Deleting your associated Mi Account from a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is a procedure that you might need to do when selling your device, transferring it to another user, or simply changing your profile, but many people face difficulties: the system requires a password, prevents you from untidying your account after a reset, or blocks a phone with the message “This device is locked.” In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete your account, from standard disconnection through settings to bypassing the lock if you forget the login data.
Redmi (unlike other brands) is deeply integrated with Mi Account. The account connects not only cloud backups, but also Find Device (device search), Mi Pay payment services, and FRP. So simply deleting through the menu may not work if the phone was reset to factory settings. We'll look at solutions for all scenarios: when the phone is running, when it's locked, and even if you don't have access to the mail or number tied to the account.
⚠️ Attention: Deleting your Mi Account without first disabling Find Device can result in a full lock of your phone in 72 hours (Xiaomi Anti-Theft mechanism!
1. Standard account deletion via phone settings
The easiest way to delete your account is to delete it directly from the Redmi menu if your phone is unlocked and you remember your password, which is suitable for most models: Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and others based on MIUI 13/14/15.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and syncs (or Mi Accounts in older versions) MIUI).
- 👤 Tap your Mi Account profile (usually displayed at the top of the list).
- ⚙️ Select Account Management → Delete the account.
- 🔒 Enter the password from Mi Account and confirm the action.
After that, the phone will automatically log off and the sync data (contacts, notes, photos from the Mi Cloud) will no longer be updated. However, the important thing is that if you plan to sell the device, additionally reset to factory settings (Settings → Phone → Reset).
Save backup of contacts and photos
Disable Device Search (Find Device)
Make sure your phone is not tied to Mi Pay
Remember the password from the account (you will need to confirm)-->
⚠️ Note: If you immediately reset your phone to factory settings after deleting your account, the system may request re-entering Mi Account data at the first setup. FRP (Factory Reset Protection: To avoid blocking, do not turn off your phone for 24 hours after deleting your account – give the system time to sync your status.
2. Delete your account after resetting your settings (if your phone is locked)
Situation: You reset Redmi to factory settings, but when you turn on, the phone requires you to enter the Mi Account data that was previously tied, which is standard FRP protection, and you can only legally circumvent it if you remember your login and password. If not, read the section on bypassing the lock.
What to do if you remember the data:
- When you first turn on after reset, select the language and region.
- At the stage of logging in, tap the field Enter Mi Account.
- Enter the email or phone number associated with the account and password.
- Confirm the entrance and the lock will be removed.
If you don’t remember the password, but you have access to the mail or phone number associated with your account:
- 📧 On the entrance screen, click Forgot the password?.
- 🔄 Follow the recovery instructions (confirmation code will be sent by email or SMS).
- 🔓 After changing the password, log in with new data.
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⚠️ Note: If you buy Redmi with your hands and the seller has not untie his Mi Account, the phone may be locked 72 hours after the reset.In this case, contact the seller and ask him to remove the device from the list of trusted in your account (account.xiaomi.com) → Device management if you cannot contact, see the bypass section. FRP.
3. How to delete Mi Account if you forget your password
Forgot your password and lost your email or phone number? things get complicated, but there are several legal ways to take back control of your account or remove it from your phone.
Method 1: Recovery through backup email
- 🌐 Go to account.xiaomi.com from your computer.
- 🔍 Press Enter. → Forgot the password?.
- 📩 Select Recovery via backup email (if it was specified during registration).
- 🔑 Follow the instructions to create a new password.
Method 2: Appealing for Xiaomi
If recovery via email/SMS is not possible, please contact official support:
- At mi.com/support, select Mi Account → Lost Access.
- Fill out the form by specifying: 🆔 IMEI phone number (you can find out via *#06#). 📅 Date of purchase (if there is a check). 📱 Model of the device.
Attach a passport scan (to confirm identity).
The application is considered for up to 7 days, and if the data match, you will be sent instructions to unlock.
What to do if Xiaomi support is not met?
4. bypassing the lock Mi Account (FRP) without a password
⚠️ Attention: Bypassing techniques FRP They may violate Xiaomi’s user agreement and result in a loss of warranty. Use them only if the phone belongs to you and other recovery methods are not available.
If your phone is locked after a reset and you don’t remember your Mi Account details, you can try the following methods (relevant to MIUI 12-14):
Method 1: Recovery and Fastboot modes
You will need a computer with the ADB and Fastboot drivers installed:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery Mode.
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
- In the command line, type: fastboot oem unlock (some models may require fastboot flashing unlock).
- After unlocking the bootloader, reset: fastboot erase frp
⚠️ Note: The last method often stops working after updates MIUI. If you have a new firmware, the chances of success are minimal, and the only legal option is to seek Xiaomi support with proof of ownership.
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Before buying a used Redmi, always check if the Mi Account is untied. ask the seller to reset the settings in front of you and make sure the phone does not require data entry when you first set up.
5 How to delete Mi Account from your phone if it is stolen or lost
If your Redmi is lost or stolen, the first thing you do is block it from the Mi Cloud so that the attackers don’t get access to the data.
- 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in to your account.
- 📍 Select the lost device in the list.
- 🔒 Click Block and set a temporary password.
- 📲 Optionally: activate Delete Data to delete personal information.
To completely remove your device from your account (for example, if you find a phone but sell it):
- 🖥️ Go to the Mi Account Personal Account.
- 📱 Go to the Device Management section.
- 🗑️ Find your Redmi in the list and click Delete.
⚠️ Note: Deleting the device from the account does not remove the lock FRP, If the phone has been reset to factory settings, you need to physically log in to the phone account or wait until the lock expires (72 hours from the date of reset).
6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When working with Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and let's analyze the most common and ways to solve them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| I couldn't delete the account. | Accounts linked to Mi Pay or Find Device | Disable these features in your account settings before deleting |
| The device is locked after being reset | FRP protection activated | Enter the Mi Account that was tied before the reset |
| The confirmation code doesn't come in. | Blocking SMS by the operator or failure of Xiaomi servers | Try to restore access through backup email or contact support |
| You cannot log in after changing the region | The account is registered in another region (e.g. China) | Change your phone settings or create a new account |
Another common problem is the mismatch between your account and firmware, for example, if you bought a Redmi with Global ROM but you're trying to log into a China ROM account, the system may block access.
- 🌍 Check the account region at account.xiaomi.com (profile indicated) Country/Region).
- 📱 Make sure the phone region matches (Settings) → Additionally. → Region).
- 🔄 If the regions do not match, create a new account for the region you want.
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Before selling Redmi, be sure to untie the phone from Mi Account and reset the settings. The buyer must get the device without being tied to other people's data!
7. Alternative methods: change of firmware and service centers
If none of these methods work, radical measures remain:
1.Flashing through Fastboot
Installing a clean MIUI firmware through the Mi Flash Tool can remove the binding to the Mi Account, but:
- ⚠️ It'll dump all the data on the phone.
- ⚠️ Requires unlocked bootloader (on new models unlocking takes up to 720 hours!).
- ⚠️ Could lead to loss IMEI faulty.
Firmware instructions:
- Download the official firmware for your model from the MIUI Downloads website.
- Install the Mi Flash Tool on your PC.
- Turn your phone into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
- Connect to your PC and run through Mi Flash (select Clean All).
2. Contact the service center
If the phone is warranty or you are not confident in their abilities, contact the official Xiaomi service.
- 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase).
- 🆔 Passport of the owner.
- 📱 The device itself (even if it is locked).
The cost of the service is from 500 to 2000 rubles, depending on the model and the reason for the lock.