How to completely delete Xiaomi account from Android-smartphone: 5 proven ways

Deleting Xiaomi account from Android device is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a phone, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password from an old account, blocks access to settings or completely ignores deactivation attempts. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi Account on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi smartphones, including bypass errors and restore access.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting an account through the settings menu doesn’t always work – especially if the device is tied to the Mi Cloud or protected by Find Device. In such cases, alternative methods will be required, from resetting to factory settings to using it. ADB-We'll look at each option with step-by-step instructions, risk warnings, and data retention tips.

This article is relevant for MIUI 12-14 devices (including global and Chinese firmware) and takes into account the latest security policy updates Xiaomi 2026. If you plan to sell the phone or transfer it to another user, be sure to read the section on the complete data cleanup – this will save you from leaking personal information.

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

On most Xiaomi smartphones, trying to delete an account through the standard Settings menu → Accounts → Mi-account leads to one of three scenarios:

• ✅ Successful removal (rarely unless the phone is tied to Mi Cloud and the Find Device feature is activated).
• ⚠️ Requesting a password from your account (even if you remember it, the system may block the action due to "suspicious activity").
• ❌ Error message: "Deletion is not possible due to active device protection" or "Requires confirmation via SMS".

The reason for this behavior is the multi-level security system MIUI, which connects the account not only to the user profile, but also to:

• 🔒 Hardware identifier of the device (IMEI).
• 📱 Remote management (Find Device).
• ☁️ Cloud storage (Mi Cloud) where backups are stored.

If one of these elements is active, the system blocks deletion of the account through the standard interface, which is designed to protect against data theft, but creates problems for legitimate users, and then we'll look at how to circumvent these restrictions without harming the device.

Method 1: Delete your account through settings (if there are no locks)

This method will only work if:

• 📱 Device not tied to Mi Cloud (or tethered manually disabled).
• 🔓 Find Device (Device Search) is deactivated.
• 🔑 You remember the password from your Xiaomi account and have access to the associated email/phone.

If all conditions are met, follow the instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Mi-account depending on the version of MIUI).
2. Choose your Xiaomi profile (usually displayed as Mi Account or your email).
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner (or Account Management).
4. Select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action with a password and code from SMS (if necessary).

What if the Delete Account button is inactive? That means that the device has activated protection.

• 🔄 Restart the phone and try again.
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes the lock is linked to the connection) IP-address).
• 🕒 Wait 24 hours – the system may temporarily restrict activities due to “suspicious activity".

⚠️ Note: If the phone stopped turning on after deleting the account or requires authorization when booting, then the device was tied to the Mi Cloud at the hardware level).

Method 2: Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If standard account deletion is not available, the most reliable way is to completely reset the device.

• 🔄 On the new versions MIUI (13+) Reset does not delete your Mi Account if it is linked to Find Device.
• 📦 All data (photos, contacts, messages) will be permanently deleted.
• 🔑 After reset, you may need to enter a password from your old account to activate your phone.

Resetting instructions:

1. Back up your important data (via Settings → About Phone → Backup or manually).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data (or delete everything).
4. Confirm the action by entering the pattern lock/PIN-code.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-15 minutes).

How to get around password requests after resetting? If your phone requires your old account, try:

• 📧 Restoring access to the email linked to the Mi Account (via the official website).
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership of the device (check, box with the device) IMEI).
• 🔧 Use it. ADB-commands (mode 4) or EDL-mode (mode 5).

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Remove before resetting SIM-card and memory card – this will speed up the process and reduce the risk of file damage.

Method 3: Delete your account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the reset didn't work and access to the settings is blocked, you can try to delete the account via Fastboot mode, USB-cable and basic knowledge of working with ADB/Fastboot.

⚠️ Warning: Mistakes in Fastboot can permanently damage the device's firmware.If you're unsure of your skills, skip this section.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (ADB/Fastboot) on PC.
2. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
3. Connect the device to your computer via USB.
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
5. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue.
6. Run the command to unlock the bootloader (only for unlocked devices!): fastboot oem unlock Note: On new Xiaomi models, this command may not work without official permission.
7. To delete your account, use: fastboot erase config or (for some models): fastboot erase userdata
8. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

What to do if the team is not executed?

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🖥️ Install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers manually.
• 🔄 Restart your computer and phone.

Method 4: Delete your account through ADB (without root)

The ADB method is suitable for devices that have USB debugging enabled and access to the developer settings, and allows you to delete your account without resetting your data, but requires preparation.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account

If you have an error, try an alternative command:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.xiaomi.account.provider.accounts --where"account_type='xiaomi'"

Reboot the phone.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not working. MIUI 14 with the latest security updates.
• ❌ Can only delete "surface" account data, but not hardware binding.
• ✅ Suitable for deleting secondary accounts (if there are several of them).

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ADB-The method is only effective if Find Device is disabled, otherwise the account will remain in the system and lock the phone after restarting.

Method 5: Officially unlock through Xiaomi (for locked devices)

If all previous methods have failed and the phone requires a password from the Mi Account when turned on, only official unlocking remains.

• 🔒 Actively linked to Find Device.
• 📱 The device is locked after the reset ("This device is locked").
• 🔧 Damaged firmware (for example, after a failed update).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to the official Xiaomi unlock page.
2. Sign in with the same account that is linked to your phone (or restore access).
3. Download and install the Mi Unlock Tool.
4. Start the program and follow the instructions: Connect your phone in Fastboot mode. Enter your account details to confirm your rights. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 72 hours due to the Xiaomi verification).

After unlocking, reset to factory settings.

How much does it cost to officially unlock?

• 🆓 Free if you confirm possession of the device (through a check, IMEI or account details).
• 💰 Paid (500 to 2000) ₽), If you are in an informal service center.

⚠️ Note: Do not use "gray" services to unlock the IMEI — The official Mi Unlock Tool is secure but requires patience (waiting for confirmation can take up to 3 days).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete a Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and we've collected the most common ones and ways to solve them:

How to avoid problems when selling a phone?

• 📋 Before reset, untie the device from the Mi Cloud via the web interface.
• 🔄 Reset twice (sometimes after the first reset, the account’s tails remain).
• 📄 Save a check or box with IMEI — This will help the new owner unlock the phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions