How to completely delete your Google account Xiaomi Redmi 4: 4 working methods

Why Deleting a Google Account on Redmi 4 Needs a Special Approach

Xiaomi Redmi 4, released in 2016, is powered by Xiaomi’s MIUI, a proprietary shell that is closely integrated with Google services. Deleting a Google account (or Gmail) on this device has two key features:

First, once reset to factory settings, the phone may require the data of the last Google account tied is Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a theft protection mechanism. On Redmi 4 with MIUI 8-10, this feature works differently than on new models: there is no separate menu to disable FRP, and the unlock process itself requires workarounds.

Second, simply deleting an account through settings doesn’t always work because of firmware bugs. For example, MIUI versions below 9.6 may have left “ghost” data in Settings → Accounts → Sync, which led to errors when adding a new account. Today we’ll look at all the current ways to delete, including methods for cases when the phone is locked or does not respond to the sensor.

Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings

This is the safest way, but it only works if:

• 🔓 Phone unlocked (no pattern lock)/PIN-code)
• 📶 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 🤖 The device is not in "Lost" mode (via Find My Device)

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Accounts → Google.
3. Put your account in the right place (if there are several).
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots. ⋮ and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from the device (if requested).

Make sure your contacts and photos are synced with another account

Write down passwords from apps linked to Google (e.g. Gmail, YouTube)

Disable two-factor authentication for this device in Google settings

Check if your account is used for payment on Google Play-->

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through settings, some apps (such as Google Pay or YouTube Premium) may require re-authorization. Redmi 4 also often resets Smart Lock settings (automatically unlocking on trusted devices).

Method 2: Removal through factory reset (Hard Reset)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔄 Delete all data from your phone, including your Google account)
• 🔒 The device is locked, but you remember the data from your Google account
• 🐌 The phone is slowing down due to overcrowded memory

How to make Hard Reset on Xiaomi Redmi 4:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu (it is in English), select Wipe Data (movement - volume buttons, choice - power button).
4. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
5. After completion, select Reboot.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 4 with firmware MIUI 8 Global Stable after Hard Reset, there is sometimes an error "This device was reset. To continue, log in to a Google account that was synced earlier," even if the account was deleted in advance. FRP (see Method 4).

Yeah, I had to go around.

Yeah, but I was able to enter the account details.

No, never.

I don't know what it is.-->

Method 3: Delete Google account via ADB (for advanced)

This method requires a computer and works if:

• 🖥️ There is access to PCs with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB
• 🔌 Debugging is on. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer menu)
• 🔓 Phone unlocked (but Google account is not deleted in the standard way)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 4 to your PC via USB-cable (original!).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear as a confirmation of your connection.)

1. Enter the command to delete your Google account:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

1. Reboot the phone:

adb reboot

⚠️ Note: After these commands are completed, Google services (Play Market, Gmail, YouTube) may stop working. APK-service files ADB On Redmi 4, this can also lead to the error "Google Play Services has stopped" - in which case only the firmware will help.

Method 4: FRP bypass on Xiaomi Redmi 4 (if the phone is locked)

If you reset your phone and you don't remember, you'll need to bypass Factory Reset Protection. On Redmi 4, you can do this in three ways:

Method 1: Emergency Call (operates on MIUI 8-9)

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Dial ##4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Go to Usage statistics → Settings (cog at the top).
4. Enable USB debugging in the developer menu.
5. Connect your phone to your PC and use ADB to remove FRP:

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/


adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity

Method 2: Recovery of Google Password

If you have access to another device:

1. Go to the Google account recovery page.
2. Enter the last known email and follow the recovery instructions.
3. After a successful recovery, enter new data on Redmi 4.

Method 3: Through Fastboot firmware (risky!)

This method is suitable if other methods have not worked, but it requires:

• 🖥️ Computer with Mi Flash Tool installed
• 📥 Official firmware for Redmi 4 (for example, latest_global_stable)
• 🔧 Unlocked bootloader (if not unlocked, you will need to wait 72 hours after you have attached your Mi Account)

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data, including IMEI (Some versions of Redmi 4 may require restoration after the procedure. IMEI via the engineering menu (#3646633##).

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If after bypassing FRP, the phone asks for a Mi Account, and you do not remember it, try entering 1234567890 (the standard password for some Xiaomi firmware).

What to do after deleting your Google account

Successful account deletion is only half the battle, so you can avoid future problems.

1. Set up a new Google account (if you need Play Market access).Redmi 4 may need to reboot after deleting your old account for proper sync.
2. Turn off FRP (if you plan to sell your phone):

Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync settings and disable Data Backup.

1. Check the services:

• 📱 Google Play Market – Open without errors
• 📧 Gmail – Check the synchronization of emails
• 🎵 YouTube – Authorization must be done without requesting an old account

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 4 with firmware MIUI 8 After deleting your Google account, you may lose access to Google Play Services:

1. Download the latest version of Google Play Services from APKMirror.
2. Install. APK-Manual file (allow installation from unknown sources in security settings).
3. Reboot the phone.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 4, users face typical problems:

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On Xiaomi Redmi 4 with MIUI 8-9, standard deletion of Google account through settings only works 60% of the time; the rest require a combination of reset, ADB and FRP bypass.

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