How to completely delete your Google account with Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi phone is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password, prevents you from deleting the last account or blocks access to functions after a reset. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to delete a Google account, taking into account the features of MIUI firmware and Android versions.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings doesn’t always clear your device completely, for example, after a hard reset, your phone may request your previous account because of FRP protection, and we’ll show you how to get around these restrictions legally without the risk of locking your device.

The instructions in this article are relevant for all Redmi models (including Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5, etc.) based on MIUI 13/14 and Android 11-14. If your model is older (for example, Redmi 7 on Android 9), some menu items may differ - pay attention to alternative methods.

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

Xiaomi smartphones with Google Mobile Services (GMS) preinstalled have several layers of protection that make it harder to delete your account:

• 🔒 FRP-lock: After resetting to factory settings, the phone requires you to enter the details of the last Google account tied.
• 📱 MIUI In parallel with Google, Xiaomi has its own account, which can block certain functions when you delete Google profile.
• 🔄 Data Sync: Even after deleting an account, your data (contacts, photos, notes) can remain in the app cache.
• 📲 Manufacturer restrictions: On some models (e.g. Redmi for the Chinese market), Google services are removed at the firmware level, and the account is tied differently.

In addition, if there is one Google account on the phone, the system can prevent its deletion without first linking a new one, this is due to the Android security policy, which requires at least one active profile for the services to work (Play Market, Gmail, YouTube, etc.).

⚠️ Note: Deleting your Google account does not cancel subscriptions to paid services (YouTube Premium, Google One) and must be disabled separately in your Google account.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This method is suitable if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone and password from your account.
• 🔓 Multiple Google accounts are linked to your device (or you’re ready to add a new one before you delete the old one).
• 📲 Phone not locked after reset (no request to enter old account).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on the version of MIUI).
2. Select Google → tap on the desired account.
3. Click Delete Account (or Delete Account in New Versions).
4. Confirm the action by entering the phone password or pattern lock.

If the Delete Account button is inactive:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📌 Make sure that your device does not have active administrators (such as remote management applications). → Annexes → Special access → Device administrators.
• 🔧 Update. MIUI up to the latest version - in old firmware there are bugs with deleting accounts.

Backup your contacts and photo | Remember your Google Account password | Disable two-factor authentication (if any) | Check that the phone has a second account attached (if you delete the last one)

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

If the standard method does not work or the phone is already locked after reset, FRP bypass will be required.

• 🔐 Forgotten password from Google account.
• 📱 Phone purchased from hands and tied to someone else's account.
• 🔄 After hard reset, a request to enter old profile data appears.

Important: Bypassing FRP is a legal procedure only for device owners, and using methods on someone else's phone may violate the law.

Step-by-step instructions for Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume up + Power to enter Recovery Mode.
2. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power buttons for confirmation).
3. Once reset, the phone will reboot and require you to enter your account details, and you need to bypass FRP checks:

⚠️ Attention: After the roundabout FRP be sure to add a new Google account in the settings, otherwise the phone may lock again the next reset.It is also recommended to disable Find the device in Google's settings before resetting.

Through settings MIUI|Reset to factory settings|Bypass FRP|I went to the service center.|I haven't tried it yet.

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Method 3: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail, you can delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🖥️ Computers with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode).
• 🔌 Cable. USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Delete your account with a command (replace email)@example.com adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_migrate'"
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

After this procedure, the account will be deleted from the system, but the data may remain in the application cache. For complete cleaning, reset to factory settings.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi USB Driver drivers or using another cable. Some models (Redmi Note 12) require additional debugging permission in the developer settings (Settings → Additional → Developers → USB debugging).

What to do if your phone is blocked after deleting your account

Sometimes, after deleting a Google account, Xiaomi Redmi blocks access to features or requires re-entering data.

• 🔄 Incomplete deletion (remaining data in the cache).
• 📱 Conflict with Mi Account (Xiaomi account).
• 🔒 Activation. FRP post-discharge.

Decisions:

1. Re-link your account: Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. Add the same account again – sometimes this removes the lock.
2. Reset your Mi Account settings: Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account. Click Out and confirm the action.

Restore through Mi Cloud

• If your phone is linked to Mi Account, log in to i.mi.com.
• Find the device in the list and perform Find the device → Unlock.

On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), Fastboot can also help with flashing to the global version.

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (official tool Xiaomi).
• 🖥️ Experience with Mi Flash Tool.
• 📄 Backup of data (all data will be erased).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems:

To avoid problems:

• 🔄 Always add a new account before deleting the last one.
• 📌 Turn off “Find Device” in Google Settings in advance.
• 🔧 Check the version. MIUI — There are bugs with accounts on beta firmware.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions