How to Delete Xiaomi Account with Redmi 7: 5 Verified Ways

Deleting a Xiaomi account with Redmi 7 is a procedure that you may need when selling a phone, transferring it to another user, or if you forget the login details. However, many people face difficulties: the system requires a password from a Mi Account, blocks the device after a reset, or prevents you from untie a profile through standard settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, including bypassing the lock if you lose access to your mail or phone.

It’s important to understand that Redmi 7 (codename onc) runs on MIUI, where Mi Account binding is implemented at the firmware level.This means that simply removing the menu doesn’t always work — especially if the device was locked after being reset to factory settings. We’ll look at both official methods (via settings and Xiaomi’s website) and alternative solutions for complex cases.

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

Unlike most Android smartphones, Xiaomi has integrated the Mi Account into the MIUI security system.

• 🔒 Account is linked to hardware device identifier (IMEI), not just the firmware.
• 📱 After resetting via Recovery, the phone may require you to enter your previous account data (FRP-defence).
• 🔄 Even if you log out of your profile in the settings, the device will remain tied to it in the Xiaomi database.
• 🚫 Removal through Settings → Accounts are often blocked if the phone is not connected to the Internet or there are active services (for example, Mi Cloud).

These protections were introduced to combat theft, but they are challenging for legitimate users, such as if you bought a Redmi 7 with your hands and the previous owner didn’t untie your account, you can only unlock your phone through official channels — or through workarounds, which we’ll describe below.

Method 1: Delete your account through phone settings (official method)

If you have access to your phone and remember the password from your Mi Account, this is the easiest and most secure way to use it, and it works for Redmi 7 on any version of MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14).

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Mi Account depending on the firmware version).
3. Click on your Xiaomi profile (usually displayed at the top of the list).
4. Select Account Management → Exit.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from the account.
6. Return to Settings → About Phone → Reset settings and perform a full reset.

Once you reboot, the phone will be completely disconnected from your previous account, but this method will not work if:

• 🔐 You forgot your Mi Account password.
• 📵 Phone not connected to the Internet (required to verify data).
• 🔄 The device is already locked after reset (the message appears "This device is tied to Mi-account").

Method 2: Unlock your account through the Xiaomi website (if your phone is blocked)

If Redmi 7 requires you to log in to your previous account after reset, but you have access to the mail or phone attached to it, you can try to untie the device remotely, which works even if the phone is locked on the activation screen.

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same account that is linked to Redmi 7.
3. In the Devices (or Find Device) section, find your Redmi 7 (may appear as onc, the codename for the model).
4. Click on three dots next to the device and select Remove (or Remove).
5. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After that, restart Redmi 7, the lock should disappear. If the device does not appear in the list, then:

• 📱 The phone didn’t connect to the internet after the last tether.
• 🔄 The account was deleted or blocked for violating the rules of Xiaomi.
• 🔒 The device is tied to another region (for example, the Chinese version of the firmware).

Method 3: Delete your account via Recovery Mode (without password)

If you don’t remember the Mi Account data, but the phone isn’t locked on the activation screen, you can try resetting the anchor via Recovery Mode, a method that works for Redmi 7 on MIUI version 10-12 (on new firmware, it may not work).

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select the language (if there is one).
4. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection).
5. Confirm the reset by selecting Confirm.
6. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: This method does not guarantee the removal of the Mi Account binding on new firmware. If after the reboot an activation screen appears requiring you to enter your account data, then the lock remains.

Method 4: Bypassing Mi Account Lockup with ADB (for Power Users)

If Redmi 7 is locked on the activation screen and requires Mi Account data, and official methods do not help, you can try to bypass the protection through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and basic command-line skills.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB.
• 🔧 On-line mode USB-Debugging (unless the phone is locked).

Instructions:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform-Tools.
2. Connect Redmi 7 to your computer.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: adb devices If the device is displayed, move to the next step. If not, install the drivers.
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1 exit adb reboot

Once rebooted, the phone may miss the activation screen, which doesn't work on all versions of MIUI, and can cause system failures. Use it at your own risk.

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If after typing commands the phone freezes or reboots in an infinite loop, try resetting it via Fastboot Mode by the command.

fastboot erase frp

Method 5: Officially Unlocking Through Xiaomi Support

If none of these methods work, you have to contact Xiaomi Support, which is the most reliable, but also the longest, and you have to prove ownership of the device.

How to apply:

1. Go to the support page: mi.com/support.
2. Select Unlock Mi Account (or Unlock Device).
3. Fill out the form by specifying: 📇 IMEI phone (you can find out via *#06# or on the box). 📄 Purchase data (check, warranty card). 📧 Email linked to your account (if you remember).

Attach a scan of your passport or other identity document.

Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may refuse to unlock if:

• 📵 The device is listed as stolen.
• 🔒 The account was blocked for violating the rules (for example, fraud).
• 📄 There are no documents confirming the purchase.

If you bought a Redmi 7 hand-held, ask the previous owner for a check or warranty card.Without them, the chances of unlocking are minimal.

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Officially unlocking through Xiaomi support is the only legal way to delete an account if the phone is locked after a reset and other methods have failed, but the process can take up to a week and the result is not guaranteed.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete a Mi Account with Redmi 7, users often face typical problems, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If you see a message saying, "Device locked. Try it later," it means Xiaomi has temporarily banned unlock attempts.

• 🕒 Wait 24-48 hours and try again.
• 📶 Connect your phone to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes the lock is tied to the phone). IP).
• 🔄 Try resetting your settings via Fastboot (see Method 4).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions