How to completely delete your Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 9 NFC: 4 working methods

Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 9 NFC is a challenge that users face when selling a phone, resetting to factory settings or fixing sync errors. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has nuances, from mandatory authorization to the risk of activating FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which turns the phone into a “brick” without access to previous mail. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account, taking into account the features of MIUI firmware and the Redmi 9 NFC hardware platform.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings doesn’t always clear traces of it from the system. For example, account-based services (like Google Pay or Find My Device) can continue to work and data can be stored in cache. We’ll look at both standard and alternative methods (including FRP bypassing) so you can choose the best option depending on your situation.

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

On Xiaomi Redmi 9 NFC (as well as on other Android devices), Google’s account is integrated into the system at the firmware level.

  • 🔗 Service binding: The account is used for Play Market authorization, contact synchronization, backup and even some features MIUI (For example, theme shop).
  • 🔒 FRP-Lockdown: Once you delete your account and reset your phone, the system will require you to enter your previous account, which is a security measure against theft, but it also makes life difficult for legitimate owners.
  • 📱 Residual data: Even after deletion, authorization tokens, application cache and settings files associated with the account may remain in the system.

In practice, this leads to two key problems:

  1. If you sell a phone, the new owner won’t be able to activate it without your data.
  2. If you just want to change your account, the old one can continue to “upload” unnecessary data (such as notifications from Gmail or Google Photos).

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9 NFC firmware MIUI 12 and higher when you try to delete your Google account through Settings → The system can request a password from the account MI-Xiaomi account, without it, no deletion is possible.

Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in tools of the system, and it's good if:

  • 📱 You have access to your phone and password from your Google account.
  • 🔄 You don’t plan to drop your phone to factory settings (otherwise it will work). FRP).
  • 📧 You remember the password from MI-Xiaomi account (if it is tied).

Instructions:

  1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
  2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Accounts depending on the MIUI version).
  3. Select Google from the list of linked accounts.
  4. Click on the email address you want to delete.
  5. In the upper right corner, tap the icon. ⋮ (three dots) and select Delete Account.
  6. Confirm the action by entering the password from MI-account (if required) or pattern lock.

After removal:

  • 📌 Google apps (Play Market, Gmail, YouTube) will stop working before adding a new account.
  • 🔄 Synchronization of contacts, calendar and notes will be stopped.
  • 📱 Certain functions MIUI (For example, Xiaomi Cloud Storage may require re-authorization.

Make a backup of contacts and photos|Remember the passwords from MI-Google account|Find My Device (Google Pay, Google Device)|Check if your account is tied to corporate policies (if your phone is working)-->

⚠️ Note: If you reset to factory settings after deleting your account, your phone will require you to enter your previous Google account information when you first set up. FRP-To avoid this, add a new Google account before reset or use the methods in the following sections.

Method 2: Delete your account before selling (without FRP)

If you plan to sell or transfer Redmi 9 NFC to another person, simply deleting your Google account won’t work — after a reset, your phone will require your data.

  1. Add a new Google account: Go to Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google. Enter a temporary account (for example, created specifically for the transfer of the phone).
  2. Make your new account your first account: In Accounts → Google, select the account you just added. Activate sync for all services (contacts, calendar, drive).

Delete your old account

Method 1

Perform a reset to factory settings

  • Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase all data.
  • Confirm the action by entering the password from MI-account (if required).
What if TalkBack doesn’t work?
If the screen remains locked after TalkBack is activated, try an alternative method: 1. On the Google account input screen, click on the "Email" field and enter any character (for example, "a"). 2. The system will give an error - click on the underlined link "Forgot email?" 3. You will be redirected to the browser. In the address bar, enter settings and go to the phone settings. 4. Disable TalkBack and reset via Recovery and reset.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB and other tools for circumvention FRP This method can result in the blocking of your Google account for suspicious activity, and we recommend using this method only as a last resort and on your device.

Method 4: Delete your account through MI-Xiaomi

If you're on your Redmi 9. NFC tied MI-You can use it to manage your Google accounts remotely, and that's useful if you want to use it:

  • 🔐 You forgot your Google password, but remember the data MI-account.
  • 📱 Your phone is locked, but you have access to another device with internet access.
  • 🔄 You need to delete your Google account without physically accessing your phone.
  • Buy the unlock code. FRP: In specialized forums (e.g, XDA Developers) or sites such as FRP Bypass can be purchased code to unlock. Cost: from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model. 💡If the phone was bought by hand and the previous owner did not delete his Google account, the only legal way to unlock it is to contact him and ask for data. FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi 9 NFC Can I delete a Google account without a password? Yes, but with the caveat: If you know the password from the user's account, MI-If you're already resetting your phone and you want to use the old account, you'll have to use the bypass. FRP (If the phone is not reset but you have forgotten your Google password, restore it through the recovery page. What happens if you sell a phone with a Google account tied? The new owner can't use the phone: After resetting to the factory settings, you'll be asked to enter your email and password. Without that data, the phone will be locked (FRP). The only way for the customer to do this is to contact you or the service center. To avoid this, add a temporary Google account before selling (see Method 2). How to check if the Google account is completely deleted? To make sure that the account is deleted without residuals: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Google -- your email shouldn't be there. Open Play Market -- if it asks for authorization, your account is deleted. Check Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services – it shouldn’t have your data in the Warehouse section. perform a factory reset and make sure the phone doesn’t require you to enter your account. Can I delete a Google account without resetting my phone? Yes, but with limitations: If you just delete your account through Settings, some data (like authorization tokens) may stay on the system. Google apps will stop working, but their cache and settings will remain. For a complete cleanup, it is still recommended to reset to factory settings after deleting your account. MIUI? Some Xiaomi services depend on the Google Services Framework: Theme Store (Themes) may require authorization through the Google Services Framework MI-Xiaomi Cloud Storage (Mi Cloud) syncs with Google Drive. XiaoAI Voice Assistant uses Google's voice recognition services. Solution: add a new Google account or log in via Google MI-account.