Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi Redmi 8 phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has nuances, from standard deletion through settings to bypassing FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which is activated after reset to factory settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including those that work on Redmi 8 with MIUI 12/13 and newer versions.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 features a proprietary MIUI shell that modifies the standard Android interface. This means that the paths to settings may differ from “pure” Android, and some features (such as synchronization with Mi Cloud) add complexity. If you plan to transfer the phone to another owner, it is not enough to just log out – it must be completely deactivated at the system level, otherwise the new user will encounter a login / password request after reset.
Before proceeding, make sure that:
- 🔄 You remember your Google account password (required to confirm deletion).
- 📱 The phone is charged at least 50% (interruption of the process can lead to failures).
- 🔒 You have a backup of important data (contacts, photos, messages).
- 🌐 Internet connection stable (for synchronization of changes).
Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings
The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is suitable if your phone is not locked and you remember the login details.
Open the Settings app (cog icon) and go to Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on MIUI version). Here you will see a list of all the accounts associated. Find a line with your Google profile and tap it. From the menu that opens, select Delete Account (or Delete Account). The system will request a password confirmation - type it in and click OK.
Important: After this step, some services (such as Play Store or Gmail) will stop working before re-entering, and all data synced with this account (Chrome bookmarks, contacts, calendar events) will be deleted.
Keep backup copies of important data|Untie the phone from Mi Cloud (Settings) → Mi Account)|Ensure a stable Internet connection|Battery charge > 30%-->
⚠️ Note: If you delete your account after resetting (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting), the system may require you to enter the remote profile data because of FRP-To avoid this, delete your account first and then reset your settings.
Method 2: Removal through resetting (bypassing FRP)
If the standard method did not work (for example, due to synchronization errors) or the phone has already been reset, and FRP-The locking prevents further setup, requires bypassing the protection. 8 Android 9/10 s MIUI 11-13.
To bypass FRP, follow the following steps:
- Turn on your phone and wait for the welcome screen to show up with a suggestion to enter Google data.
- Connect to Wi-Fi (required! without the Internet bypass is impossible).
- Go back a step (Back button) and select Emergency Call.
- Enter the combination ##4636## and it will open the test menu.
- Go to Usage statistics and click on the Settings icon (cog in the upper right corner).
- In the Settings search bar, type in Google, find Google Play Services and turn them off.
- Return to the lock screen and repeat the setting – the system will miss the account entry step.
This method does not work on all versions. MIUI, If the combination ##4636## doesn't work, try an alternative method using the same method. OTG-cables and flash drives with files for bypassing (see instructions below).
What is FRP-blocking?
| Deleting method | Password required | Works after discharge | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through MIUI settings | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | ⭐ |
| Bypassing FRP through the test menu | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Reset + OTG-circumvention | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Removal via ADB | ✅ Yeah (debugging) | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Method 3: Delete your account via ADB (for experienced users)
If previous methods didn’t work, you can use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, which requires USB debugging and access to your computer.
Instructions:
- Activate Developer Mode on Redmi 8: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
- Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB drivers (download from Google’s site) and open the command prompt.
- Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of the device to appear.
- Delete the account by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms Then: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gsf
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Warning: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, you should go to the service center.
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Before using ADB, create a restore point in TWRP (if you have a custom recavator installed) to help restore the phone in case of errors.
What to do if your account is not deleted?
Sometimes the system will produce errors like, "Can't delete your account" or "Administrator confirmation required."
- 🔐 Account is managed by the organization (working/training profile): contact the domain administrator to unlock.
- 🔄 Sync error: Check your internet connection, restart your phone and try again.
- 📱 MIUI Gluts: Clear the Settings app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache).
- 🔧 FRP-Post-reset locking: Use the bypass methods from Method 2.
If the problem persists, try:
- Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
- Delete your account via Safe Mode (press the power button → long tap on Turn off → Safe Mode).
- Contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of ownership of the phone (check).
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If the phone is bought with hands and the previous owner has not deleted the account, the only legal way to unlock it is to contact him and ask for login details. FRP Without the owner’s consent, it can be considered a hacking.
How to avoid account problems when selling Redmi 8
Before transferring the phone to the new owner, perform a full reset, taking into account the nuances of Xiaomi:
- Delete your Google account (see Method 1).
- Untie Mi Account (Settings → Mi Account → Sign out).
- Perform reset: Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase All Data
- After the reboot, do not connect to Wi-Fi and do not log into accounts - hand over the phone in this form to the buyer.
If you are buying Redmi 8 from hand, be sure to check:
- 🔍 Is there a Mi Account attached (ask the seller to exit it).
- 📱 Status. IMEI (06# - the number must match the box).
- 🔒 Absence FRP-lockdown (ask the seller to reset the phone with you).
Frequent mistakes and how to fix them
When you delete your Google account on Redmi 8, users face typical problems:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "Failure to delete the account" | Synchronization with Google servers interrupted | Check the internet, restart your phone, try again |
| "Administrator confirmation required" | Corporate Account (managed through Google Workspace) | Please refer to IT-department |
| After reset, asks for an old account | FRP-lockdown hasn't been disabled | Use the methods of bypassing Method 2 |
| "Authentication error" | Incorrect password or two-factor authentication | Restor access via accounts.google.com |
If none of these methods worked, it could be that the phone has an unofficial firmware installed or the system partition is damaged, and in this case, only flashing through Fastboot or flashing it will help. EDL-Mode (requires skills and special software).
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Before flashing the phone, check the phone model with the command fastboot getvar product. Wrong firmware can turn the Redmi 8 into a “brick”.