How to remove Mi Account from Xiaomi phone: from standard output to deep removal

Deleting your Mi Account from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone can be necessary in a variety of situations, from selling the device to unlocking after resetting, but many users find that the system requires login and password even after leaving the profile — especially if the phone was tied to an account for features like Find Device or Mi Cloud. In some cases, the device is blocked altogether with authorization requirement (This device is locked), making it useless without the original account data.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi Account – from official (via settings and Xiaomi website) to technical (using Fastboot and EDL modes).

1. Official exit from Mi Account via phone settings

The easiest way is to delete your account through the device menu, which is suitable if:

• 📱 Phone is not locked (no login / password request when enabled).
• 🔑 You have access to the password and email/phone-linked.
• 🔄 The device is not reset to factory settings (otherwise authorization will be required).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Delete Account (or Exit if the Deletion option is not available).
4. Confirm the action with a password from Mi Account.
5. Reboot the phone.

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Important: After deleting your account, some functions will stop working:

• 🔄 Cloud synchronization (contacts, notes, photos).
• 📍 Find Device (finding your phone when you lose it).
• 🔒 Unlocking the bootloader (a new binding will be required).

⚠️ Note: If a phone is stolen or bought from hands without a waist, this method will not work - the system will require the data of the previous owner. EDL.

2. Delete Mi Account via Xiaomi website (remote)

If your phone is lost or you want to delete your account from all devices at once, you can do so through the official Xiaomi website.This method will not remove the lock on the device itself (if it is already activated), but will unblock it from your profile.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the account management page: account.xiaomi.com.
2. Sign in with your Mi Account.
3. Select the Devices section.
4. Find the phone you want and click Delete (or Sign out).
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

If the phone is locked after a reset and requires the data of the previous Mi Account, official methods will not help - you will need to unlock via Fastboot or EDL (see the following sections).

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3. Unlock Mi Account via Fastboot (for locked phones)

If the phone, after resetting, shows a message This device is locked and requires Mi Account data that does not belong to you, you will have to use Fastboot mode. This method requires an unlocked bootloader or special tools.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (or Linux/macOS s ADB/Fastboot).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 🛠️ Used by Mi Flash Tool, ADB/Fastboot, Xiaomi drivers.
• 🔓 You may need to unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked earlier).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.


2. Press the Power button + Volume down before the Fastboot logo appears.




3. Connect the phone to the PC.




4. Open the command line in the folder with ADB/Fastboot and type:




fastboot oem clean_all




fastboot reboot




5. If the team didn't work, try:




fastboot oem remove_mi_account




fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Teams clean_all and remove_mi_account They erase all the data on the phone, including the internal memory, and if the device had important files, it will be impossible to restore them.

4. Delete Mi Account via EDL mode (for advanced users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a “emergency” firmware mode that allows you to bypass Mi Account lock even on locked phones.The method requires special equipment (box or authorized cable) and is suitable for models on Qualcomm processors.

What do you need?

• 🔧 EDL-cable (or box type UFi, Medusa).
• 💻 Mi Flash Tool or QFil.
• 📄 Fastboot firmware for your model (download from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Connect. EDL-cable (or press the buttons to enter the EDL — combination depends on the model).
3. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait for the firmware to be completed (10-15 minutes).
5. After the reboot, the phone will be without a Mi Account, but all data will be erased.

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If you don't. EDL-cable, you can try to enter the mode EDL via adb reboot edl, but this doesn’t work on all models.

Risks of the EDL method:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 🔥 Possibility of "bricking" (if the firmware is selected incorrectly).
• 🔒 New models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12) EDL It may be blocked by the manufacturer.

5. bypassing the Mi Account lock without data loss (alternative methods)

If your phone is locked but you need to save data (photos, contacts), you can try workarounds. They don't guarantee 100% results, but sometimes they help:

Method 1: Restore access to your Mi Account

• 📧 Try to restore the password through email or phone associated with the account.
• 🔄 If your account has been deleted, check the recovery page – sometimes Xiaomi lets you restore your profile within 30 days.

Method 2: Using temporary bypasses

• 🔗 Some firmware runs a server swap bug (root or root required). TWRP).
• 📡 We can try to change it. DNS on the phone (e.g. 8.8.8.8), but this rarely works.

Method 3: Appealing for Xiaomi

• 📞 If the phone is officially purchased, you can try writing in support with a purchase check - sometimes they unblock the lock.
• 📄 That's what we need: IMEI, serial number, purchase data.

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No alternative method offers 100% unlock guarantee, and if data is critical, you should consult a phone repair specialist.

6.How to avoid blocking Mi Account in the future

To avoid the problem of a locked phone, follow the simple rules:

• 🔑 Always untie your Mi Account before selling or dropping your phone.
• 📝 Keep your account details (email, password, backup phone) in a safe place.
• 🔄 Do not reset your settings through Recovery if you are not sure of your account status.
• 🛡️ Turn off Find Device in security settings if you don’t use the feature.

If you buy a phone from hand:

• 📱 Check the status of Mi Account through Settings → The phone. → Mi Account Status.
• 🔍 Ask the seller to log out of your account and make a reset.
• 📄 Take a check or a warranty card – this will help in case of blocking.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account