How to completely delete Xiaomi account from the phone Redmi 8: all the ways

Deleting your Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a procedure you might need when selling your phone, resetting to factory settings, or if you no longer use the Xiaomi ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password, locks the device after a reset, or prevents you from unplug an account through standard settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete, including bypassing the lock if you forget the login data.

The peculiarity of Redmi 8 (codenamed Olivelite) is that it has factory reset protection (FRP) tied to the Mi Account. This means that after a hard reset, the phone may require the username and password of the previous owner, and we will show you how to avoid this problem or solve it if the lock is already active.

Why you can’t just delete your account through settings

Unlike many Android devices, Xiaomi smartphones are integrated with its own Mi Account ecosystem, which manages not only cloud services but also hardware protection, with three key limitations on Redmi 8:

• 🔒 Locking after reset: If you run Wipe Data in Recovery Mode without detaching your account, your phone will require authorization when you first turn on.
• 📱 Device-based: Mi Account can be linked to IMEI phone, which makes it difficult to delete it through the web interface.
• 🔄 Cloud Sync: Even after local deletion, your account can recover when you connect to the Internet if you don’t manually deactivate it.

In addition, in some regions (e.g. China), Redmi 8 may be enabled with the “Find Device” feature, which blocks deleting an account without confirmation by SMS or email, designed to protect against theft, but creates difficulties for legitimate users.

Method 1: Delete your account through your phone settings (if you know the password)

The easiest and safest method is to untie your account directly from the Redmi 8 menu, which is suitable if you remember your login and password and your phone is not locked.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
3. Click on your profile (email or phone number) at the top of the screen.
4. Select Account Management → Exit from account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from Mi Account.
6. After exit, return to Accounts and sync and delete the account completely by clicking on the cart icon next to Mi Account.

If the exit point from the account is inactive or absent, check:

• 📶 Internet connection (account cannot be deleted without the network).
• 🔄 System Updates: In Older Versions MIUI (12 below the interface may differ.
• 📱 Administrator rights in the Mi Account application (check Settings) → Annexes → Permits).

Method 2: Delete your account via Xiaomi’s website (if your phone is blocked)

If you can’t log in to Redmi 8 settings (for example, after a reset), but remember the Mi Account data, try untie the device via the official website.This method works even if the phone is locked on the welcome screen with a password requirement.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in to your account (use the same email/number as Redmi 8).
3. From the menu, select Devices → find your Redmi 8 (can be displayed as olivelite).
4. Click on three dots next to the device and select Remove device.
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

After that, restart Redmi 8, the lock should disappear. If the phone still requires a password, try:

• 🔄 Hard reset: Squeeze the power + Volume up to log in to Recovery Mode, then select Wipe Data.
• 📧 Password Recovery: On the lock screen, click Forgot the password? and follow the instructions (access to the password will be required). email/SMS).

Method 3: Bypassing Mi Account lock after reset (without password)

If you reset the Redmi 8 to factory settings and now the phone requires data from a Mi Account you don't remember, you'll need to bypass protection.Caution: this method can violate warranty conditions and lead to IMEI blocking if it's not executed correctly.We recommend using it only to unlock your own device.

You'll need:

• 💻 Windows computer (or Mac with virtual machine).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Unlock Tool (official utility from Xiaomi).
• 📥 Firmware for Redmi 8 (Fastboot version).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Flash Unlock Tool from the official website and install it on PC.
2. Turn off Redmi 8 and press Power + Volume down to enter Fastboot Mode (a hare in a hat-eared image will appear).
3. Connect the phone to your computer. Install the drivers if the system requests them.
4. Start the Mi Flash Unlock Tool, sign in under Mi Account (if you have another Xiaomi account).
5. The utility must identify the device. Press Unlock and wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).
6. After unlocking, run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with clean firmware (instructions below).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi limits the number of unlocks per account (usually 1 device in 30 days).If you exceed the limit, you will have to wait or use another account.

Method 4: Delete your account via firmware in EDL mode (for power users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) allows you to flash Redmi 8 without locks, but requires special equipment and knowledge, this method is used by service centers to restore bricks. Not recommended for beginners - an error can lead to a complete loss of performance of the phone.

What you need:

• 💻 PC with Qualcomm drivers installed HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 🔧 Mi Flash Pro or QFilm.
• 📦 Firmware for Redmi 8 in.mbn or.elf format.
• 🔌 Cable with support EDL (Sometimes a special testpoint is required").

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and connect it to the PC by holding the Volume Up + Volume Down buttons (or use Testpoint).
2. In Device Manager, check that the phone is identified as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. Run Mi Flash Pro, select firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait until the process is completed (it can take 10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL Resets all data, including IMEI. After the procedure, you may need to restore the serial number through the engineering menu (#4636##).

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If the phone doesn't turn on after the firmware, try to pinch the power for 20-30 seconds. Sometimes it helps to re-rout the firmware with the antivirus turned off on the PC.

What to do if nothing helps: contact the service center

If all of these methods fail, there are two options:

1. Xiaomi official service: Provide a check or a box from the phone - they will be able to unlock the device by serial number.The cost of the service: from 1000 to 3000 rubles (depending on the region).
2. Unofficial workshops: They may offer bypassing the lock through software exploits, but it is risky (there may be a loss of warranty or blocking of IMEI).

Before the service visit:

• 📄 Prepare documents confirming the purchase (if the phone is guaranteed).
• 🔢 Find out. IMEI phone (printed on a box or under a battery).
• 📧 Save screenshots of errors (if they appear when unlocking).

The average unlock time in the official service is 1-3 days. Unofficial workshops can cope in 1-2 hours, but beware: some methods (for example, flashing through Firehose) can lead to hardware failures.

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If Redmi 8 was bought with hands and the previous owner did not unblock the account, the only legal way to unlock it is to contact them and ask them to delete the device via account.xiaomi.com.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting your Xiaomi Redmi account 8