How to completely delete Xiaomi account with Redmi 8 Pro: 5 proven ways

Deleting a linked Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro may be necessary when selling a phone, transferring it to another user, or if you forget the login details. However, standard deletion through settings is often blocked by the system — especially if the device was purchased from hand or previously used with another account. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including bypassing locks and solutions for cases where the phone requires confirmation of the previous owner.

It’s important to understand that Redmi 8 Pro (codename begonia) runs on MIUI, where the Xiaomi account is integrated at the firmware level. Simply deleting through the Accounts menu will only work if you are logged in under the same login as you are attached to the phone, otherwise you will need additional manipulations, from reset to using ADB or calling for support.

We tested all of these methods on the latest versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS (2026), and if your phone is locked after being reset due to being tied to an old account, skip the first two sections and go straight to the ways to bypass the lock.

1. Delete Mi Account through phone settings

The easiest method that works if you remember the login and password from the associated account is suitable for devices where there is no hardware lock (for example, after buying from hands without first resetting).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi-account.
• 🔑 Enter a password from your current account (if requested).
• 🗑️ Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
• ✅ Confirm the action through SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

Once deleted, the phone will automatically log off, but your account information will remain in the system until it is completely reset.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Confirm reset (a pattern lock may be required or PIN-code).

⚠️ Note: If the phone requires the previous owner to enter data when turned on after deleting the account, then the device was linked to another Mi Account at the Mi Cloud level).

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2. reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If you don’t remember your account data or your phone is locked, the first step is to perform a hard reset, which will delete all user data, but it won’t always remove the link to your Mi Account (depending on the MIUI version and device status in the Mi Cloud).

Resetting methods:

• 🔧 Through the menu: Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Erase all data.
• 🔄 Through Recovery: Turn off the phone. Press Volume up. + Power before the Mi logo appears. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (Manage volume and power buttons).

After resetting, the phone can:

• ✅ Download as new (if the account link has been removed).
• ❌ Require the data entry of the previous Mi-account (if the device was in the Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 12+ After the reset, a message may appear, "This device is tied to a Mi Account. Enter the data to unlock." This means that the phone has been activated via Mi Cloud, and for further use you will need to contact the previous owner or use methods from sections 4-5.

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3. Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone is locked after a reset, but you have access to Developer Mode, you can try deleting your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method requires a computer and basic command-line skills.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.

ADB Tools

ADB

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account

Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell


su




rm -rf /data/system/users/0/accounts.db




rm -rf /data/system/users/0/accounts.db-journal




reboot

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13+ This method may not work due to the increased protection, in which case try the combination with Fastboot (section 4) or contact the service center.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, update the drivers via the Mi Flash Tool or install the Mi Unlock Tool (requires authorization in the Mi Account).

4.Backpassing Mi Account Blocking via Fastboot

If the phone is locked on the activation screen requiring the previous owner to enter data, you can try resetting the tether via Fastboot.This method is suitable for the Redmi 8 Pro with an unlocked bootloader or if you are ready to unlock it.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer.
• 🔌 Cable USB (original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool and Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📄 Firmware for Redmi 8 Pro (e.g. Global Stable).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and transfer to Fastboot: Press Volume Down + Power. Connect to the PC.

Mi Flash Tool

Refresh

Clean All

Flash

After flashing the phone will boot without being tied to the account.

Important: This method erases all data, including IMEI, if the firmware is not selected correctly. Use only the official ROM for begonia (codename Redmi 8 Pro).

5. Officially delete your account through Xiaomi website

If you have access to an email or phone number linked to a Mi Account, you can delete it remotely via a web interface.This will help if the phone is locked, but you remember the login details.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Open Account Settings → Security → Delete Account.
3. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
4. Wait 7 days (waiting period for safety)
5. After deleting your account, reset your phone (Section 2).

If you created an account through a phone number that is no longer available:

• 📧 Try to restore access through a recovery form.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi Support by Phone 8 800 775-66-64 (for Russia) or through online chat.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may request proof of ownership of the device (checks, box, IMEI). If the phone is bought with hands, the chances of official deletion of the account are minimal.

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Officially deleting an account through the site is the most secure method, but requires access to an email/phone and a 7-day wait.

6. Alternative methods and service centers

If neither method works, there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center: 📍 Find the nearest center on the official website. 📄 Bring a check or box (to confirm the property). 💰 The cost of unlocking: from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles (depending on the region).

Before you contact the service, check:

• 🔍 Whether data is retained IMEI (dial *#06#).
• 📋 Is there a warranty card (if the phone is warranty, unlocking can be free of charge).
• 🔄 The ability to return the phone to the seller (if purchased from hand and not unlocked).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Xiaomi account