How to completely remove Xiaomi account from Redmi phone: all ways 2026

Deleting Xiaomi from a Redmi smartphone is a procedure that users face when selling a device, resetting to factory settings or fixing synchronization errors. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has nuances, from binding to Mi Account to hardware locks at the firmware level. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of removal from standard disconnection through settings to unlocking through Fastboot and the official Mi Unlock Tool.

Redmi devices (including Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C, POCO X5 and others) feature integrated Mi Cloud protection, which can lock the phone after a reset if the account was not properly untied. We will look at not only soft methods (via the phone menu), but also hard ones for cases when access to the device is lost. Important: some methods require waiting (for example, 72-hour lock after linking a new account in the Mi Unlock Tool), so plan the procedure in advance.

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

Unlike Google Account, which is deleted in two clicks, Mi Account is deeply integrated into MIUI firmware.

• 🔒 Hardware-based: Account is linked to a unique device identifier (IMEI), Which makes it difficult to delete without authorization.
• 📱 Find Device: Even after a reset, the phone can remain locked if the account was not untied in advance.
• 🔄 Xiaomi's security policy: the company limits the number of bootloader unlocks (for example, no more than 1 time in 30 days).

If you simply delete your account through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account and then reset, the device may require you to enter the previous owner’s login/password when you first set up, this is called Mi Cloud locking (or “activation lock”). To avoid this situation, the account needs to be unplugged, not just deleted.

Method 1: Standard account deletion via phone settings

The safest method is if you have access to your phone and remember the Mi Account password, which is suitable for devices running MIUI 12/13/14 (including HyperOS for newer models).

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile (email or phone number).
3. Choose Delete Account (or Sign Out in new versions).
4. Confirm the action with a password from the Xiaomi account.
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account, all Mi Cloud data (notes, backups, photos) will not be available on this device, but it will be stored on Xiaomi servers and will be available when logged in from another phone.

Make a backup copy of the data|Disable Find Device in Mi Cloud|Remember the password from Mi Account|Check the tie. email/phone-->

If after deleting you plan to sell the phone, perform a factory reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data.
3. Confirm the action (maybe you need to enter) PIN-lock-screen).

Method 2: Delete your account through resetting (if the password is forgotten)

If you don’t remember Mi Account data but your phone is unlocked, you can try bypassing the lock via Recovery Mode, which doesn’t work on all models and can result in Mi Cloud locking after a reset!

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage by volume buttons, confirm by power button).
4. After the reset, the phone will reboot and prompt you to set it up as new.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MIUI 13+ And the Mi Account, which is linked, may be asked to enter the previous account, and if you don't know the username/password, the phone will become a "brick" before being unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool.

Method 3: Delete your account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method is suitable if the phone is locked, but you have access to Fastboot Mode.You will need a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and bootloader unlocked (if it has been locked before).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down when the device is off).
2. Open the command prompt (CMD) in the folder with fastboot.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices Must appear serial number of the device.
4. Run reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp
5. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: Fastboot erase commands delete data irrevocably. on some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G, Redmi K50) This can lead to loss. IMEI Check compatibility with your model on forums before performing. 4PDA or XDA Developers.

Method 4: Officially unlock through Mi Unlock Tool

If the phone is locked after being reset and requires the old Mi Account, the only legal way to do so is to use the Mi Unlock Tool.

• 💻 Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 📱 Charged phone. >50% and original USB-cable.
• 🔑 Xiaomi account tied to the device (or proof of ownership if the account is not yours).
• ⏳ Time: After linking a new account to the device, you need to wait 72 hours (on some models - up to 7 days).

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Sign in to the tool under the same account as on the phone.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (see Method 3).
4. In the program, click Unlock and follow the hints.
5. After successful unlocking, reset through Recovery.

1. Use another. USB-cable (preferably original).

2. disable the antivirus on the PC.

3. run the program on behalf of the administrator.

4. wait 72 hours from the last time the account was linked to the device.-->

On Redmi models with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10A, Redmi 9C) Additional tools may be required — SP Flash Tool with an authorization file (auth_file). It can be obtained from official Xiaomi partners or in service centers.

Method 5: Delete your account via EDL (for power users)

EDL-Emergency Download Mode is a firmware emergency mode that allows you to reflash your phone even with a locked bootloader:

• 🔧 Knowledge in firmware Qualcomm devices (for Redmi on Snapdragon).
• 💾 Firmware file (.mbn) for your model.
• 🔌 Special cable or "test point" on the board (for forced transfer to the EDL).

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect actions in EDL may lead to:

• 📵 Poose. IMEI (The phone won't catch the network).
• 🔋 Constant battery discharge (due to failure of the power controller).
• 🚫 Total loss of performance ("Bric").

If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to contact the service center. The cost of unlocking through EDL in Russia and the CIS is 1000-3000 rubles (2026).

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Use EDL only as a last resort. For most Redmi models, the Mi Unlock Tool or a service center is enough.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, you have three options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center: 📄 You will need a check or a box from your phone (proof of purchase). ⏱ Unblocking period – from 1 to 5 working days. 💰 The cost is free (under guarantee) or ~1500 rubles.
2. Use your phone without unlocking: 🔓 Some functions (calls, SMS, The camera can work even with a blocked account. 🚫 Unavailable: Application installation, synchronization, software updates.

Forums often advise you to “reset” data via MTK Bypass or Deep Flash Cable, but these methods are:

• ❌ Illegal (violating Xiaomi policy).
• ⚡ Risky (may cause damage) NVRAM — memory area with network settings).
• 🛠 Requires soldering work (to connect to test points).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Xiaomi account