Why Deleting Google Account on Xiaomi Redmi 9C Needs a Special Approach
Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi 9C phone is a task that seems simple at first glance, but in practice often causes difficulties.The fact is that Android smartphones (and Redmi 9C runs MIUI 12/13 on top of Android 10/11) are integrated with Google services at the system level. This means that simply clicking โDelete Accountโ in the settings does not always lead to complete erasure of data โ some information can remain in the app cache or be synchronized again.
The Xiaomi Redmi 9C features a dual binding feature: in addition to the Google account, the default device activates Mi Account (Xiaomi account). These two systems often conflict when you try to delete: for example, after resetting the phone may require you to enter data from your previous Google account due to Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a security mechanism that works on all Android 5.1+ devices, including Redmi 9C.
In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to delete a Google account, from the standard method through settings to bypassing FRP after a reset. Particular attention will be paid to the unique problem of Xiaomi Redmi 9C: after deleting a Google account through the Users menu, the system can automatically restore it the next time you connect to the Internet, this is due to the background synchronization of Google Play services and Google Services Framework.
Method 1: Standard removal through phone settings
The most obvious method is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is suitable if:
- ๐น You have access to your phone (the pattern lock is not blocked or you have access to it). PIN)
- ๐น The device was not reset to factory settings
- ๐น Remember the password from your Google account
Instructions:
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
- Go to Accounts and Sync (or Passwords and Security โ Accounts in some versions of MIUI).
- Select Google from your list of accounts.
- Slip on the email address you want to delete.
- In the upper right corner, press three dots (โฎ) and select Delete Account.
- Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.
After that, the account will be deactivated, but not all data will be permanently deleted, for example, contacts and calendars can remain in the phone's memory until manually cleaned, to completely erase the traces:
- ๐ Go to Settings. โ Annexes โ Application management.
- ๐ Find Google Play Services, Google Account Manager and Google Contacts.
- ๐ Choose a storage room for each of them. โ Clear the cache โ Clear the data.
Make a backup of contacts and photos|Turn off two-factor authentication in Google|Make sure the phone has enough charge (minimum 30%)|Remember or save the password from your Mi Account-->
โ ๏ธ Note: If you plan to sell or transfer your phone after deleting your account, be sure to reset to factory settings (Settings) โ The phone. โ Otherwise, the new owner can recover your data via Google Find My Device.
Method 2: Remove from the Users menu (for multiple profiles)
On Xiaomi Redmi 9C, you can create multiple user profiles โ a feature that is useful if you have multiple users on your phone. If your Google account is linked to an additional profile (not the owner), you can delete it through the user management menu, and this is the only way you can delete your account without entering a password from your main profile.
Step-by-step:
- Open Settings โ System โ Additional โ Multiplayer mode.
- Select the profile you want to get rid of (for example, โGuestโ or โWork Profileโ).
- Slap the basket badge (๐๏ธ Delete the user).
- All of this profile data, including your Google account, will be deleted.
Important: This method does not work for the ownerโs main profile, and after deleting the profile, some applications (such as the Google Play Store) may require re-authorization on the main account.
I want to sell my phone.|Forgot my password.|Too many accounts.|Problems with synchronization|Another reason.-->
Method 3: Remove after resetting settings (bypassing FRP)
If you've already reset your phone to a factory setting (Hard Reset), but when you turn on the Xiaomi Redmi 9C requires you to enter data from your previous Google account, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection is activated, which locks the device after a reset if it has a Google account attached to it, and you can get around it in several ways, but not all of them are safe.
Official method (requires a password from the account):
- On the lock screen after reset, enter data from the last Google account that was on the phone.
- If you do not remember your password, use the recovery function on accounts.google.com.
- After successful authorization, the phone will suggest you create a new account or skip this step.
Unofficial methods of circumventing FRP (use at your own risk):
FRP bypass methods for Xiaomi Redmi 9C (non-guaranteed)
| FRP bypass method | Difficulty | Risks. | Required. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering a password from Google | โญ | No. | Access to mail/phone for recovery |
| Installation of TWRP + ADB | โญโญโญโญ | Possible bric, loss of warranty | Unlocked bootloader, PC |
| OTG-cable + mouse | โญโญโญ | It does not work on new versions of MIUI. | OTG-adapter, USB-mouse |
| Operation of MIUI bugs | โญโญ | It may not work after the update. | Knowledge of current vulnerabilities |
โ ๏ธ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP It may lead to a blockage. IMEI the communications operator, starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi is actively fighting against such bypasses, so the chances of success decrease with each update.
Method 4: Remove via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods donโt work, you can try to delete your Google account through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which requires connecting your phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.
Instructions:
- Download and install Platform Tools (includes ADB) on PC.
- On the phone, activate the Developer Mode (go to Settings โ About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times).
- Turn on USB debugging in the developer menu.
- Get Redmi on board. 9C PC-only USB-Cable and confirm trust in the computer on the phone.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:
adb devices(Your device should be displayed)
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf.loginThese commands will remove key components of Google services associated with the account. Once the phone is rebooted, the phone will not require authorization, but the functionality of Google Play and other services will be disrupted.
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After the execution of the commands, the phone stopped seeing SIM-maps, perform network reset: Settings โ SIM-maps and mobile networks โ Resetting network settings.
Method 5: Complete reset with pre-switching off synchronization
If you are planning to sell or transfer the Xiaomi Redmi 9C, the most reliable way to delete your Google account is to perform a full reset with pre-disable sync.
Step-by-step algorithm:
- Go to Settings โ Accounts and Sync โ Google.
- Turn off sync for all services (contacts, calendar, Chrome, etc.).
- Return to the main settings menu and select About Phone โ Reset โ Erase all data.
- Enter the device password (if required) and confirm the reset.
- After the reboot, do not connect to Wi-Fi or mobile network until you have completed the initial setting without linking your account.
This method is guaranteed to delete all account data, but has two important nuances:
- ๐ธ If the phone was enabled Mi Account, it also needs to unplug (Settings) โ Mi Account โ Get out).
- ๐ธ On some of the Redmi firmware 9C After the reset, there may be a cache of Google services. To clear it, go to Settings before the reset. โ Warehouse โ Cleanup โ Deep cleaning.
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Even after a reset, Google account data can recover if the phone was tied to Mi Account and sync is enabled.Always disable both accounts before selling!
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 9C, users face typical problems.
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| โIt is impossible to delete the administrator accountโ | The account has administrator rights (for example, to find my Device) | Go to Settings โ Passwords and Security โ Device Administrators and uncheck Google |
| After deleting the account, it appears again. | Automatic synchronization through Google Services Framework | Turn off sync in Google settings and clear the data of the Google Play Services app |
| "Device locked after reset" | It worked. FRP-defence | Enter your last Google account or use the official unlock tool from Xiaomi |
| "Inadequate rights to delete" | Account linked to the owner's profile | Delete your account through Settings โ System โ Additional โ Multiplayer Mode |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- ๐ง Version MIUI on the phone (in Settings) โ On some assemblies (e.g., telephones, MIUI Global 12.0.10) has bugs with deleting accounts.
- ๐ง If your phone is rooted, use Titanium Backup to force you to delete your account.
- ๐ง Mi Account Status: Sometimes itโs not Google thatโs blocking, but a Xiaomi account thatโs tied up.