How to completely delete Google account on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: all working ways

Deleting your Google account with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 may be necessary for a variety of reasons: you sell your phone, want to change your main profile, or have experienced sync errors. However, the process does not always go smoothly — MIUI imposes restrictions, and some methods only work if certain conditions are met. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account, including bypassing FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which is activated after resetting.

It's important to understand that simply deleting your account through settings is not always enough. For example, if you're planning to sell or transfer a device, it's not enough to just log out of your profile - you need to untie it completely from your phone, otherwise the new owner may face a login and password request after a reset. We'll look at both standard methods and alternative solutions for cases where your password is lost or your phone is locked.

Why you can’t just log out of your Google account

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to click “Off” in the account settings to delete it completely, in fact, this only leads to a local sync turndown, but does not erase account data from the device.

• 📱 Data stays in the system: Contacts, email, and other synchronized data can be stored in the app cache.
• 🔒 FRP-lock remains active: after resetting the phone will require the username and password from the last associated Google account.
• 🔄 Automatic login: the next time you connect to the Internet, the device can automatically log in to the account if the authorization tokens are saved.

Another trap is that MIUI sometimes hides the option of completely deleting an account if the phone is tied to Mi Account, in which case you first need to untie the device from Xiaomi services through Settings → Mi Account → Delete the account, and only then proceed to delete Google.

Method 1: Delete your Google account through MIUI settings

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

• 🔓 Remember the password from your Google account.
• 📱 The phone is not locked (no pattern lock or PIN-code).
• 🔄 Device connected to the Internet (to verify access rights).

Step instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on MIUI version).
3. Select your Google account from the list.
4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
5. Confirm the action by entering the device password (if requested).

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Once deleted, the account will disappear from the list, but the data about it can be stored in the system until the settings are completely reset. If you plan to sell the phone, reset through Settings → About Phone → Reset.

⚠️ Note: If the Find My Device feature is enabled on your phone, deleting your account may block access to this option.

Method 2: Remove by resetting settings (if you know the password)

If you want to completely clear Redmi Note 8 of all data, including your Google account, do a hard reset.

• 🔄 Selling or transferring your phone to another user.
• 📱 The device is unstable and you want to return factory settings.
• 🔐 You remember the password from your Google account (required to unlock after resetting).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Network Resettings!).
3. Enter. PIN-phone-code.
4. Confirm the action by clicking Delete Everything.
5. After the reboot, the phone will prompt you to log in to your Google account – enter the same account details that were tied before the reset to unlock the device.
6. Then go to the settings and delete the account through the Accounts. → Google as described in Method 1.

⚠️ Note: If you deleted your Google account but didn’t reset, the new owner of the phone can recover your data through specialized programs (such as Dr.Fone or Tenorshare). 4uKey). Always reset after removal!

Method 3: Bypass FRP-blocking if you forget the password

If you reset your settings but don't remember the data from your Google account, your phone will require you to enter it the first time you set it up. FRP-There are several ways to get around the Redmi Note 8, but all require additional manipulation.

Important: Bypassing techniques may not work on the latest MIUI (especially after security updates) If the phone has upgraded to MIUI 13/14, the odds of success are lower.

Method 1: Emergency Call (for MIUI 11-12)

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Dial ##4636## and the test menu will open.
3. Go to Settings → General → User Management.
4. Add a new user and switch to it.
5. Go back to the basic settings and delete your old Google account.

Method 2: Through OTG-cable and file manager

It will require:

• 🔌 OTG-cable (to connect the flash drive).
• 📁 File drive FRP_Bypass.apk (can be downloaded from the forums 4PDA or XDA-Developers).
• 🔋 Phone with a charge of at least 30%.

1. Connect the flash drive to the phone via OTG on the FRP screen.
2. Click Setup → Copy Data → File Manager.
3. Install. FRP_Bypass.apk and open it.
4. Follow the application's instructions to bypass the lock.

If neither method works, there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi service center with a confirmation of purchase (check or box).
2. Flash your phone through Fastboot with complete data cleanup (requires PC and ADB commands knowledge).

Method 4: Delete your account via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You are familiar with the command line and ADB/Fastboot.
• 📱 Phone is locked, but there is access to Fastboot mode.
• 🔐 You are ready for total data loss.

You will need to:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools and Xiaomi drivers.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📄 Firmware for Redmi Note 8 (you can download from the official Xiaomi website).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and pinch Power + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.


2. Connect the phone to the PC and check the connection with the command:




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3. Unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked):




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4. Sweep through the clean firmware with data cleaning:




fastboot flash all [name file firmware].zip




5. After restarting, set the phone up as new.

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader erases all data and may result in a loss of warranty. MIUI Requires a link to Mi Account to unlock.

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If after firmware, the phone asks for a password from an old Google account, try entering any email and clicking “Forgot your password?” – sometimes this allows you to skip the lock.

What to do if your Google account is not deleted

Sometimes MIUI can give you errors when you try to delete your account, and let’s look at the typical problems and their solutions:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📶 Internet connection – without it, Google will not confirm the deletion of the account.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI — Older versions may have account management bugs.
• 🔐 Administrator rights – some applications (such as Exchange Services) may block removal.

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If the phone is bought from hand and the previous owner has not deleted his Google account, contact him to untie the device. FRP legally.

How to avoid Google Account problems in the future

To avoid blocking and errors when deleting your account, follow these guidelines:

• 🔐 Use a backup email to restore your Google account.
• 📱 Regularly do backups through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🔄 Turn it off. FRP before selling your phone (in Google's security settings).
• 📝 Write your passwords to a secure location (e.g. Google Password Manager or KeePass).
• 🔧 Don't update. MIUI Before sale – new versions can add locks.

If you resell your phones frequently, consider using a second Google account specifically for this purpose, which will make it easier to reset and minimize the risk of being blocked.

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Before resetting your settings, disable two-factor authentication in your Google account – this will speed up the unlocking process after FRP.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account on Redmi Note 8