How to completely remove your Google account from your Xiaomi Redmi phone: 5 ways to work

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi phone is a task that you may need when selling a device, resetting to factory settings, or if you want to switch to another profile. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password, there is a synchronization error, or after deleting an account, it “returns” after a reboot. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account, taking into account the features of the MIUI firmware and FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

The feature of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (including Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5, Redmi 10C, etc.) is the close integration of Google services with the MIUI shell. Simple deletion through the settings menu does not always work - the account can remain in the system and block access after a reset. We will look at both standard and advanced methods (including FRP bypass) so that you can choose the best option.

⚠️ Important: Deleting your primary Google account will result in loss of access to Play Market, Gmail, Google Drive and other services on that device. If the phone is used by multiple people, it’s best to add a new user to your Settings. → System system → Multiplayer mode.

1. Standard deletion of Google account through MIUI settings

The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is suitable if you remember the password from Google and the phone is not blocked. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 13/14 on all Redmi models (including Redmi Note 11, POCO F4, etc.).

Open Settings → Google Accounts (or Settings → Passwords and Security → Google Accounts in older versions). Select the profile you want and click Delete Account. The system will request a password confirmation - enter it and wait for the process to be completed.

• 📱 Google apps (Mail, Drive, Maps) will no longer sync.
• 🔄 Data from Google Contacts and Calendar will be deleted from your device (but stored in the cloud).
• 🚫 Play Market access will remain, but you will need to log in to another account.

⚠️ Note: If you reset after deleting (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting), the system can request the data of the deleted account due to FRP. To avoid this, first delete your Xiaomi account (if it is tied) from the Settings menu. → Mi Account.

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2. Delete account after resetting settings (bypassing FRP)

If you've already reset your phone to a hard reset, and when you turn it on, you see a request for input from a previously linked Google account, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection works, and it locks the device after the reset if the main account has not been deleted, and you can get around it in several ways:

For Redmi models on MIUI 12-14, the most reliable method is to use Recovery Mode.

1. Turn off the phone, then press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
2. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation).
3. After reset, go to Reboot → Reboot to System.
4. At the setup stage, connect to Wi-Fi, but don't enter Google data.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi 9, POCO M3) post-activation OEM-The unlocking process requires a 72-hour wait before FRP In this case, use alternative methods (see section 4).

3. Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the system produces an error “Can’t delete your account”), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and basic command line knowledge, but is guaranteed to delete your account even if it is blocked.

Connect Redmi to your PC via USB, enable Debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI → 7 Taps → Developers → Debugging via USB) and execute the commands:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf




pm clear com.google.android.gsf.login




pm clear com.google.android.gsf

After the reboot, the account will be deleted, but the functions of the Google Play Store and services will only be restored after re-signing in.This method does not work on MIUI 14 with the latest security updates - in this case, use an alternative option:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.google.android.gsf.gservices --where "name='android_id'"

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.google.android.gms system packages may cause some applications to work in an unstable manner.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, install Xiaomi USB Drivers and check that the phone appears as Android ADB Interface in Device Manager.

4. Alternative methods: bypassing FRP without PC

If you don’t have access to your computer, but your phone is locked by a Google account request after a reset, you can try bypassing FRP directly on your device.These methods work on most Redmi models (except for the new flagships with MIUI 14 and Android 13+).

Method 1: through an emergency call

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Dial ##4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Go to Phone Information → Menu (three dots) → Switch to the information window.
4. Return to the home screen, open Settings → Accounts and delete your Google profile.

5. Delete your account via Mi Cloud (if your phone is stolen or lost)

If you lost Xiaomi Redmi and want to remotely delete your linked Google account so that an attacker can’t use it, do the following:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Xiaomi account.
2. Select the lost device in the list and click Find the device → Erase the data.
3. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
4. After the reset, all accounts (including Google) will be deleted from the phone.

Important: this method only works if the phone has enabled Find Device in the Mi Cloud settings. If the feature is disabled, remote deletion is not possible.

⚠️ Warning: After remote reset, the phone will be locked FRP, If you have a Google account attached to it, you need to know the details of that account to be able to use it.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you delete a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems.

• 🔒 "Failed to delete an account"): The error occurs if the account is the primary one for syncing. Solution: add a second Google account, make it the primary one, then delete the first one.
• 🔄 "Account returns after reboot: This is due to cache MIUI. After removal, perform the Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Clear the cache.
• 📵 "The phone is not connected to ADB"): Check if the debugging is on USB And if you have Xiaomi drivers installed, Windows may need to disable driver signatures.
• ⏳ "OEM-Unblocking is not available for 72 hours. ” This is a Google restriction. Wait 3 days or use the method with a Google limit. ADB (section).

If neither method worked, your Redmi may have custom firmware or bootloader-level locking, in which case only flashing through Fastboot (see instructions in 4PDA or XDA Developers themes) will help.

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Before selling your phone, always reset your settings after deleting your accounts, which ensures that the new owner doesn’t face FRP blocking.

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