How to completely delete a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: 3 proven methods

Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. Unlike the new Xiaomi models, where the process is as simple as possible, the Redmi Note 8T (released in 2019) has nuances due to the version of MIUI and the features of integrating Google services. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, from the standard through settings to forced reset via ADB if the phone is blocked.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting an account from the Settings menu → Accounts doesn’t always clear all of the associated data. For example, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) may require you to enter your login and password after a reset if your account was linked as your primary account. So we’ll look at not only basic methods, but also solutions for cases where the phone doesn’t respond to commands or requests confirmation after a hard reset.

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

The Redmi Note 8T, with Android 9/10 and MIUI 11/12, has security restrictions that prevent you from completely erasing your Google account in the standard way.

• 🔒 FRP-lock: If an account has been added as a primary account, the system retains its data even after being deleted through the menu.
• 📱 Synchronization MIUI: Xiaomi is duplicating some of Google’s data in its cloud, which can cause conflicts.
• 🔄 App cache: Residual Google service files (e.g. Google Play Services) can restore an account when you reboot.

In addition, Redmi Note 8T is often found bug: after deleting the account through Settings → Accounts → Google, it reappears after connecting to the Internet.

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Before deleting your account, turn off automatic sync in Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync. This will prevent the profile from reappearing.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This method is suitable if:

• ✅ The phone is unlocked and is operating stably.
• ✅ Remember the password from your Google account.
• ✅ There's no active device. FRP-lock-in.

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 connected 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 or pattern lock of the device.

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Once deleted, restart your device and check if your account has disappeared from the Settings → Accounts menu. If it reappears, it means that automatic sync has worked. In this case, proceed to Method 2.

⚠️ Note: If you delete your account and reset your phone, you may need to enter your Google login and password because of the FRP. To avoid this, untie your account from your device through Google’s Control Panel before resetting.

Method 2: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If the standard method didn’t work or the phone was locked, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a computer debugging tool that works for the Redmi Note 8T on any version of MIUI, but requires USB debugging enabled.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi and ADB-tools drivers.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings, then turn on Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8T to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on your phone screen.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Follow the command to delete your Google account (replace email)@gmail.com adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms && adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings.settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" --bind account_name:s:"email@gmail.com"
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the command didn’t work, try an alternative method by deleting cache files:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

⚠️ Note: Deleting com.google.android.gms may cause Google services (Play Market, Gmail, etc.) to fail. After the procedure, it is recommended to perform a Factory Reset and add the account again.

Method 3: Full reset (Factory Reset)

If the first two methods didn't work, there's a radical option, hard reset, which completely erases all data from the device, including Google accounts. 8T after discharge may work FRP-locking if the account was linked to the device.

How to perform the reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu (manage volume and power buttons), select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
5. After reset, select Reboot to reboot.

A critical nuance for the Redmi Note 8T: if you have not untie your Google account from the device via the web interface before resetting, after rebooting the phone will require login and password. This can only be avoided through the official Xiaomi service or specialized programs (for example, FRP Bypass Tool), but this violates the terms of use.

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What if the account reappears after deleting?

If a Google account is returned after deletion, the reasons may be:

• 🔄 Automatic Sync: Auto Recovery option enabled in Google Settings.
• 📲 MIUI Optimization: Optimization function MIUI (In the developer settings, it can restore system applications.
• 🔗 Mi Account Link: If the phone is tied to Mi Cloud, it can pull Google data from backup.

Decisions:

1. Turn off automatic sync: Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync → Disable all options
2. Delete the Google cache: Settings → Apps → App management → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear the cache
3. Disable MIUI Optimization: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (7 times tap) → Developer Settings → Optimize MIUI → Disable

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If the account returns after all the manipulations, the only reliable way is to reset the settings with the pre-deletion of the account through the Google web interface (myaccount.google.com).

How to avoid FRP problems after resetting?

Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a security mechanism that is activated on the Redmi Note 8T if a Google account was attached to the device. Once reset, the phone will require you to enter the login and password that were used before the cleanup.

• 📌 Untie your device from your Google account: Go to myaccount.google.com/device-activity. Find it in the Redmi Note list 8T and press Delete. Confirm the action.

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Method 1

Create a backup copy

Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset

If FRP is already activated, there are no official ways to bypass. Informal methods (for example, through Fastboot or specialized utilities) can lead to:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty.
• 🔧 Damage to system files.
• 📵 Blocking IMEI (firmware).