the program to unlock.

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Before using third-party tools, check for viruses and read reviews. Some utilities may contain malicious code or damage firmware.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ and the Snapdragon processor 8 Gen 2/3 circumvention FRP Fastboot is often blocked, in which case only the official Xiaomi service center can help.

5. Delete Mi Account via EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) allows you to reflash the device with a complete reset of all locks, including the Mi Account.

• 🔧 Devices with damaged firmware;
• 📵 Phones that are not included;
• 🔒 Smartphones with a blocked Mi Account after resetting.

What you need:

• Windows computer;
• USB Type-C cable (original)
• Mi Flash Tool program;
• Firmware for your model (download from the official website).

Instructions:

1. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers.
2. Connect the phone off to the PC by clamping Volume up + Volume down (to log into EDL).
3. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait until the process is completed (10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL The device can be turned into a brick on new models (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Redmi). K70) This mode requires authorization through the official account of the developer Xiaomi.

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EDL-If you're not sure about your skills, go to a service center.

6.Speaking to Xiaomi: When Nothing Helps

If all of the above methods fail, the official path remains to appeal for Xiaomi.

• 📄 Devices with proof of purchase (check, warranty card);
• 🔐 Phones blocked after theft (police report required);
• 📧 Accounts that are lost (if your phone number is linked).

How to apply:

1. Go to the support page.
2. Choose Mi Account. → Lost access.
3. Fill out the form by specifying the IMEI of the device (you can recognize it through the box or sticker under the battery).
4. Attach scans of documents (passport, check).

🕒 The application period is from 3 to 14 days, and if you decide positively, you will be sent instructions to unlock or delete your account remotely.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may refuse support if:

• The device is listed in the database of stolen;
• Documents are questionable;
• The account was blocked for violating the rules (for example, fraud).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account