How to completely delete Xiaomi account from your phone: 5 proven ways

Deleting Xiaomi’s Mi Account from your phone is a procedure that you might need when selling a device, changing ownership, or if you just want to get rid of your attachment to the MIUI ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password, prevents you from untethering an account without confirmation, or even blocks access to settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account – from the standard method through settings to bypassing protection in case of data loss.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting an account through a menu doesn’t always work because of Xiaomi’s security policy. For example, devices with MIUI 14/15 may be left with a link to the previous owner after resetting to the factory settings, making the phone useless without the original password.

The article is suitable for all modern smartphones of the brand: Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5 and other models based on MIUI. If your device is locked or you do not remember the login data - here you will find solutions for such cases.

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

The MIUI system tightly ties the device to the Xiaomi account for several reasons:

• 🔒 Theft protection: Find Device allows you to lock your phone remotely, even after you reset your settings.
• 📦 Synchronize data. Your account stores backups, notes, contacts, and settings. It doesn't let you delete it if you have unsaved data.
• 🔄 Xiaomi requires users to verify their identity when they take important actions (such as unlocking a bootloader) to reduce the number of fraudulent transactions.

If you try to delete your account through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account, but you see a message saying “It is impossible to delete an account without a password” or “The device is linked to an account” – this means that the system recognizes your action as potentially dangerous, in which case alternative methods will be required.

Method 1: Standard Deletion through Settings (if you know the password)

This is the easiest and safest method, but it only works if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone (it is not blocked).
• 🔑 You remember the password from the Mi Account.
• 🌐 There is a stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Mi Account depending on the version of MIUI).
2. Choose Mi Account. → press the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. Tap Delete Account (or Exit if the deletion option is not available).
4. Enter the password from your Xiaomi account and confirm the action.
5. Wait until the process is complete (reboot may be required).

What to do if the Delete Account button is inactive?

In some versions of MIUI (e.g., on the Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13), the deletion option may be hidden.

1. Sign out via Settings → Mi Account → Exit.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Go back to Settings → Accounts and try to delete the account again.

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If you sell a phone, after deleting your account, reset to factory settings: Settings → About phone → Reset. This will clear all data, including the app cache.

Method 2: Delete your account through factory reset

This method is suitable if you do not remember the password, but the phone is not locked (i.e. you can go to the settings). However, after reset, the device may require you to enter the data of the previous account at the first setting.

Step 1: Untie your account from your device (if possible)

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Devices.
2. Find your phone in the list and click Delete (or Untie).
3. Confirm the action with a password.

Step 2. Perform reset.

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Enter a pattern lock or PIN-lock screen code (if requested).
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

How to avoid blocking after resetting?

• 🔄 Untie the device in advance (as described in Step 1).
• 📶 Use the original. SIM-The card that was on the phone when you first activated (sometimes helps bypass the check).
• ⏳ Wait 72 hours after detachment before resetting – this reduces the risk of blocking.

Method 3: Delete your account without password (through Restore Mode)

If you forgot your Mi Account password but your phone is unlocked, you can try deleting your account via Recovery Mode.This method doesn’t work on all models (for example, Xiaomi 12T or POCO X4 Pro may not work due to enhanced security), but it’s worth trying.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the button combination to enter Recovery: For most models: Volume up + Power. For Redmi Note 10/11: Volume up + Volume down + Power.

In the recovery menu, select the language (usually English).

Wipe Data → Wipe All Data

Reboot

Important: on devices with MIUI 14+, this method may not work — after a reboot, the phone will still require you to enter Mi Account data, in which case you go to Method 4 or 5.

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Recovery does not guarantee deletion of account binding on new Xiaomi models, but it is due to hardware protection (eFuse), which locks the device in unauthorized actions.

Method 4: Bypassing Mi Account locks via Fastboot (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if the phone is locked after reset and requires data from the previous account.It requires unlocking the bootloader and working with the command line, so it is recommended only for advanced users.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📄 Firmware file for your model (you can download on the official website of Xiaomi).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode: (a) Turn off the device. (b) Press Volume down + Power before the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices (should display the serial number of the device).
4. Unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked): fastboot oem unlock Attention: this will erase all data!
5. Switch the device with clean firmware without binding to the account: fastboot flash all [name file firmware].zip

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader resets the device to factory settings and can result in a loss of warranty.Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) require permission from Xiaomi to unlock.

Alternative: Using utilities to bypass

If the manual method seems complicated, you can use specialized programs:

• 🛠️ Mi Account Unlock Tool (paid, works with most models).
• 🔓 Xiaomi Tool V2 (Free but requires an unlocked bootloader).

Method 5: Officially Delete Your Account Through Xiaomi Support

If all previous methods have failed, you have to contact Xiaomi Support, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way, and you need to prove ownership of the device.

How to make a request:

1. Go to the support page: account.xiaomi.com.
2. Choose Delete Account or Unblock Device.
3. Fill out the form with the phone IMEI (you can find out via *#06#), serial number (on the box or under the battery), check or document confirming the purchase.

Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

What to do if support is denied?

• 📄 Provide additional documents (for example, a screenshot of the payment for the phone).
• 📞 Call the Russian call center Xiaomi: 8 800 700-64-64 (call-off).
• 🏢 Contact the official service center (addresses can be found on the Xiaomi website).

⚠️ Note: If you bought the phone with your hands and the previous owner did not untie the account, Xiaomi support may refuse to unlock.

Comparison of Xiaomi Account Deletion Methods

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When deleting a Xiaomi account, users often face serious problems.

• 🔄 "After reset, the phone asks for an old account" → You didn't untie the device before reset. Solution: use Fastboot or call in support.
• 🔒 "I can’t log in to my account, I forgot my password" → Restore your password through the recovery page or use a backup email.
• ⚠️ "Phone locked after failed firmware" → Flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool with the official firmware.
• 📵 "I can't go to Recovery, my phone doesn't respond to the buttons" → Check the cable and port USB, Try another charger.

Tips for Successful Removal:

• 📌 Always back up before resetting (via Settings) → Additionally. → Backup).
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50% before manipulation.
• 🌍 Use a stable Internet connection (better Wi-Fi).
• 📋 Save it. IMEI and serial phone number in case of support.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions