How to Delete Google Account with Xiaomi Redmi 8: All Ways in 2026

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi 8 phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, resetting to factory settings or wanting to change their main profile. However, the process has nuances: wrong actions can lead to FRP (Factory Reset Protection) blocking, when after a reset the phone requires you to enter data from a remote account. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, including bypassing the security if you forget your password or your phone is already blocked.

The Redmi 8 (model M1908C3JG/M1908C3JH) features a MIUI-based shell over Android 9/10, where the account deletion algorithm differs from the “pure” Android. For example, in some versions of MIUI, the option is hidden in the Additional menu, and after a reset, you may need to confirm via SMS. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and identified key points that will help avoid errors.

Preparing to delete your Google account: What to do in advance

Before proceeding with deletion, follow the mandatory steps to avoid losing data and blocking the device:

• 📱 Back up. Use the settings. → Google → Backup or third-party apps like Swift Backup (requires root) is especially important to save contacts, photos and passwords from Google Smart Lock.
• 🔑 Make sure you remember your password. Once you delete your account, some apps (such as Gmail or YouTube) may require you to re-enter your data.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi. If you delete your account before selling, after a reset, the new owner will not be able to connect to the mobile network without entering Google data (due to a reset). FRP).
• 🛡️ Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled). Go to Google Account Management page and temporarily deactivate 2FA, Avoid problems with re-entry.

If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, be sure to reset to factory settings AFTER deleting your Google account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device due to FRP protection.

⚠️ Note: Deleting your Google account will result in loss of access to Google Play purchases, Chrome, Gmail and other services on that device. If your phone is used for work or school, transfer important data to another account beforehand.

Method 1: Delete Google account through phone settings

The easiest and safest method is to delete the MIUI menu, which is suitable if you remember the password from the account and the phone is not blocked. The instructions are relevant for Redmi 8 on MIUI 12/13/14 firmware:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select Google (or Accounts and Sync → Google in older versions of MIUI).
3. Tap your account (usually an email is displayed).
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the device password (PIN/pattern lock) or password from your Google account.

If you do not have an account, try an alternative route:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Accounts.
2. Select Google and tap your email.
3. Click Delete the account at the bottom of the screen.

Once removed, the system will suggest restarting the phone. Do this to make the changes effective. If the account was the primary, some features (like Google Assistant) may temporarily not work properly.

Method 2: Removal through factory reset (Hard Reset)

If you can’t delete your account through your settings (for example, because of a sync error), you can perform a full reset, which is also used before selling your phone. However, after a reset, Xiaomi Redmi 8 will require you to enter your remote Google account data due to FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection.

To avoid blocking, follow the following steps:

1. Delete your Google account through your settings (as in Method 1).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, the phone will be like new — no linked accounts.

If you forgot to delete your account before reset, you will see a request to enter your email and password after rebooting.

• 🔄 Try to restore access to your account through Google’s recovery page.
• 📱 If your phone is locked, use bypass methods. FRP (described in section 5).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 8 firmware may require you to enter the Mi Account unlock code (if it was tied) after reset. Make sure you remember the Xiaomi account details, otherwise the phone will become a brick".

Method 3: Delete your Google account via computer (remotely)

If you have access to a Google account but your phone is locked or lost, you can remove your device from the trusted list remotely, which won’t remove your account from your phone completely, but will untie Redmi 8 from your profile, which is useful if you lose your device.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Device Management page on your computer.
2. Find your Xiaomi Redmi 8 (can be displayed as Xiaomi M1908C3JG) in the list.
3. Press three points (⋮) Next to the device and select Get Out.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from your Google account.

After that, the phone will lose communication with the account, but the profile itself will remain in the device memory. To completely delete you will need access to the phone settings (Method 1) or a reset (Method 2).

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If you sell a phone, after you remotely delete the device from your Google account, you still reset to factory settings directly on Redmi 8, which is guaranteed to clear all data.

Method 4: Bypass FRP (if the phone is locked after resetting)

If you reset the Xiaomi Redmi 8 to factory settings without deleting your Google account, you'll see a lock screen requesting old profile data when you turn on. This is FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection, which can be circumvented in several ways. Methods are relevant for MIUI 12-14 based on Android 9/10, but may stop working after security updates.

Option 1: Use the Recovery mode.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Once reset, the phone will restart, but the FRP will remain. Now connect to Wi-Fi and try to enter any email and password 5-7 times in a row. The system can offer alternative ways of logging in (for example, via SMS).

Option 2: Bypassing the special features settings (does not work on all firmware).

1. On the FRP lock screen, click on Additional Settings (or Emergency Call).
2. Select Special Options → TalkBack and turn it on.
3. Hold two fingers on the screen to call the TalkBack menu, then swipe down and left to open Settings.
4. In the settings, disable TalkBack, then go to Restore and Reset → Reset settings and reset again.

⚠️ Attention: Bypassing techniques FRP You can violate Google's terms of use and lock your account for suspicious activity. Use them only on your devices. For hands-on phones, it's best to contact the previous owner and ask for unlock data.

Method 5: Delete Google account via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer, USB-cable and enabled debugging by USB. Suitable for Redmi 8 with unlocked bootloader or root rights.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB-Drivers and open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools.
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
5. Reboot your phone. Your Google account will be deleted, but some services (like Play Market) may not work properly.

To completely remove all traces of your account, use the command:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where"name='account_list'"

This method is risky, because the wrong commands can cause the system to fail, and we recommend using it only as a last resort.

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Deleting a Google account via ADB doesn’t bypass FRP!If the phone is already locked after a reset, this method won’t help – you need to bypass protection (Method 4).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 8 users often face problems, let’s analyze the most common and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 "Can't delete your account, the button is inactive. Reason: your phone has Mi Account protection on or the account is the owner of the device (e.g., on your work phone). Solution: disable protection in Settings → Mi Account → Devices or contact the administrator of the corporate account.
• 📵 "After the reset, the phone asks for an old account, but I don't remember it. FRP. Solution: Restore your account through Google’s recovery page or use crawling techniques (Track 4).
• ⚠️ "Deleted the account, but Play Market stopped working. Reason: deleted the main account, which is associated with the application licenses. Solution: add the same account back or reinstall the applications to a new profile.
• 🔌 "ADB No device sees. Reason: no drivers installed or no debugging enabled USB. Solution: Install Mi PC Suite or drivers manually through the official Xiaomi website.

If none of the methods worked, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone. On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global 12.5 Enhanced), the algorithm for deleting the account may differ, in which case try to upgrade the phone to the latest version or contact the Xiaomi service center.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions