Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 6 is a challenge that users face when selling a phone, resetting or changing their main profile. However, standard deletion through settings often results in FRP (Factory Reset Protection) locking, especially if the phone was reset without first disabling the account. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account on Redmi 6 in 2026, including bypassing security, saving data and solving typical errors.
Redmi 6 (codename cereus) is based on the model. MIUI (9-12) and Android 8.1 Oreo, which imposes specific restrictions, such as a hard reset, requiring the username and password from the last Google account tied to you, which is what you need. FRP-We're going to show you how to avoid this problem or get around it if your phone is already locked.
Important: Account deletion procedure differs depending on whether the phone is on (working normally) or locked after reset. Also note that some methods require debugging via USB or special tools like the Mi Unlock Tool. If you are not sure about your actions, back up your data!
1. Standard deletion of Google account through settings
If Redmi 6 is on and you remember your account password, the easiest way to delete it is through the settings menu. FRP-locking, if done correctly.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon).
- 👤 Go to Accounts and Sync (or Accounts depending on version) MIUI).
- 🔍 Find the Google tab and tap on your account.
- 🗑️ In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
- ✅ Confirm the action by entering the password from the phone (if required).
Once deleted, all data associated with that account (contacts, email, backups) will be erased from the device, but Google Play apps will remain functional if you add a new account.
⚠️ Note: If you delete a single Google account on your phone, some features (like Find My Device or automatic sync) will stop working, and you may need to re-authorize on services like YouTube or Gmail.
Make a backup of contacts and photos
Remember/Save password from Google account
Disable two-factor authentication (if enabled)
Make sure your phone is at least 50% charged
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2. Delete account before resetting to factory settings
If you plan to completely reset your phone (for example, before selling), be sure to delete your Google account in advance, otherwise, after a reset, Redmi 6 will require you to enter the details of the last associated account – this is called the “Reset” account. FRP-lockdown.
Step-by-step:
- Delete your Google account through Settings → Accounts (as described in the previous section).
- Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
- Select Reset and confirm the action.
- Wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).
Once reset, the phone will be like new, with no linked accounts or locks. If you miss the step to uninstall Google, you can only unlock Redmi 6 by bypassing FRP (see section 4).
| Action. | Effects of consequences |
|---|---|
| Deleted the account before resetting | The phone is unlocked, you can reconfigure |
| Deleted the account after resetting | FRP circumvention is required (see section 4) |
| I didn’t delete my account, but I remember my password. | You can unlock through data entry when setting up |
| I didn’t delete my account and forgot my password. | You need to restore access to the account or use the bypass |
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If you sell Redmi 6, not only delete your Google account, but also log out of Mi Account (in Xiaomi settings) to prevent problems with the new owner activating the device.
3. Delete your account via Mi Account (if you forget your Google password)
If you don’t remember the password from your Google account, but you have a Mi Account (a Xiaomi account) tied up, you can try deleting your Google account through it.This method only works if the phone isn’t locked after a reset.
Instructions:
- 🔑 Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
- 📱 Sign in if required (use the phone number or email linked to your Mi Account).
- 🔄 Go to Device Management and select your Redmi 6.
- 🗑️ Click Delete Device (this will untie the phone from Mi Account, but not from Google).
- 🔧 Back to Settings → Accounts. → Google and try to delete your account again.
If this method does not work, you will have to restore access to your Google account through the recovery page or use FRP bypass (section 4).
⚠️ Note: Deleting the device from the Mi Account does not remove FRP-It just helps to reset some of the restrictions. MIUI. To completely delete a Google account, you need a password or bypass protection.
4. FRP-block bypass on Xiaomi Redmi 6 (if the phone is locked)
If you have already reset your settings and Redmi 6 requires you to enter your last Google account and you don’t remember it, you’ll need to bypass FRP. This method works on MIUI 9-12 and doesn’t require root rights, but it may vary depending on the firmware version.
Method 1: Through Recovery Mode (for firmware up to MIUI 11):
- Turn off the phone.
- Press Volume+ and Power at the same time to log into Recovery Mode.
- Select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
- After reset, restart and try to set up the phone again.
Method 2: Through APK-file MIUI 12):
- 📱 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi on the settings screen.
- 🔗 Download. FRP Bypass APK on another phone or PC.
- 📎 Transfer the file to Redmi 6 via OTG-cable.
- 📦 Install. APK, following the instructions in the application (usually you need to allow installation from unknown sources).
Method 3: Using the Mi Flash Tool (Advanced Method):
1. Download the firmware for Redmi 6 (cereus code) from the Xiaomi website.
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool on your PC.
3. Transfer the phone to Fastboot mode (clamp Volume− + Power).
4. Connect to the PC and flash the firmware with the Clean All tick.⚠️ Note: Using the Mi Flash Tool erases all data without recovery, including photos and messages!
What is FRP and why does it block your phone?
5. Delete Google account via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires USB debugging and access to your computer.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 6: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI until the notification appears.
Settings → Additional → For Developers
USB debugging
ADB-driver
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gmsThen:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsfReboot the phone.
These commands remove Google services, which will allow you to bypass the blocking, but after that some functions (such as Google Play) may not work properly, and to restore them, you will have to add an account again.
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Use ADB only if other methods have failed. Wrong commands can cause data loss or system damage!
6. Frequent errors and their solution
When you delete your Google account on Redmi 6, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "It's impossible to delete the account." | The account is the owner of the device | Add a new account as an administrator, then delete the old one. |
| "Password required after reset" | FRP-locking | Use FRP bypass (Section 4) or restore access to your account |
| "ADB can't see the device" | Not installed drivers or debugging not included | Reinstall drivers, check debugging over USB |
| "The phone freezes when it's deleted." | Firmware conflict or lack of memory | Reset through Recovery Mode |
If none of these methods worked, it might be the damaged firmware, and then it's just the Fastboot flashing or the service center that helps.