How to completely remove Google account from Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi smartphone (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark) often becomes a headache — the system blocks standard paths, requires a password from an old account, or even gives an error “This device is reset. Sign in to an account that was used before.” The reasons for deleting can be different: selling the phone, resetting to factory settings, wanting to switch to another account or synchronizing problems. But just logging out in the settings is not enough – the data will remain in the system, and when you reset, you will be blocked by FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account from Xiaomi in 2026, from official methods to bypassing the security for cases when you forgot your password. The instructions are suitable for devices on MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS, including models with a Snapdragon and Mediatek chip.

Why you can’t just delete your account through settings

Many users try to remove a Google account through the Settings → Google Accounts menu, but face limitations:

• 🔒 Lockdown FRP: If you have added an account as your primary account, the system requires you to enter a password when you reset or flash it.
• 📱 Reference to MI-On Xiaomi, Google profile is often synced with Mi Account, and its deletion may affect the operation of services (for example, Mi Cloud).
• 🔄 Data synchronization: Even after the account is deleted, its data (mail, calendar, contacts) can remain in the cache of applications.

In addition, on Android 9+ devices, Google has introduced additional checks: if you try to delete an account, the system can request confirmation via SMS or backup email, and if you do not have access to them, you will have to use alternative methods.

Method 1: Standard Deletion through Settings (if you know the password)

If you have access to your account password and your phone is not locked, use this method. It's the most secure method and doesn't require a data reset.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select the account you want to delete and tap it.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from your Google account or the phone’s pattern lock.

If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent:

• 🔹 Check if parental controls or device administrators are set (Settings) → Security).
• 🔹 Make sure your account is not used to manage corporate data (if your phone is working).

Make a backup of contacts and photos|Make sure you know the password from your account.|Turn off sync with Mi Cloud|Check if there are any associated payment methods-->

Method 2: Removal via reset to factory settings (with FRP risk)

If the standard method didn't work or you're selling a phone, you can do a complete reset, but remember, after this procedure, the device will require you to enter the last Google account you used (FRP lock). Without a password, it will be difficult to unlock the phone!

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to delete all data (hard reset).
3. Enter the password from the Mi Account (if requested).
4. Confirm reset. The phone will reboot and return to factory settings.

After discharge:

• 📱 If you didn’t log out of your Google account before resetting, your phone will require you to enter it when you first set up.
• 🔓 If the account was deleted in advance (through Method 1), FRP It won't work.

Method 3: Remove via Mi Unlock Tool (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if you have forgotten the password from your Google account, but you have access to Mi Account.The Mi Unlock Tool is officially designed to unlock the bootloader, but can help with deleting associated accounts.

Important: the method only works on devices with the bootloader unlocked! If it is active, you will first have to apply for unlocking through the Xiaomi website (this can take up to 72 hours).

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
3. Start MiFlashUnlock.exe and log in to your Mi Account.
4. Follow the instructions of the program. After unlocking the bootloader, reflash the phone through Fastboot with clean firmware (without tied accounts).

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If the Mi Unlock Tool gives you a “Couldn’t unlock” error, try using the developer version or wait 72 hours after you have attached your Mi Account to your device.

Method 4: Bypass FRP (if the phone is locked after resetting)

If you reset your phone but don’t remember your Google account, you’ll need to use Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass, a technique that requires technical skills and is only suitable for Android 8-12 devices.

Roundabout options:

An example of a bypass through Emergency Call (for Redmi Note 9):

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
3. Go to Usage statistics → Settings (cog) → Add a user.
4. Create a new user, log in and delete your old Google account through your settings.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP This may violate Google’s terms of use. Some devices may experience problems with Google Play services after such a reset (e.g., the error “Device is not certified").

Method 5: Removal via ADB (for developers)

If you have access to USB debugging (ADB), you can delete your account via the command line, which works on most Xiaomi models, but requires the Developer Option enabled.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and execute the commands:

adb shell


pm list of users # View the list of users




pm remove-user [ID_USER] # Delete account at ID

If you want to delete all Google accounts, use:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause data loss or system damage.Before executing commands, make a backup via adb backup.

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ADB is the most flexible way to delete accounts, but requires technical knowledge. If you are not confident in commands, use standard methods (Methods 1-2).

What to do if nothing helps

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔧 Fastboot Flashing: Install clean firmware via Mi Flash Tool (suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader).
• 🛠️ Contact the service center: Xiaomi official centers can delete the account on the documents on the phone (if you are the owner).
• 📞 Google Support Connection: If your account is yours but you forgot your password, try to restore access through the recovery page.

For flashing through Fastboot:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Unpack the archive and launch MiFlash.exe.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and press Refresh.
4. Select the firmware folder and press Flash.

After flashing the phone will be like new — no linked accounts, but also without your data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Google account with Xiaomi