Modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They require an account to be linked to the cloud, synchronize contacts and protect against theft, but when selling a device, handing it over to a relative, or simply wanting to clear a digital history, the owner is asked to delete the data correctly. The wrong approach to this process can lead to the blocking of the gadget by the protection system FRP Loss of important information.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all aspects of disabling Mi Account and Google accounts on different versions of MIUI and HyperOS. You will learn how to prepare for the procedure, what steps to follow in system settings and what to do if standard methods do not work due to a forgotten password. It is important to understand the difference between simply logging out of a profile and completely removing a device from the trusted list.
Preparation for Account Deletion
Before you start manipulating system settings, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps. Ignoring this stage often leads to the fact that after resetting the phone becomes a "brick" requiring you to enter the password of the previous owner, make sure you have access to the phone number to which the account is registered, or to a backup mail.
Back up all important data, as the detachment process often involves cleaning up local memory. Photos, contacts and instant messaging can be lost permanently if you don’t transfer them to the cloud or computer in advance. Also check for an active Internet connection, as Xiaomi servers must confirm the deletion operation in real time.
- 📱 Charge your smartphone battery to at least 60% to avoid suddenly shutting down during sync.
- 🔐 Remember or restore the password from your Mi Account and Google profile by writing them down on paper.
- 📂 Move all valuable files to an external drive or cloud storage.
⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell your phone, deleting your account is a must.The buyer will not be able to activate the device if it is listed on your profile in the manufacturer's security system.
Take your time and skip the sync check step, go to the cloud settings and make sure all the ticks are ticked and the data is successfully transferred to the server, and then you can proceed to directly delete the profiles from the system.
Delete Mi Account through system settings
The main and most correct way to unbundle a device from a Xiaomi profile is through the settings menu.This method ensures that the phone is removed from the list of trusted devices on the server, and FRP protection is not activated the next time it is turned on.
Open the Settings app and find the account section. In newer versions of HyperOS, it's often at the top of the list or in the Accounts and Sync section. You need to choose Mi Account over Google or other services.
☑️ Check before deleting your Mi Account
Once you log in, scroll down to the end of the page, and it should have a log out or delete account button, and the system can request identity verification by entering a password or a code from a text message, which is a standard security procedure to prevent unauthorized access.
If you see a message that you need to delete the device data to exit, only agree if the backup is already done. Once the correct data is entered, the phone will send a request to the server, and after a few seconds the profile will be untied. The device will return to the state of a new, unactivated phone.
Unbinding Google account on Xiaomi
Beyond the Xiaomi ecosystem, it is critical to remove Google's profile.Factory Reset Protection (FRP) secures the device rigidly to the last Google account entered.If you just reset your phone through Recovery without first logging out, activation will require you to enter a password from that box.
To delete, go to the Settings menu, then select "Passwords and Security" or immediately "Accounts and Sync." In the list, find the Google logo and click on the desired email address. It is important not to confuse the main account with additional ones if there are several.
On the account management screen that opens, click on Delete Account or Sign Out. The system will alert you that all associated data, such as mail, contacts and calendar, will disappear from the device. Confirm the action and the profile will be deleted from the smartphone memory.
What is FRP and why is it needed?
Repeat the procedure for all Google accounts that have been added to your phone. Even if you don't actively use the second inbox, having it on the system can cause resale problems. Make sure that the list of accounts in this section is completely empty.
Resetting to factory settings after detachment
After successfully deleting all accounts, it is recommended to perform a full reset to clear the device of user debris, app cache and personal files.This will return the phone to the original state in which it was sold in the store.
Go to Settings → About Phone (or Advanced Settings) and find Reset or Factory Reset, and the system will offer two options: clean up without deleting files (not recommended for sale) and completely delete all content.
| Parameter | Clearing the data | Total reset | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photos and videos | Preserve. | Removed | For sale: Delete |
| Annexes | Stay. | Removed | For sale: Delete |
| Wi-Fi settings | Dropped. | Dropped. | Safe. |
| Accounts. | Stay. | Removed* | *If removed manually |
Select the option "Erase all data." The phone may reboot several times during the cleaning process. Do not interrupt this process and do not try to turn off the device until the welcome screen with the choice of language appears.
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A full reset only makes sense after manually deleting Mi and Google accounts, and if you skip this step, the phone will lock when the new owner first activates.
Once you've done the procedure, you'll see a welcome screen, which means that the phone is clean and ready to be transferred to a new owner or re-tuned to itself, and there's no sign of your activity on the device.
Actions with a forgotten password from the Mi Account
The situation where the user has forgotten the password from Mi Account is one of the most common and difficult: without access to the profile, it is impossible to untie the device in the standard way, which creates the risk of locking after reset, in which case you must first restore access.
Use any other smartphone or computer to go to the official website id.mi.com. Click on the link "Forgot your password?" and enter the phone number or email used during registration. The system will offer several ways to verify your identity.
- 📩 Confirmation code via SMS to the linked number.
- 📧 Letter with a link to the reset to the backup mail.
- 📞 Call from an automatic system with code (available for some regions).
If you don't have access to your phone number or mail, the process gets complicated, and you'll have to fill out an account recovery form, providing checks about the device's purchase or other proof of ownership, a process that can take anywhere from days to weeks.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to use third-party programs to hack or bypass your account. Most of them contain viruses or are fraudulent, and can permanently lock your device at the server level.
Once you have successfully restored your password, immediately log in to your phone’s settings, change your password to a new one (which you will remember exactly), and follow the exit procedure described in the previous sections, which is the only way to ensure that your account is deleted safely.
Frequent problems and their solution
Users may encounter various technical difficulties in deleting accounts, often due to an unstable Internet connection or temporary failure of Xiaomi servers. If the delete button is inactive or a network error appears, check the connection.
Sometimes the system requires you to enter a password from the lock screen, which the user may also have forgotten, in such cases, without resetting the unlock password (which is only possible with the loss of data through Recovery), you can not delete the account. This is part of a comprehensive security system.
If the phone was bought by hand and it has someone else's account, the only legal solution is to communicate with the previous owner. Without his participation, it is impossible to untie the device by any technical means, since the binding is stored on the manufacturer's server.
In rare cases, clearing the cache of Google Play and Mi Cloud services through the app menu helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, find the right services, and select Clear Data. After that, try re-deleting.