How to completely delete accounts from Xiaomi phone: Google, Mi Account and others

Deleting accounts from Xiaomi’s phone is a challenge that most users face when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. Unlike other brands, Redmi, POCO and Mi have two key anchorages: a Google account (mandatory for Play services) and a Mi Account (for branded features like Mi Cloud or Find Device), while improper deleting can lead to device locking or loss of access to data.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete accounts – from standard methods through settings to advanced solutions using ADB or recovery mode. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12-14) and models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Redmi Note 10), and also explain how to avoid common errors, such as hanging out during the checkout phase of the Mi Account after a reset.

Why you can’t just delete your account through settings

Many users try to delete an account by going to Settings → Accounts and clicking Delete, but this method doesn’t always work — especially if it’s Mi Account. The fact is that Xiaomi has integrated anti-theft protection (Anti-Theft), which requires password confirmation even when you delete your profile, and even after resetting to factory settings, the device can request the data of the last associated account if it wasn’t disabled correctly.

Other restrictions:

• 🔒 Google account cannot be deleted without password (requires confirmation via Google Find My Device when reset).
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) Deleting Mi Account is blocked if Find Device is enabled.
• ⚠️ After deleting the account through the settings, there is “phantom” data in the Mi Cloud, which can be restored the next time you log in.

To avoid problems, we recommend using a combined approach: first unplug accounts from services, then delete them through settings, and only then perform a reset.

Method 1: Delete your Google account through settings

This method is suitable for most Xiaomi models on MIUI 12-14. Important: before removing, disable two-factor authentication in Google and make sure that the device is connected to the Internet.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select the account you want to delete and click on it.
3. In the upper right corner, tap the icon «⋮» (three dots) and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.

If the Delete Account button is inactive:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (without a network, Google blocks deletion).
• 🔐 Make sure there are no active administrators on the device (like Find My Device or enterprise apps).

Disable two-factor authentication in Google|

Remove the device from the list of trusted in the Google account |

Check your Internet connection |

Remove all device administrators (in Settings → Applications → Special Access)

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⚠️ Note: If you delete your last Google account, some features (such as Google Play or Gmail) will stop working before you add a new profile.

Method 2: Delete Mi Account (without reset)

Mi Account is closely linked to Xiaomi’s branded services, so deleting it requires additional steps.If you simply delete the profile through the settings, it can be restored automatically the next time you log in to Mi Cloud or Themes.

The right course of action:

1. Open Settings → Mi Account (or Xiaomi Account on newer versions of MIUI).
2. Go to Security → Devices and remove the current smartphone from the list of trusted.
3. Return to the main account menu and select Exit (do not delete account!).
4. Now go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account and click Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action with a password from Mi Account (not from the device!).

If the system asks for a password but you don’t remember it:

• 🔑 Restore your password through account.xiaomi.com (access to the email or phone associated with your account is required).
• 📧 If recovery is not possible, contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership of the device (check or box).

Method 3: Delete accounts through factory reset

Hard Reset is a radical method that deletes all accounts but has risks. For example, some models (Redmi 9, POCO X3) may request the last Mi Account to be reset, even if you have previously deleted it through settings, and to avoid blocking, follow this algorithm:

Preparation for discharge:

Untie Mi Account from your device (in Account Settings)|

Delete your Google account (or make sure you know your password)|

Turn off Find My Device on Google|

Save important data (photos, contacts) to external media |

Charge your phone at least 50%

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Resetting instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Erase All Data (not Reset!).
3. Enter the device password or pattern lock.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-15 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ After the reset, you may see a message saying, "This device is reset. Enter the last account." If you do not remember the password, the only way out is to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase. EDL) This can cause a “brick” (complete inoperability) of the phone.

Method 4: Delete accounts via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., the delete button is inactive), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and basic command-line knowledge, but allows you to bypass some of the limitations of MIUI.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install Xiaomi drivers, and download ADB Tools.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear with the number.)

adb shell pm list packages | grep account

(This command will show all packets associated with accounts.)

To delete your Google account:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

To delete Mi Account:

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

Once you have completed the commands, reboot your phone. Accounts will be deleted, but some system features (such as Mi Cloud) may not work properly.

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If the phone stopped booting after being deleted via ADB, try resetting the settings via Recovery Mode (press Power + Volume Up when the device is off).

Method 5: Delete accounts via Fastboot (for blocked devices)

If the phone is locked after reset (requires Mi Account data) and standard methods do not help, you can try flashing the device through Fastboot.

Important: Fastboot removes all data and can lead to a loss of warranty. Use this method only as a last resort!

Instructions:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the firmware archive in the ADB folder.
3. Turn off your phone and press Power + Volume Down to log into Fastboot Mode.
4. Connect the device to the PC and execute the command:

fastboot flash all

(Without specifying the file name, the script will automatically find the firmware in the folder.)

Once the firmware is installed, the phone will boot as new, with no associated accounts, but some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K40) may require additional unlocking of the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool.

⚠️ Note: Firmware through Fastboot on devices with a locked bootloader (bootloader) will lead to an Anti-Rollback error and a possible "brick". Before the procedure, check the status of the bootloader with the command:

fastboot getvar anti

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔄 phone is stuck on startup logo after reset: This can happen due to interrupted process or firmware conflict.The solution is to go to Recovery Mode (clamp Power) + Volume Up and select Wipe Data.
• 🔒 After deleting Mi Account, the device is linked to the device: Check if Find Device is disabled in your account settings. If not, remove the device from the i.mi.com list.
• 📵 Not coming. SMS Recovery Mi Account: Use a backup email or contact Xiaomi with a photo of the box/check.
• 🔑 Google asks for password after reset: This is protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection: The solution is to enter the last Google account or flash the device through Fastboot (see Method 5).

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Before selling your phone, always double deletion of accounts: first through settings, then a factory reset, which minimizes the risk of locking the new owner.

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