How to completely delete Google account from the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways

Deleting Google’s account from Xiaomi Redmi is a challenge that users face when selling a device, resetting or wanting to change their main profile. MIUI can block deletion if the account is linked to key services and incorrect actions lead to activation FRP-In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to delete an account, including bypassing restrictions and restoring access.

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (Series Note, A, K, etc.) are closely integrated with Google services and its own Mi Account ecosystem. For example, on devices with MIUI 14, deleting the main Google profile can lead to a failure of synchronization of contacts or loss of access to Google Play. We analyzed current methods for 2026, taking into account changes in the security policy of Android 13/14 and the Xiaomi brand shell.

Why you can’t just delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi

At first glance, deleting an account seems like a trivial task: I went into settings, clicked "Delete" and I'm ready, but on Xiaomi Redmi, there are a few things that complicate this process:

• 🔒 FRP-lock: If an account has been added as a primary account, the system requires login/password input after resetting.
• 📱 Mi Account binding: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Deleting your Google profile automatically triggers Mi Account verification.
• 🔄 Data Sync: Your account can be linked to Google Photos, Gmail or Google Drive – deleting it will interrupt automatic backups.
• 🛠️ Limitations MIUI: In some firmware versions, the removal option is hidden or blocked (for example, on corporate devices).

In addition, after deleting your account, you will lose access to:

• 📧 Gmail and Google Calendar emails.
• 📸 Photos and videos in Google Photos (if there was no local reserve).
• 🎮 Save in games through Google Play Games.
• 📱 Apps purchased on Google Play (will have to restore purchases manually).

⚠️ Note: If you delete your account before selling your phone, be sure to complete a full reset (Settings) → The phone. → Otherwise, the new owner can recover your data via Google Find My Device.

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This is the easiest method, but it only works if:

• 📌 The account is not the only one on the device.
• 📌 The phone is not tied to corporate policy (for example, through Android Enterprise).
• 📌 The device has an official firmware installed MIUI (non-custom).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on the version of MIUI).
2. Select the account you want to delete.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Delete your account.
4. Confirm the action by entering a password or PIN-code.

If the option to delete the account is inactive:

• 🔹 Check if the Guest Account is enabled (Settings) → System system → Multiplayer mode).
• 🔹 Make sure that your device does not have active device administrators (such as Find My Device or antiviruses). → Annexes → Special access → Device administrators.

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If you are selling a phone, disable Find Device in Google Settings before deleting your account, which will prevent the device from being locked to the new owner.

Method 2: Remove by resetting settings (if the standard method doesn’t work)

If your account is not deleted through the settings menu, you will have to resort to a hard reset, which erases all data from the device, so use it only as a last resort. Importantly, after the reset, you may need to enter data from the last Google account (FRP-block).

Step-by-step:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data.
4. Enter a password or pattern lock, confirm the action.
5. Once the reboot is complete, the device will prompt you to enter data from the Google account that was the last one.If you deleted it in advance, this step will be skipped.

If after resetting the phone requires data input from an account you do not remember:

• 🔹 Try to restore access through the Google Restore page.
• 🔹 If the account is corporate, contact the domain administrator.
• 🔹 To get around FRP Xiaomi Redmi may require special software (e.g. Mi Account Unlock Tool), but its use does not guarantee success and may violate the warranty terms.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and Android 13+ circumvention FRP It's made more difficult because of tighter security policies, so don't use questionable unlock programs, which can lead to lockdown. IMEI loss of warranty.

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Method 3: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try to delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and having a basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging (a request will appear on the phone screen).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, follow the command to delete the account (replace email@example.com to your address):

adb shell pm remove-account --user 0 email@example.com com.google

To delete all Google accounts, use:

adb shell pm list accounts


adb shell pm remove-account --user 0 [account_name] com.google

If the command doesn’t work, try an alternative method:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings.settings --where "name='account_to_remove'"


adb shell am broadcast -a com.google.android.gms.auth.ACCOUNT_REMOVED --es accountName email@example.com

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause data loss or system instability. Do not execute commands unless you are sure of their purpose.

Method 4: Bypass FRP on Xiaomi Redmi (if the phone is locked after reset)

If after resetting the phone requires data input from a Google account that you do not remember, you will have to bypass FRP-The methods vary depending on the model and version. MIUI. Below are the latest methods for Redmi Note 11/12, Redmi 10/9A other popular models.

Important: These techniques may not work on the latest versions of MIUI 14 with Android 13/14 due to tighter protections.

Method 1: Emergency Call (for MIUI 12 and below)

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
3. Go to Phone Information → Menu (three dots) → Settings.
4. Turn on USB debugging and connect the phone to your computer.
5. Use ADB to remove FRP (see the previous section).

Method 2: Using Mi Account (if tied)

If you have a Mi Account attached on your phone, you can try:

1. On the FRP screen, select Add Wi-Fi network.
2. In the network name input field, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and click Search (a Google line will appear).
3. Go to Google Settings → Restore your account.
4. Enter the data from Mi Account (if you remember) – the system can unlock the device.

⚠️ Attention: Starting with MIUI 13 and Android 12, most of the "holes" to bypass FRP If your phone is locked and you don’t remember your account details, the only legal way is to restore access through Google or contact Xiaomi’s service center with a confirmation of purchase.

What to do if a deleted account remains in the system

Sometimes, after deleting, the account continues to appear in the settings or affect the operation of the device.

• 🔹 Cache data in Google Play Services or Google Play Store applications.
• 🔹 Residual files in the folder /data/system/users/0/accounts.db (Root rights are required for cleaning).
• 🔹 Sync with Mi Account if the phone is tied to Xiaomi ecosystem.

How to completely clear account traces:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services, click Storage → Clear Cache and Clear Data.
3. Repeat the same for Google Play Store and Google Account Manager.
4. Reset the device.

If the account is still "ghostly" present:

• 🔹 Perform a reset settings (see Method 2).
• 🔹 Install firmware updates through Settings → The phone. → System updates – sometimes this resets residual data.
• 🔹 Use Fastboot Mode for Full Flashing (requires an unlocked bootloader).

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If you are selling a phone, it is not enough to simply delete your account – you need to perform a complete reset and disable all remote control functions (Find My Device, Mi Cloud).

Errors when deleting Google account on Xiaomi Redmi and their solutions

When deleting an account, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔹 Update the firmware to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔹 Install custom restoration (TWRP) and manually clear account data (requires unlocking the bootloader).
• 🔹 Contact the official Xiaomi service center with confirmation of purchase.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account on Xiaomi Redmi