How to delete Xiaomi account if you forget your password: all the ways of 2026

Why Deleting a Xiaomi Account Without a Password Is a Difficult Task

Xiaomi devices are closely integrated with the Mi Account ecosystem — without it, you can’t use branded services, sync data or install updates. But what if you forget your password and you lose access to your linked email or phone number? The situation is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer specifically blocks unauthorized deletion of your account: this is a measure of protection against device theft.

Unlike Google or Apple, where password resets often come down to a backup email recovery, Xiaomi uses two-factor binding to the device’s hardware identifier. This means that even after resetting, the phone can remain locked under the old account. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to delete Mi Account without a password in 2026, including official and technical workarounds — taking into account their risks and limitations.

It’s important to understand that not all methods are universal. Their effectiveness depends on the device model, the version of MIUI, the purchase region, and even the date of the last authorization. For example, on Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 smartphones with MIUI 14+ firmware, some life hacks stopped working due to tighter security.

Method 1: Official password recovery via Xiaomi support

The most legal and safe method is to contact Xiaomi Support with proof of ownership of the device.

• 📄 Check or purchase warranty card (with the serial number of the device)
• 📱 Phone box (it is indicated on it) IMEI)
• 💳 Bank statement of purchase (if you bought online)

First, try to restore access through the official Mi Account website:

1. Go to the login page and select “Forgot your password?”
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. If the system offers to send the code to the mail / phone, but you do not have access to them, click "No access to this data?" and fill out the application form.

In the support form, indicate:

• 🆔 Serial number of the device (Settings) → About phone → Status → Serial number)
• 📅 Date of purchase and place (shop or website)
• 📸 Photo of a check or a box with IMEI

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi support can request video with the device, where you can see its on and current lock screen. Response comes within 3-7 days.

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If you bought the phone in the official Mi Store, specify this in the appeal – the priority of processing such applications is higher.

Method 2: Delete your account via Fastboot (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for devices based on Qualcomm processors (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3) and requires unlocking the bootloader.

• 🔓 Bootloader has already been unlocked
• 🖥️ You have a computer with drivers installed. ADB/Fastboot
• 📥 There is a firmware for your model (e.g. Global). ROM)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to the PC and check the connection command: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue.
3. Squeeze the modified boot.img Remote Mi Account (you can find it on the forums) XDA Developers or 4PDA): fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img fastboot reboot

After a reboot, the account may disappear, but there are risks:

• 🚨 Device Brick (complete failure) in case of firmware error
• 🔄 Loss of warranty (if the bootloader was blocked)
• 🔒 Re-blocking the account after the update MIUI

Method 3: Use of service codes (for older models)

On Xiaomi devices before 2019 (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1), sometimes service commands were triggered to reset your account.

If the code works, you will be redirected to the menu where you need to select:

1. Account → Remove Account
2. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter 12345 or 00000 as a standard password).

⚠️ Attention: On new devices (c) MIUI 12+) These codes are locked, and entering them can lead to a hard reboot or reset to factory settings without deleting your account.

Method 4: Bypassing reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

The standard Hard Reset (via Recovery Mode) does not delete Mi Account, but in some cases it helps bypass the lock.

• 📱 The device is not tied to the account through Find Device (the function “Find the device” is not connected to the account»)
• 🔄 The last synchronization was a long time ago (more than 30 days ago)
• 🌍 The firmware region is Global or EEA (European)

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. After the reboot, try skipping the account login step by connecting to Wi-Fi without SIM-map.

If after resetting the phone still requires a password from Mi Account, try:

• 🔌 Connect to another Wi-Fi (sometimes locking is triggered on specific networks)
• 📶 Insert SIM-card
• ⏳ Wait 24-48 hours and repeat the reset

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On devices with MIUI 13+ and MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi 10), Hard Reset almost never removes the account lock, which requires more radical methods (see Method 2).

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center (paid option)

If independent attempts are unsuccessful, you can contact an authorized service center.

• 📱 Devices with a valid warranty
• 💼 Corporate clients (we have a contract with Xiaomi)
• 🛠️ Phones purchased in official stores (Mi Store, Svyaznoy, M. Video)

The cost of the service varies from 1,500 to 5 000 rubles depending on the model and region.

• 🔧 Software reset with data storage (if the account is linked to the device, but the password is lost)
• 🔄 Flashing with an official license (without the risk of a brick)
• 📄 Making a request to Xiaomi on behalf of the service center (accelerated processing)

Prepare before your visit:

• 📄 Passport of the owner
• 📱 Box and components from the phone
• 💳 Check or warranty card (if any)

⚠️ Note: Unofficial service centers often offer “account bypass” for 500-1000 rubles, but use illegal methods (for example, firmware through the Internet). EDL substituted IMEI). This can result in loss of network features (the phone will stop catching the network) or locking the device through Google. FRP.

What to do if nothing helps: alternative solutions

If all methods are exhausted, and the account is not deleted, consider the following options:

1. Using a phone without an account: 📱 Install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience) – this will bypass the lock, but will deprive you of official updates. 🔧 Disable sync with Mi Cloud manually ADB (Root rights are required).
2. Selling the device “as is»: 💰 Indicate in the ad that the phone is locked account – this will reduce the price by 30-50%, but there will be buyers (for example, for spare parts). 🛒 Platforms like Avito or Yula allow you to sell such devices in the "Flawed" section».

Trade-In exchange program:

• 🔄 Some stores (for example, Svyaznoy or M. Video) take blocked phones as a credit when buying a new one, but the amount will be minimal.