Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 9A is a challenge that users face when selling a phone, changing a profile, or fixing sync errors. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has nuances, from MIUI limitations to the consequences for services. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, including bypassing FRP locks, which often occur after resets.
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If you plan to sell your phone, delete your Google account is mandatory, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device due to FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection. For personal use, deletion may be necessary when changing the main mailbox or fixing contact/calendar synchronization errors.
1. Standard removal through phone settings
The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the Xiaomi Redmi 9A menu. This is suitable if you remember the password from the account and the phone is not blocked.
Open Settings β Google Accounts. This will show you a list of associated profiles. Click on the desired account, then select Delete Account in the upper right corner. The system will request confirmation with a password or a graphical device key.
- πΉ Advantages: No PC connection, takes less than a minute.
- πΉ Limitations: if the account is the primary one (used for the purpose of MIUI), The system can block some functions.
- β οΈ Important: After deleting all data from this account (contacts, mail, notes) will disappear from the phone.
If Delete Account is inactive (grey), this means that the profile is used for Xiaomi services (e.g. Find Device or Mi Cloud). In this case, first untie the account in Settings β Xiaomi Account β Sign out.
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Before deleting your Google account, check to see if your Play Market purchases are linked to it.Some apps may stop working without a primary profile.
2. Delete through the menu "Users and accounts"
An alternative way is through the account management section, which is useful if the standard deletion fails due to synchronization errors.
Go to:
Settings β System β Additional β Users and accounts β GoogleSelect the account you want and click Delete. If the system requests a password from Mi Account, enter it, which is a MIUI security requirement.
β οΈ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 9A When you delete your main Google account, Google Play Services stops working, and you get errors in apps that use geolocation or push notifications, so you can add a new account immediately after you delete it.
If you have multiple accounts on the list, delete them one at a time, starting with the auxiliary ones. The main profile (marked as "Owner") is deleted last.
Make a backup of contacts and photos|Remember passwords from apps linked to your account|Check if your account is used for two-factor authentication|Disable Find My Device in Google Settings-->
3. Removal through resetting settings (Hard Reset)
If your phone is locked or you forget your account password, the only reliable way to do this is to completely reset your settings, but on Redmi 9A, it will trigger FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection) that you will have to bypass.
For discharge:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
- In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data β Wipe All Data (manage by volume buttons, confirm by power button).
- After the reboot, the phone will require you to enter the details of the last synchronized Google account.
If you do not remember the account information, you will need to bypass FRP. For Redmi. 9A Appropriate methods are used ADB or APK-files (about them in the next section).
β οΈ Attention: On firmware MIUI 12.5+ Reset via Recovery may result in the bootloader being blocked if the phone does not turn on after the reset or if it gives an error This MIUI version cannot be installed on this device, you will need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.
| Deleting method | Password required | FRP's working. | Implementation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through settings | Yes (from Google) | No. | 1-2 minutes |
| Through Users and Accounts | Yeah (from Mi Account) | No. | 2-3 minutes |
| Reset via Recovery | No. | Yes. | 5-10 minutes |
| FRP bypass through ADB | No. | Yeah (but gets by) | 15-30 minutes |
4.FRP bypass on Xiaomi Redmi 9A after reset
If after a reset, the phone requires you to enter your old Google account details and you don't remember them, you'll need to bypass Factory Reset Protection. 9A There are two methods: ADB (for experienced users) and by means of special APK-file.
Method 1: Use of ADB
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB (original cable required).
- Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on your computer.
- Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (if possible) or use the Emergency Call bypass.
- Enter in the command line: adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/ adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity
- Follow the instructions on the screen to add a new account.
Method 2: Installation of APK bypass
- Download the archive to your PC with FRP Bypass APK (e.g. QuickShortcutMaker).
- Connect the phone to your PC and copy the APK to a removable memory card.
- On the phone in the Recovery menu, select Mount β Enable MTP.
- Install APK through the file manager and follow the bypass instructions.
What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
5. Delete your account via Mi Cloud (if your phone is lost)
If the Xiaomi Redmi 9A is lost or stolen, you can delete your Google account remotely via the Mi Cloud web interface.This method does not remove your account from the device completely, but untie it from your Xiaomi profile.
Instructions:
- Go to i.mi.com and log in.
- Select your Redmi 9A from the list of devices.
- Press Find the device. β Delete the account.
- Confirm the action via SMS or email.
After that, the phone will be detached from your Mi Account, but the Google account will remain in the system.
β οΈ Warning: Remote removal via Mi Cloud does not reset FRP-If you sell a phone, the new owner can't activate it without the old Google account.
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The only reliable way to completely erase a Google account from Redmi 9A is to reset via Recovery + bypass FRP. Remote methods (Mi Cloud, Find My Device) only untie the device from the profile, but do not delete data locally.
6. Frequent errors and their solutions
When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 9A, users face typical problems, and letβs look at the most common and ways to fix them.
Error: βIt is impossible to delete an account because it is used for certain functionsβ
Solution: Turn off sync for this account in Settings β Google Accounts β Sync. Then try to delete the profile again.
Error: "Device locked after reset (FRP)"
Solution: Use ADB bypass method (Section 4) or install APK bypass. Redmi 9A with MIUI 12.5+ may require a rollback to older firmware.
Error: βI canβt connect to Google serversβ
Solution: Check the date and time on the phone (should be current) and the stability of the Internet connection. If the problem persists, reset your network settings to Settings β SIM-maps and mobile networks β Resetting network settings.
Error: βMi Account requires confirmation when deleting Google Accountβ
Solution: Sign in to Mi Account via your browser on your PC and confirm the action by SMS/email. Then repeat the attempt to delete on your phone.
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If Google (Play Market, Gmail) services stop working after deleting your account, restart your phone and add your account again. Sometimes cleaning up the cache of Google Play Services and Google Services Framework apps in Settings β Apps β App Management helps.