How to Sign Up for a Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5 Working Methods (Including FRP Bypass)

Removing a Mi Account from Xiaomi Redmi 6A is a challenge that users face when selling a device, buying a used phone or resetting their settings. The main problem is that Factory Reset Protection (FRP) blocks access to a smartphone if a Xiaomi account was previously linked. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, including official and alternative methods.

Redmi 6A

cactus

MediaTek Helio A22

Bootloader

"briku"

Before you start, check:

• 🔄 Do you have access to the password from your Mi Account (will make the process easier)
• 📱 Whether important data is stored (deleting an account often requires resetting)
• 🔌 Is the phone at least 50% charged (critical for methods via Fastboot)

1. Official method: Deletion through phone settings

If you have access to your phone and you remember the password from your Mi Account, this is the easiest and most secure method. It doesn't require a data reset and works on any version of MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Click on the icon. ⋮ (three dots) in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
3. Enter the password from your Xiaomi account and confirm the action.
4. Reboot the phone and the tether will be removed.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to reset your phone to factory settings after deleting your account, do so before sale. The new owner will not be able to activate the device without your password, even if the account is deleted (feature) MIUI).

Synchronize contacts and files|Remember/Save password from your account|Check the Internet connection|Disable two-factor authentication (if enabled)-->

2. Delete via Recovery Mode (if the password is forgotten)

If you don’t remember the login details but the phone isn’t locked after the reset, you can try deleting your account via Recovery, which only works on older versions of MIUI (before MIUI 11) and requires a TWRP or modified Stock Recovery.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off Redmi 6A.
2. Press Power + Volume up simultaneously to enter Recovery.
3. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe All Data (on some firmwares, the item may be called Format Data).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
5. Reboot your phone. At the setup stage, skip the Mi Account binding.

⚠️ Attention: On new versions MIUI (12+) This method will not work due to increased protection. FRP. After resetting, the phone will require you to enter the data of the previous account.

FRP bypass through Fastboot (for power users)

If Redmi 6A is locked after reset and requires Mi Account data, you can try bypassing FRP via Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer with MediaTek drivers installed and the SP Flash Tool utility.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11
• 🔌 Cable USB (original)
• 📁 Firmware for Redmi 6A (The version must be the same as the current version)
• 🛠️ Utilities: SP Flash Tool, MTK Bypass Tool

Algorithm of action:

1. Download and unpack the firmware for cactus (e.g. V11.0.5.0.PCBMIXM).
2. Install MediaTek Preloader drivers (without them, the phone will not be determined in Fastboot).
3. Launch the SP Flash Tool, download the scatter.txt file from the firmware.
4. In the settings of the utility, select Format All + Download mode.
5. Connect the phone to the PC (without battery if removable).
6. Wait until the process is completed (10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right SP Flash Tool can lead to loss of IMEI or damage to the section NVRAM. If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center.

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Before you run through Fastboot, back up your NVRAM partition using MTK Droid Tools. This will help restore your IMEI in the event of a crash.

4. Unlock through EDL Mode (for advanced)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is the most reliable way to flash Redmi 6A without any locks, but it requires special equipment (EDL cable or authorized Xiaomi account).

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Close the Test Point pins on the board (for the Redmi 6A, these are points next to the battery, designated EDL).
3. Connect the phone to a PC, and it will be defined as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Next, you need to flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool using an authorized account (or through service utilities like UFi Box or Z3X). Without authorization, Xiaomi blocks the firmware in EDL.

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EDL-The mode is the only way to restore the brick (not including the phone), but it requires access to the board and special software.

5. Alternative methods (without PC)

If you don’t have a computer, you can try to get around. FRP via service codes or APK-These methods don't work on all versions. MIUI, Sometimes they help to unlock the phone.

Method 1: Service code

Dial in the dialer:

##3646633##

In the engineering menu, select Connectivity → CDS Information → Radio Information. In the input box, type:

AT +EGMR=1,7,""

And press Send. The phone will reboot, and the lock can be removed.

Method 2: FRP Bypass APK

• 📱 Download to another phone archive with FRP_Bypass.apk (for example, through 4PDA).
• 📁 Transfer the file to SD-The card and paste it into the blocked Redmi 6A.
• 🔧 At the setup stage, select Emergency Call, dial ##4636##, then through the setup menu. APK launch.
• 🔓 Follow the instructions in the reset application FRP.

6. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods fail, the official path is to contact an authorized service center, and you will need to unlock:

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of possession)
• 🆔 Passport of the owner
• 📱 The phone itself (even when it is not working)

Xiaomi may request additional documents if the device was purchased handheld, and in some cases unlocking takes up to 72 hours (depending on the region).

Cost of service in service centers:

• 💰 Withdrawal of Mi Account without reset: ~1500–2500 ₽
• 💰 Bypass FRP + firmware: ~3000–4500 ₽
• 💰 Recovery after the "brick": from 5000 ₽

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Officially unlocking through Xiaomi is the safest way, but it requires proof of ownership and takes time.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Mi Account with Redmi 6A