Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. Unlike other smartphones, devices on MIUI have features: binding to Xiaomi services and dual authorization (via Google and Mi Account). Incorrect deletion can lead to locking the device through Factory Reset Protection (FRP), if you do not follow the sequence of actions.
Many instructions on the web miss the nuances of working with the Redmi Note 9 Pro (codenamed joyeuse), where MIUI 12-14 versions can differ in the menu layout, and this article covers all the current ways from standard uninstalling through settings to forced reset via ADB, taking into account the features of firmware Global, EEA and Russia.
If you plan to sell your phone or transfer it to another user, it’s not enough to just log out. Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) will lock your device after a reset if your account is not deleted correctly. On Redmi Note 9 Pro, this is manifested by requesting a login/password when you first set up after a hard reset. The step-by-step guide below will help avoid problems.
1. Preparation for removal: what to do in advance
Before you start deleting your account, follow the mandatory steps to avoid losing data and avoid blocking:
⚠️ Note: If your phone has Google two-factor authentication enabled, make sure you have backup codes or access to the linked number. Once you delete your account, it will be impossible to restore access to certain apps (such as Gmail or Google Pay) without additional verification.
Keep important information:
- 📁 Contacts: Export to the file VCF via the Contacts app → Settings → Imports/Exports.
- 📷 Photo and video: Move to PC or cloud (e.g. Google Photos or Mi Cloud).
- 🔑 Passwords: If you use Google Smart Lock, copy them manually or through a password manager.
- 🎮 Game Data: Link progress to your Google Play Games account or social media.
Check the tied services:
- 💳 Google Pay: Remove Bank Cards in App Settings.
- 📍 Google Maps: Turn off location history in Settings → Location history.
- 🔄 Sync: Turn off automatic sync in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
Pay special attention to Mi Account. On Xiaomi, it works in parallel with Google, and it is also recommended to unplug it (if the phone is sold). To do this, go to Settings → Mi Account → Sign out. If you forgot your Mi Account password, restore it in advance at account.xiaomi.com.
2. Method 1: Delete Google account through MIUI settings
The easiest and safest method is to delete directly from the phone menu.Suitable for the Redmi Note 9 Pro on any version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14), if the device is not locked and you remember the password from the account.
Step-by-step:
- Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
- Scroll down and select Memory and Accounts (in some versions, just Accounts).
- Google, and you will see a list of linked accounts.
- Select the appropriate account (if there are several).
- Click Delete Account (bottom of the screen).
- Confirm the action by entering your phone’s password or graphical key (not Google!).
If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent:
- 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
- 📱 Make sure your device is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
- 🔧 Check if there are restrictions through Family Link or corporate policies (for example, if the phone was issued by the employer).
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Once deleted, the account will disappear from the list, but some data (such as downloaded apps) may remain on the device. To clear it completely, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management and manually delete unnecessary programs associated with the remote account.
3. Method 2: Removal via reset to factory settings
If the standard method failed or the phone is planned to be transferred to another user, perform a hard reset, which deletes all data, including Google accounts, but requires you to disable FRP (Factory Reset Protection) in advance.
Important: On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12+, resetting via the settings menu may not turn off FRP if the Google account was the primary one, in which case the phone will require you to enter a login/password from the deleted account after the reboot.
Resetting instructions:
- Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Choose to erase all data (or delete all data in new versions).
- Enter the password/pattern lock of the phone.
- Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings.
- Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will restart.
If, after resetting, the phone requests Google account details:
- 🔓 Enter the login and password from the deleted account (if you remember).
- 📱 If you don’t remember, use the access restoration on another device.
- 🛠️ If FRP locked the phone, and there is no data to enter - go to method 4 (delete through the ADB).
What if the phone asks for an old account after a reset?
Method 3: Delete Google account via ADB (for power users)
The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is suitable if:
- 🔒 Phone's locked. FRP post-discharge.
