Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a task that may be necessary when selling a phone, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, the process has nuances: on devices with MIUI, standard deletion through settings does not always work due to the integration of Xiaomi and Google services. Moreover, incorrect deletion can lead to the activation of FRP-lock (Factory Reset Protection), which will lock the phone after reset.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account with Redmi 10 (including the Redmi 10 2022, Redmi models). 10A, Redmi 10C etc., taking into account the specifics of the MIUI 12-14, we'll focus on the roundabouts. FRP, if the phone is already locked, and the consequences of deleting the service.
Before you start, make sure you have:
- π Password from Google account (if you plan to delete through settings).
- π± Battery charge of at least 50% (to avoid failures during resetting).
- π Backup of important data (deleting an account can erase associated files).
- π‘ Stable Wi-Fi or mobile network connection (for check after removal).
β οΈ Warning: If you delete your account before selling your phone, be sure to reset to factory settings (Settings) β The phone. β Reset settings) after deleting your account. Otherwise, the new owner can recover your data via Google Backup.
1. Delete Google account through MIUI settings
The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is good if you remember your password and your phone is not locked. MIUI 12β14:
- Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
- Go to Accounts and Sync (or Google in some versions of firmware).
- Select your Google account (usually displayed by email).
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
- Confirm the action by entering a password from Xiaomi (if requested) or a pattern lock.
Once deleted, the phone may request a re-entered password to confirm, and if the process is successful, check if you have no account in the Accounts section and reboot the device.
β οΈ Note: On some versions MIUI 13/14 After deleting your Google account, you may lose access to Play Market and other services, and you may need to re-add your account or reset your phone to restore your work.
βοΈ Preparing for deleting a Google account
2. Removal via reset to factory settings
If you canβt delete your account through your settings (for example, because of a sync error), you can use a full reset, which erases all data from your phone, including your accounts, but you need to be careful:
- Go to Settings β About the phone β Reset settings.
- Choose to erase all data (or hard reset).
- Enter your Xiaomi password or pattern lock.
- Confirm the reset. The phone will reboot and begin the cleaning process.
Once reset, the phone will require reconfiguration, including adding a Google account. FRP-lock: if the phone was on protection, the system will request the data of the last associated account.
| Action. | Effects of consequences | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Reset without deleting your Google account | Activation of FRP-blocking | Enter your last account or bypass FRP (see Section 4) |
| Deletion of account before reset | No locks, but no access to the Play Market | Add an account again after resetting |
| Reset via Fastboot | Complete cleaning, including MIUI-account | PC and command knowledge required (see Section 5) |
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If the phone asks for an old Google account after a reset, but you don't remember it, try connecting to the same Wi-Fi network that was used when you last logged in.
3. bypassing FRP-blocking after incorrect removal
If you reset Redmi 10 to factory settings without deleting your Google account, the phone may require you to enter the latest profile, which is called FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), and you can get around it in several ways:
Method 1: Through emergency call settings
- On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
- Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
- Go to Settings β Reset and backup.
- Reset again (sometimes the lock is removed).
Method 2: Using the Mi Account Unlock Tool
You will need a PC with installed Xiaomi drivers and the Mi Flash Unlock program:
- Download the official unlocking tool.
- Connect Redmi 10 to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volβ when the phone is off).
- Start the program and follow the instructions (you will need authorization in Mi Account).
β οΈ Attention: Use of informal circumvention tools FRP It may lead to a blockage. IMEI The official way is to contact Xiaomi support with proof of ownership of the phone (check, box).
What to do if FRP-locking?
4. Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)
If standard methods donβt work, you can delete your Google account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a PC connection and USB Debugging Mode enabled.
Step 1: Preparation
- π₯οΈ Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
- π± Turn on Debugging. USB Redmi 10:
- π Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).
Step 2: Delete your account commands
Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:
adb devicesIf the phone appears in the list, do:
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.gsfThese commands will remove key Google services, but may disrupt the Play Market and other apps.
adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'"β οΈ Note: Removing Google System Packages through ADB It can lead to unstable work. MIUI Use this method only if other options have been exhausted.
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Deletion of the account through ADB flat-out FRP-If the phone is already locked, it won't work, so you'll need to go around Fastboot or flash it.
5. Complete phone flashing (extreme case)
If none of these methods work, you have to reflash Redmi 10 with a complete data cleanup, a radical way that will delete all accounts, including MIUI and Google, but require:
- π» Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers.
- π Official firmware for your model (you can download on the website) MIUI).
- π§ Mi Flash Tool Programming.
Step-by-step:
- Download the firmware in.tgz format and unpack it.
- Turn off the phone and turn it into Fastboot mode (press Power + Volβ).
- Connect Redmi 10 to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
- Select a firmware folder and press Refresh (the phone must be determined).
- At the bottom, select Clean All (full clean) and click Flash.
Once flashed, the phone will become βcleanβ but loses its warranty if it was still valid, and you may also need to re-assign your Xiaomi account to access certain features (such as Mi Cloud).
6.Consequences of deleting a Google account
Deleting your Google account with Redmi 10 will result in a few changes to your phoneβs performance:
| Function | After deleting the account | How to repair |
|---|---|---|
| Play Market | The app will stop working, updates will stop. | Add an account again or install an APK manually |
| Gmail, YouTube, Chrome | Loss of access to synchronized data | Re-authorize |
| Backup copies | Automatic reservations in Google Drive will be turned off | Configure reservations through Mi Cloud |
| FRP-locking | Activated when resetting without deleting the account | Get around through Mi Unlock Tool or Service Center |
If you delete your account before selling your phone, it is recommended that you:
- Delete your Google account through settings.
- Perform the reset to the factory.
- Make sure that the phone does not require you to enter an old account after rebooting.
7. Frequent errors and their solutions
When you delete your Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 10, users face typical problems:
- π "Failed to delete your account β check your Internet connection and try again. If the error persists, reset your phone to factory settings.
- π "Requires a previous account after the reset - this is FRP-Use the methods in Section 3.
- βοΈ "Settings are not responding" - restart your phone or clear the Settings app cache (Settings) β Annexes β Application management β Settings β Clear the cache).
- π± "Phone does not turn on after reset β plug in to charge for 30 minutes or flash through Fastboot.
β οΈ Note: On some versions MIUI 14 after deleting a Google account, you may not be able to add a new account through settings, in which case only a reset or flashing will help.