How to Delete Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: All Ways (2026)

Deleting your Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a procedure that may be required when selling a phone, changing ownership, or if you want to get rid of the link to Xiaomi services. However, many users face difficulties: the system asks for a password, prevents you from untethering the device or blocks access after resetting. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, from the standard through settings to bypassing the lock after a hard reset.

It's important to understand that Mi Account is integrated into MIUI firmware at the system level, which means that simply removing the Xiaomi Account app won't help, the device will remain tied to the account. Moreover, after resetting to the factory settings, the phone may require you to enter your previous account data to unlock the screen, and we'll explain how to avoid this problem and completely unblock the Redmi Note 9 from the Mi Account without consequences.

Why can’t you just delete your Xiaomi account through your settings?

Unlike Google Account, which can be removed from the Accounts menu, Mi Account is hardwired into MIUI firmware, which is designed to protect against theft: if a phone is stolen, a thief can't drop it and use it as a new one, but for legal owners, it's difficult:

• 🔒 Blocking after reset - if you do not untie the account in advance, after Hard Reset, the phone will require you to enter the username and password of the former owner.
• 📱 Limited functionality – without a Mi Account, branded services are not available: cloud storage, device search, synchronization of notes.
• 🔄 Synchronization of data – contacts, SMS Settings can be automatically restored when you re-enter the same account.

Another feature is that Xiaomi links the device to an IMEI account, which means that even after deleting through settings, the phone can remain in the list of devices in your profile on account.xiaomi.com. To completely break the connection between the Redmi Note 9 and Mi Account, you need to follow a few steps - more about that.

Method 1: Standard account deletion via phone settings

If you have access to your phone and you remember the Mi Account password, this is the easiest and most secure method, and it's suitable for completely uncoupling your device before selling or transferring it to another user.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Scroll down and select Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account in English firmware).
3. Click on the profile avatar at the top of the screen.
4. In the menu that opens, select Account Management → Exit.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from Mi Account.
6. Return to Settings → About Phone → Reset settings and perform Delete all data.

After this, the phone will be completely uncoupled from your account, but there is a caveat: if the new owner logs into his Mi Account, the device can automatically be attached to it, and to avoid this, it is also recommended to remove the phone from the list of devices on the Xiaomi website.

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If you are selling a phone, be sure to turn off Find Device in the Mi Cloud 24 hours before resetting, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the phone without your password!

Method 2: Delete your account after resetting your settings (if your phone is locked)

Situation: You reset the Redmi Note 9 to factory settings, but when turned on, the phone requires you to enter the data of the previous Mi Account. This is the standard Xiaomi protection, which works if the account was not untied in advance, let’s analyze how to circumvent the lock by legal means (without hacking).

Options for action:

• 📧 Contact the former owner – if the phone is purchased with hands, ask the seller to enter your details and untie the device via Settings → Mi Account → Exit.
• 🔑 Restore account access – if your phone is yours but you have forgotten your password, restore it to account.xiaomi.com (you will need a linked email or phone number).
• 📄 Provide proof of purchase – if the phone is new, contact Xiaomi with a check. they can remove the lock remotely.

If you cannot contact the previous owner, there are two options:

1. Official unlocking via support - you need to provide: IMEI phone (you can find out via *#06#), Photo box with serial number, Check or purchase agreement.

Applications can be submitted via the form at support.xiaomi.com (Unlock Mi Account section).

Bypassing the lock via Fastboot

Method 3: Delete your account without a password (if your phone is unlocked)

If you forgot the Mi Account password, but the phone is not locked after reset, you can try to delete the account through recovery mode or ADB-These methods don't work on all versions. MIUI, But for the Redmi Note 9 (model M2003J15SC/M2003J15SS) relevant.

Method 1: Recovery Mode (without data loss)

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (this is not a reset, but a clearing of the account cache).
4. Restart your phone. Once turned on, try re-entering Settings → Mi Account and delete your profile.

Method 2: ADB (PC required)

This method is suitable if you have USB debugging enabled:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and install ADB Tools.
2. Enter in the command line: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account This will remove the account app for the current user.
3. Reboot your phone. Your account will be deactivated, but the device will remain listed on Xiaomi's website.

Another common problem is that the phone is not removed from the list of devices on the Xiaomi site even after a reset, which is because the Mi Account is tied to the device's IMEI, to completely remove the phone from the account:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Go to the Devices section.
3. Find the Redmi Note 9 in the list and click “Delete”.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

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