How to delete Mi Account on Xiaomi phone if you forget password: full guide 2026

Forgot your Mi Account password and can't unlock Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO? The situation is familiar to many: the phone asks you to enter your account details after a reset, update or even accidental reboot, and you don't remember your login or password. Without the Mi Account attached, the device becomes a "brick" - you can't use the app store, synchronize data or even activate your smartphone after a hard reset.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account without a password, from official methods (via Xiaomi support) to technical workarounds (Fastboot, EDL, bypassing locks via PC). Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or special equipment, but we will indicate which ones are available to the average user without the risk of damaging the phone.

⚠️ Note: Deleting your Mi Account without official confirmation may violate warranty conditions.If you bought your phone less than a year ago, try re-establishing access through Xiaomi’s website first (Section “Forgot Password?»).

Since 2021, Xiaomi has tightened protection against unauthorized account deletion. On new models (for example, Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12), bypassing the lock through standard methods may not work – you will need an authorized service center or special software. Old devices (until 2020) are usually easier to unlock.

1.Official method: Restore access to the Mi-account

If you remember an email or phone number associated with your account, try to recover your password through a standard procedure.

Instructions:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgotPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number specified during registration.
3. Confirm your identity through SMS-code.
4. Create a new password and save it to your password manager (like Google Password Manager or KeePass).

✅ If the recovery is successful, unlock your phone by entering new data in the authorization field.This method works on any Xiaomi models, including the latest flagships from 2023-2026.

❌ If you don't remember the attached email/If you don’t have access to your phone, go to alternative methods.

2. Delete Mi-account through resetting settings (Hard Reset)

Hard Reset removes all data from the phone, including apps, photos and some account settings, but new devices (released after 2020) may need to re-enter Mi Account data after reset due to Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

How to make a Hard Reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the power button + volume up (on some models – volume down) before the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage by volume buttons, confirm by power button).
4. Once the phone is reset, it will reboot, and if you have a request to enter a Mi Account, move on to the following ways.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12 Hard Reset does not delete the account's binding, and this method only works on older models (Redmi). 4/5, Mi A1/A2) if FRP manually disabled until blocked.

Make a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts)

Charge your phone at least 50%

Make sure you know the login/password from your Google account (required after reset)

Prepare. SIM-grid-activation-->

3. bypassing the Mi Account through Fastboot mode (for advanced users)

If Hard Reset didn't work, you can try deleting your account through Fastboot mode, USB-Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot commands are suitable for most Xiaomi models, except for the latest flagships with a locked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Mi Unlock Tool (the official utility from Xiaomi).
2. Put your phone into Fastboot mode: Turn off the device, then press the power button + volume down.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. Start Mi Unlock Tool, log in to another Mi Account (not blocked!).
5. Follow the instructions of the program to unlock the bootloader (it may take 72-168 hours to wait).
6. After unlocking, swipe your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with account verification disabled (use Fastboot firmware). ROM marked no_verify).

🔧 Technical nuances:

• 📱 On Xiaomi models 12/13/14 Redmi Note 11/12 Unlocking the bootloader may require binding to a new account.
• 🖥️ Use the Mi Flash Tool or fastboot commands manually for firmware.
• ⚡ If the phone is not detected in Fastboot, install drivers Qualcomm/QDLoader.

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware can turn your phone into a brick.If you're not sure what you're doing, contact the service center.

4.Use of EDL (Emergency Download Mode) to delete your account

Regime. EDL (Emergency booting allows you to flash the phone at a low level, bypassing the locking of the Mi Account, which works even on locked devices, but requires special equipment (EDL-cable or Deep Flash Cable and command knowledge.

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Close the Test Point contacts on the motherboard (location depends on the model; for the Redmi Note 10, next to the battery).
3. Connect your phone to a PC, and the device is defined as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Use the Mi Flash Tool or QFil to use the EDL-Firmware (you can download it on forums) 4PDA or XDA Developers).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly closing contacts or firmware on the wrong version of software can cause a phone to fail, a method only recommended for advanced users or service engineers.

🔹 Where to find Test Point for popular models:

5. Contact Xiaomi Service Center: Official Account Deletion

If your own methods have not worked or you are afraid of damaging your phone, contact the authorized Xiaomi service center.

• 📄 Check or warranty card (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport (for proof of identity).
• 📱 The phone itself is unlocked (if possible).

The cost of the service varies from 500 to 2000 rubles depending on the model and region, in some cases, the service can offer firmware with deletion of the account or replacement of the motherboard (on new devices with hardware binding).

📍 How to find the official Xiaomi service:

1. Go to mi.com/global/service.
2. Choose a country and a city.
3. Check out the reviews about the service center (some informal workshops may offer “account bypass” at risk to the device).

✅ Pros of contacting the service: a guarantee of maintaining the efficiency of the phone, no risk of “bricking».

❌ Cons: cost, waiting time (1 to 5 days), possible failure if the phone is purchased informally.

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Before visiting the service, take a screenshot of the IMEI phone (type *#06#).

6.Alternative methods: bypassing through ADB and third-party utilities

For some Xiaomi models (mostly released before 2021), there are bypass utilities that allow you to delete your Mi Account without a password.

• 🔧 Mi Account Bypass Tool – This is a tool that works through ADB (required USB Debugging).
• 🖥️ Xiaomi Tool V2 — utility for unlocking the loader and resetting FRP.
• 📱 FRP Bypass APK — Google Blocking bypass apps (sometimes helps with Mi-account).

⚠️ Note: Using third-party utilities is fraught with risks:

• 🕵️‍♂️ Some programs contain viruses or spyware.
• 🔒 Bypassing the account can lead to blocking IMEI (new-model).
• 📵 After the bypass, you may have problems with updates or the work of Xiaomi services.

🔹 How to reduce risks:

1. Download utilities only from proven sources (4PDA, XDA).
2. Before using, check the files on VirusTotal.
3. Back up your data via ADB backup (if the phone is partially working).

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Third-party utilities are the last chance if official methods fail. Use them only at your own risk!

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting your Mi Account