How to delete Xiaomi Mi Account from your phone if it’s tied to another device: All ways 2026

You sell an old Xiaomi, but you forgot to unplug your Mi Account — and the phone is already from the new owner? Or you bought a used Redmi Note 12, but the previous owner did not delete his registration, and now the device is blocked? The situation is familiar to thousands of users. The main problem is that it is almost impossible to remove the Mi Account from the Xiaomi phone remotely using official methods — the system requires confirmation via SMS or password, which comes to the attached number.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to bypass the lock and delete the Mi Account from someone else’s phone – from legal (via Xiaomi support) to technical (using ADB and Fastboot). All methods are tested on MIUI 14/15 firmware and are relevant for models from 2020-2026.

If you're not sure about your abilities, never buy a Xiaomi account with a tied Mi Account without the possibility of a reset - it can turn the device into a brick. But if you already have the phone and you can not contact the previous owner, read on.

Why you can’t just delete your Mi Account through your settings

Xiaomi's system is designed to allow the Mi Account to be deleted only from the device it was created on, or if you have access to the linked phone number/email, which is a measure of protection against theft, but it also creates problems for legitimate users.

• 🔒 Blocking through Find Device: If the Find My Device feature is enabled on the phone, deleting the account will require you to enter a password from it - even after resetting to factory settings.
• 📱 Reference to IMEI: The Mi Account is tightly tied to IMEI When you try to remove it from another phone, the system asks for it. SMS-code.
• ⚙️ Limitations MIUI: Settings menu → Accounts. → The Mi-account button “Delete” is active only if the phone is connected to the Internet and confirmed via the Internet. SMS.

Even if you reset through Recovery Mode, the first setup will require you to enter your old account details, called FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), and it works on all Xiaomi with MIUI 8+.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is bought with hands and the seller has not untied the account, there is a high risk that the device is blacklisted by Xiaomi (stolen / lost). mi.com/verify — enter IMEI phone.

Method 1: Delete via the official Mi website (if you have access to the email/number)

The most legal method is to use the web version of a Mi Account, which only works if:

• 📧 You have access to an email or phone number linked to your account.
• 🔐 You remember your password (or you can restore it).
• 🌍 Account not blocked for suspicious activity.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the menu, select Device Management.
3. Find the phone you want (by model or IMEI) and click Remove Device.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

If the phone still requires data entry when configuring, perform a full reset via Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone.


2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.




3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation).




4. Confirm reset and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: If your phone is not listed on Mi, the previous owner has already deleted it from the account. FRP, And we need another method.

Method 2: Reset via Fastboot and EDL modes (for advanced)

If you don’t have access to your account, but you have physical access to your phone (at least for 10-15 minutes), you can try flashing the device around FRP. This method is suitable for Xiaomi models on Qualcomm processors (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) and requires:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows and Qualcomm drivers.
• 🔌 Cable. USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool or QFil.

Step-by-step instructions for Fastboot:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MIUI\).
3. Put your phone in Fastboot mode: Turn off your phone → Press Volume Down + Power → Connect to your PC
4. Run the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder, and press Refresh. The device must be determined.
5. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (5-10 minutes).

MediaTek phones (like Redmi 10A) require SP Flash Tool and scatter firmware. Importantly, unsolicited files can turn a phone into a brick!

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Before you run the firmware, check the bootloader version with the fastboot getvar anti command. If the anti is 3 or higher, the firmware of the older version of MIUI can lock the phone permanently.

Method 3: Bypassing FRP through ADB (without firmware)

If the phone is turned on but blocking the settings because of the Mi Account, you can try removing the lock via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on MIUI 12-14 and does not require unlocking the bootloader.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Phone with debugging enabled USB (If not, see the spoiler below).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
2. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1 am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings
3. The phone will open settings. Go to Accounts → Mi-account and try to delete it.
4. If you do not, reset through Settings → Additional → Reset settings.

This method doesn’t work on all models, for example, on Xiaomi 12T with MIUI 14, you may need an additional command:

adb shell am start -n com.lbe.security.miui/.ui.trojan.TrojanActivity

Method 4: Call for Xiaomi support (if your phone is yours)

If you own the phone and you forgot your Mi Account, you can try to restore access through official support.

1. Go to the password recovery page.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. If you don’t remember email, try to find it in your email history (look for emails from service@account.xiaomi.com).
4. If nothing works, refer to Method 5: Using Third-Party Services (Risks and Alternatives) The Internet is full of suggestions like “Delete Mi Account in 5 Minutes” or “Bypass” FRP Xiaomi remotely. Most of them are frauds, but there are legal services that can help for a fee: Service Cost (2026) UnlockJunky Risks $10–$30 Remote discharge through IMEI It may not work on the new DC-Unlocker models. $5–$20 firmware through EDL (Cable required) Account blocking risk Local service centers 1000–3000 ₽ Firmware or fee replacement may void warranty Before paying, check: 🔍 Reviews of service on independent sites (for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers). 📌 Money back guarantees if you can’t unlock. 🛡️ Do not transfer your Mi Account details or IMEI phone-to-site! 💡The only one 100% A working way to delete your Mi Account without risk is to access it. email/All other methods can lead to data loss or device locking. What if nothing works? If all methods are exhausted and the phone is still locked, radical measures remain: Sell the phone for parts. Even Xiaomi is being blocked from buying for 30–50% from the market price (e.g. to replace the screen or battery) to be used as a media player (POCO X3, Redmi Note 10) They allow you to use basic features (music, video) without unlocking, and they can also be used by Xiaomi Service Center, which in rare cases can help you with proof of purchase. If the phone is new and warranty, but blocked by the previous owner, do not try to sew it yourself - this will void the warranty. Better to return to the seller (if you bought in the official store) or contact Xiaomi with a claim: 🔓 Is your Mi Account untied (ask the seller to reset your phone with you). 📡 Does it work? IMEI (type *#06# and check on imei.info). 🔋 Battery status (via Settings) → Battery status). FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Mi Account Can you delete a Mi Account without accessing your phone? No. Deleting requires either physical access to the device (even on the phone). 5 minutes), or account data (email/number + Password. Remotely through IMEI It's impossible to do that -- all the services that promise this are either scammers or exploit vulnerabilities that Xiaomi quickly closes? Depends on the firmware method: 🔄 Official firmware via Mi Flash: Reset data, but can leave FRP-lockdown. 🛠️ Custom firmware (TWRP): Remove the lock, but cancels the warranty and can block the Mi Account for unofficial software. ⚠️ Firmware through EDL: The riskiest method is that if you make a mistake, the phone will become a brick. How do you know if your Mi Account is tied to your phone before you buy it? Ask the seller: Do the factory reset with you. Complete the initial setting to the lock screen (if you have a request to enter Mi-account data, the phone is blocked). → The phone. → Mi Account status (should be "Unbound"): Can Xiaomi block the phone for circumventing attempts FRP? If you: You type in the wrong password too often from your Mi Account, you use unofficial firmware or tools like the Mi Account Remover Tool. Trying to run your phone through EDL In these cases, Xiaomi may block the IMEI It's not going to be unlockable, and it's not going to work. FRP through SIM-- The map? - On the old versions. MIUI (10th, sometimes the trick worked: SIM-You can call it from another phone, and when you call, you can quickly go to the settings and disable your Mi Account. MIUI 12+ This method doesn't work -- Xiaomi has closed the vulnerability, and now this kind of bypass is only possible on phones with the bootloader unlocked.