How to completely delete your Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 8: 5 proven ways

Deleting your Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a procedure you might need when selling your phone, resetting to factory settings, or forgetting your password. However, many users face problems: the system requires SMS confirmation, locks the device after a reset, or does not allow you to untie your account at all using standard methods. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to delete an account, from official to technical workarounds, including working with ADB and Fastboot mode.

The peculiarity of Redmi 8 (codenamed olive) is that it has MIUI firmware attached to Xiaomi servers, which means that simply deleting an account through settings does not always work — the device can remain tied to the Mi Cloud, which will lead to locking after reset (FRP-lock).

🔒 Blocked after unsuccessful password entry
📱 Does not respond to standard account deletion
🔄 Requires confirmation via old phone number
🛠️ Has damaged firmware or custom software

Before you start, make sure you have:

⚡ Battery charge of at least 50% (to avoid shutdown during the procedure).
📋 Backup of important data (deletion of the account may result in loss of files).
🔑 Access to email or phone number linked to Mi Account (if you plan to delete it officially).

📊 Why You Should Delete Your Mi Account?

Selling a phone.

Forgot my password.

Reset to factory settings

Other

1. Officially delete your Mi Account through settings

The easiest and safest way to delete your account is to delete it directly from your phone’s menu, which is best if:

📱 You have access to Redmi 8 and the password from Mi Account.
📧 You can confirm the action via email or SMS.
🔄 The phone is not locked after reset (FRP-lock).

Instructions:

Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
Click on your profile at the top of the screen.
Select Account Management → Delete the account.
Enter the password from Mi Account and confirm the deletion via SMS or email.
Wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through settings, some features MIUI They will be unavailable, for example:

🔍 Find Device (phone search)
☁️ Mi Cloud (synchronization of contacts, notes, photos)
🎮 Access to Xiaomi branded services (e.g. Game Turbo)

☑️ Preparing for account deletion

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2. Delete account through reset to factory settings

If you don’t remember the Mi Account password or your phone is locked, you can try resetting your settings, but this method doesn’t guarantee that you’ll completely remove your account attachment—after rebooting, your device may require you to enter your login and password (FRP-lock).

How to reset Redmi 8:

Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
Choose to erase all data.
Enter a pattern lock or PIN-lock-screen.
Confirm the reset and wait for completion (it will take 5-10 minutes).

If after a reset, the phone requires you to enter Mi Account data that you don’t remember, proceed to the following methods (sections 3-5).

What to do if the phone is blocked after resetting?

If Redmi 8 requires a username/password from Mi Account after reset, it means that the account has not been completely deleted, in which case only unlocking through ADB, Fastboot or official Xiaomi service (with proof of ownership) will help.

Deleting method	Password required	It works with FRP-lock.	Loss of data
Through settings	✅ Yes.	❌ No.	❌ No.
Reset to factory	❌ No.	❌ No (blocking remains)	✅ Yes.
ADB-team	❌ No.	✅ Yes (with the right teams)	❌ No.
Fastboot (EDL)	❌ No.	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.

3. Delete Mi Account via ADB (without password)

The method is suitable for experienced users who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge.

🔓 You don’t remember the password from your Mi Account.
📱 Phone is not locked (FRP-lock appeared after reset).
💻 You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB.

Step-by-step:

Turn on Redmi 8 Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Press 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

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

adb shell


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

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: After this command is executed, some Xiaomi system applications may not work properly, and the method does not work on new versions. MIUI 14+ because of the increased protection.

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If the adb shell command doesn't work, try first entering adb devices to make sure the phone is detected.If the list is blank, install Xiaomi USB Drivers drivers or reconnect the cable.

4. Unlock through Fastboot (EDL) mode

The most radical way is to run your phone through Fastboot or EDL (Emergency Download Mode), which will delete all data, including Mi Account, but requires:

💻 Computers with Installed Tools (Mi Flash Tool, ADB).
📂 Redmi 8 (codenamed olive).
🔧 Knowledge of working with the command line.

Instructions for Fastboot:

Turn off your phone and press Power + Volume Down to log into Fastboot.
Connect Redmi 8 to your PC and check for device detection: fastboot devices
Download the official firmware for Redmi 8 from Xiaomi (select the Fastboot version).
Unpack the firmware and run flash-all.bat (Windows) or flash-all.sh (macOS/Linux).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot firmware will reset IMEI And the serial number, if you use unofficial builds. Always use official firmware from Xiaomi!

5.Appeal to support Xiaomi to delete the account

If none of these methods worked, the official path is to appeal for Xiaomi, which is valid if:

📱 Phone locked after reset (FRP-lock).
🔐 You don’t remember the data from your Mi Account.
📄 You have proof of purchase (check, warranty card).

How to make a request:

Go to the Mi Account website and select Need Help?
Specify the problem: Account access is lost or the Device is blocked.
Attach scans of documents confirming the purchase (for example, a check from the IMEI phone).
Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

💡 If you bought the Redmi 8 from hand, ask the previous owner:

📧 Login and password from Mi Account.
📄 Copy of the check or guarantee card.
🔄 Ability to confirm the deletion of the account through it email/SMS.

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Officially unlocking through Xiaomi support is the only legal way to remove the Mi Account without the risk of a phone bricking up.

6. Alternative methods: bypassing FRP-lock

If Redmi 8 is locked after a reset and requires Mi Account data that you don't know, you can try workarounds.

🔗 Method 1: Using the Mi Account Unlock Tool (requires a PC and a PC) USB-debugging).
📡 Method 2: Connect to Wi-Fi and then enter a random password before the option Forgot the password?.
🛠️ Method 3: Installation of custom recaveri (TWRP) and deletion of files /data/system/gesture.key and /data/system/locksettings.db.

⚠️ Note: Using informal tools to bypass FRP-lock can be a good way to do this:

🚨 Violate Xiaomi’s warranty.
🔧 Lead to firmware damage.
📵 Block it. IMEI (newer MIUI).

If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to contact a service center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

❓ Can I delete my Mi Account without losing data?

Yes, but only if you remember your password and use the method through Settings → Mi Account → Delete your account. All other methods (reset, ADB, Fastboot) will result in the deletion of user data.

❓ What to do if after deleting the account, the phone still asks for a password?

This means that the Mi Cloud link is still there. Try: Sign in to your account via another phone or PC and remove the device from the trusted list. ADB-Teams to completely delete system files of the account. Contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership.

❓ Does the way with ADB on MIUI 14?

On newer versions of MIUI 14+, the pm uninstall com.xiaomi.account command is often blocked. The alternative is to use Fastboot firmware or special scripts (such as the Mi Account Bypass Tool), but they require an unlocked bootloader.

❓ How to check if your account has been completely deleted?

After Deletion: Go to Settings → Accounts and sync – there should not be Mi Account. perform a factory reset – if after rebooting the phone does not require login / password, the account is deleted.

❓ Can you sell Xiaomi Redmi 8 without deleting your Mi Account?

Technically possible, but not recommended: 🔒 Unlock the phone after resetting. ☁️ Use Mi Cloud and other Xiaomi services. 📱 Update the firmware without your password, it is better to delete the account in advance or transfer the login data to the new owner.