How to Delete Google (Android) Account from Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways to Work

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a device, resetting to factory settings or fixing sync errors. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires entering a password, FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), and in some cases, the account is not deleted at all through standard settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an Android account from Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices based on MIUI 13/14, including bypassing protection and resetting through Recovery Mode.

It is important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings does not always clear its data from the device completely.Residual files can take up space in memory, and associated services (such as Google Pay or Gmail) will continue to work until full deauthorization.

Why can’t you just delete your Google account through your settings?

Xiaomi Android 9+ smartphones feature Factory Reset Protection (FRP) – factory-fabricated reset protection – which links the device to the last Google account used to prevent theft and unauthorized use. If you delete the account in the standard way and then reset, the system will require you to enter a login and password from the previously associated account.

There are also nuances in MIUI:

• 🔄 On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) the option to delete the account can be hidden in deep settings.
• 🔒 If the phone was bought with hands, the previous owner may not have deleted his account, which blocks access to the device’s features.
• 📱 After updating to MIUI 14 The menu interface has changed and the old instructions have stopped working.

Another problem is data synchronization, and even after deleting an account, some apps (like YouTube or Google Photos) can store cache and temporary files, taking up to 1-2 GB of storage, and a complete cleanup requires additional actions.

Method 1: Standardly delete Google account through MIUI settings

This method is suitable if you remember the password from the account and the phone is not locked. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 13/14 on all models, including Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on MIUI version).
3. Select Manage Google Accounts.
4. Tap the account you want, then click Delete account (or Remove in older versions).
5. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock from the device.

If the option to delete the account is inactive or absent:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📶 Make sure your device is connected to the internet (required to check Google’s rights).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version – there may be bugs in old firmware.

After deleting your account, some features may stop working:

• 🛒 Google Play Store will require a re-entry.
• 📧 Gmail and YouTube are going to be logged off.
• 📍 Geolocation services (e.g. Google Maps) may request authorization again.

Method 2: Remove via “Settings” → “Memory” (alternative method)

If the standard method didn’t work, try deleting your account through the Memory section, which is suitable for devices with MIUI 12-14, where Google accounts are displayed as system applications.

1. Open the Settings → Memory.
2. Select Applications (or App Store).
3. In the search bar, type Google.
4. Find Google Play Services or Google Account Manager.
5. Click Storage → Clear Data and Remove Updates (if available).
6. Return to Settings → Accounts and try to delete the account again.

This method doesn't guarantee 100% results, but it often helps if the system is stuck in the deletion phase, and if the account is not deleted after cleaning the data, then move on to the next method.

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If your phone starts to slow down after deleting your account, restart it in Safe Mode (hold the power button → Reboot in Safe Mode) to help identify conflicting apps.

Method 3: Hard Reset with FRP bypass

If your phone is locked or you don't remember your Google account password, the only reliable way to do this is to reset completely through Recovery Mode. FRP-The following is a step-by-step guide for Xiaomi with Qualcomm and Mediatek processors.

Warning: Reset will delete all data from the device, including photos, contacts and apps. If the phone is encrypted, it will be impossible to recover data after the reset.

Step 1: Enter Recovery Mode

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the button combination: For Qualcomm (most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO): Volume up + Power. For Mediatek (rare models): Volume up + Volume down + Power.

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Recovery

Step 2: Performing the discharge

In the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese):

1. Select Wipe Data (or ).
2. Confirm Wipe All Data.
3. After reset, select Reboot.

Step 1: Preparation

1. Download Platform Tools from [the official Android website](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools).
2. Unpack the archive in the folder C:\platform-tools.
3. Turn on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB

Step 2: Connecting and Executing Commands

Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) in the ADB folder and type:

adb devices

If the device is displayed, do:

adb shell pm list packages | grep'google'

Find com.google.android.gms and delete it:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms

Then delete the account:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where"name='account_list'"

Reboot your phone. Your account will be deleted, but some Google features may not work properly until you re-authorize.

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Removal through ADB flat-out FRP-If you reset after this procedure, the phone will still require data input from the previous account.

Method 5: Remove via Mi Cloud (if your phone is lost or locked)

If you don't have physical access to your phone but it's linked to your Mi Account, you can remotely erase your data and delete all accounts, including Google.

• 🔄 The phone has enabled the function Find the device.
• 📶 The device is connected to the Internet.
• 🔒 Remember the username and password from the Mi-account.

Instructions:

1. Go to [i.mi.com](https://i.mi.com/) and log in.
2. Select your device in the list.
3. Click on Erase Device (or Erase Device).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After the reset, the phone will be unlocked, but all data (including photos and apps) will be deleted. FRP-The lock will remain if the device was linked to a Google account.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If none of the methods worked, the following reasons are possible:

If you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner did not delete your account, contact him to unlock. In extreme cases, contact the Xiaomi service center with a check about the purchase - they can help with official unlocking.

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Always make a full reset before selling your phone and make sure that the device doesn’t require you to enter your old account after you reboot. FRP.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account with Xiaomi