How to Delete Google Account with Xiaomi Redmi 6A: 5 Working Methods

Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 6A is a challenge that users face when selling a device, resetting to factory settings, or after buying a used phone. The peculiarity of the model is that it works on the basis of MIUI with limited account management through the standard menu. If you just delete an account through settings, it does not always work because of FRP (Factory Reset Protection), which locks the phone after a reset.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account with Redmi. 6A, circumvention FRP, Recovery resets, and even methods for cases where the phone is locked, it is important to understand that the procedure is different from new Xiaomi models (for example, the Redmi Note). 12), since Redmi 6A It works on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9-11 It doesn't support modern authorization methods. Be prepared for some steps that will require a PC connection or use. ADB.

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

The Xiaomi Redmi 6A (as well as other Android 5.1+ smartphones) has Factory Reset Protection (FRP) mechanism.

• 🔒 If you delete your account through Settings → Accounts. → Google, and then perform a reset, the phone will require you to enter the remote account details at the first setting.
• 📱 On the Redmi. 6A There is no option to delete an account in the Google menu – only Delete Data (which does not amount to a complete deletion).
• 🔧 After resetting via Recovery, the phone will still request an old account if it was tied to the device.

Another problem is that MIUI limits user rights, for example, even after detachment from the settings, some system applications (e.g. Google Play Services) may continue to use account data, leading to:

• 📧 Postal notifications continue to arrive.
• 🛒 Google Play Store keeps download history.
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization of contacts and calendar is not turned off.

Therefore, to completely delete a Google account with Redmi 6A without consequences, you need to combine several methods or use workarounds.

Method 1: Delete your account through settings (if your phone is unlocked)

If you have access to your phone and it's not locked, try the standard method first. It only works if:

• 📱 Your phone is not tied to your Mi Account (or you know your password from it).
• 🔓 You don’t plan to reset the device before factory settings.
• 📶 The phone has Internet access (to synchronize changes).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts.
2. Pick Google.
3. Click on your account (e.g. user@gmail.com).
4. In the upper right corner, tap three points (⋮) → Delete the account.
5. Confirm the action.

If there is no “Delete Account” item, it means:

• 🔹 The account is the main one (you need to add another account and make it the main one).
• 🔹 Phone is tied to Mi Account (requires uncoupling via mi.com).

⚠️ Note: If you reset your account through Recovery after deleting your account, your phone will require you to enter your remote account details when you first set up. FRP, This can only be done by special methods (see Method 4).

Method 2: Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If the phone is unstable or you're preparing it for sale, a full reset is the most radical way.However, on Redmi 6A, this doesn't always delete the Google account because of FRP. Here's how to properly perform a reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu (manage volume buttons, choose the power button) select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action (Confirm).
5. After reset, select Reboot.

What happens after the reset:

If the phone requires you to enter your old Google account after reset, go to Method 4 (FRP bypass).

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Remove before resetting SIM-card and memory card – this will speed up the process and prevent accidental formatting of the external drive.

Method 3: Delete your account via Mi Account (if your phone is tied)

If your Redmi 6A is tied to the Mi Account, you first need to untie it from the device via a web interface.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your Redmi 6A (by model or IMEI).
3. Click Remove the device (or Untie).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After the junction:

• 📱 You can delete your Google account through your phone settings (see Method 1).
• 🔄 Resetting to factory settings won't block the phone.

⚠️ Note: If you forget your Mi Account password, you can only restore it through your email or phone number. Xiaomi does not provide support for password reset without access to this data.

Method 4: FRP bypass on Xiaomi Redmi 6A (if the phone is locked)

If after resetting the phone requires you to enter the data of the old Google account, and you do not know them, you will need to bypass FRP. For Redmi 6A, the following methods are suitable:

Method 1: Via Wi-Fi settings (for MIUI 9-10)

This method works if the phone allows you to connect to Wi-Fi before you enter your account:

1. On the welcome screen, select a language and connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Return to the Google account entry screen.
3. Click on the email input field, then the keyboard will appear.
4. Hold @ on the keyboard → select Keyboard Settings.
5. Go to Google Settings → Delete your account.

Method 2: With ADB (for power users)

If the first method didn't work, use ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB driver.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original).
• 📥 Downloaded ADB Tools.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the Command Prompt in the ADB folder.
3. Enter the commands in order: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf.login pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
4. Reboot the phone.

After that, the FRP will be turned off and you can set up the phone as new.

Method 5: Delete your account via Fastboot (for advanced ones)

If none of these methods work, then you have to run the firmware on Fastboot, and that's the last way, because:

• 🔧 Requires unlocking the bootloader (Bootloader).
• 📦 I need an official firmware for Redmi. 6A (for example, V10.2.2.0.OCLMIFH).
• ⚠️ The risk of “bricking” the phone in case of an error.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock Bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 72 hours).
2. Download Fastboot firmware for Redmi 6A from Xiaomi's website.
3. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down).
4. Launch the file. flash_all.bat firmware-archive.

After the firmware, the phone will be like new, without tied accounts.

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Fastboot firmware is the only way to guarantee that all accounts including Google and Mi are deleted, but requires unlocking the bootloader and risks voiding the warranty.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete your Google account on Redmi 6A, users often face problems with:

Another common problem is that the phone asks for a password from Mi Account after you reset it, even if you untie it.

• 🔹 Cached data (helps resetting).
• 🔹 Incomplete sync with Xiaomi servers (you have to wait 24 hours).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions