How to completely remove your Xiaomi account from your Android phone: 5 working ways

Deleting a Mi Account from a Xiaomi phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, resetting to factory settings, or fixing sync errors. Unlike other Android smartphones, Redmi, POCO, and Mi phones have added protection: linking an account to a device’s hardware identifier, which means that simply deleting through settings is often not enough – the system may require the previous owner’s data to be entered even after a reset.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to delete an account (including bypassing the lock), taking into account the features of the MIUI 14/15 firmware and the new Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 models. We will pay special attention to the risks of locking the device and legal methods that do not violate Xiaomi policy. If you purchased a used phone with a tied account, here you will find a solution without contacting the service center.

⚠️ Important: Delete your Mi Account through informal methods (e.g., using the EDL-the regime) may result in a blocking IMEI You're doing everything at your own risk.

1. Standard account deletion through settings

The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the phone menu, which is suitable if:

• 🔹 Remember the username and password from Mi Account;
• 🔹 Phone not locked after reset;
• 🔹 The device is connected to the Internet (required for synchronization).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Delete Account (may be called Exit on older versions of MIUI).
4. Confirm the action with a password from the account.
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) You may be left with a device when you delete your account. To remove it, do an additional reset via Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.

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2. Delete account through reset to factory settings

If the standard method didn’t work or you forgot your password, try hard reset, which will delete all data from your phone, including your Mi Account, provided that the device is not locked after previous manipulations.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the buttons Power + Volume up at the same time (on some models - Power + Volume down).
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Confirm the action by selecting Yes.
5. After reset, select Reboot.

🔴 Problem: On phones with MIUI 12+ After the reset, you may be asked to enter your previous account (Mi Cloud Lock), which means that the link is saved.

3. Delete your account via ADB (no root)

It's a good way to use phones that unlock USB debugging and developer rights enabled, and it allows you to delete your account without resetting your data, but it requires a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux;
• 🔌 USB-cable (original);
• 📥 Utilities. ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site);
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm access to debugging.


2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/Mac) in the folder with ADB.




3. Enter the commands in turn:





adb shell




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account




pm clear com.miui.cloudservice




pm clear com.xiaomi.cloud





4.Reboot phone: adb reboot

✅ Result: Mi Account will be deleted, but some features (such as Mi Cloud) may require re-authorization, which does not remove hardware binding, so after reset, the lock can return.

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4. Unlock via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If the phone is locked after being reset (Mi Cloud Lock), you can try removing the tether via Fastboot mode.This method requires an unlocked bootloader, which is officially only possible through permission from Xiaomi.

📌 Important: Unlocking the bootloader erases all data and can lead to a loss of warranty. on new models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) wait 7–15 days after the application.

Instructions:

1. Apply for unlocking the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website.
2. After approval, connect the phone to the PC in Fastboot mode (clamp Power + Volume down).
3. In the command line, run: fastboot oem clean_all fastboot oem clean_frp
4. Reboot your phone: fastboot reboot.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4 GT, Redmi K60) team clean_all and clean_frp It might not work because of the hardware protection, and then you'd need to run a firmware through the EDL-regime (see next section).

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Before unlocking the bootloader, check if your model supports official unlocking.A list of compatible devices can be found at unlock.mi.com.

5. Deletion of the account through EDL-regime (extreme case)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a service mode that allows you to flash your phone at a low level, bypassing all locks, even on locked phones, but has a high risk:

• 🚨 Possible loss IMEI;
• 🔧 Special cables are required (EDL cable or lintel);
• 📛 Violation of guarantee.

Step-by-step (simplified version):

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Install Qualcomm 9008 drivers on your PC.
3. Put your phone in EDL mode (this may require disassembly or a special cable).
4. Swipe your phone using the Mi Flash Tool by selecting the Clean All and Lock option.

❗ Warning: Incorrect firmware through EDL It can turn your phone into a brick. If you don't have experience, you should go to a service center.

6. Official ways to delete your account (if your phone is blocked)

If you bought a used phone with a tied Mi Account and the previous owner is not available, you can try legal methods:

Method 1: Appealing for Xiaomi

• 📧 Write to the support service through the official website, attach:
• ⏳ Term of consideration: from 3 to 14 days.

Method 2: Delete via i.mi.com

If the previous owner agrees to help:

1. He must log into i.mi.com under his account.
2. In the Devices section, find your phone and click Delete.
3. Confirm the action SMS-code.

After that, the reset of the phone through Recovery will pass without requesting an account.

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The only 100% legal way to delete someone else’s Xiaomi account is to contact the previous owner or support them with proof of purchase.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you delete your Mi Account, users face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones:

Error 1: “This device is linked to another account”

• 🔹 Reason: Phone wasn't untied from Mi Cloud before reset.
• 🔹 Solution: Use the Fastboot method or EDL (if the loader is unlocked).

Error 2: "Failure to delete your account. Retry later"

• 🔹 Reason: Xiaomi server problems or an unstable internet connection.
• 🔹 Solution: Reconnect, try another Wi-Fi or mobile internet.

Error 3: After reset, the phone asks for a password from Google (FRP)

• 🔹 Reason: Factory Reset Protection is enabled on the phone (FRP).
• 🔹 Solution: Enter the last Google account you linked, and if you don't remember, use Access Recovery.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 14+ After 5 failed attempts to enter a password, the account is blocked for 24 hours, in which case only a reset via Fastboot or waiting will help.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions