How to Delete Google Account from Xiaomi Phone: 3 Ways to Delete Your Google Account

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, many users face problems: the system requires a password from an old account, authentication errors occur, or the account “whilts” in the settings after a reset. In this article, we will discuss all working methods of deleting from the standard through the menu to bypassing the lock via ADB if the phone is locked.

Feature of Xiaomi smartphones (based on) MIUI HyperOS – tight integration with Google services and the company’s own cloud solutions, which means that simply clicking “Delete Account” in the settings doesn’t always work: The system can request confirmation through two-factor authentication or even lock the device after reset (a known problem with the system). FRP-We will tell you how to avoid these traps and ensure that you clear your phone from the tied profile.

Important: If you plan to sell or transfer a device, deleting your Google account is only part of the process, you also need to unplug Mi Account, reset your settings to factory settings, and clear your internal memory, which is discussed in separate sections of the article.

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

Xiaomi smartphones (as well as other Android devices) have Factory Reset Protection (FRP) mechanism – reset protection before factory settings. It is tied to a Google account and works after a hard reset if:

• 🔒 The phone had a screen lock on (PIN, pattern lock, print).
• 📱 The device worked on Android 5.1+ (All modern Xiaomis are subject to this condition).
• ☁️ At least one Google account was linked to the phone.

If you delete your account through the menu, but then reset, the system will require you to enter the username and password from the last associated profile. This is a security measure, but it often becomes a problem when selling a phone. Another trap: on some Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro), after deleting your Google account through settings, it can automatically recover on the next Internet connection - due to synchronization with servers.

To avoid these problems, you don't just need to delete it, you need to untie the device completely from the profile. How to do that is read on.

Method 1: Standard Deletion through Settings (for active accounts)

This method is suitable if:

• 📌 You know the password from your Google account.
• 📱 Phone is not blocked after reset (no request to enter login / password).
• ☁️ You have a stable Internet connection (to synchronize changes).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts and sync (on HyperOS, the path may be different: Settings) → PapaSSWORD & SECURITY → Privacy → Accounts).
2. Select Google from the list.
3. Put your account in the right place (if there are several).
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from the device (if requested).

After that, the account will be deleted from the phone, but not from Google servers, which means that the next time you log in on another device, all data (contacts, mail, calendar) will remain available, and if the goal is to completely erase your profile, go to Google's settings and delete it there.

Backup important data (photos, contacts, messages)

Remember your Google account password (required for confirmation)

Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled)

Check if your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network-->

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

If the phone is already locked after reset (requires you to enter the data of the old account), or you do not remember the password, you will have to use FRP bypass. This method is suitable for devices on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, but requires caution: improper actions can lead to a complete lock of the phone.

Important: Make sure you have access to another device with the internet before you start (you will need to download files) and USB-cable.

Steps:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery mode.
2. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
3. After the reset, the phone will request Google account details, and you need to bypass the check:

To bypass FRP on Xiaomi there are several working methods (depending on the model and version of the software):

The most reliable way is to use ADB.

1. Connect your phone to your PC and install ADB Tools.
2. Turn on USB Debugging (if your phone is locked, this can be a problem – read the instructions for your model).
3. Enter the command: adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity
4. In the window that opens, enter the details of any Google account (even a new one).

Once you have successfully bypassed FRP, you can create a new account or skip this step. However, remember: this method does not delete the old account, but only allows you to unlock the phone.

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If the phone after the reset asks you to enter the password from Mi Account, not Google, you need to first untie it through the official Xiaomi website.

Method 3: Delete your account via Google Settings (remote)

If you have access to another device (PC, tablet, other phone), you can delete your account remotely via Google’s web interface.

• 🔄 You sell your phone and want to clean it in advance.
• 🔐 Do not remember the password from your account on Xiaomi.
• 📡 Phone lost or stolen (but you want to untie it from your profile).

Instructions:

1. Go to the Google Device Management website.
2. Log in to the same account that is linked to Xiaomi.
3. Find your phone in the list (it can show up as a model, such as the Redmi Note 11 or serial number).
4. Press three points (⋮) Next to the device and select Get Out.
5. Confirm the action.

This will untie the phone from your account, but it won’t delete the data from the device. For complete cleaning, reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Reset).

Important: If the phone was stolen, after remotely deleting the account, the attacker will be able to unlock and use it, in which case, first lock the device through Google Find My Device.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and consider the most common and ways to solve them:

Error 1: “I failed to delete my account”

Reason: It's usually due to synchronization with Google servers.

• 📵 Turn off the internet (Wi-Fi and mobile data).
• 🔄 Try to delete your account again.
• 🔧 If it doesn’t work, clear the Google Play Services cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

Error 2: After deleting the account, it reappears

Reason: The phone has automatic sync enabled with Google backups.

1. Before deleting your account, disable backup: Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google → [your account] → Account Sync → Disable everything.
2. Delete your account (see Method 1).
3. Perform reset to factory settings.

Error 3: Phone asks for password from old account after reset (FRP)

Reason: Factory Reset Protection is working.

• 🔑 If you remember the password, enter it.
• 💻 If you don’t remember, use Method 2 (bypassing the system). ADB or talkback).
• 📞 If the phone is not yours (for example, bought from hand) – contact the previous owner for account details.

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If you bought Xiaomi with your hands and can’t delete someone else’s Google account, the only legal way is to contact the seller. bypassing FRP without his consent can be regarded as hacking (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

How to delete Google account before selling your phone

If you are planning to sell or transfer your Xiaomi, it is not enough to simply delete your Google account.You need to perform a complete cleanup to prevent the new owner from gaining access to your data.

1. Create a backup copy: 📁 Move your photos/video to your PC or cloud. 📞 Export contacts to the file VCF. 💬 Save your message history (for example, via Mi Mover or Google Drive).
2. Untie all accounts: ☁️ Delete your Google account (see Method 1). 📱 Untie Mi Account (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Get out). 🎮 Remove Linked Social Networking (Facebook, VK etc.).

Perform the reset.

Go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Erase all data. Confirm action.

Check the result.

Once reset, the phone should start as new, without asking for a password from old accounts. If an FRP lock screen appears, repeat Method 2.

What happens if you don’t delete your account before selling?

• 🔒 The new owner will not be able to use the phone (blocked) FRP).
• ☁️ Your data (photos, messages, passwords) may remain on the device.
• 📱 You will continue to receive login notifications from this phone.

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Remove before resetting SIM-Map and memory card. Some Xiaomi models format an external drive when factory reset.

Security: What to do after deleting your account

Deleting your Google account from your phone is only part of the security process, and to protect your data completely, follow these steps:

1. Check active devices in your Google account

Go to security settings and remove any unfamiliar devices from the list, which will prevent access to your profile from other people's gadgets.

2. Change the passwords.

If your phone is lost or sold, change your passwords from:

• 🔐 Google account.
• 📧 Mailboxes (Gmail, Yandex, Mail.ru).
• 🏦 Banking applications and wallets (Sberbank, Tinkoff, Qiwi).
• 🎮 Social networks and messengers.

3. Revoke application access

In the same section of Google settings, check the list of apps that access your account. Delete the ones you don't use (especially if they were installed on the phone you sold).

4. Set up two-factor authentication

To protect your account from hacking, turn on 2FA:

1. Go to Google Settings → Security → Two-step authentication.
2. Add a phone number for SMS-Authenticator or code authenticator (Google Authenticator, Authy).

⚠️ Note: If you deleted your Google account from your phone but didn't change your password, the new device owner could theoretically restore access to your profile through cached data.Always perform a full reset and change passwords!

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account on Xiaomi