How to Delete Your Accounts from Xiaomi Devices: Mi Account, Google and Social Media

Deleting accounts from Xiaomi devices is a procedure that may be necessary when selling a gadget, changing a profile or fixing sync errors. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires confirmation, blocks deletion or leaves “traces” in the form of cache and personal data. In this article, we will discuss all ways to delete accounts, from standard settings to forced reset via Fastboot, and also explain how to avoid common errors.

Xiaomi devices (including Redmi smartphones, POCO and tablets) are closely integrated with the Mi Account, which is tied to the company’s services: cloud storage, theme store, forum and even Find Device, which is different from deleting Google account or social media profiles. We will look at each case separately, taking into account the firmware versions of MIUI 14/15 and older builds.

We warn you that incorrect actions can lead to locking the device through factory protection (FRP) if you are talking about a Google account, or loss of access to purchases in the Mi Store if the main Mi profile is deleted.

1. How to delete Mi-account with Xiaomi through settings

The standard method is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-15, if you have access to your phone and password from your account.The procedure takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires an Internet connection to confirm.

Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Account. This will show the associated profile. Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner (or the line with the email), then select Account Management. At the bottom of the screen, find Delete Account, which can be hidden under the "More" button» (⋮).

• 🔒 The system will request a password from your Mi Account, enter it. If you forgot your password, restore it through account.xiaomi.com.
• 📱 Some models (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) will require confirmation of the new model. SMS email.
• ⚙️ After removal, the device will automatically log off from all Xiaomi services, including the cloud, theme store and Mi Home.

If the Delete Account item is inactive (grey), this means that:

• 📵 The device is not connected to the Internet (check the mobile network or Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Find Device is enabled on your phone – turn it off in security settings.
• 🛡️ It is worth blocking through Mi Cloud (for example, if the device was stolen).

Disable Find Device in Settings → Memory → Find Device

Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile internet

Know the password from the Mi-account or restore it in advance

Save important data from Mi Cloud (photos, notes, contacts)

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After deleting a Mi Account, some features may not work properly, such as a theme store requiring re-authorization, and airborne updates (OTAs) may come with a delay. This is normal – just log in to a new account or use the device without a binding.

2. Google Account Deletion: Risks and Proper Procedure

Deleting a Google account with Xiaomi is fraught with activation of Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a factory protection that locks the phone after a reset. If you plan to sell or dump the device, be sure to delete the Google profile in advance.

Instructions for MIUI:

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 on the icon "Delete» (🗑️) or ⋮ → Delete the account.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password or pattern lock of the device.

⚠️ Note: If you delete your Google account and you reset your Google account, your phone will require you to enter your deleted profile when you first turn on. This is a security measure against theft. To avoid blocking, delete your Google account last after all the other profiles.

Mi-account

Google account

Social networks (Facebook, VK)

Others (specify in the comments)

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3. Forced deletion of accounts via Fastboot (for experienced)

If the standard methods do not work (for example, forgotten password or device is blocked), you can delete accounts via Fastboot mode.This method is suitable for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

⚠️ Attention: The wrong commands in Fastboot can turn your phone into a brick. If you're not sure what you're doing, contact the service center.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the device and press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and install the Mi Flash Tool drivers.
3. Open the command line in the folder with platform-tools (from Android) SDK) and type in: fastboot oem clean_all For new models, fastboot erase frp fastboot erase config
4. Reboot the device with the command fastboot reboot.

These commands are deleted:

• 🔐 FRP-Blocking (Google factory protection).
• 📱 Mi-account and its bindings.
• ⚙️ Network and synchronization settings.

Once rebooted, the device will be completely reset, and you can configure it as new, a method often used when buying used phones with the previous owner's accounts tied.

4. Deletion of social networks and other accounts

In addition to Mi and Google accounts, Xiaomi can be linked to Facebook, VK, Twitter and other services, their deletion does not affect the operation of the system, but frees up space in memory and removes unnecessary notifications.

To remove social media:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select the account you want (such as Facebook or VK).
3. Click Delete Account or Disable Sync.
4. Confirm the action (a password from the profile may be required).

Some apps (such as Mi Fit for smartwatches) create their own accounts to delete them:

• 📲 Go to the app itself (for example, Mi Fit or Mi Home).
• 👤 Open the user profile in the upper right corner.
• 🗑️ Find the Account Management item → Delete profile.

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If notifications continue to come after deleting your social network account, clear the app cache in Settings → Apps → [Network Name] → Storage → Clear the cache.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Pad 6), social media accounts can be integrated into system services, in which case deleting them may require manual synchronization for each application to be disabled.

5.What happens after deleting accounts: consequences and solutions

Deleting accounts with Xiaomi entails a number of changes in the device, and let’s look at the main consequences and ways to eliminate them.

• 📧 Loss of access to Mi Cloud: All data (photos, notes, contacts) will be deleted from Xiaomi servers after 30 days. Recommendation: Download backup in advance to Settings → Mi-account → Mi Cloud → Backup.
• 🛒 Mi Store Restrictions: Without an account, you will not be able to download paid themes or apps you bought earlier.Solution: Create a new account and restore purchases through Settings → Tethered devices.
• 🔄 Slowing Updates: No Linked Mi Account OTA-Updates may come later. bypass: Install firmware manually via Recovery or Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔒 FRP-Lock: If you delete your Google account and then reset, your phone will be locked.

On devices with MIUI for Russia (for example, Redmi 10C or POCO X5), after deleting the Mi Account, you may lose access to branded services such as Mi Video or Mi Music. This is due to regional restrictions. To return functionality, log in to a new account with the same region.

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Delete your accounts in this order: first social media, then Mi-account, and only at the end of the day, Google profile, which minimizes the risk of locking your device.

6. Frequent errors and how to fix them

When deleting accounts, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common mistakes and ways to solve them.

If you see a message, this device has been reset, log in to an account that was used before, it means it worked. FRP-To get around it:

1. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi.
2. On the lock screen, enter the wrong password 5 times to appear button Forgot the password?.
3. Follow the instructions to restore access (you will need an email or phone attached to your account).

If you have purchased a used device with a previous owner’s account linked, contact them and ask them to remove the profile remotely via the Mi Cloud web version. If this is not possible, use the Fastboot method (Section 3).

7.How to check if all accounts have been deleted

Before selling or transferring a device, it is important to make sure that all profiles are deleted and personal data is erased.

• 🔍 Checking Mi Account: Go to Settings → The phone. → Status MIUI. If there is no Mi Account at the bottom of the screen: [email], profile removed.
• 📎 Checking your Google Account: Open Settings → Accounts and syncs. Google tab should be empty.
• 📱 Social Media Checkout: Open Facebook Apps, VK etc. – they do not have to log in automatically.
• 🗃️ File Checker: Use a file manager (such as Mi File Manager) to make sure that the folders are in the file. DCIM, Downloads and MiCloud have no personal data.

For complete confidence, perform a full reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Enter a password (if required) and confirm the action.

Once reset, the device will turn on as new. Go through the initial setup without adding accounts, and check if other people's data (photos, messages, contacts) is showing up. If everything is clean, the phone is ready to be transferred to the new owner.

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