How to Delete Google Account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: 5 Verified Ways

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phone may be necessary for various reasons: selling a device, changing a profile or solving synchronization problems. However, many users face difficulties - the MIUI system does not always allow you to delete the main account through standard settings, especially if it is tied to Xiaomi services. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including bypassing the manufacturer's restrictions, taking into account the features of the firmware and Android version on the Redmi Note 8.

It is important to understand that simply deleting an account through the Settings menu → Accounts are often blocked due to Google’s security policy (FRP — Factory Reset Protection: If you plan to sell a phone, it’s not enough to just log out of your profile — you need to completely reassign the device to your account, otherwise the new owner won’t be able to activate it. We will consider both “soft” methods (without data loss) and “hard” ones (with a complete reset).

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

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (as well as other Android 9/10 and MIUI 11/12) devices have two levels of protection:

• 🔒 FRP (Factory Reset Protection – Google’s mechanism that requires the last account to be reset.
• 📱 Mi Account – Xiaomi’s own protection, linking the device to the manufacturer’s profile.

If you try to delete your account through Settings → Accounts → Google, the system can:

• ❌ Block the "Delete" button (grey, inactive).
• ❌ Require a password from your Mi Account even after you log out of Google.
• ❌ Reporting an error: I could not delete my account due to the administrator’s policy".

This is because the Redmi Note 8 is a default “enterprise-controlled device” (if you’ve ever used Google Apps for Work or Mi Cloud for Business) and may be blocked because of:

• 🔄 Recently performed reset (wait 72 hours).
• 🔐 Active "Find Device" function in Google settings.
• 📦 Established through ADB politician (e.g., after rooting).

Method 1: Remove via standard settings (if the button is active)

This method will only work if:

• 📱 Your phone is not tied to your Mi Account (or you know your password).
• 🔓 There are no active device administrators on the device (check Settings). → Annexes → Special rights → Device administrators).
• 🔄 The last reset was completed more than 3 days ago.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select Google → tap on your account.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from Xiaomi (if necessary).

If the “Delete Account” button is inactive, try:

• 🔄 Restart the phone and try again.
• 📶 Shut down. Wi-Fi/mobile data-driven.
• 🔧 Remove all device administrators (e.g. Find Device, Mi Cloud).

Method 2: Reset to factory settings (bypassing FRP)

If standard deletion is not possible, you will have to reset completely, but the Redmi Note 8 will be FRP-locked after the reset, and the phone will require you to enter the data of the last Google account.

1. Before resetting, untie your Google account from your device via the web interface:

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings

After the reboot, skip the Google account entry step (if a request appears).

⚠️ Note: If you haven't untied your account in advance, after the reset, your phone will require the last profile:

• 🔑 Enter the correct one. email/password from the account that was on the phone before the reset.
• 📞 If you don’t remember the data, use the access restoration.

On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 12+ firmware, FRP bypass can work through the recovery mode:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation).
4. After resetting at the setup stage, connect to Wi-Fi, but don’t enter a Google account – skip the step through “Setting up for yourself” → “Skip”.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the developer mode on your phone: Settings → About phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 8 to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
4. Download ADB Tools and open the command line in the folder with adb.exe.
5. Follow the commands: adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google' Find the packages associated with the account (e.g. com.google.android.gms).
6. Delete your account by command: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_sync'"

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB may lead to:

• 🐞 Data loss in other applications.
• 🔧 Disruption of Google Services (Play Market, Gmail).
• 🚨 Mi Anti-Rollback (if system files are changed).

After you complete the commands, restart your phone. Your Google account should disappear from the list in the settings. If not, repeat the procedure by deleting the Settings app cache:

adb shell pm clear com.android.settings

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Before working with ADB, back up your data via Mi PC Suite or Titanium Backup. On the Redmi Note 8 with an unlocked bootloader, you can use TWRP for backup.

Method 4: Delete via Mi Cloud (if the phone is tied to Mi Account)

If your Redmi Note 8 is linked to Mi Account, you can delete your Google account remotely via Xiaomi’s web interface:

1. Go to the Mi Cloud website and log in.
2. Select the Find Device tab → Find your Redmi Note 8.
3. Click Delete Data → Confirm the action.
4. After the reset, the phone will automatically unplug the Google account (if previously FRP was disabled through the Google web interface).

This method only works if:

• 📱 The device is online and connected to the Internet.
• 🔑 Remember the username/password from Mi Account.
• 🔄 The “Find the Device” function was activated in the phone settings.

If the phone is offline, try:

• 📶 Connect him to Wi-Fi/mobile net 5–10 Minutes (for synchronization with Mi Cloud).
• 🔌 Connect to charging (some Mi Cloud features only work when charged) >15%).

Method 5: Bypassing FRP through test mode (for locked phones)

If after resetting the Redmi Note 8 requires you to enter data of the old Google account, and you do not remember them, you can try to bypass the lock through the test mode. MIUI 11–12.5:

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
3. Select Phone Information → Hold any string with 5 seconds data.
4. In the menu that appears, select Share → Bluetooth.
5. In Bluetooth search, find any device and hold its name → select Settings.
6. Turn on Developer Mode (if not enabled) and activate Debugging over USB.
7. Connect your phone to your PC and use ADB to: adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity This will open an account entry window where you can add a new profile.

⚠️ Note: This method may not work on the latest versions MIUI (13+) It's because of the increased protection:

• 🔧 After the roundabout FRP Disable “Find the Device” and delete the old account.
• 📱 Some features (such as payment via Google Pay) may be limited before re-assigning an account.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods did not work, the reasons may be as follows:

If your phone is locked because of Mi Account (not Google), use the official unlock instructions:

1. Go to the unlock page.
2. Enter the phone's IMEI (specified on the box or under the battery).
3. Proof of ownership (a check or a picture of the box may be required).

In extreme cases, contact the service center Xiaomi with documents on the phone. FRP/Mi Accounts in unofficial services are ~1000–2000 RUB, but it violates the guarantee.

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On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 12.5+, it is virtually impossible to bypass FRP without your old account data, and the only reliable way is to restore access to your Google profile or access the service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Google account