Xiaomi’s current smartphones, which run MIUI or HyperOS shells, are deeply integrated with Google’s ecosystem of services and the manufacturer’s own services, which synchronize contacts, photos and settings, but when you sell a device or transfer it to another user, it becomes a critical security issue. Deleting accounts is not just a log-out, it’s a necessary procedure to protect your personal data from prying eyes.
Many users mistakenly believe that simply resetting your settings to factory settings is enough to completely clean the device. However, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) security can lock your phone after a reboot if you don’t untie your Google account first. In this article, we’ll go through all the steps of correctly deleting profiles to avoid locks and ensure complete privacy.
The process of cleaning the device requires care, especially if the phone has a lot of third-party applications with saved sessions.We will look at standard methods of disconnecting through the settings menu, manually deleting these applications and actions in the case of forgotten passwords. Proper preparation of the gadget for resale or disposal will take no more than 15 minutes, but will save you a lot of nerves in the future.
Device preparation and data backup
Before you start actively deleting accounts, you need to make sure that all important data is saved. The detachment process often results in the deletion of local copies of contacts and notes if they were not synced with the cloud.
It is important to check which apps have access to your accounts. Often users forget about secondary social media profiles or email clients that remain active even after the main exit.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure you have access to the phone number associated with your Mi Account, as the system may request a confirmation code when trying to log out from a new account. IP-address or after resetting the password.
The next step is to check the list of connected devices in your security settings, so if you plan to sell a phone, you need to revoke access for that particular device from all important services, which will prevent unauthorized access attempts once the phone gets into the hands of the new owner.
Delete the main Google account on Xiaomi
The most important step is to delete the main Google profile, which is the account that most often causes FRP to be blocked after a reset, and to perform the operation, you need to go to the smartphone settings and find the section responsible for accounts and sync.
On devices with different versions of MIUI, the path may differ slightly, and in most cases the algorithm of actions is as follows:
- 📱 Open Settings and scroll down to Accounts and Sync (or just Accounts).
- 📧 In the list, find the Google logo and click on the desired email address.
- 🗑️ Click the Delete Account button or More → Delete.
- ✅ Confirm the action in the warning window that appears.
Once you do this, your phone will stop syncing your email, contacts, and Google Play data to servers, and it’s important to understand that deleting your account from your device doesn’t delete your account from Google — all the data will remain in the cloud and be accessed when you sign in from another device.
If multiple Gmail boxes are added to your phone, the procedure must be repeated for each one, leaving even one profile can trigger a security system that will consider the reset as an attempt to steal the device.
What to do if the removal button is inactive?
If the removal button is gray or missing, it is possible that the device has activated administrator rights for a corporate profile or installed applications with increased access rights (MDM). Check the settings in the section Security → Device administrators and disable unnecessary rights.> Unlock Mi Account and cloud services Xiaomi Smartphones, Redmi and POCO should pay special attention to your own account manufacturer. Mi Account is used to work in the cloud, search for the device and lock the lost phone. Simple logging out of the account is sometimes not enough - you need to completely uncoup the device from the trusted list. To do this, go to the Setting menu → Mi Account. Once you enter your password, you will be able to turn off sync with Mi Cloud. However, to ensure that you don't have any problems with flashing, it's also recommended that you remove your device from the trusted list via your browser on your computer or other phone: Go to i.mi.com and log in. Go to Settings or Devices. Find your phone model in the list and select Delete or Untie. This is necessary, because even after you log out on the phone, the server can "remember" the device as yours. If a new user tries to activate the phone, the system can request your password, believing the device is stolen. Account type Blocking The need for a password Impact on FRP Google High necessarily Blocks the device Mi Account High necessarily Blocks the activation of Social network (VK, Telegram) Low Not required No effect Bank Applications Average required to log in Does not affect, but need data Cleanup of applications and third-party profiles In addition to system accounts, on the smartphone there are traces of activity in the form of saved sessions in applications. Social networks, messengers and marketplaces often store session tokens that allow you to enter without a password. Before selling, you need to manually exit the data from the relevant applications, even if the application or the Papal can be given to the public application. It is best to use the Cleanup function in the settings of each application before it is removed: 🧹 Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications. 📂 Select an app (such as Instagram or Sberbank). 💾 Press Memory and select Clean. → Clear everything. 🗑️ Delete the app completely. Be sure to check autocomplete passwords. Google Chrome or Xiaomi's password system manager can store login data to various sites. They should be deleted or exported, and then clear the storage. ⚠️ Note: When you clean up the messaging data (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), the local history of the correspondence will be destroyed. Make sure that important information is stored in the cloud copy of the messenger itself. Once all accounts are deleted and the data cleared, you can begin the final step of completely resetting, which will return the phone to a store-like state. You should only reset after you successfully log out of Google and Mi Account to avoid activating the theft protection. There are two main ways to perform a reset on Xiaomi: the first is through the settings menu, which is the most secure and recommended option for ordinary users. The second is through Recovery mode, which is used if the phone is not loading or the pattern lock is forgotten (but accounts must be deleted in advance). → The phone. → Resetting settings → The system will warn you that all files will be deleted. Once confirmed, the phone will restart and the formatting process will begin, which can take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. 💡The main rule of successful reset is to delete your Google account before the formatting procedure begins, otherwise the protection will work. FRP. The situation when a user has forgotten the password from a Google or Mi Account is one of the most difficult: If you reset with an active but blocked account, the phone will require data entry to unlock. Without them, the device will become a “brick.” To restore access to Google account, you need to use the recovery procedure on any other device through accounts.google.com. For Mi Account, the procedure is similar and takes place on account.xiaomi.com. If access to the phone number is lost, recovery may take a long time and require contacting the support team with checks for the purchase of the device. IMEI), They are the only legal way to unlock a device at a service center. FRP), which are often described on the Internet, but they: ⛔ They are illegal and violate the terms of use. ⛔ Often contain viruses or malicious code. ⛔ Stop working after Android security update. ⚠️ Note: Using third-party software to bypass FRP This can result in a complete lock on the motherboard at the manufacturer's server level, and the only reliable way to do so is to remember the password or restore access officially. 💡Keep photos of electronic checks in a separate cloud album, which will make it much easier to prove ownership of the device in case of lockdown or warranty repair. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) What happens if I just reset without deleting my Google account? After resetting and rebooting, the phone will require you to enter a password from the last synchronized Google account. FRP. Without the right data, you won’t be able to get into the phone menu, even with a new one. SIM-I'm not going to take it out. SD-- Yes, this is recommended. Although deleting accounts usually doesn't erase card data, when you completely reset, the system may suggest formatting internal memory, and SD-Take the map out so you don't accidentally lose your photos and files. Can you delete your Google account without the Internet? You can delete your account from the device list in the settings without the Internet, but the system can request a password to confirm it, but if you forget your password, the Internet is mandatory to restore it. Also, if the phone was reset earlier, the Internet will not help to bypass the lock to activate without an account. Does deleting the account affect the Xiaomi warranty? No, deleting accounts and resetting settings are standard functions of the operating system and do not affect the manufacturer's warranty obligations. The only way to lose the guarantee is to interfere with the code (Root rights, unofficial flashing); How to delete an account if the phone is broken and the sensor is not working; If the sensor is not working, but the image is there, you can connect it. USB-mouse-over OTG. If the screen is completely black, remove the device remotely via Google’s (Find Device) or Mi Cloud site by selecting the exit or reset option, although it’s better to have access to the interface to remove the profile completely.