How to completely delete your Google account Xiaomi Redmi Note: 3 working methods

Why Deleting a Google Account on Xiaomi Redmi Note Needs a Special Approach

Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones (including Note 8/9/10/11/12 series models) are based on MIUI, Xiaomi’s Android-based shell, which imposes additional restrictions on account management, especially if it is a primary Google account tied to the device. Unlike “pure” Android, you can’t just click “Delete” in your account settings – the system can block access to key features or require password confirmation.

The main problem is Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a reset protection mechanism that activates when you delete a Google account. If you sell or transfer a phone but don't untie your account correctly, the new owner won't be able to set up the device without your data. On the Redmi Note, this is especially acute: once reset, the system can request a login and password from the last Google account tied, even if you deleted it through settings.

In this article, we will discuss three official methods of deleting an account (including bypassing FRP for cases where the password is lost), and also explain how to avoid common errors. All instructions are tested on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Note 11 and Note 12 with MIUI 13/14, but are suitable for older models (subject to the current firmware).

Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings

This is the easiest way, but it only works if:

• 🔹 Remember the password from your Google account.
• 🔹 Phone is not locked (no) PIN-A pattern lock or code you have forgotten).
• 🔹 The device is not in Lost Mode (remote lock via Find Device").

If all conditions are met, follow the instructions:

1. Open Settings → Google Accounts (or Passwords & Security → Google Accounts on new versions of MIUI).
2. Select the account you want to delete. If there are more than one, make sure you delete the main one (it is marked as "Device Owner").
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Delete your account.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from the Google account (not PIN-phone!).
5. Restart the device: This is necessary for the changes to take effect.

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⚠️ Note: If after deleting you reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings, the system can request Google account data again. FRP. To avoid blocking, delete your account first, then reset.

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If you don’t have Delete Account in your settings, try temporarily disabling two-factor authentication in your Google account via your browser. Sometimes MIUI blocks deletion due to additional security measures.

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

This method is suitable if:

• 🔹 You forgot your Google account password, but your phone is unlocked.
• 🔹 You need to delete the account of the previous owner (for example, after buying a used phone).
• 🔹 Standard Deletion through Settings does not work (Error "Cannot delete account").

Important: the reset erases all data from the device, including photos, messages and installed applications. If the phone is encrypted, it will be impossible to recover data after the reset.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
3. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action by entering the unlock code (if it has been installed).
5. After the reset, the phone will reboot and prompt you to set it up as new.

At this stage, you may be asked to enter the data of the last Google account, to bypass FRP:

⚠️ Note: On new models (Redmi Note 12 and newer) bypass FRP If the phone requests account information after a reset and you don’t know it, the only legal way is to contact the previous owner for a password or provide proof of purchase to the Xiaomi service center to unlock it.

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Method 3: Delete Google account via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔹 Standard methods do not work (error "Can not delete the account").
• 🔹 Phone is locked, but you have access to Fastboot Mode.
• 🔹 You are ready to use PC and utilities from Xiaomi.

This method will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Unlock Tool (download from Xiaomi official website).
• 🔑 Mi Account linked to phone (if the phone was blocked via Find Device").

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power button + Volume down for 10 seconds.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
3. Start the Mi Flash Unlock Tool and log in to your Mi Account.
4. The utility will determine the device. Press Unlock and wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).
5. After unlocking, the phone will automatically reset to factory settings.

⚠️ Note: Using a Fastboot to delete an account may result in a loss of warranty if the phone has been locked through Find My Device.Also on some models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) This method requires additional unlocking of the bootloader, which takes up to 72 hours (according to Xiaomi rules).

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The Fastboot method is the only official way to delete a Google account if the phone is locked and standard methods don't work, but it requires technical skills and can void the warranty.

What to do if none of the methods worked

If you’ve exhausted all options, but the phone still requests Google account details after a reset, consider the following steps:

1. If you bought your phone from hand, try contacting the seller and asking them to enter your account details or remove the device from your Google Account via the web version (Security → Your Devices section).
2. Provide proof of purchase to the service center. Xiaomi can unlock the phone if you have a check or a sales contract.A list of official service centers can be found on mi.com.
3. Use paid unlock services. There are FRP removal services available online for 500-1,500 rubles, but beware: many of them are fraudulent. Check the reviews and reputation of the artist before paying.

If the phone is locked through Find My Device, you can unlock it only if you know the Google account that locked it, and even Xiaomi’s service center can’t help you without proof of ownership.

How to avoid Google Account problems in the future

To avoid getting blocked by FRP or losing access to your phone, follow these rules:

• 🔐 Always untie your Google account before selling your phone, just go to your account settings and delete it (as in Method 1).
• 📝 Save backups of passwords. Use password managers (like Bitwarden or Google). 1Password) or record your account information in a secure location.
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI. On new firmware versions, the process of deleting an account is simplified, and bypassing FRP It’s more difficult (which protects your phone from theft).
• 📱 Do not use one Google account on multiple devices.If your account is blocked (for example, due to suspicious activity), all associated phones may be blocked.

If you often sell or buy used phones, keep a check or a sales contract handy, which is the only way to prove ownership at a service center if the previous owner has blocked the device.

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Before resetting your phone to factory settings, check if the Find Device feature in your Google account is disabled. To do this, go to myaccount.google.com/find-your-phone and remove the phone from the list.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account on Xiaomi Redmi Note