How to completely delete Google account on Xiaomi smartphones: all working methods

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that can be necessary for a variety of reasons, from selling a device to wanting to change your main profile. However, many users face unexpected difficulties - the MIUI system does not always allow you to do this in two clicks, especially if the account was tied as a primary or FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection is enabled. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove a Google account from Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark devices, including bypassing locks and restoring access.

It is important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings does not always mean completely erasing it from the device. Residual data can be stored in the application cache, and when resetting to the factory settings, you can expect an unpleasant surprise in the form of a username and password request from the old account, we will tell you how to avoid such situations and what to do if you already encountered FRP blocking after reset.

Why can’t you just delete your Google account through your settings?

On Xiaomi devices running MIUI (especially on versions 12-14), deleting a Google account is often blocked for several reasons:

• 🔒 Protection FRP — If the account has been added as the main one, the system requires a password confirmation when resetting or flashing.
• 📱 Linking to Xiaomi services – some features (like Find Device or Mi Cloud) may use a Google account to log in.
• 🔄 Synchronization of data – if contacts, photos or notes are saved in the account, the system warns about loss of access.
• 🛡️ Android Security Policy – Starting with Version 5.1, Google obliges manufacturers to block account deletion without confirmation.

In addition, on some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), after deleting an account through settings, it can automatically restore on the next Internet connection, if sync is not disabled, this is due to the operation of Google Play Services, which periodically checks active sessions.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell or transfer your device to another person, it is not enough to simply delete your account.You must perform a full reset and disable Find My Device in Google settings, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the phone.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This is the easiest method that works on most Xiaomi devices if:

• 📌 You have access to your phone and password from your Google account.
• 📌 Device not locked after reset (no request to enter old account).
• 📌 You do not use a work account (corporate profile).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Passwords and Security on newer versions of MIUI).
2. Select Google → tap on the desired account.
3. Click Delete your account (or Delete your account on English firmware).
4. Confirm the action by entering the device password or pattern lock.
5. If the system requests a password from Google, enter it and complete the deletion.

Save important data (contacts, photos, notes)

Disable sync in Google Drive

Make sure there are no tied purchases on the phone in the Play Market

Check if your account is used for two-factor authentication on other services-->

Once deleted, the account will disappear from the list, but some data (like the app cache) may remain.To clear it completely, go to Settings → Apps → App Management, find Google Play Services and Google Play Market, then clear the cache and data for both.

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If the Delete Account button is inactive, try temporarily disabling the Internet (plane mode) – sometimes this removes the lock.

Method 2: Removal through factory reset (Hard Reset)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔄 You're selling or transferring your phone.
• 🔐 Forgot your Google account password, but remember your phone’s pattern lock.
• 📱 The device is unstable and you want to return it to a “clean” state.

Important: Reset will delete all data from the phone, including photos, messages and installed applications. If the device is enabled with the Find My Device function, after reset, you may need to enter a login and password from the old account (FRP lock).

How to perform the reset:

1. Back up important data (via Settings → Additional → Backup or manually).
2. Turn off Find My Device: Settings → Google → Security → Find My Device → Disable
3. Perform reset: Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Delete All Data
4. Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-code.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later after the reset may require confirmation through SMS Or backup email, even if Find My Device was disabled, due to Google's tightening security policy.

Method 3: Bypass FRP locking (if the phone requires an old account after resetting)

If the phone requests data from an old Google account after resetting to factory settings, it means that FRP protection has worked. You can get around it in several ways, but they all require certain technical skills.

Roundabout options:

• 🖥️ Fastboot – suitable for most Xiaomi models (needs PC and cable) USB).
• 🔧 Through ADB — It works on some firmware if debugging is enabled USB.
• 📱 Recovery Menu – rarely works on new devices.
• 🔓 With the help of specialized programs (for example, Mi). FRP Tools, but they often contain viruses.

The most reliable way is to use Fastboot.

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Vol Down when the device is off).
3. Open the command line in the folder with platform-tools and execute: fastboot oem clean_frp For new models: fastboot erase frp
4. Reboot your phone with the command: fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP This can lead to bootloader locking or loss of warranty. On devices with unlocked bootloader (Unlocked), the risk is lower, but still remains.

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Method 4: Delete your account through Google’s web interface

If you don't have access to your phone but you remember your account data, you can delete it remotely via Google's site, which is useful if your device is lost or stolen, but you want to untie it from your profile.

Instructions:

1. Go to the Device Management page in your Google account.
2. Find your Xiaomi list and click on three dots (⋮) near.
3. Select Sign Out, which will remove the device from the trusted ones.
4. For complete deletion, it is also recommended: Account settings → Security → Your devices → Delete

This method won’t delete the account from the phone itself, but will disconnect it from your profile.If the device is reset, the new owner won’t be able to regain access to your data.

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Remotely deleting a device from a Google account does not remove FRP locking. This requires physical access to the phone.

What to do if I forget my Google account password?

If you don’t remember the password from your linked account but your phone hasn’t been reset yet, try the following steps:

• 🔑 Restore your password through the recovery page. You will need access to a backup email or phone.
• 📧 Use a backup email – if it was listed during registration, Google will send a link to reset your password.
• 📞 Confirmation of SMS — If your account is linked to a phone number, you can request a recovery code.
• 🕵️ Check the saved passwords in your browser (for example, in Chrome) → Settings → Passwords).

If recovery is not possible (for example, there is no access to backup mail), and the phone is already locked after reset, only bypassing the FRP (see Method 3) or contacting the Xiaomi service center with a confirmation of purchase remains.

On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) There is a loophole: if you connect to Wi-Fi on the first turn on after reset, and then return back and select Do Not Connect, the system may miss the check FRP. However, on new versions MIUI This method has stopped working.

Alternatives to Deletion: Disabling Sync and Changing Your Main Account

If your goal is to untie your phone from Google, but not delete your account completely, you can:

• 🔄 Disable synchronization: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Turn off sync.
• 📱 Make another account the main one – add a new profile and assign it to the main one in the settings.
• 🛡️ Delete Administrator Rights for Google Play Services (Special Features).

This will save you access to the apps, but it will limit data transfer to Google, for example, you can use the Play Market, but contacts and photos will not sync.

If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), deleting your Google account can lead to unstable services, in which case it is better to use alternative app stores such as F-Droid or Aurora Store.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting a Google account on Xiaomi