Deleting Google Account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: All Ways (2026)

Why Deleting a Google Account on Redmi Note 8T Is Not Always a Trivial Thing

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (codename willow) is based on MIUI, a proprietary shell closely integrated with Google services. Deleting a Google account here differs from “pure” Android because of the additional layers of protection: Factory Reset Protection (FRP), binding to Mi Account and the features of Xiaomi’s security policy. If you simply delete the account through settings, after a reboot, the device may require re-entering data — this is standard behavior for devices with MIUI 12 and later.

In this article, we will discuss 4 working ways to delete a Google account (including bypassing FRP) relevant for the Redmi Note 8T on MIUI 12/13/14. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances: what to do if the phone asks for a password after deleting, how to avoid locking the device and what data will be lost. Instructions tested on firmware V12.5.3.0.RCXMIXM (Android 11) and V13.0.4.0.SCXMIXM (Android 12).

⚠️ Critical point: if you delete your account before you sell your phone, it's not enough to just log out. FRP manually through settings → Google → Security, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to use built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if:

• 🔹 Remember the password from your Google account
• 🔹 Phone is not locked (no request) PUK-code-key)
• 🔹 The device is not tied to corporate accounting (Work Profile)

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Slip on the Google icon (or your email address).
3. In the upper right corner, click Delete Account (on some versions of MIUI – Delete Account).
4. Confirm the action by entering the password / pattern lock of the phone (not Google!).
5. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 2 minutes).

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⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through this method, Redmi Note 8T maybe:

• 📱 Stop updating apps from Google Play (resolved by re-entry)
• 🔒 Block access to purchases in games (if linked to an account)
• 📧 Remove mail and calendars from standard applications MIUI

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If after deleting your account, your phone stopped determining your location in Google Maps, go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Maps and clear the cache.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (without password)

This method is useful if you forget your Google account password or your phone is locked after a reset, and it works thanks to the Redmi Note 8T feature: in Recovery mode, you can reset settings without activating FRP if you properly prepare the device.

Important: It erases all data from internal memory, including photos, messages and installed apps. If encryption is enabled on the phone, you may need a password to unlock after reset.

Instructions for Redmi Note 8T:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power Button + Volume up for 10 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Confirm the reset by choosing Wipe All Data.
5. After the reboot, skip the Google account entry step by clicking Skip (if FRP is disabled in advance).

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Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your Google account using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer, USB-cable and included debugging by USB It's a good one for the Redmi Note. 8T any version MIUI, but it doesn't work if:

• 🔌 Debugging by USB disabled in settings
• 🔒 Phone locked (you need an unlocked screen)
• 🛡️ Encryption of data is enabled (password required)

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools on PC and unpack it into the C:\adb folder.
2. On your phone, turn on: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect the Redmi Note 8T to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer on your phone screen.
4. Open the command line in the adb folder and execute: adb devices adb shell pm list packages | grep "google" (this will show the list of Google packages on the device).
5. Delete the account by command: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If the phone stopped loading after completing the commands, try resetting the settings via Fastboot:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot reboot

Method 4: Bypassing FRP after reset (if the phone is locked)

If you reset the Redmi Note 8T to factory settings and now the phone requires data input from an old Google account, you will need to bypass Factory Reset Protection. On MIUI 12/13, this can be done without a PC using loopholes in the configuration interface.

Important: FRP bypass methods are often closed with security updates. Below is the current way for Redmi Note 8T firmware to MIUI 14.0.2 (Android 12).

Instructions:

1. On the welcome screen, select a language and connect to Wi-Fi.
2. At the Google account entry step, click Add Wi-Fi network.
3. In the network name field, enter any text, highlight it and click Share.
4. In the sharing menu, select Gmail (or any other Google app).
5. The system will redirect you to the browser. Go to https://accounts.google.com/DeviceActivity and remove the Redmi Note 8T from the list of trusted devices.
6. Return to setting up your phone and skip the account entry step.

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Bypassing FRP via Add Wi-Fi only works on firmware older than 2023, and newer versions of MIUI will block this method, requiring specialized tools like the Mi Account Unlock Tool (requires a PC).

What to do after deleting your Google account

Deleting your Google account with Redmi Note 8T affects a number of features, and this is what you need to do immediately after the procedure:

• 🔄 Update Google Play Services: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services and click Update.
• 📱 Set up backup: without a Google account, no backups of contacts and photos are created. Use Mi Cloud or local storage.
• 🔒 Check your security settings: Disable Find your device in Google Settings if you plan to sell your phone.
• 🛠️ Reinstall apps: Some programs (such as Gmail or YouTube) may require re-authorization.

If you delete your account before selling, you must:

1. Perform reset via Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset → Reset settings.
2. Make sure that in the Settings menu → About Phone → Status Mi Account is displayed as Not tied.
3. Check that in Settings → Google → Security disabled option Find the device.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete your Google account on the Redmi Note 8T, users experience typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If you have all the manipulations of the Redmi Note 8T continues to request the old account, possibly the device is tied to the Mi Account:

1. Sign in to Mi Account on PC.
2. Go to Device Management and remove the Redmi Note 8T from the list.
3. Wait 24 hours (sometimes the binding is not immediately reset).

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