How to delete Xiaomi account without password and login: all legal and technical methods

Forgot the password from the Mi Account, and the Xiaomi phone requires authorization after reset? Or bought a used device with a tied someone else's profile? Situations when you need to delete an account without a login and password are more common than you think. The manufacturer connects the account with the hardware of the smartphone through the Mi Cloud, so the standard exit from the profile in the settings here will not help.

In this article, 5 proven ways to delete a Mi Account without login data, including official methods (via Xiaomi support) and technical bypasses (via Fastboot, EDL and engineering menus).We will analyze the risks of each option, the necessary tools and nuances for different models - from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which can void the warranty.

Why not just log out of your Xiaomi account?

Unlike a Google account that is tied to Android, a Mi Account is integrated at the firmware level.

• 🔒 Hardware binding: Account data is stored in a secure partition /persist and associated with a unique device identifier (IMEI, S/N).
• 🔄 Blocking after reset: Even after Hard Reset, the phone will require you to enter a login/password from your old account (Mi Cloud Lock) via Recovery).
• ⚠️ Theft protection: Xiaomi uses this system as an analogue of Apple’s iCloud Lock to make it harder to use stolen devices.

If you tried to reset your phone through Settings → Reset or a button combination (Power + Vol+), you saw a screen that required you to enter your Mi Account details. This is Mi Cloud Lock, the main obstacle to deleting your account without a password.

⚠️ Note: Delete your account through informal methods (for example, firmware through the EDL) It may lead to a blockage. IMEI Mi Pay, Mi Home and other services are lost, and on Lock State: Locked devices (checked through fastboot oem device-info), this almost always leads to a brick".

Method 1: Official removal via Xiaomi support (the safest method)

If you have access to an email or phone number associated with your account, but you do not remember the password, use the access recovery:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number specified during registration.
3. Confirm your personal data (date of birth, backup email, etc.).
4. Follow the instructions to change your password.

If you lose your email/phone access, please contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership of the device:

• 📄 Check of purchase (original or scan) with serial number (S/N) device.
• 📱 Photo box with IMEI and model (must match the data in the phone).
• 🆔 Identity document (passport or driving license).

The application period is 3 to 14 days, and support may request additional data, such as a photo of a device with a screen on (if it is partially working).

Method 2: Uninstall via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

This method is suitable if the bootloader of the device is already unlocked. If not, you first need to get permission from Xiaomi through the official unlock tool, the process takes up to 720 hours (30 days) of waiting.

To delete an account via Fastboot, you will need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (Windows recommended) 10/11).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 🛠️ Used by Mi Flash Tool, ADB/Fastboot, Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers (depending on the processor).
• 📦 Fastboot firmware ROM For your model (download from the official website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press Power + Vol− for 10 seconds.
2. Connect the device to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices must display the serial number of the phone.
3. Unpack the Fastboot ROM file in a spaceless folder (e.g., C:\MiFlash\rom).
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Refresh.
5. At the bottom, select Clean All mode and press Flash.

Once the firmware is successfully installed, the phone will restart without being tied to the Mi Account, but this method does not work on devices with a locked bootloader (Lock State: Locked).

Install Qualcomm/MediaTek| drivers

Download the official Fastboot ROM for your model |

Unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked) |

Charge your phone at least 50% |

Disable antivirus on PC-->

Method 3: Bypassing the Mi Cloud Lock through the engineering menu (for older models)

On Xiaomi devices until 2019 (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1, Mi 5) you can try to bypass the lock through the engineering menu.This method does not work on all firmware and can be closed in new updates.

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, enter any password 5 times until the message "Repeat in 30 seconds" appears.
2. Click "Forgot your password?" and select "Engineering menu" (if there is no such option, the method is not suitable).
3. Enter the code ##3646633# or ##4636##
4. Go to Connectivity → Wi-Fi and connect to the network.
5. Return to the lock screen and try to reset your password again through “Forgot your password?” – sometimes the system allows you to create a new account.

If the engineering menu is not available, try the alternative code for MediaTek processors:

##54298##

⚠️ Note: On devices with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (e.g. Redmi Note 7, Mi 9), the engineering menu is often blocked. Attempts to enter codes can lead to a hard reset with data loss.

Method 4: Firmware through EDL (Emergency Mode) - the last method

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a mode for firmware devices with a brick or critical errors, it allows you to bypass the lock Mi-account, but requires physical access to testpoints on the board or a special cable (EDL cable).

What you need:

• 🔧 EDL-cable (or the ability to close test points on the board).
• 💻 Mi Flash Pro or QFil (for Qualcomm).
• 📦 Firmware in.mbn or.elf format (for example, EDL Firehose).
• 🔋 Battery charge of at least 30%.

Step-by-step process:

1. Turn off your phone and connect it to your PC via EDL-cable (or close the test points on the board).
2. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (you can download from XDA Developers).
3. Run Mi Flash Pro, select firmware and press Flash.
4. Wait until it's finished (10-20 minutes) and the phone will reboot without a Mi Account.

⚠️ Risks of the method:

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Before you run through EDL, be sure to check the status of the bootloader with the command fastboot oem device-info. If there is a line Lock State: Locked in the answer, then after the firmware is installed, the phone can lock permanently, in which case only the official Xiaomi service center will help.

Method 5: Use of third-party services (risks and alternatives)

There are many offers on the Internet to delete a Mi Account for money - from 500 to 5000 rubles. Most of them use:

• 🔓 Vulnerabilities in firmware (e.g. exploits for MIUI 10–12).
• 📡 Substitution IMEI (Illegally, it can lead to blocking by the operator).
• 🛠️ Hardware intervention (reflashing the eMMC chip).

The advantages of such services:

• ✅ Quick solution (from 1 hour to 1 day).
• ✅ It works on new models (for example, Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi). 13T).

Cons and risks:

• ❌ High chance of fraud – many services take prepayment and disappear.
• ❌ Xiaomi may block the device (if interference is detected).
• ❌ Loss of warranty and risk of damage to hardware.

If you still decide to use a paid service, check:

1. Reviews on independent platforms (e.g. 4PDA)
2. Money back guarantee in case of failure.
3. Payment method (avoid transfers to cards of individuals).

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No third-party service offers a 100% guarantee of deleting a Mi Account; even after a successful bypass, the lock can return after a firmware update; the only legal way is to formally appeal for Xiaomi to prove ownership of the device.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to delete a Mi Account without a password, users often face the following problems:

• 🔄 "Invalid token when unlocking bootloader: The error occurs if the Xiaomi account is not tied to the device.The solution is to log in to the Mi Unlock Tool with the same account as the phone.
• 🚫 "Device is locked in Fastboot: So the bootloader is locked. You have to wait for permission to unlock (up to 720 hours).
• 🔌 PC doesn't see the phone EDL: Problem with drivers or cable. Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0) and disable driver signatures in Windows.
• 📵 Phone doesn't turn on after firmware: Probably the firmware didn't fit the model. You need to repeat the process with the correct version of Fastboot ROM.

If you see a message saying "This device is bound to a Xiaomi account" after a reset, then the Mi Cloud Lock has not been deleted.

• A formal appeal in support of proof of purchase.
• Firmware via EDL (if the bootloader is unlocked).
• Hardware intervention (for experienced users).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions