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

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that may be required when selling a device, changing an account or fixing sync errors. MIUI Often hides deletion options, and after resetting to factory settings, the phone may require the entry of old account data (FRP-In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Google account on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO, including bypassing the lock without losing data.

Specific methods depend on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14), the device model, and whether you have access to the phone’s settings. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, the path to deleting an account is different from the Redmi Note 10 on MIUI 12.5. We’ll look at universal solutions, as well as specialized instructions for complex cases – when the phone is locked or does not respond to standard actions.

Before you start deleting, make sure you save all the important data from your Google account: contacts, photos in Google Photos, notes in Keep and files in Drive. Once you delete the account, access to this data from your phone will be lost, although it will remain in the cloud when you sign in from another device. Also check if your purchases are linked to your Google Play account - some applications may stop working.

If you delete your account before selling your phone, we recommend you to reset your settings completely (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings) after deleting your Google account, which ensures that the new owner will not face any problems with the new owner. FRP-locking (reset protection to factory settings) on devices with MIUI 14 and later reset without prior deletion of the account may lead to the requirement to enter the login / password of the old owner.

1. Standard deletion of Google account through Xiaomi settings

The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which works if you have access to your phone and remember your Google account password. This is the same for MIUI 12.5, 13 and 14, but the path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and go to Google Accounts or Accounts and Sync. On some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 12T), this item may be called Passwords and Security → Accounts. Next, select your Google account (usually your email displays) and click on it.

In the menu that opens, find the option to Delete your account (sometimes hidden under three dots in the upper right corner), the system will request confirmation - enter your device password or pattern lock if installed, and then the account will be detached from the phone, but the data in the Google cloud will be saved.

• 📱 For MIUI 14: Path - Settings → Google accounts → Managing Google Accounts → Delete the account.
• 🔄 For MIUI 12.5: You may need to manually disable synchronization first.
• ⚠️ Important: On some devices (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) Deletion option can be blocked by administrator policies – see Section 3.

If the Delete account button is inactive or not, it means that the account is the primary one (used for Google services), in which case, add another Google account in the settings, then try again to delete.

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2. Delete Google account after resetting (bypassing FRP)

If you have already reset your phone to a factory settings (Hard Reset) and now the device requires you to enter data from an old Google account, this means that FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection has worked. On Xiaomi, this feature is activated automatically if you have added a Google account on the phone and enabled a screen lock.

Bypassing FRP-blocking is legally possible only if you remember the username and password from the previous account. Otherwise, you will need to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of ownership of the device (check, box).

• 🔑 Restore account access: Go to accounts.google.com from another device and restore the password. Then enter the data on the blocked Xiaomi.
• 📞 Confirmation of SMS/On the lock screen, select I don't remember the password. → Another way. → Please specify the phone number associated with the account.
• 🛠️ Use Mi Account: If your phone is linked to your Mi Account, log in to Settings. → Xiaomi account and untie Google account.

⚠️ Note: Do not use informal methods of circumvention. FRP (for example, through ADB This can lead to blocking of IMEI Xiaomi is actively fighting against such methods, and after updating the firmware, the phone may lock again.

If you buy Xiaomi with your hands, always check if your previous Google account has been deleted. ask the seller to reset your settings with you and make sure the phone doesn't require data entry after the reboot. On models with MIUI 14, you can check the FRP status in the Settings menu → About Phone → Device Status.

* On some Redmi budget models (e.g. 10A, 9A), FRP may be disabled by default, but this depends on the firmware region.

3. Delete your Google account if the “Delete” button is inactive

Sometimes the option to delete a Google account becomes unavailable due to device administrator policies, this often happens on corporate phones or if a work profile has been previously established (for example, through Google Workspace).

Go to Settings → Applications → App Management and find Google Play Services. Open the app information, click Storage and select Clear Data and Clear Cache. Then restart your phone. After that, try to delete your account again through the settings.

If the problem persists, check for device administrators:

1. Open Settings → Passwords and Security → Device Administrators.
2. Disable all apps except Google Settings and Google Play Services.
3. Repeat the attempt to delete the account.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F3 GT) After disabling administrators, you may need to restart in Safe Mode (click the power button). → Hold the power down. → You can agree to go to Safe Mode in this mode, deleting your account is usually available.

If neither of these methods worked, there are two options:

1. Reset via Recovery: Go into Recovery Mode (Switch off phone → Slam Power + Volume Up) and select Wipe Data.This will result in total data loss but delete all accounts, including Google.
2. Firmware Update: Sometimes after updating MIUI via Settings → About Phone → System Update, the account deletion option appears.

