Xiaomi smartphone owners often have to untie the device from the cloud profile, especially before selling or transferring the gadget to a new user. the Redmi 4X model, despite its age, remains popular, and the issue of deactivating the Mi Account account is more relevant for it than ever. Wrong actions can lead to locking the device, so it is important to clearly understand the sequence of steps.
There are several ways to do this, from standard access through the settings menu to more complex procedures for restoring access, and in this article we will discuss each of them in detail, paying special attention to the nuances specific to the shell MIUI based on Android, you will learn how to avoid the activation lock and what to do if the password is lost.
Before you start any manipulation, you need to understand the importance of backing up data. Deleting an account often involves completely resetting your device, which will result in the loss of contacts, photos and installed applications if they are not saved separately. Be careful and follow the instructions Step-by-step.
Why You Should Delete Your Mi Account Before Resetting
Find Device is a powerful security tool built into Xiaomi’s ecosystem that links your smartphone to your unique ID, allowing you to track its location in the event of a theft or remotely block access to data.
If you just perform Hard Reset with buttons without having to pre-untie your account on the menu, the smartphone will require the previous owner to enter the username and password on the first activation, a state known as Mi Activation Lock. Without this data, the device becomes a “brick”, unusable.
⚠️ Warning: Resetting your device via Recovery without first detaching your account in the settings will result in activation blocking.The new owner will not be able to use the phone without your data.
In addition, deletion of the profile is necessary to completely clean up personal information. Even after a reset, some data can be synchronized again if the device remains connected to the cloud. Complete deactivation ensures that your photos, notes and location history do not fall into the wrong hands.
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The main purpose of deleting the account is to break the connection between the “iron” of the smartphone (IMEI/Serial) Xiaomi servers, which removes all security restrictions for the next user.
Standard way to exit through system settings
The safest and most appropriate way to unblock is to use the operating system's regular menu, which requires you to remember your account password and have access to your smartphone desktop, which requires no connection to your computer and only takes a few minutes.
To start, go to the main settings menu of your Redmi 4X. Find a section that is usually called "Mi Account" or "Accounts and Sync." Depending on the version of MIUI, the location may vary slightly, but the logic remains the same. You need to log in to the profile management.
- 📱 Click on Mi Account in the top settings menu.
- 🔻 Scroll down to the bottom of the page before the red button appears.
- 🗑️ Select the option to log out or delete the account.
- 🔐 Enter a password to confirm the deletion operation.
Once you successfully enter your password, the system will send a request to Xiaomi servers to unlock the device. The screen can freeze or blink for a few seconds - this is normal behavior. Once you return to the menu, make sure that your email address is no longer listed in the account section.
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Delete your account with a forgotten password
It's quite common for users to forget their Mi Account password, and if you can't log in to the exit settings, the standard method won't work, and you need to use the re-access procedure through the manufacturer's official website.
Open your browser on your computer or other smartphone and go to the Xiaomi account management page. You will need to enter a phone number or email associated with the Redmi device. 4X. The system will offer several options for confirming identity, for example, sending SMS-code-mail.
| Method of recovery | Conditions required | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| SMS. | Presence SIM-number-card | Low. |
| Email. | Access to the backup box | Low. |
| Through a trusted device | Another Xiaomi gadget in profile | Medium |
| Answers to questions | Pre-assigned control questions | Tall. |
After successfully resetting your password on the site, wait 15-30 minutes. Servers take time to update the information. Then connect Redmi 4X to Wi-Fi, log in to the settings with the new password, and follow the standard exit procedure described in the previous section.
What if the number is lost?
Use the Find Device function to detach
Find Device allows you to control your smartphone remotely, which can be useful if you have the phone on your hands, but you can’t find the right item in the settings menu, or if you want to remotely clear your data before selling it from home.
Go to the official i.mi.com website from any device. Sign in to your Mi Account. From the list of devices, select your Redmi 4X. Here you will find several options, among which we are interested in "Delete Device" or "Erase Data".
- 🌐 Go to i.mi.com in your browser.
- 🔑 Log in using your log and password.
- 📱 Choose Redmi. 4X plug-in.
- 🧹 Press the Remove Device button (Remove Device).
This command will force the connection between the server and the device, and then the phone (if it is connected to the Internet) can automatically log out of the account, and if the phone is offline, the command will be executed as soon as it appears on the network.
⚠️ Note: Wipe Data will remove all information from your phone, but it won't always remove activation blocking. Use the Delete Device option to completely unblock it.
Problems in removal and their solution
Xiaomi users often face technical difficulties in deactivating, and one of the most common problems is an error (network error) or endless download, which can be due to unstable connection or server locks in your region.
If the system says "False Password" even though you're sure of the data, try changing your password through the web interface and then entering a new one, and it's also worth checking if two-factor authorization is enabled, which requires you to enter code from an SMS even when you log out on the device itself.
Sometimes it helps to shift. DNS-server on the phone on 8.8.8.8 or using mobile Internet instead of Wi-Fi. In rare cases, the problem lies in the crowded cache of Google Play or Mi Account services. → All applications can solve the problem.
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Useful tip: Before attempting to delete an account, set the exact date and time on your smartphone. SSL-Certificates when connected to the server.