How to Delete Xiaomi Account on Redmi 8: 5 Verified Ways

Deleting Xiaomi’s account on Redmi 8 is a procedure that users face when selling a device, resetting to a factory settings, or switching to another brand. However, many people don’t know that simply deleting the settings menu doesn’t always completely erase the binding to the Mi Account. This can lead to locking the device after a reset (called Mi Cloud Lock) if the new owner tries to activate the phone without the data of the old account.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Xiaomi account on Redmi 8, including methods for cases when you forgot your password, your phone is locked, or you need to bypass the protection after a reset. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances associated with the version of MIUI (Redmi 8 originally installed MIUI 10/11, but many users have upgraded to MIUI 12/13).

If you are not sure of your actions, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center - improper manipulations can lead to a complete locking of the device without the possibility of recovery.

1. Delete Xiaomi account through phone settings (official way)

This is the easiest and safest method, but it only works if:

• 🔓 You remember the password from the Mi Account.
• 📱 The phone is not locked and has access to settings.
• 🌐 Mobile Internet or Wi-Fi is active on the device.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Mi Account depending on the MIUI version).
3. Tap your Xiaomi account (usually an email or phone number is displayed).
4. At the bottom of the screen, select Delete Account.
5. Enter the password from Mi Account and confirm the deletion.

After that, the device will be unaccounted, but the data in the Mi Cloud will be saved (photos, contacts, notes). To delete them, go to account.xiaomi.com from your computer.

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⚠️ Note: If you delete your account after resetting (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting, the phone may require you to enter your old account data when you first set up, and this is due to the Mi Account Protection feature, which is activated automatically. To avoid blocking, delete your account first, then reset.

2. How to delete Mi Account if you forget your password

If you don’t remember the password from your Xiaomi account, but your phone is unlocked and connected to the Internet, use the Restore function:

Method 1: via email or phone

1. In the Mi Account menu, click Forgot your password.
2. Choose the recovery method: by email or phone number.
3. Enter the confirmation code received by mail or SMS.
4. Create a new password and confirm the changes.
5. You can now delete your account through settings (see Section 1).

Method 2: Through the Xiaomi website

1. Go to the password recovery page from your computer or other phone.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Confirm your identity through the code from the letter/SMS.
4. Reset your password and log in to Redmi 8 with new data.

If both methods did not work, and the phone is locked after reset, go to section 4 - there are methods for bypassing the lock.

3. Delete your account after resetting your settings (if your phone is locked)

Situation: You reset the Redmi 8 to factory settings, but when you turn on the phone requires data input from the old Mi Account. This is Xiaomi's standard protection that prevents device theft.

Official method (if you are the owner):

• 📧 Enter the correct email and password from the account that was linked to the phone.
• 🔄 If you forget the data, restore the password (see section 2).
• 📱 After successful authorization, the phone will unlock and you will be able to delete the account through the settings.

Unofficial methods (if you do not own or remember the data):

These techniques require technical skills and may violate warranty, and use them at your own risk.

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4. bypassing the Mi Account lock on Redmi 8 (for advanced users)

If official methods have not worked and the phone is locked after reset, you can try the following methods: they are suitable for Redmi 8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and require unlocking the bootloader.

Method 1: Through Fastboot (via PC)

1. Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your computer.
2. Turn off Redmi 8 and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: fastboot oem unlock If the bootloader is unlocked, run: fastboot erase frp or fastboot erase persistently
5. Reboot your phone with the command: fastboot reboot

Method 2: Through EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

This method requires a special EDL cable (or circuit contacts on the board) and firmware through the Mi Flash Tool. For detailed instructions, see the video below (in English, but with visual hints):

⚠️ Note: Using informal methods to bypass the lock may result in: 🚫 Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty). 🔧 Phone failure in case of firmware error. 📵 Blocking IMEI (If Redmi 8 is bought by hand and blocked, contact the seller - he must provide information from the account or return money.

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Before you run through Fastboot or EDL, be sure to check the phone model in Fastboot mode with the fastboot getvar all command. The wrong firmware can turn the device into a "brick."

5. How to check if Xiaomi account with Redmi 8 is deleted

To make sure your account is completely removed from your device, follow the following steps:

If the phone still asks for Mi Account data after the reset, then the account was not deleted correctly, in which case try the methods in section 4 or contact the service center.

6. Frequent Mistakes When Deleting Xiaomi Account and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the same mistakes that lead to the Redmi 8 being blocked, and the most common ones are:

• 🔄 Reset before deleting your account – always untie your Mi Account first, then reset your settings.
• 📵 No Internet – no account can be deleted without a connection to the network (checking by the Xiaomi server is required).
• 🔒 Using someone else’s data – if you bought your phone from hand, make sure the seller deletes your account.
• 📱 Wrong version MIUI — older versions (MIUI 10) the menu may differ from the new (MIUI 12+).

If you are selling Redmi 8, you should:

1. Delete the Mi Account (Section 1).
2. Perform a reset.
3. Make sure that the phone does not require account details after the reboot.
4. Format the memory card (if any).

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Even after deleting your account through settings, some data (such as backups in Mi Cloud) may remain on Xiaomi servers. To completely delete them, log into your account on the site and clear the cloud storage.

7. Alternative methods: deletion of the account through the service center

If you fail to do so, contact a Xiaomi authorized service center.

• 📄 Documents confirming the purchase (check, warranty card, box with IMEI).
• 📱 Redmi 8 phone itself (preferably unlocked).
• 🆔 Passport or other identification document.

The service centre may:

• 🔓 Unlock your phone if you are the owner.
• 📋 Provide a certificate of deregistration (if the device was wanted).
• 🔧 Flash the phone with the official firmware (if the lock is associated with a software failure).

The cost of the service varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the complexity, in some cases (for example, if the phone is wanted), unlocking may not be possible.

Official Xiaomi service centers in Russia can be found on the website: mi.com/ru/service.

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