How to Delete Xiaomi Account Completely with Redmi Note 4: 5 Ways to Work

Deleting Xiaomi (Mi Account) account with Redmi Note 4 is a task that users face when selling a phone, resetting to factory settings or after buying a used device. The main difficulty is that the manufacturer links the account to a hardware identifier (IMEI), A standard deletion through settings often fails due to synchronization errors or forgotten passwords. In this article, we will discuss all current methods, from official untiring to bypassing locks via Fastboot and EDL-regime.

The Redmi Note 4 (mido and nikel models) is still running on older versions of MIUI (up to 12th inclusive), where account verification algorithms differ from current ones. For example, MIUI 8-10 could remove the binding through a hidden developer menu, and in newer versions it is blocked. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and weeded out non-working options.

Important: if you plan to sell a phone, it is not enough to just log out of your account in the settings. Mi Account binding is stored in the device memory and can block it after reset (Anti-Theft function). To avoid problems, use the methods from this article.

1. Officially delete your account through settings (if you remember the password)

The easiest way to untie your account is by default, if you have access to a password and your phone is connected to the Internet, which works on MIUI 11-14 and doesn't require any additional tools.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app → Accounts and synchronization.
• 🔑 Choose a Mi Account → press the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
• 🗑️ Tap Delete your account → Enter the password from Mi Account.
• ✅ Confirm the action through SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

After removal, check the anchor status in the Settings menu → The phone. → Status. SIM-If you don't have a Mi Account, you're successful. If you don't, reboot your device and try again.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 4 with older firmware MIUI 9 after deleting the account, a ghost link may remain. To remove it, reset it through Recovery (section 3 of this article).

Make a backup copy of the data (photos, contacts, SMS)

Remember or reset your Mi Account password at account.xiaomi.com

Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (for sync)

Battery charge of at least 50% (to avoid failures)

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2. Delete account without password through resetting settings (Hard Reset)

If you don’t remember the Mi Account password, but the phone is unlocked (no pattern lock)/PIN-You can try resetting your settings using Recovery Mode. 50–70% Redmi Note devices 4, but does not guarantee 100% result – depends on the firmware version and regional binding.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language → Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action with a swipe or Power button.
5. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If you want to enter your old account after you reboot, you still have the link, and then you can go to methods 4 or 5 (via Fastboot or EDL).

Through phone settings

Through Recovery Mode

Through Fastboot/EDL

Never dropped it.

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3. Delete via Fastboot (for advanced users)

The method is suitable if the phone is not locked after the reset, but Mi Account remains in the system. ADB/Fastboot.

Algorithm of action:

1. Download and install Mi Unlock Tool (the official utility from Xiaomi).
2. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode: (a) Turn off the device. (b) Press Power + Volume down until the hare appears in the eardress cap.
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
4. In Mi Unlock Tool, log in to your Mi Account (if you have access) or use the command: fastboot oem remove-mi-account Note: some firmware requires you to unlock the bootloader first (fastboot oem unlock).
5. Reboot your phone (fastboot reboot).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot oem commands can lead to hard-brick on unofficial firmware. Before using, check the bootloader version with fastboot getvar anti. If the value of anti: 3 or 4, the method is not safe.

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If the fastboot oem remove-mi-account command doesn't work, try fastboot oem unlock-go first, then try again. On some versions of the Redmi Note 4 (mido model), this works.

4. Complete removal through EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

Extreme Download Mode (EDL) is a firmware mode that allows you to rewrite the persist partition where the binding to the Mi Account is stored.

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
• 📦 Fastboot firmware ROM Redmi Note 4 (download from Xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool or QFil.

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\mido_fastboot).
2. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (use this manual).
3. Transfer the phone to EDL: (a) Turn off the device. (b) Press Volume up + Volume down + Connect USB (hold 20-30 seconds). (c) Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in Device Manager.
4. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and click Refresh → Flash.
5. Wait for the process to finish (5-10 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

Once you have the firmware, the Mi Account will be deleted, but all the data from the phone will be erased forever, and this method also resets FRP (Google Lock) and restores the stock firmware.

5. Appeal in support of Xiaomi (official way)

If none of these methods work, the official way to do this is to ask Xiaomi for proof of ownership, which takes 3 to 14 days, but is guaranteed to unseat the binding without the risk of being blocked.

What will be required:

• 📄 Check or box IMEI telephone (proof of purchase).
• 📋 Screenshot of Mi Account entry error (if phone is locked).
• 📧 The email address associated with the account (if you remember).
• 📞 Passport or other document confirming identity.

How to apply:

1. Go to the Access Restoration website.
2. Select Unlock Device → specify the phone’s IMEI (you can find it on the box or via the *#06# command).
3. Download scans of documents and send a request.
4. Wait for an email response (usually 2-5 days).

If the phone is bought by hand, ask the previous owner for checks or contact him for a joint appeal for support. Xiaomi may require a video of the device showing its IMEI and serial number.

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A formal appeal for support is the only legal way to delete the Mi Account without risking damage to the phone, but it requires proof of ownership and takes time.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete your Mi Account on Redmi Note 4, users often face typical problems.

• 🔄 "After reset, the phone again requires an old account" → This means that the binding is saved in the persist section. Solution: use the method EDL (section).
• 🔌 "The computer can't see the phone. Fastboot/EDL" → Check the drivers (Qualcomm for the first time) EDL, ADB For Fastboot, or try another one. USB-cable.
• 🔐 "Mi Unlock Tool writes 'Couldn't unlock'" → You may not be tied to your phone or need to unlock the bootloader (wait 72 hours after you link your account to your device).
• 📱 "phone is stuck on startup Mi logo after firmware" → Solution: Repeat the firmware in EDL Or just swipe the boot section through Fastboot.

Another common mistake is to try to use utilities like Mi Account Remover or Bypass Tool from dubious sites, which often contain viruses or do not work on newer versions of MIUI, and we recommend avoiding them and using only official methods.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 4 with firmware MIUI 12+ Mi Account lock can be activated even after successful deletion if the phone was stolen or blocked by the previous owner through the device search service. IMEI!

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