Deleting a Mi Account with Redmi Note 10 Pro is a challenge that users face when selling a device, resetting to a factory setting or wanting to switch to another profile. However, the procedure has nuances: improper actions can lead to locking a device through Find Device or losing access to cloud data. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, from a standard disconnection in settings to a forced reset via Fastboot.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin) features an account linked to a device’s hardware identifier, which means that simply removing a profile from the menu doesn’t always work — you need confirmation via SMS or backup mail. If you forget your password or don’t have access to your linked number, alternative methods will be needed.
Before proceeding, make sure that:
- 📱 You have access to the device (screen unlocked).
- 🔑 You remember your Mi Account password or have access to a backup email/phone.
- 📡 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
- 🔋 Battery charge of at least 50% (to avoid failures during resetting).
1. Standard account deletion through settings
The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the device menu, which works if you remember your password and have access to backup contacts.
Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account. Here you will see the linked profile. Click on it, then select Account Management (or Account Settings depending on the MIUI version). Scroll down and tap on the "Delete Account" option. The system will request confirmation:
- 🔐 Enter the password from Mi Account.
- 📧 Confirm the action through SMS or backup email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
- ⚠️ After deleting all cloud sync data (contacts, notes, photos) will be erased from the device.
If the Delete Account option is inactive (in gray), this means that:
⚠️ Warning: Find Device is enabled on the device. To unlock deletion, turn it off from the Settings menu. → Mi Account → Find Device.
☑️ Preparing for account deletion
2. Delete your account through the Xiaomi website
If you don’t have physical access to the Redmi Note 10 Pro, but you remember the login details, you can delete your account remotely via the official website, which is also useful if the device is locked after unsuccessful password attempts.
Go to account management page: account.xiaomi.com. Sign in with your login and password. In Devices section, find your Redmi Note 10 Pro (it will be labeled sweet/sweetin) and click Delete Device. Confirm action via SMS or email.
| Deleting method | Access to the device is required | Password required | Erase data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through phone settings | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No (only cloud synchronization) |
| Through the Xiaomi website | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. |
| Reset to factory settings | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No (but you will need to create a new account) | ✅ Yes (full formatting) |
| Fastboot (forced) | ✅ Yes (Fastboot mode) | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
Important: Deleting your account through the site does not reset your device, but untie it from your profile, and then you can link another Mi Account or sell your phone without the risk of being blocked.
3. reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)
If you don't remember the Mi Account password, but you have access to the device itself, you can reset through the recovery menu, but this method has a serious limitation: once reset, the system will require you to enter the last associated account information (FRP-lockdown).
To reset the Redmi Note 10 Pro:
- Turn off the device.
- Press the Power + Volume buttons for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
- From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage by volume and power buttons).
- Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
⚠️ Note: After such a reset, you will need to enter the username and password from the last Mi Account, otherwise the device will remain locked. If you do not remember the data, use the Fastboot method (section 4).
What if the phone requires an old account after a reset?
4. Forced Account Deletion via Fastboot
The method for experienced users who are ready to work with the command line: it allows you to remove the binding of the Mi Account to the device without entering a password, but requires an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked, first unlock it through the official Xiaomi tool (the process takes up to 720 hours of latency).
Instructions:
- Install on PC ADB and Fastboot.
- Connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to your computer in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume Reduction when the phone is off).
- Open the command line in the folder with fastboot and execute the command: fastboot oem clean_frp
- Reboot the device: fastboot reboot
If the team clean_frp Not supported by your version MIUI, Try an alternative method:
fastboot erase frp
fastboot erase metadata⚠️ Attention: Incorrect use of Fastboot commands can lead to a device blink (completely inoperable).If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center.
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Before working with Fastboot, back up the persist partition with the fastboot backup persist command. This will help restore the IMEI and serial number when crashes.
5. Delete your account through Xiaomi Service Center
If all of the above methods fail (e.g., your device is locked and you don’t remember your account details), Xiaomi’s official service center can help you unlock it.
- 📄 Document confirming the purchase (check, warranty card, box with serial number).
- 🆔 Passport of the holder (to confirm the identity).
- 📱 The device itself (even in a locked state).
Xiaomi service centers in Russia and the CIS usually provide this service for free, if the device is warranted. Otherwise, the cost of unlocking is from 500 to 2000 rubles.
The process takes 1 to 3 days. Once unlocked, you will get a device with clean firmware and the ability to link a new Mi Account.
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Official Unlocking Through Service Center Is the Only Legal Way to Get Around FRP-locking without risk of damaging the device.
6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When you delete your Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones:
- 🔄 "After reset, the phone asks for an old account. FRP-Solution: use Fastboot (section 4) or contact the service.
- 🔒 "I can't log in to Mi Account - says 'Too many attempts' - wait 24 hours or reset password via recovery form.
- 📵 "Device does not connect to Fastboot" - check the cable (you need the original USB-Type C), install Mi Phone Manager drivers.
- ⚙️ "There is no option in the settings to delete the account – update MIUI Up to the latest version or disable Find Device.
Another common mistake is to try to use third-party programs to delete an account (such as the Mi Account Remover Tool), which often contain malicious code or do not work on newer versions of MIUI. Xiaomi does not officially support such methods, and their use can lead to locking the device over IMEI.