How to completely remove your Mi Account from your Xiaomi 4 phone: all the ways

Deleting your Mi Account from your Xiaomi Redmi 4 phone (including 4X and 4A modifications) is a procedure that may be required when selling a device, resetting to factory settings, or if you forgot your login details. However, many users face problems: the system asks for a password from an old account even after a reset, and standard deletion methods do not always work on outdated versions of MIUI. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, including bypassing the lock through Fastboot and official Xiaomi tools.

It is important to understand that Xiaomi Redmi 4 (released in 2016-2017) runs on the basis of MIUI 8-11 depending on the firmware, and some modern methods (for example, uninstall via Find Device) may not be available. We will take these nuances into account and offer solutions proven on devices with active binding to the Mi Account and disabled OEM unlock function.

Preparing for Account Deletion: What You Need to Know

Before you start removing, check out a few key points:

• 🔄 Sync: Make sure that important files (photos, contacts, messages) are stored in the cloud or on another device.
• 🔒 Password from Mi Account: If you remember it, it will take 2 minutes. If not, you will need additional steps (up to unlocking through the user's account). EDL).
• 📱 Version. MIUI: On Redmi 4s. MIUI 9 and below may not be available to delete your account in the settings. → The phone.
• 🔌 Battery charge: The device must be charged at least 50% to avoid failures during reset.

If you plan to sell the phone, be sure to untie it from your Mi Account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use the device. According to Xiaomi’s policy, the account binding remains even after Hard Reset, unless the correct deletion is performed.

Method 1: Delete your account through phone settings

The easiest method is if you remember the Mi Account password and the phone is not locked. 4/4X/4A any version MIUI:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Put it on your profile (email or phone number).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password and confirm the action.

If there is no Delete Account option (relevant to MIUI 8-9), try an alternative option:

Settings → Additional → Privacy → Resetting Settings → Delete Mi Account

Important: Once deleted, the phone will automatically log out of all Xiaomi services (cloud, themes, forum).If you use Mi Cloud for backup, the data will remain in the cloud, but sync with this device will stop.

Method 2: Remove via Mi Cloud (if the phone is locked)

If you can’t log in to your phone (for example, after a reset it requires an old account), but remember the details to log in to Mi Cloud, use the web version of the service:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in under your account.
3. Select Devices → Find your Redmi 4.
4. Click Remove the device and confirm the action.

This method only works if:

• 🌐 The phone is connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔄 Find Device has been activated in the settings.
• ⏳ No more than 30 days have passed since the last synchronization.

Limitation: On Redmi 4 with MIUI 8, this may not work because of an outdated version of Xiaomi services.

Method 3: Hard Reset with Mi Account bypass

If you don’t remember your password and can’t delete your account through your settings or Mi Cloud, you’ll have Hard Reset, which is a complete factory reset, but on Xiaomi Redmi 4, you may need to enter your old account data after you reset (FRP-To avoid this, follow the instructions:

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1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reset to be completed.
5. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

If you want to enter Mi Account data after you restart, then FRP is active.

• 🔧 Use the method via Fastboot (computer required).
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase (check, box, IMEI).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 4s MIUI 9 and below after Hard Reset, Anti-Theft lock can work even if the phone was not tied to the account. This is due to the features of the firmware. To avoid problems, unplug the account through the settings before resetting.

Method 4: Delete your account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work and the phone is locked, you can delete the account link via Fastboot mode, USB-Note: improper actions may result in a complete loss of the device's performance ("brick").

Sequence of action:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi drivers for your model.
2. Turn off your phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Press Volume Down + Power.
3. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
4. Open the command line (Win) + R → cmd) and type in: fastboot oem clean_frp If the team didn't work, try: fastboot erase frp
5. Reboot your phone with the command: fastboot reboot

If the lock remains after the reboot, you may have OEM Unlock protection activated on your device.

• 🔓 Try unlocking the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a Mi Account tied to the phone).
• 🛠️ Contact the service center – Redmi 4 may require firmware through the EDL (emergency).

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The most reliable way is to uninstall via your phone or Mi Cloud settings, and use methods via Fastboot and Hard Reset only if other options are not available, as they carry the risk of blocking or damaging the firmware.

Method 5: Calling for Xiaomi Support (Official Method)

If none of these methods worked, there is an official appeal in support of Xiaomi, which is valid if:

• 🔐 You have forgotten your password and cannot restore access.
• 📦 Phone purchased from hands and tied to someone else's account.
• 🔧 After the reset appeared blocking Anti-Theft.

Unlocking will require:

1. Check or document confirming the purchase (with the indication of IMEI).
2. Phone box (it shows IMEI).
3. Passport of the owner (if you apply to the Russian service center).

The timeframe for the request is 3 to 14 days, and in some cases Xiaomi may require a fee to unlock the phone (for example, if the phone was stolen and blocked by a previous owner).

⚠️ Warning: Do not buy unlock services from third parties (e.g. Avito or unofficial services) this may result in device re-locking or fraud. Official Xiaomi support is the only safe way to do this.

What to do after deleting your account

After successfully deleting your Mi Account, follow a few steps to avoid future problems:

• 🔄 Resetting: You have deleted your account, it is recommended to make a full reset via Settings → Additionally. → Reset settings to clear all previous user data.
• 🆔 Create a new account: If you still have your phone, register a new Mi Account and link it to your device, which is required for access to Mi Cloud, updates and security features.
• 🔒 Lock setting: Install PIN-a code or pattern lock to protect the device from unauthorized access.
• 📱 Verification IMEI: Make sure that after the discharge IMEI The phone didn't reset (relevant to Redmi 4 with custom firmware#.

If you are selling a phone, don’t create a new Mi Account – leave the device untethered so the buyer can register their profile.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting your account on Xiaomi 4