How to completely remove your Xiaomi account from your phone on Android: 5 working ways

Deleting Xiaomi accounts from Android devices is a challenge that users face when selling a phone, changing a profile or solving sync problems. Unlike standard Google accounts, Mi accounts are integrated into MIUI at the firmware level, making it difficult to completely delete them without consequences.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account - from standard disconnection through settings to forced reset via ADB and Fastboot. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and versions of MIUI (14/13/12). If you plan to sell the phone or transfer it to another user, be sure to read the section on unlocking the binding to the device - this will save the new owner from activation problems.

1 Why you can’t just delete your Xiaomi account as Google

Unlike a Google account, which is managed through Android settings, the Mi Account is a proprietary development by Xiaomi and is deeply embedded in MIUI firmware.

• 🔐 Device-Based: Even after you log out, your phone can remain tied to it in Xiaomi’s database, which blocks some features (like Find Device or Pay via Mi Pay).
• 📱 Dependence on version MIUI: into MIUI 14 and later, the deletion process is different from the older versions (e.g, MIUI 12), where reset to factory settings was required.
• ⚠️ Risk of blocking: if incorrectly removed (for example, through the ADB without unlocking the bootloader, the device may require login/password input after rebooting.

Xiaomi also uses cloud authentication for some services (e.g. Mi Cloud or Mi Home) if you don’t untie your account properly, new devices in the ecosystem (e.g. smart lamps or robot vacuum cleaners) may remain tied to your old profile.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a blocked bootloader (most Xiaomi smartphones by default), forced deletion of the account through ADB or Fastboot can lead to hard-brick (total phone failure).Before using such methods, check the status of the bootloader in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times on the line with the version to activate Developer Mode).

2. Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings

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

• 📱 You have access to your phone and password from your account.
• 🔄 The device is not in Lost Mode (remote lock via Find Device).
• 📦 You don’t plan to sell your phone (the device will remain tethered).

Instructions for MIUI 14/13:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization → Mi-account.
2. Click on your profile (email or phone number).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password and confirm the deletion.
5. Reset the device.

For MIUI 12 and older, the path may be different:

Settings → Additional → Accounts → Mi-account → Delete

⚠️ Note: After the standard deletion, the account will remain tied to the device in the Xiaomi database: 🔒 Use Mi Pay or Mi Credit. 🔄 Recover data through Mi Cloud. 📱 Unlock the bootloader (requires the username / password of the previous owner). To completely remove the binding, use Method 4 (unlock through Xiaomi Unlock Tool).

3. Method 2: Removal via reset to factory settings

If you sell or transfer a phone, a full reset is a must, but it doesn't remove the account's link to the Xiaomi device!

Instructions for all models (Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Enter. PIN-code.
4. Confirm the reset (the process will take 5-10 minutes).

If after resetting the phone requires entering a login / password from the Mi-account, use:

• 📧 Recovery by email (if you remember the data).
• 📞 Confirmation of SMS (if the number is attached).
• 🔧 Passage ADB (Method 5, for experienced users only).

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Before reset, disable Find Device in Settings → Mi Cloud → Find the device. This will reduce the chance of locking after the reboot.

Method 3: Unlocking the device binding (for sale)

If you transfer your phone to another user, it's not enough to just delete your account, you need to untie your device from your Xiaomi profile, and this will allow the new owner to:

• 🔓 Unlock the loader.
• 📱 Use Mi Pay and Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Update the firmware without asking for a password.

For this:

1. Sign in at account.xiaomi.com.
2. Go to Device Management.
3. Find your phone in the list and click Delete.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

If the device is not listed:

• 📱 Make sure your phone is connected to the internet and synced to the Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• ⏳ Wait 24 hours – sometimes the data is updated with a delay.

5. Method 4: Delete your account via ADB (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You don't remember the password from the account.
• 📱 Phone locked after reset.
• ⚙️ You have unlocked Developer Mode and enabled Debugging USB.

⚠️ Warning: Misuse of the right ADB may lead to:

• 🔄 Soft-brick (Cyclical Reboot).
• 📵 Poose. IMEI or serial number.
• 🔒 Blocking the Mi Pay function forever.

Instructions:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools on your PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer via USB and allow debugging.
3. Open the command line (cmd) in the adb folder.
4. Enter the commands in order: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account pm clear com.xiaomi.cloud reboot

If the error "This device is locked" appears after the reboot:

• 🔧 Try the alternative command: adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.MiuiAccountDeleteActivity
• 📱 Fastboot phone (requires unlocked bootloader).

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Use ADB only if you are confident in your actions. For most users, it is safer to use the official unlock through the Xiaomi website or contact the service center.

6. Method 5: Bypassing the Mi Account Lockdown After Resetting

If after Hard Reset, the phone requires data entry from a Mi Account you don’t remember, there are several ways to get around it. ⚠️ These methods may violate the Xiaomi user agreement and should only be used legally (for example, if you have forgotten your account details).

Options for a solution:

• 📧 Password Recovery: On the lock screen, click Forgot your password?. Enter the email or phone number associated with your account. Follow the instructions to reset your password (you will need access to your mail or email address). SMS).
• 📞 Confirmation through SIM-Map (works on some models): Insert SIM-The card that was on the phone when you last logged in. On the lock screen, select Confirm by SMS. Enter the code from the message.

Test mode bypass (only for MIUI 12 and older)

On the lock screen, type:
##3646633##


Go to the Connectivity → Wi-Fi menu




Connect to the network and return to the lock screen




Click Add Account and Create a New Profile

⚠️ Note: Using informal bypass methods (e.g., Mi Account Bypass Tools) may result in: 📵 Loss of warranty. 🔒 Blocking IMEI Xiaomi. 📱 Unstable firmware (accidental reboots, synchronization errors) We recommend first try the official ways to restore access.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you delete a Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

To avoid problems:

• 📝 Keep your account information (email, password, backup email) in a safe place.
• 🔄 Turn off Find Device before resetting or selling your phone.
• 📱 Check the tethered devices in Mi Home (smart appliances may be left without control).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions