Delete Google Account from One Xiaomi Smartphone, Leaving It on Another: Full Guide

Why not just delete your account from all devices at once

Syncing through a Google account is convenient, but sometimes you only have to cut the connection to one device: for example, you sell an old Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, and on the new Xiaomi 14 Pro you want to leave all the data, or one phone is used for work and the second one is for personal purposes, the problem is that when you delete your account through myaccount.google.com, it disappears from all the devices where it was authorized.

In the case of Xiaomi smartphones, there is another trap: FRP (Factory Reset Protection), where if you just reset your phone to factory settings, the next time you turn on, you'll need to enter your remote account details, which is protection against theft, but it also prevents legitimate users, so you need to be careful not to lock the device permanently.

In this article, we will discuss 4 working ways to delete a Google account from only one Xiaomi, saving it to the second. All methods are tested on MIUI 12-14 and are relevant for models from 2020-2026.

Method 1: Delete your account directly in your phone settings (without resetting)

The easiest and safest method is to delete your account directly from the Xiaomi menu, which is suitable if:

• 📱 The phone is on and unlocked (no pattern lock or PIN-code you forgot).
• 🔑 You have access to a password from a Google account.
• 📶 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Google Accounts.
2. Select the appropriate account (if there are several).
3. Click Delete Account (in some versions of MIUI - Delete Account).
4. Confirm the action with a password from Google.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: After deleting the account in this way will disappear:

• 📧 Gmail emails and contacts (unless synced with Mi Account).
• 📅 Events from Google Calendar.
• 📎 Google Drive files (unless they are downloaded locally).

Backup contacts in Mi Cloud| Download important files from Google Drive |Remember password from account |Deactivate two-factor authentication (if enabled)

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If you want to add the same account to your phone again after deleting it, FRP-It doesn't lock, it remembers that it was legitimate, and it's ideal for people who are passing the phone to their families or selling it to their friends.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings with FRP bypass (if the phone is already reset)

If you’ve already done Hard Reset (for example, through Recovery Mode), and now your phone requires you to enter your remote account details, you’ll have to bypass FRP. There are several working ways for Xiaomi, but the most reliable is using Mi Account.

Step-by-step:

1. On the lock screen, click Add Account (if there is no such option, skip this step).
2. Enter any email (e.g. test@gmail.com) and password (e.g. 12345678). The system will give an error, but a Return button will appear.
3. Click Return, then Settings → About the phone.
4. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
5. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
6. Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
7. Connect your phone to your PC and use the Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot for firmware.

⚠️ Note: This method doesn't work on all models. 13T/14 s MIUI 14 You may need an authorized Mi Account (the one that was tied to the phone before the reset). FRP It will be more difficult – you will need to contact the service center.

Method 3: Using Mi Accounts to Delete Security

If the phone has a Mi Account (Xiaomi account) attached, you can delete your Google account through it, avoiding FRP. This method is suitable for Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi flagship models.

How it works:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Sign in if you are not authorized.
3. Select Account Management → Google.
4. Click Untie next to the desired account.
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

Important: This method deletes the account only from the current device, without affecting other gadgets where it is authorized. After detachment, you can safely reset the phone to factory settings - FRP will not work, since the system "sees" that the deletion was done through the official Mi Account.

Method 4: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and basic command line knowledge, but is guaranteed to delete your account without consequences.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (terminal).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Delete Google account command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms Attention! This command deletes Google Play Services, which may disrupt some applications. Once rebooted, the account will disappear, but additional cleanup will be required to completely delete.
4. To delete your account data completely, do: adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" (substitute account_to_remove email account).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can lead to data loss or soft-brick (the phone will not boot). If you are not sure about your actions, you should choose another method.

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Before working with ADB, back up adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f backup.ab. This will save all applications and settings.

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

If after manipulation with the account Xiaomi requires to enter the data of the deleted account, then it worked FRP-This is how to fix it:

1. Check out Mi Account: If your phone is tied to your Xiaomi account, log in through it – sometimes it removes the lock.
2. Use backup email: Link another Google account to your phone via Settings → Accounts → Add an account.
3. Contact Xiaomi for support: Provide proof of purchase (check, box, IMEI).They can remove the lock remotely.
4. Squeeze your phone: Install the official firmware via Fastboot using the Mi Flash Tool.This will delete all data but unlock the device.

If nothing works, it’s just a service center, and in some cases (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the lock may be linked to the hardware eFuse, and it’s impossible to undo it yourself.

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Never buy Xiaomi with your hands without first resetting and checking FRP. Even if the seller shows you a working phone, it may be locked after a reset.

How to save data on the second phone Xiaomi

When you delete a Google account from one device, nothing will go missing on the other device, the sync continues to work.

• 📱 Contacts and notes: If they're synced to Mi Cloud, they'll stay. If only with Google, check backup.
• 📷 Photos and videos: Google Photos are linked to your account, but files remain on your device unless they were manually deleted.
• 🎮 Game progress: Save in games (e.g. Genshin Impact or Game Game Game progression) PUBG Mobile) linked to Google Play Games. Reconfigure saves to a second account.
• 🔑 Passwords: If you have used Google Smart Lock, transfer them to Mi Password Manager or other manager.

To avoid loss:

1. Check that the second phone is synchronized with Mi Cloud (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud).
2. Download the backup of Google Data (takeout.google.com).
3. Reconfigure apps (such as WhatsApp, Telegram) to save media files locally.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Google account with Xiaomi