How to completely delete a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi phone: 5 proven ways

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, standard deletion through settings does not always work: the system can block access to a device due to FRP (Factory Reset Protection), especially if the phone was reset to factory settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account from Xiaomi Redmi in 2026, including bypassing FRP, using ADB and hidden MIUI functions.

It is important to understand that simply deleting an account through the Settings → Accounts menu does not guarantee complete data erasure. Residual files can be stored in the app cache, and the next time you log in, the system will suggest you restore your old account. We will show you how to delete an account without consequences, including cleaning up related services - Gmail, Google Play, YouTube and Google Photos.

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

Xiaomi Redmi phones (especially Note 12, Redmi 10, POCO X5 and later) have two-tier protection:

• 🔒 FRP-lock – if you delete your account and make a reset, the phone will require you to enter the old account data at the first setting.
• 📱 MIUI-integration – the system links the Google account to the Mi Account profile, which makes it difficult to completely delete the account.
• ☁️ Background Synchronization – Even after deleting some data (such as contacts or notes) can be restored the next time you log in.

Google has also tightened security policies on Android 12+ devices, requiring password or fingerprint confirmation to delete your account, and if you forget your data, you’ll have to use alternative methods.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting your main Google account will result in loss of access to your Google Play apps, saved Chrome passwords and backups. First export important data!

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This method is suitable if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone and password from your Google account.
• 🔄 You don’t plan to drop your phone before factory settings.
• 🔓 The device has disabled the function Find My Device).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select Google and tap on the right account.
3. Click Delete Account (in some versions of MIUI - Delete Account).
4. Confirm the action with a password or fingerprint.

If the Delete Account button is inactive:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge (on some Redmi models, this will unlock the option).
• 📶 Turn on mobile internet or Wi-Fi – without a network, Google blocks deletion.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.

Backup contacts and photos | Disable sync in Google Drive | Remember password from account | Check balance Google Pay (if tied) | Delete phone from the list of trusted devices in Google-->

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

If you sell or transfer a phone, a full reset is a must, but after that Xiaomi Redmi will require you to enter the details of your old Google account to avoid being blocked:

1. Before resetting, untie your Google account through Settings → Google → Security → Find your device (turn off the option).
2. Delete your account in the standard way (see Method 1).
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → Reset settings and select Erase all data.
4. After the reboot, skip the Google account entry step by connecting to Wi-Fi without SIM-map.

If FRP-The lock has already been activated:

• 🔧 Use the tools to get around FRP (for example, FRP Bypass APK for Redmi).
• 📱 On some models (Redmi Note 11, POCO F4) The trick is to add a second Google account through Settings. → Users.
• 🔑 In extreme cases, use the Mi Unlock Tool (requires an unlocked bootloader).

⚠️ Attention: On Android 13 phones+ circumvention FRP through APK-In this case, only official deletion of the account through Google Account Recovery or reset via Fastboot will help.

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Method 3: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for Xiaomi Redmi models with an unlocked bootloader or USB debugging enabled.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install Xiaomi USB Drivers drivers, and open the command line in the ADB folder.
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google' adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
5. Reboot your phone. Your Google account will be deleted, but some services (like Play Market) may not work properly.

To remove all Google tracks, use additional commands:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms


adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gsf




adb shell rm -rf /data/system/users/0/account*




adb shell rm -rf /data/data/com.google.android.gms/*

Method 4: Delete via Mi Account (if the phone is tied to Xiaomi)

On Xiaomi Redmi phones, a Google account is often linked to the Mi Account profile, to delete it completely:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Choose Security → Delete the account.
3. Confirm the action. SMS-password.
4. After deleting your Mi Account, re-deleting your Google account (see Method 1).

If the Mi Account is not deleted:

• 🔗 Try untie the device via the web version: account.xiaomi.com → Device management.
• 📧 Write in support of Xiaomi with a request to unblock the account (specify) IMEI phone).
• 🔧 Use the Mi Flash Tool to completely flash your device (deletes all accounts but erases data).

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If you are selling a phone, untie it from Mi Account before resetting via Settings → Xiaomi Account → Delete this device. This will prevent the new owner from being blocked.

Method 5: Complete Fastboot Flashback (extreme case)

If all methods fail, you just have to reflash your phone via Fastboot, which will delete all data, including your Google and MIUI accounts, but you need to unlock the bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (you need a Xiaomi account and wait 7-30 days).
2. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
3. Install the Mi Flash Tool on your PC and connect your phone in Fastboot mode (press Power + Vol Down when you turn on).
4. In the program, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash (choose the Clean All option).

After flashing:

• 🔄 The phone will be like new – without accounts and locks.
• 🔧 You may need to re-activate your account via Google (but not Google).
• ⚠️ The warranty on the device may be cancelled.

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Fastboot flashing is the only way to delete a Google account if the phone is locked after a FRP reset and other methods don’t work, but it’s an extreme measure, as it erases all data without the ability to recover.

What to do after deleting your Google account?

Deleting your account is only half the battle, so you can avoid problems.

• 🔄 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 📱 Check the remaining data: go to Settings → Memory. → Files and delete folders Google, Download (if there were backups).
• ☁️ Turn off backup: Settings → Google → Backup.
• 🔒 Set up a new account (if necessary) with two-factor authentication.

If you're selling a phone:

• 📦 Pack it with charging and documents.
• 🔑 Tell the customer that the device is unlocked and ready to be set up.
• 📋 Provide a check (if any) to confirm the legality of the sale.

⚠️ Note: If your phone has stopped updating through Google Play after deleting your Google account, check the certification status in Settings → Google → Play Protect certification. Re-certify your device if necessary.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account with Xiaomi Redmi