How to delete a Xiaomi account if you forget your password: official and alternative methods

A forgotten password from Mi Account can become a serious problem — especially if you decide to sell a smartphone, tablet or other Xiaomi device, and the system requires authorization to reset settings. FRP-Factory Reset Protection, which makes it impossible to simply delete a profile through standard settings, but there is a way out, from formal recovery procedures to technical workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account without a password, including methods using ADB, Fastboot, support calls and even hardware intervention. It is important to understand that some methods can lead to a loss of warranty or complete locking of the device if done incorrectly. We will describe each step in detail, specify the risks and provide alternatives for different scenarios, from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

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

MIUI is integrated with Xiaomi Cloud services, where the account is not only a user ID, but also a mechanism for protecting against theft. When you try to delete a profile through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account, the system always asks:

• 🔑 Current password (if you are in the system)
• 📧 Confirmation of email/SMS (If you are trying to restore access)
• 🔄 Two-factor authentication (if enabled)

Without this data, standard deletion is impossible. Moreover, even after resetting to factory settings (Recovery Mode), the device will require you to enter the Mi Account data that was tied to the latter, part of the Find Device policy, which locks the device when you try to unauthorized access.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12.5+ HyperOS (2026) and the mechanism FRP Trying to get around it through unofficial firmware could result in a complete lockdown. IMEI — The device will become a “brick” without the possibility of recovery.

Recovery of access to Mi Account

The safest method is to take back control of your account through Xiaomi services.

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.
2. Enter the linked email or phone number.
3. Select the confirmation method: 📧 Email code (if access to the mail is saved) 📱 SMS by number (if the number has not changed) 🔐 Backup email (if specified during registration)

Follow the instructions to create a new password.

If you don’t have access to any of these channels, try:

• 🕵️‍♂️ Check old emails with the topic “Xiaomi Account” – there may be a backup code.
• 📞 Contact the operator if the phone number was tied but now belongs to another person (identity proof will be required).

If the official methods don’t work, move on to alternative solutions – but remember that they require technical skills.

Method 1: Delete your account through ADB (without root)

This method is suitable for devices on MIUI 11-14 and some versions of HyperOS, if USB debugging is enabled.

• 🖥️ Computer with Android installed SDK Platform-Tools.
• 📱 USB-cable (original, for data transmission).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB on the device (if not, see method 2).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm your trust in the computer on the device screen.
2. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Execute the command to delete the account: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 If it doesn’t work, try the alternative: adb shell content delete --uri content://com.xiaomi.account.provider.accounts --where "name='your_email@example.com'" (substitute your_email@example.com to your email from Mi Account).
5. Reset the device.

Install Android SDK Platform-Tools|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Connect the original cable|Check the visibility of the device in ADB|Make a backup copy of the data-->

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (2026), this method may not work due to the changed structure of the system packages).

Method 2: Fastboot Reset (for locked devices)

If the device is locked after reset and requires Mi Account data, and debugging over USB is not enabled, there is still the option with firmware via Fastboot. This method deletes all data, but keeps the device working.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ PC with Mi Flash Tool installed (download from official website).
• 📱 Fastboot firmware ROM For your model (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Global).
• 🔌 Cable USB and access to Fastboot mode (clamb Volume down) + Power with the device switched off).

Instructions:

1. Download and unpack the firmware in a folder without Cyrillic symbols.
2. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
3. Connect the device in Fastboot mode (screen with a rabbit and the inscription Fastboot).
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the Clean All option.
5. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (5-10 minutes).

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Before you run through Fastboot, check the bootloader version (fastboot getvar anti). If the value is anti: 4, the device is locked, and the firmware without an official unlocker will lead to a "brick".

Method 3: Calling for Xiaomi Support (for confirmed owners)

If the device is warranty or you can confirm the purchase, contact official support.

• 📄 Check or warranty card (with serial number of the device).
• 🆔 Identity document (passport).
• 📧 Email to which the account is linked (even if no access is available).

The process takes 3 to 14 days. Xiaomi can:

• 🔓 Unblock your account remotely.
• 📥 Provide a special file to unlock via Fastboot.
• 🏠 Redirect to a service center for hardware reset.

Support contacts:

• 🌍 International support: mi.com/global/support
• 🇷🇺 Russia/CIS: xiaomi.ru/support phone 8 800 775-65-55.

Method 4: EDL mode (for advanced users)

Emergency Download Mode (EDL) is a service mode that allows you to flash a device at a low level, bypassing locks. It works even on locked devices, but requires:

• 🔧 Authorized Xiaomi account (to obtain a firmware file).
• 💻 Special software (Mi Flash Pro or QFil).
• 🔌 EDL-cable (or the ability to manually enter the device).

⚠️ It's the riskiest method:

• 🚫 Could lead to loss IMEI (The device will not catch the network).
• 🔒 The new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Turbo 3) require authorization of Xiaomi servers, which can only be obtained through partners of the company.
• ⚖️ Violates the terms of the guarantee.

If you do, follow the instructions from the XDA-Developers forums for your model, for example, the Redmi Note 12 process looks like this:

1. Download. EDL-firmware for your model (see device code, for example, rubens for Redmi Note 12 Pro)+).

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EDL should only be used as a last resort: on 2023-2026 devices (with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 chips), it often leads to irreversible bootloader lock.

Method 5: Hardware Intervention (for experienced users)

If the software methods do not work, the physical deletion of account data remains through:

• 🔄 Replacement of the motherboard (for devices with a non-removable battery, for example, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3).

These methods are used in service centers, but have a high cost (from 3 000 to 15 000 rubles) and risks:

• 💥 Damage to pay in careless work.
• 🔋 Loss of leakage (for protected devices) IP68).
• 📵 Loss of function (such as fingerprint or fingerprint) NFC).

If you are not a specialist, it is better to contact the service.

What to do if nothing helps

If all methods are useless, you have three options:

1. Use the device without deleting the account: 📱 Create a new user profile in the settings (Settings) → Users). 🔒 Turn off sync with Mi Cloud. 🚫 Do not update the firmware – it can return the lock.
2. Sell the device "as is": 💰 Indicate in the ad that the phone is tied to the Mi Account (price will drop by 30-50%). 📝 Provide checks and documents to the new owner for support.
3. Refer to the “gray” unlockers: ⚠️ Fraud Risk – Check Reviews. 🔒 Some services require sending the device by mail (risk of loss).

Remember, since 2023, Xiaomi has tightened its security policy, and new devices (such as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or Redmi K70) are virtually impossible to bypass the Mi Account without official permission.

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If the device is bought from hand and blocked by the previous owner, you can only regain control of the account through Xiaomi support if there is evidence of purchase.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account