How to completely delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi smartphone: 5 proven ways

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi phone may be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as selling a device, changing a profile, or solving sync problems. However, the process has its nuances – especially on devices with MIUI, where standard Android methods sometimes work differently. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, including bypassing FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which is activated after resets.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings doesn’t always clear all of the associated data. For example, on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and newer, the binding to a Mi Account can persist even after deleting your Google profile, which creates resale problems. We’ll look at both basic and advanced methods — including working with ADB and Fastboot mode.

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

On most Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (especially on models with MIUI 13/14), when you try to delete your main Google account, the system can:

• 🔒 Block access to certain features (e.g. Google Play or Gmail)
• 📱 Require password entry from previous account after reset (FRP-lockdown)
• ⚙️ Save synchronization data in the background (contacts, calendar, notes)
• 🔄 Automatically restore your account the next time you log in to Google Services

This is due to Android’s security policy and additional protection measures from Xiaomi. for example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ when deleting an account through Settings → Accounts, the system can request confirmation by SMS or email, even if the device is not tied to the operator.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell or transfer a phone, it is not enough to simply delete your Google account.You also need to untie the device from your Mi Account (Xiaomi account), otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the smartphone.

Method 1: Delete your Google account through standard MIUI settings

This is the easiest method, but it only works if:

• 📌 You have access to a password from your Google account
• 📱 Phone is not locked (no) FRP post-discharge)
• ⚙️ You do not plan to reset your settings immediately after removal.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Passwords and Security → Accounts on new versions of MIUI).
2. Select Google from your list of accounts.
3. Click on the email address you want to delete.
4. In the upper right corner, tap on ⋮ (three-point) → Delete the account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.

On some Redmi models (like Redmi 10C or Redmi A2), a notification may appear after that that that data will be deleted from the device but stored in the Google cloud.

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

If you sell a phone or transfer it to another person, a full reset is a must. However, on Xiaomi Redmi, after a reset, it often works. FRP-Factory Reset Protection, which requires data input from a previous Google account, must be properly prepared to avoid this.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting (or Settings → Additional → Reset and Reset).
2. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
3. Important! Before reset, disable Find your device in Google Settings: Go to Settings → Google → Security → Find your device. Disable the feature (you will need a password from your Google account).

Confirm the reset. The phone will reboot and begin the cleaning process.

After the reset, the phone will start as new, and FRP-If you forgot to turn off, find the device, you'll have to use bypass methods. FRP (see method 4).

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⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later after the reset, you may need confirmation through Mi Account (Xiaomi account), even if FRP Google bypassed. Make sure you untie your phone from Mi Account in Settings. → Xiaomi account → Delete the account.

Method 3: Delete Google account via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the delete button is inactive), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for Redmi models with unlocked developer mode.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Turn on USB Debugging.

ADB-driver

Xiaomi

Mi Flash Tool

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified.

user@email.com

adb shell pm remove-user 0

Or for a specific account:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" --bind name:s:"user@email.com"

Some Xiaomi firmware may require an additional command to clean up the cache of Google services:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms

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If ADB doesn’t see the device, try switching USB connectivity mode to File Transfer (MTP) in the notification curtain.

Method 4: Bypass FRP-blocking after reset (if you forgot the password)

If you’ve already done a reset, but the phone requires data from an old Google account, you’ll have to use workarounds. On Xiaomi Redmi, you can do this in a number of ways, depending on the model and version of MIUI.

Method 1: Emergency Call (for MIUI 12-14)

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
3. Go to Settings → General → Reset and reset again.

Method 2: Using Mi Account (if tied)

1. On the FRP screen, select Sign in via Mi Account.
2. Enter your Xiaomi account (if it was linked to your phone).
3. After logging in, go to the settings and delete your Google account.

Method 3: Using PC and Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log in to Fastboot.
2. Connect to the PC and execute the command: fastboot erase frp
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP may violate Google's terms of use. on some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) K60) After this process, there may be problems with updates. MIUI through OTA.

Method 5: Delete your account via Google Settings (remote)

If you don't have access to your phone, but you remember data from your Google account, you can remove the device from your trusted list remotely, and that doesn't remove the account from your phone, but it does remove the binding for FRP.

Instructions:

1. Go to myaccount.google.com from any device.
2. Log in to your Google account.
3. Choose Security → Your devices.
4. Find your Xiaomi Redmi in the list and click on it. ⋮ → Delete.
5. Confirm the action.