How to completely delete Mi-account with Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 5 proven ways

Deleting the Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 9A is a challenge that users face when selling a phone, resetting to factory settings, or if the device is locked because of a forgotten password. Unlike other smartphones, Xiaomi links the account to a hardware ID, which complicates the process of deleting it. Without the right sequence of actions, you risk getting a “brick” – a phone with a permanent lock on the activation screen that will not be able to unlock without an official service center.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account from Redmi 9A (including models with MIUI 12/13/14) firmware, taking into account the features of this budget model. You will learn how to bypass the lock if you forgot the password, what to do when you fail to “Device is tied to the account”, and how to avoid data loss. We will also analyze the risks of each method – from standard deletion through settings to using Fastboot and third-party tools.

Why you can’t just delete your Mi Account as a regular profile

Unlike a Google account or a local profile, Xiaomi’s Mi Account is integrated at the firmware level, and not only synchronizes data, but also:

• 🔒 Hardware lock – the phone is linked to the account through a unique IMEI and S/N (serial).
• 📱 Anti-theft protection – Find Device allows you to remotely lock your device.
• 🔄 Update control – some firmware requires authorization to install.
• 💰 Payments for services – link to Mi Pay, Mi Cloud and other ecosystem services.

If you just delete your account through Settings → Accounts, the system will save his data in a protected memory area (/data/system/mi_account). When you turn on or reset the phone will require you to enter a login / password from the old account – this is called blocking Mi Cloud.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9A firmware MIUI 12.5+ attempt to delete the account ADB or editing build.prop files causes Anti-Rollback protection to go off!

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

It's the safest method, but it only works if you have access to your account and your phone is not locked. 9A any version MIUI:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi-account.
2. Click on the account icon (or line with email).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password from the Mi Account and confirm the deletion.
5. Reboot the phone and the tether will be removed.

If you plan to sell Redmi 9A after deleting, make sure to reset to factory settings:

Settings → About phone → Reset settings → Delete all data

Make a backup copy of the data (photos, contacts, messages)

Remember or reset the password from the Mi-account

Untie the phone from Mi Cloud (Settings → Mi Cloud → Disable sync)

Make sure that SIM-Card active (required for confirmation)-->

Redmi 9A with MIUI 14 may be notified that the device is still tied after deleting the account.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📧 Check the email linked to your account – sometimes you need to confirm the deletion by email.
• 🔑 If the error persists, try to re-enter your account and repeat the deletion.

Method 2: Delete via Fastboot (if you forgot your password)

If you don’t remember the Mi Account data, but the phone is unlocked (no lock screen), you can use Fastboot mode.This method requires a PC and installed Xiaomi drivers.

Important: On the Redmi 9A with the newer MIUI 12.0.3, this method may not work due to enhanced protection, and it erases all data from the phone, including photos and apps.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down before the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect Redmi 9A to your PC via USB.
4. Download the Mi Unlock Tool (the official tool from Xiaomi).
5. Start the program, log in to your Mi Account (yes, even to delete you need access to another account!).
6. Follow the instructions of the wizard – the tool will offer to unlock the bootloader, and then remove the binding.

⚠️ After using the Mi Unlock Tool on Redmi 9A A wait timer (72 hours to 7 days) can be triggered before the phone unlocks.

If the Mi Unlock Tool is a "Couldn't unlock" error:

Method 3: Recovery Reset (Risk Method)

This is a good way to do it if your phone is locked on the activation screen (Mi Cloud Lock), but you're ready to lose all the data. On the Redmi 9A with MIUI 13/14, the success rate is about 60%, as Xiaomi has tightened protection.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume Up to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select the language (if the menu is in Chinese, look for the character "Wipe Data".)
4. Select Wipe All Data (or Factory Reset)
5. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.
6. Restart the phone (Reboot).

If after resetting the phone still requires data entry from the Mi-account:

• 🔧 Try the method with Fastboot (described above).
• 📱 Install custom Recovery (for example, TWRP) manually delete your account files (/data/system/mi_account/*).
• 🔑 Contact Xiaomi Support with proof of ownership of the device (check, box with the device) IMEI).

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If the phone asks for an old account after reset, but you don't remember it, try typing in any email in ***@gmail.com format and password 12345678.

Method 4: Use of third-party tools (at your own risk)

There are many Mi Account deletion programs on the network, such as Mi Account Unlock Tool, Xiaomi Tool V2 or SP Flash Tool.

• 🖥️ Connecting the phone to the PC in mode EDL (flash-fix).
• 📜 Rewriting the section persists or protect_f, where the account is linked.
• 🔄 Install modified firmware without checking Mi Cloud.

⚠️ Risks:

• 💥 Phone Brick – 30% chance that Redmi 9A stop turning on.
• 🛡️ Data Leakage – Some tools contain malicious code.
• 🚫 Lockdown IMEI — Xiaomi may ban the device for using unofficial methods.

If you do, follow this algorithm:

1. Download the SP Flash Tool and the firmware for Redmi 9A (the version should match the current one!).
2. Enter EDL mode: Turn off your phone → Press <Power button + Volume up + Volume down> for 10 seconds
3. Connect your phone to your PC and start the SP Flash Tool.
4. Select auth.svg (if required) and only click the persist section.
5. Once completed, restart the phone.

Method 5: Officially Delete Through Xiaomi Support

If all previous methods have failed, you need to call for support, which is the most reliable, but also the longest way (from 3 days to 2 weeks).

• 📄 Documents on the phone - check, warranty card or box with IMEI.
• 📧 Email linked to your account (if you remember).
• 📸 Photo of a serial number phone (S/N) and IMEI (are under the battery or in settings).

Instructions:

1. Go to the Mi Account website.
2. Select Help → Lost Account Access → Device is blocked.
3. Fill out the form, attach a photo of the documents and send a request.
4. Wait for a response (usually arrives on email within 3-5 days).
5. Follow the instructions in the email – this is usually the generation of a temporary unlock code.

⚠️ Note: If you are buying a Redmi 9A If you have a handheld account, the previous owner may still have access to the account, in which case Xiaomi support will require you to confirm that the attachment has been removed!

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete a Mi Account with Redmi 9A, users experience typical problems, and we have collected the most common and ways to fix them:

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If your phone is locked on the activation screen, DO NOT try to enter random passwords more than 5 times – this will result in a complete lock of the device for 24 hours.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions