Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a device, changing a profile or solving sync problems. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password from an old account, there is an error “This device is reset”, or simply can not find the right settings in MIUI. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, including bypassing the lock and reset via Fastboot.
Xiaomi devices are closely integrated with Google services and its own Mi Account ecosystem, which means that simply deleting an account through settings does not always work: the system can request confirmation by default. SMS, email or even lock your phone after a reset (known problem with the phone) FRP-lock-in on Android 9+). We will look at legal methods that do not violate Google’s policies, as well as alternative solutions for cases where standard methods do not work.
Why you can’t just delete your Google account from Xiaomi
Xiaomi smartphones (as well as other Android devices) have Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a mechanism linked to a Google account, which is activated automatically when:
- 📱 Adding a Google account in your phone settings.
- 🔄 Resetting to factory settings (Wipe Data in Recovery).
- 🔒 Deleting your account without properly logging out.
If you attempt to delete your account through Settings → Accounts, the system may:
- 🔐 Require Google to enter a password (even if you remember it, sync errors sometimes occur).
- 📵 Block access to the phone after restarting (re-authorization required).
- ⚠️ Send a message saying, "Device reset. Log in to an account that was previously synced».
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12+ Android 11+ When you delete your Google account through settings, a hidden Mi Cloud lock may work. To avoid problems, first untie your phone from your Mi Account in Settings. → Xiaomi Account.
Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings
This is the easiest method, but it only works if:
- 🔓 Remember the password from your Google account.
- 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (required to verify data).
- 🔄 The device is not activated lock Mi Cloud.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on the version of MIUI).
- Select the Google account you want to delete.
- Click Delete Account (or Delete Account in New Versions).
- Confirm the action by entering the password from Google or the pattern lock of the phone.
- Reset the device.
Turn off contact synchronization and photos|Make sure there are no important data on your phone.|Save backups to the cloud|Check that your phone is not tied to your Mi Account.-->
If the phone requires Google to re-enter data after deleting, then FRP-locking has worked, in which case only a complete reset with bypass protection will help (see Method 3).
Method 2: Remove by resetting settings (Hard Reset)
This method is suitable if you are selling a phone or want to completely clear it of data, but after a reset, you may need to bypass FRP (if your Google account was tied).
Step-by-step:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the buttons Power + Volume up at the same time (on some models POCO - Power + Volume down).
- From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
- Confirm the action, wait for the process to be completed.
- Select Reboot to reboot.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 10+ After the reset, a window may appear: "This device was reset. Log in to a Google account that was synced earlier." If you do not remember the account information, you will need to bypass the account. FRP (see next section).
| Xiaomi model | Combination for Recovery | Support for FRP |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10/11/12 | Food + Volume up | Yes (Android 11+) |
| POCO X3/X4/X5 | Food + Volume up | Yes (starting with MIUI 12.5) |
| Xiaomi 11/12/13 | Food + Volume up | Yes (with Mi Account lock) |
| Redmi 9/9A/9C | Food + Volume up | No (Android 10 without updates) |
Method 3: Bypass FRP-blocking on Xiaomi (if you forgot the password)
If the phone requires your old Google account data after a reset and you don’t remember it, you’ll need to bypass FRP. This method works on most Xiaomi Android 9–13 devices, but may vary depending on the MIUI version.
Importantly, bypassing FRP is not a hack, but a legal way to unlock it, if you own the device.
- 📱 Another smartphone or PC for downloading files.
- 🔌 USB-cable (original, for stable connection).
- 🖥️ The Mi Flash Tool program or SP Flash Tool (for firmware).
Instructions for FRP bypass through Fastboot:
- Download the Mi Flash Tool and the MIUI installation package for your model.
- Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume down to log into Fastboot.
- Connect the device to your PC and run the command in the terminal: fastboot oem edl (if it doesn’t work, use fastboot oem unlock).
- Swipe your phone through the Mi Flash Tool by selecting Clean All mode.
- After restarting, set your phone as new.
What if the fastboot doesn’t recognize the device?
⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, POCO F4) Mi Account may remain blocked after firmware, in which case you will need an official unlock through the Xiaomi service center (you need a purchase check).
Method 4: Delete Google account via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work and FRP can’t be bypassed, you can try deleting your account via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires USB debugging enabled and doesn’t work on all versions of MIUI.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
- 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode).
Instructions:
- Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging over USB.
- Open the terminal and type: adb shell pm list packages | grep "google" (this will show all Google packages on the device).
- Delete your account by command: adb shell pm uninstall-k --user 0 com.google.android.gms (this will delete Google Play Services, which may disrupt some apps).
- Reboot the phone.
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If Google Play Services has stopped working after you delete it, restore it through the Mi App Store or reflash your phone.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| “It is impossible to delete the account” | The account is the main one for synchronization | Add a different Google account and make it your primary account. |
| "Device reset. Sign in to your account." | FRP-blocking worked. | Bypassing Fastboot or firmware (see Method 3) |
| "Network error" when deleting | Problems with connecting to Google servers | Check the internet, try it later or use a VPN |
| “A password from Mi Account is required.” | Phone tied to Xiaomi account | Untie the device in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Delete the device |
If neither method worked, you may have double-locked your device (FRP and Mi Cloud at the same time), in which case the only way out is to contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on your phone.
What to do after deleting your Google account
After successful deletion of Google account, it is recommended that:
- 🔄 Reset your settings (if the phone is sold).
- 📱 Check the operation of the main functions: calls, Internet, camera.
- 🔒 Set up a new Google account (if your phone is still on the phone).
- ☁️ Disable the Mi Account Link if you don’t need it.
If you are selling a phone, you must:
- ✅ Delete all accounts (Google, Mi Account, social networks).
- ✅ Recovery (Wipe Data) by Recovery).
- ✅ Check that your phone is not tied to Find My Device.
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Even after deleting your Google account, some data may remain in your phone’s memory. Use the Format Data feature in TWRP Recovery (if installed) to clean it completely.