How to Delete Google Account from Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways to Delete Your Google Account

Why Deleting a Google Account With Xiaomi Needs a Special Approach

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a simple procedure that may seem simple at first glance, but it has a few pitfalls. Unlike other Android devices, Redmi, POCO or Mi smartphones run on a proprietary MIUI shell that imposes additional restrictions, for example, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection, which locks the device after a reset, can work after deleting an account through standard settings.

Another feature is synchronization with Mi Account, where many users confuse deleting a Google account with leaving the Mi Cloud, resulting in loss of access to backups or features like Find a Device. In this article, we will discuss the unique features Xiaomi does not cover in the general instructions for Android, including bypassing FRP without losing data and restoring access after a failed deletion.

It’s important to understand that simply clicking “Delete Account” in your settings doesn’t always solve the problem. For example, devices with MIUI 14 and later may have a “ghost” link to Google services after deletion, which doesn’t work with app updates or push notifications. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13T models, the results are summarized in the method comparison table below.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if you want to simply change your account or temporarily unplug your device from Google services. Importantly, this method does not reset FRP, so after resetting to factory settings, the phone may require you to enter data from a remote account.

The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions):

1. Open the Settings. → Google Accounts (or Settings) → PapaSSWORD & SECURITY → Google accounts on some models).
2. If you have multiple accounts, note the "Main" tag, which can affect service performance if you delete it.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action by entering PIN-lock-screen code or pattern lock.

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⚠️ Note: If you delete an account that was used to purchase on Google Play, the associated apps and subscriptions will become unavailable. For example, if you bought a premium version of Mi Fit or Google One, their functionality will be limited to free.

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Before deleting your account, check the list of installed apps in Google Play: some of them (for example, banking or corporate) may be linked to a particular account and will stop working.

Method 2: Remove by resetting settings (bypassing FRP)

If the standard method didn't work or you're selling a phone, you'll need a complete reset with all the data deleted. On Xiaomi devices, this process has a nuance: once reset, it can work. FRP-Factory Reset Protection, which requires you to enter your last Google account:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose Delete all data (not “Settings Reset” – these are different options!).
3. Enter. PIN-lock-screen code.
4. Wait until the process is completed (usually 5-10 minutes).

If after resetting the phone requires you to enter the data of the Google account you deleted, use FRP bypass:

• 📱 For MIUI 12–13: Connect your phone to Wi-Fi, return to the account entry screen, click on the text input field → Select "Keyboard settings" → "Use another keyboard" → "Gboard" → "Settings" → "Three points" → "Help. From here, you can go to settings and add a new account.
• 🔧 For MIUI 14: On screen FRP press "Forgot the password?" → "Try another way" → "Confirm on SMS". Enter any number (e.g., enter any number, +1234567890 – the system will redirect you to the settings menu.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP If the phone was stolen or bought from hands without unlocking, after bypassing FRP The device can be locked through Mi Cloud (Find the device function).Before buying a used Xiaomi, always check the status through i.mi.com.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to a system failure or corporate policy constraints), you can delete your Google account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install Xiaomi USB Drivers drivers, and open the command line in the adb.exe folder.
4. Enter the commands in order: adb devices adb shell pm list packages | grep "google" adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

⚠️ Note: Deleting Google system packages may cause services like Google Play, Gmail or YouTube to fail. To restore functionality, you will need to reflash your phone or reset your settings.

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Method 4: Remove via Mi Unlock Tool (for unlocked bootloader)

If your Xiaomi has an unlocked bootloader, you can use the official Mi Unlock Tool to clean the system deeply, a method that is suitable for removing ghost accounts that remain after a standard reset.

Algorithm of action:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi’s official website.
2. Sign in to the utility under the same Mi Account that is tied to the phone.
3. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode (turn off the device, then press the Power button + Volume down).
4. Connect your phone to your PC and follow the instructions in the Mi Unlock Tool for a full /data partition cleanup.

After the procedure, the phone will be completely cleared, including all Google and Mi Account accounts, a method guaranteed to bypass FRP, but requires pre-unlocking the bootloader (which takes up to 720 hours of waiting on new devices).

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Unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool will void the Xiaomi warranty.If the phone is warranty, use this method only as a last resort.

Method 5: Recovery Mode (without PC)

If you don’t have access to a computer, you can delete your Google account through Recovery mode, which works on most Xiaomi models, but doesn’t guarantee FRP bypass.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume up combination to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (on some models, the item may be called Factory Reset).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reset to be completed.

If the phone requires Google account data to be entered after reset, try bypassing FRP through keyboard settings (see Method 2). On devices with MIUI 14 and later, this method may not work, in which case you will need firmware through Fastboot.

Comparison of Google Account Deletion Methods with Xiaomi

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete a Google account with Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 "Account is not deleted" in Settings: Check if the device administrator function for this account is enabled. → Annexes → Permits → Device administrators and disable Google.
• 🔒 "Password required after reset: This is FRP-Use the bypass through the keyboard settings (see Method 2) or run your phone through Fastboot.
• ⚠️ "Unable to log in to new account": After deleting your old account, reset your network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and networks → Resetting network settings.
• 📱 "Phone doesn't turn on after reset": "Perhaps the cleaning process has interrupted. Try going to Recovery Mode and repeat the reset.

If none of these methods worked, check if Mi Cloud's Find Device feature is activated on your phone, which can block changes to your accounts, and disable it via the Mi Cloud web version before deleting your Google account.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions