Why Deleting a Google Account on Redmi 5A is Different than Other Smartphones
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (codename riva) was released in 2017 based on MIUI 9 with a shell over Android 7.1 Nougat. Today, in 2026, most devices have updated to MIUI 12.5 (Android 10), but some remained on older versions. This critically affects the process of deleting Google account: new firmware has Factory Reset Protection (FRP), and in the old — their bugs with synchronization.
Redmi owners 5A Often encounter three problems: (1) The Delete Account button is inactive or absent in the settings. (2) After resetting to the factory phone, you need to enter the old account details (FRP-3) When deleting through Settings → Accounts remain in Google Play Services and continue to sync.
In this article, we will analyze all working methods - from standard to technical (including ADB), taking into account the versions of MIUI.
⚠️ Important: If you sell or transfer a phone, it's not enough to just delete your account. myaccount.google.com/device-activity, Otherwise, the new owner may face restrictions.
Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings
The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable if:
- 📱 Phone is not locked (you know the password/pattern lock).
- 🔄 Device connected to the Internet (to synchronize changes).
- 🔧 Version. MIUI No older than 11 (newer ones may require password confirmation).
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
- Put your account in the right place (if there are several).
- In the upper right corner, press three dots. ⋮ → Delete the account.
- Confirm the action by entering the password from the device or PIN-code.
Make sure that backups are created | Disable two-factor authentication in Google | Remember your account password (required to be confirmed) | Check that your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network-->
⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 5A s MIUI 12+ When you delete your account, you might see a notification saying, "Device reset. Log in to the account that you previously had." FRP-To avoid blocking before deleting your account:
- Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shoot 7 times to turn on Developer Mode).
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MASTER_CLEAR_NOTIFICATION It'll shut it down. FRP-post-release.
Method 2: Removal through reset to factory settings
If the standard method didn't work or the phone was locked, hard reset will help, but on Redmi 5A, there's a caveat: once reset, you may need to enter your old account data (FRP-LOCK).
Step 1: Preparation
- 🔋 Charge your phone at least to the minimum. 50% (Resetting at low charge can cause damage to the partition /data).
- 📡 Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data (this will prevent automatic activation) FRP post-discharge).
- 🔐 Make sure you know the password from your Google account (you will need to unlock it if you want to use it). FRP activated).
Step 2: Performing the discharge:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Power Button + Volume up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
- From the Recovery menu (manage volume buttons, choose power button) select: Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.
- Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.
What if the phone requires an old account after a reset?
| MIUI version | Do I need a password after resetting? | Can you bypass FRP without data? |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 9 (Android 7.1) | Not (if the account is deleted in advance) | Yes (via ADB) |
| MIUI 10 (Android 8.1) | Yes (FRP activates automatically) | Yes. ADB bug-s SIM-card) |
| MIUI 11–12.5 (Android 10) | Yes. | No (official bypass only) |
MIUI 9 (Android 7.1) |MIUI 10 (Android 8.1) |MIUI 11–12 (Android 9–10) | I don't know version | Other firmware-->
Method 3: Delete your account via Google Settings (remote)
If your phone is lost or locked, but you have access to a Google account linked to Redmi 5A, you can delete the device remotely, and it won't delete your phone account, but it will untie it from your account, which is useful when you sell or lose it.
Instructions:
- Go to the Devices page in your Google account.
- Find the Xiaomi Redmi 5A (can be displayed as riva or by IMEI).
- Click on three dots next to the device and select Get Out.
- Confirm the action by clicking Delete.
⚠️ Warning: This method doesn't delete your phone account, it just breaks the connection between your device and your account, and if a new owner finds the phone, they can log in to their account, but they can't:
- 📧 The emails, contacts and application data saved on the device will remain (if the reset was not performed).
- 🔒 If the phone is on lock screen, it will have to reset via Recovery.
- 📍 Find My Device will stop working.
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Before you remotely delete your device from your account, check if your payment methods (Google Pay, subscriptions) are linked to it. Untie them in advance in the Payments and Subscriptions section.
Method 4: Removal via ADB (for power users)
If the standard methods do not work, FRP-Locking prevents you from using your phone, will help Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This is a good way to do Redmi. 5A on MIUI 9–11, but requires the debugging on USB and PC access.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
- 📦 Established ADB-driver.
- 🔧 Included debugging by USB phone-on.
Step-by-step:
- Connect Redmi 5A to your PC and confirm debugging access on your phone.
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the adb folder.
- Follow the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.setupwizard reboot These commands remove Google Play Services, Framework and Setting Wizard, which resets FRP.
- After the reboot, the phone won’t require an old account.
⚠️ Note: Removal of com.google system applications.* may result in:
- 🚫 Failures of Google Play Market and Google Services.
- 🔄 Loss of synchronization of contacts, mail and backups.
- 🔧 Need to manually install Gapps after reset.
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ADB-The method only works if the debugging USB It was activated before the phone locks, and if the device is locked and the debugging is off, bypass it. FRP on MIUI 12+ Without an official unlocker, it is impossible.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you delete a Google account on Redmi 5A, users often face typical problems.
1. the Delete Account button is inactive
Reason: The phone has administrative lock enabled (e.g., through Find My Device or corporate MDM).
- 🔓 Turn off Find My Device in Google Settings (Settings) → Security → Find My Device).
- 🏢 If your phone is linked to your work account, contact IT-administrator.
2 After deletion, the account appears again.
Reason: Automatic sync through Google Play Services. Solution:
- 🔄 Turn off autosynchronization: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
- 📵 Delete the Google Play Services application data (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the data).
3.The phone asks for a password after reset (FRP)
Reason: MIUI 10+ activated Factory Reset Protection.
- 🔑 Enter the correct email and password from your old account.
- 🖥️ Use it. ADB (if debugging was on).
- 📞 Contact the Xiaomi Service Center with proof of purchase.