- 📵 The account deletion button in the settings is inactive.
- 🛠️ You need to delete your account without a password (for example, when buying a used phone).
The work will require:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
- 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.
Step-by-step:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version before the notification you become a developer!
USB-debugging
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Activate the debugging switch over USB.
- Connect the phone to the PC and confirm trust in the device (a request will appear on the phone screen).
- Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
- Enter the commands in turn: adb devices (should display your device) adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
- Reboot your phone: adb reboot
⚠️ Note: Deleting the com.google.android.gms and com.google.android.gsf system packages may cause Google services to work in an unstable way (e.g. Play Market or Gmail.
If the account remains after the reboot:
- 🔄 Repeat commands by pre-launching the adb shell again.
- 📱 Check if deleting Mi Account is blocked (some firmware requires you to log out first).
5. Method 4: Recovery Mode Deletion (if the phone is locked)
If the Redmi Note 9 Pro is locked after a failed reset or you forget your password, you can try to delete your account through Recovery Mode, which doesn’t always work on newer versions of MIUI because of the enhanced protection, but it’s worth trying.
Instructions:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
- Release the buttons and you will be taken to Recovery Mode (English or Chinese menu).
- Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
- Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or similar).
- Confirm the action (Confirm).
- Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.
If, after the reboot, FRP requests the account again:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Phone asks for old account after reset | FRP is not disabled, the account was the main one | Use the ADB (Method 3) or Mi Unlock Tool |
| There is no Wipe All Data option in Recovery | Installed Custom Recavery (TWRP) | Select Advanced Wipe → Dalvik, Data, Cache |
| Recovery asks for a password | MIUI lock activated | Enter your phone password or reset via Fastboot |
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If Recovery Mode is in Chinese, look at the location of the items: the first is Reboot, the second is Wipe Data. Use volume buttons for navigation, and the power button for selection.
Method 5: Remove via Mi Unlock Tool (official method)
If all previous methods have failed and your phone is blocked by FRP, use the official Xiaomi utility, Mi Unlock Tool.It is designed to unlock the bootloader, but can also help with FRP bypassing on some firmware.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
- 🔌 Original. USB-cable.
- 📥 Mi Unlock Tool (download the latest version).
- 📱 Mi Account Linked to Phone (If Forgotten, Restore in Advance).
Step-by-step:
- Install the Mi Unlock Tool on your PC and run it.
- Sign in to your Mi Account (the same one tied to your phone).
- Turn off the Redmi Note 9 Pro and put it into Fastboot mode: Press Power + Volume down for 10 seconds. Release when the hare appears in the eardress cap (Fastboot logo).
Connect the phone to the PC.
Mi Unlock Tool
Unlock
hard reset
Recovery Mode
⚠️ Note: Using the Mi Unlock Tool can result in a reset of all data, including files in internal memory.In addition, Xiaomi limits the number of unlocks for one account (usually no more than 1 device per month.
7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When you delete a Google account with Redmi Note 9 Pro, users often face typical problems.
| Mistake. | Reason. | How to fix it |
|---|---|---|
| “Impossible to delete account” in settings | The account is the owner of the device (Device Owner). | Reset the rights via ADB: adb shell dpm remove-active-admin |
| After reset, asks for an old account | FRP not disabled | Use the ADB or Mi Unlock Tool |
| No phone in the adb devices | Not installed drivers or debugging not included | Install Xiaomi drivers and check Debugging over USB |
| Recovery Mode in Chinese | Firmware for the China region | Or focus on the order of points or swipe the Global ROM |
Additional recommendations:
- 🔄 If the phone is purchased from hand and the previous owner has not deleted the account, contact him to detach via Google Account.
- 📱 On the firmware MIUI 14 and later may require additional confirmation through SMS or email when deleting your account.
- 🛠️ If nothing helps, contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone.
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On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12-14, the most reliable way to avoid FRP is to delete your Google account through settings first, then reset.