How to remove Mi Account from Xiaomi: official and alternative methods

Linking your device to a Mi Account is a must for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone users. The account gives you access to cloud services, data synchronization and features like Find Device. But what if you sell your phone, forget your password or just want to get rid of the binding? Mi Account deletion is a pitfall: wrong actions can block the device or erase all data.

In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways to delete an account - from official (via settings and Xiaomi website) to technical (using Fastboot and other methods). ADB). Special attention will be paid to unlocking after reset, as many users encounter the error "This device is locked" when trying to activate the phone without a linked account. You will also learn how to get around the restrictions on devices with a locked bootloader and what to do if Xiaomi requires confirmation of the old one. SIM-map.

We warn you beforehand that some techniques require technical skills (ADB, Fastboot) and if you're not sure, go to a service center, but for most users, standard MIUI tools will be enough.

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

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

• 📱 You remember the password from the Mi Account.
• 🔓 Phone not locked after reset.
• 📶 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14/15 on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and older devices.

Step 1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.

Step 2. Tap your profile (usually an email or phone number is displayed).

Step 3. Scroll down and select Delete Account. The system will request a password - enter it.

Step 4: Confirm deletion. The phone will automatically break communication with Xiaomi servers, but local data (photos, contacts) will remain intact.

⚠️ Note: If you reset to factory settings after deleting, the phone may require you to enter your old account data when you first set up. To avoid this, untie the device from your account first (see Section 3).

This method does not work if:

• 🔒 You forgot your password (you need to restore it via account.xiaomi.com).
• 📵 Phone locked after reset (Error: "This device is associated with a Xiaomi account").
• 🛠️ The device is in Fastboot mode or EDL.

2. Delete your account via the Xiaomi website (if your phone is lost or locked)

If you do not have physical access to your phone (lost, stolen, blocked), Attempt can delete Mi Account via the official website.This method does not guarantee 100% results, since Xiaomi may require additional verification (for example, a linked phone number or email).

Step 1. Go to account management page: account.xiaomi.com and log in.

Step 2. In the Devices section, find your smartphone and click Delete (or Untie).

Step 3: Confirm the action via SMS or email. If the device has been stolen, Xiaomi may block this option - in this case, contact the proof of purchase (check, box) for support.

⚠️ Important: Once deleted through the site, the phone may still require you to enter account data when reset, this is due to hardware binding (Mi Cloud Lock.

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If you sell a phone, first untie it from your account through the site, and then reset the Settings menu. → The phone. → Resetting settings. This will reduce the risk of locking for the new owner.

3. Untie the device from the Mi Account before selling (a mandatory step!)

Many users have a problem: once reset, the phone asks for Mi Account data, even though the account is already deleted, because the device remains tied to the Mi Cloud at the hardware level, and to avoid locking, you need to untie the phone from the account to the reset.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Security.
2. Select Device Management.
3. Find your smartphone in the list and tap Untie.
4. Confirm the action with a password.

If this item is not available (e.g. on older versions of MIUI), use an alternative method:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → All specs.
2. Tap 5 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
5. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account

⚠️ Note: Delete com.xiaomi.account via ADB This method can disrupt some system functions (e.g. Find Device) and only use it before selling!

4. Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the phone is locked after being reset (“This device is locked”) and the official methods don’t help, you can try deleting your account via Fastboot mode.This method works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable. USB (preferably original).
• 🔓 Unlocked loader (on some models).

Step 1. Turn off the phone and press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.

Step 2. Connect the device to the PC and check for detection by the command:

fastboot devices

If the phone is not identified, install drivers (e.g. Mi Flash Tool).

Step 3: Follow the command to delete your account:

fastboot erase frp

Some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro) may require an additional command:

fastboot erase config

Step 4. Reboot the phone:

fastboot reboot

If the lock is still locked after the reboot, try flashing the device through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option. This will completely erase all data, including internal memory!

Install ADB/Fastboot on PC|

Download Mi Flash Tool (for firmware)|

Check battery power (minimum 50%) |

Backup of data (if possible)-->

5. bypassing Mi Account through EDL-regime (extreme case)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency firmware mode that allows you to restore the device even in critical crashes.

• 🔐 Phone locked after failed reset.
• 🛠️ Fastboot doesn't recognize commands.
• 📱 The device is not switched on (brick).

⚠️ Warning: Working in EDL requires a special cable (EDL cable) or short circuits on the board. Wrong actions can make the phone down! If you're not an experienced user, you better contact the service.

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the Loud up. + Loud down and plug in. USB-plug-in.
3. Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out (the device will not display the boot).

Next, you need to flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with a choice of firmware for your model.

• 📌 Use the official firmware from the Xiaomi website.
• 🔧 Select Clean All (complete reset) mode).
• ⚡ Do not disconnect the cable until the process is complete (20-30 minute).

Once firmware is in place, the phone will be like new, without being tied to Mi Account, but this method erases all data, including the data. IMEI on some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A). Restore IMEI You can use the engineering menu (#4636##).

Alternative methods: system fraud and risks

There are some magical ways to bypass Mi Accounts online, from changing the date/time to using third-party programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool, which we don’t recommend for a few reasons:

• 🚫 Device lock: Xiaomi may block IMEI cheating.
• 💻 Viruses: Many "unlockers" contain malware.
• 🔒 Loss of warranty: Unofficial methods void warranty.

If you do decide to take a risk, here are the least dangerous options:

Method 1. Reset via Safe Mode

1. Press Power + Volume Down to enter Recovery.
2. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
3. After the reboot, try skipping the step with Mi Account by connecting to Wi-Fi.

Method 2: Use of test points (for older models)

On some devices (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1), you can activate a hidden menu by closing contacts on the board, but this requires disassembling the phone and can cause damage.

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If the phone is locked after being reset, try the official methods first (sections 1-3). Only if they don't help - go to Fastboot or EDL.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account