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If the phone gives an error "Delete is impossible due to device policy", try temporarily shutting down the Internet (flight mode) before trying to delete. Sometimes this resets the check of Google servers.

4. Delete Google account with ADB (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is suitable if the standard methods don’t work, but you have access to the developer settings. This method does not require root rights, but you need a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB tool.

First, turn on the USB debugging:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version to activate the Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.

Next, run commands in ADB (open the command line in the adb.exe folder):

adb shell


pm list packages | grep'google' # check of installed Google packages




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms # removal of Google Play Services (not recommended)




or




adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/ #call account menu

To delete your account directly, use:

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

account_to_remove

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This method is recommended only for advanced users, and may cause Google services to fail (for example, the Play Market will stop working). ADB You may need to reset your settings.

5. Features of deleting an account on different Xiaomi models

The process of deleting a Google account may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. Below are the key features for popular devices:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro (MIUI 14): Deleting the account requires confirmation SMS Or email, even if you know the password.

On dual-firmware devices (such as Xiaomi 12S Ultra), account deletion should be done on both firmware separately. Switch between firmware in Settings → About Phone → Select firmware.

If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the process of deleting an account will be similar to standard Android. FRP-blocking, which makes it easier to reset settings.

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On models with MIUI 14 and later (e.g. Xiaomi 14), before deleting your Google account, be sure to turn off the Device Settings option in the Settings → Google → Security menu.

6.How to check if your Google account is completely deleted

Once you delete your account, it is important to make sure that it is truly detached from the device, and you can check this in several ways:

• 🔍 Through Settings: Go to Settings → Google accounts: If the account is not listed, it is deleted.
• 📱 Through Play Market: Open Google Play – if you need to sign in, you’re untied.
• 🔄 Through reset: Perform a soft reset (Settings) → Resetting settings → Reset all settings. After rebooting, the phone should not ask for account details.
• 🛠️ Through ADB: Follow the command adb shell dumpsys account – the output should not be your email.

If you are selling a phone, check your FRP status:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press Power + Volume Up to enter Recovery.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data and confirm the reset.
4. After the reboot, the phone should not require the entry of Google account data.

On some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K50) even after deleting the account, you can still be linked to the Mi Account. To completely “reset” the phone, untie it in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Sign out.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you delete a Google account on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and consider the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🚫 "Cannot delete Administrator Account": This means that the account has Administrator Rights (e.g., through Google Apps Device Policy). → Passwords and security → Device administrators.
• 🔒 "The password of the previous owner is required: FRP-The only legal way is to restore access to an old account or provide proof of purchase to a service center.
• 📵 "Remove button inactive: Check your internet connection – sometimes MIUI Blocks the deletion without the network. Also try adding a second Google account and making it your primary account.
• 🔄 "After deleting the account appears again": This is due to automatic synchronization. disable it in Settings → Google accounts → Synchronization before removal.

If you see a message saying “Deletion is impossible due to organization policies”, it means that the phone was linked to a corporate account (for example, through Google Workspace), in which case contact the organization administrator or reset via Fastboot (this will delete all data):

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase frp

On models with MIUI 14, the error "Can't delete your account. Try it later" may appear due to Google's server restrictions.

1. Turn off the internet (flight mode).
2. Delete your account offline.
3. Turn the internet back on and restart the phone.

8.Alternative methods: removal through Mi Cloud and service center

If neither method worked, there are two official options: uninstall via Mi Cloud or contact Xiaomi Service Center.

Remove via Mi Cloud:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Select your device in the Devices section.
3. Press Find the device. → Delete all data.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

This method will delete all data from your phone, including your Google account, but will not reset FRP if your account was your primary account.

Contact the service center:

If your phone is locked after a reset and you don’t remember your old account details, contact the Xiaomi Authorized Service Center with the following documents:

• 📄 Check or invoice for the purchase of a phone.
• 📦 Box from the device (with serial number).
• 🆔 Passport or other identity document.

The service center can remove FRP-block officially, but it will take from 3 to 7 days. the Service is paid (about 1000-2000 rubles depending on the model).

⚠️ Warning: Don't trust "masters" who offer to delete a Google account in 5 minutes through unofficial methods. IMEI Xiaomi maintains a database of devices with unauthorized unlocks.

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If you buy Xiaomi with your hands, always check FRP status through the Recovery menu (Power + Volume Up).The phone should not require Google data entry after a reset.

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