How to Delete Xiaomi Account: 5 Verified Ways

Deleting Xiaomi (or Mi Account) is a procedure that users face when selling a device, changing a profile, or resetting their settings. However, many people do not take into account that simply deleting an account through phone settings does not always result in complete erasure of data from the company’s servers. Moreover, a tied Mi Account can block access to device functions even after resetting to factory settings – this is part of the Mi Cloud protection system.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Xiaomi account in 2026, from the standard procedure through settings to forced unlinking through the site and appeal for support. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that the manufacturer does not advertise: for example, why after deleting an account, the device can remain locked, and how to fix it. If you plan to sell a Redmi, POCO or Mi smartphone, this guide will help avoid problems with the new owner.

Why you can’t just delete your account through your phone settings

Many users mistakenly believe that selecting “Delete Account” from Settings → Accounts → Mi Account completely erases the device’s binding. In fact, this only works for local deletion – that is, account data is deleted from the phone, but the profile itself remains active on Xiaomi servers, and the device continues to be listed as a connected gadget.

The main risks of incomplete removal:

• 🔒 Lock after reset: If the new owner performs Hard Reset, the phone may require you to enter a login/password from the old account (Factory Reset Protection feature).
• 📱 Remote Control: Previous owner will be able to track the device through Find Device, block it or erase data.
• 💾 Residual data: Photos, contacts and notes from Mi Cloud will remain available through the web version unless the cloud is cleaned separately.

Another trap is the waiting period, where Xiaomi blocks your account for 30 days (in case you restore it), during which time you won’t be able to create a new account with the same phone number or email, a nuance that often comes as a surprise to those in a rush to sell the device.

Method 1: Delete your account through smartphone settings

This method is suitable if you have access to the device and remember the password from Mi Account. The instructions are relevant for smartphones on MIUI 12-14 (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13, etc.).

Steps to remove:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Put it on your profile (avatar icon).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password for confirmation.
5. Confirm the deletion via SMS or email (the code will come to the linked number / mail).

After that, the device will be untied from the account, but the profile itself will remain in the Xiaomi system. To delete it completely, go to Method 2.

⚠️ Warning: If you delete your account before selling your phone, be sure to perform a factory reset (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings) after Mi Account detachment.Otherwise, the new owner may face lockdown FRP.

Method 2: Completely delete your Xiaomi account through the official website

If you want to permanently erase your profile from Xiaomi’s database (including Mi Cloud data, purchase history, and associated devices), use the web version of the service.This method will also help if you do not have access to your phone but remember your username and password.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the menu, select Personal Data → Delete your account.
3. Read the consequences warning (losing access to Mi Cloud, Mi Home, Mi Fit, etc.) and click Continue.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
5. Enter the password again and wait for the message about the successful deletion.

Important: after that, all data will be permanently deleted within 30 days (recovery period), if you change your mind, you can cancel the deletion by logging in to your account within this period.

Method 3: Forced removal of the associated device (if you forgot the password)

If you don’t remember the Mi Account login details, but the device is tied to your phone number or email, you can try unassociating it via the Mi Cloud Unlock Tool.This method only works for officially purchased devices (not “gray” models).

Procedure:

1. Go to i.mi.com/unlock.
2. Enter the IMEI of the device (you can find it through *#06# or in the About phone settings).
3. Please provide an email or phone number.
4. Fill out the form with the purchase data (checks, warranty card - if available).
5. Send a request and wait for support (usually 1-3 days).

If the device was purchased with hands, the chances of successful removal are minimal – Xiaomi requires proof of ownership, in which case it is only necessary to contact the previous owner or use alternative methods.

Method 4: Delete your account through Recovery Mode (for advanced)

This method is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader and requires a PC. FRP-locking, but does not delete your account from Xiaomi servers. Use it only if other methods have not worked.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Up + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
2. Connect the device to your PC and install the Mi Flash Tool drivers.
3. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and log in to your Xiaomi account.
4. Follow the instructions of the program to unlock the bootloader (it may take 72-720 hours to wait!).
5. After unlocking, swipe the device through Mi Flash with the clean all tick.

⚠️ Warning: This method erases all data on the device and can result in loss of warranty.Also on newer models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Xiaomi 13T) Unlocking the loader requires confirmation through SMS to a number linked to an account.

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If you plan to use this method to sell your phone, pre-check the bootloader status through the fastboot oem device-info command. If Device unlocked: false is in response, unlocking will require waiting.

Method 5: Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If the standard methods fail, radical measures remain, and their effectiveness depends on the device model and MIUI version:

• 🔧 Firmware through EDL: Suitable for bricks (non-enabled devices) and requires special cable and Qualcomm software. HS-USB QDLoader 9008 Risk: You can finally break your phone.
• 📱 TestPoint reset: Physically close contacts on the board to enter mode EDL. Relevant for Redmi 4X, Redmi 5 and other older models.
• 💰 Official service center: Xiaomi can remove the peg for a fee (from 1,500) ₽), but requires paperwork for the device.

For modern devices (2022 and later), most alternative methods do not work because of the increased protection of Anti-Rollback, in which case the only legal way out is to contact the previous account owner.

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If you buy a used Xiaomi smartphone, always check the status of the account’s association through Settings → Mi Account. A device with active FRP lock can only be used after a complete reset, which will require the data of the old account.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users make mistakes when deleting a Xiaomi account, and here are the most common ones:

• 📵 Deleting the account without detachment of the device: Leads to blocking FRP Solution: First untie your phone in Mi Cloud → Find Device.
• ⏳ Ignoring the 30-day waiting period: If you delete an account and create a new one on the same email immediately, it will be blocked.Solution: Use a different address or wait.
• 🔄 Phone reset before account is deleted: This is guaranteed to activate Factory Reset Protection.Solution: Delete account, then perform reset.

Another common problem is the mismatch between the region of the account and the device, for example, if the phone is bought in China and the account is registered in Russia, you may experience login errors, in which case changing the region in the Mi Account settings (but not all models support this feature).

⚠️ Note: If you sell an active Mi Account phone, the new owner may be required to enter a password even after reset, a common cause of controversy at sites like Avito or Yula!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions