How to completely delete a Google account from your Xiaomi phone if you forget your password: 5 working methods

A forgotten password from a Google account on a Xiaomi smartphone can turn into a serious problem: the phone blocks access to applications, the Play Market, and after resetting, requires you to enter account data (FRP protection). This is especially true for devices on MIUI, where binding to a Google account and Mi Account often creates a double lock. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account with Xiaomi without a password, including bypassing protection, resetting via Fastboot and using service codes.

It is important to understand: the procedure differs depending on the version of Android (starting with Android). 5.1 operate FRP-protection and Xiaomi models (on Redmi Note) 10 pro POCO X3 The methods may not be the same as Mi. 11). We will consider universal solutions, as well as nuances for specific firmware MIUI 12/13/14. If you tried to reset your phone through Recovery and received a request to enter a login / password – this guide is for you.

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

Xiaomi’s Android 5.1+ smartphones have Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a theft protection mechanism that links the device to the last Google account in use. Even after a full reset via Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset, the system will require you to enter:

• 🔑 Login (email) of the last linked Google account
• 🔒 Password from this account
• 📱 Confirmation through SMS/email (If two-factor authentication is enabled)

Without this data, the phone becomes a “brick” — you can’t install apps, log into the Play Market or use Google Services features. Moreover, Xiaomi often adds an additional binding to Mi Account, which complicates the unlocking process. Trying to delete an account through Settings → Accounts → Google will require entering the current password — and this is what you forgot.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and Android 13+ traversal FRP (For example, through TalkBack, you may not work due to updated security protocols. If your Xiaomi has been updated over the air, first check the firmware version in Settings. → The phone.

Method 1: Delete your Google account through Mi Account (if linked)

If your Xiaomi account is also linked to a Xiaomi Mi Account, you can use the official unlock tool, which works even after resetting, but requires:

• 📧 Access to an email or phone number linked to your Mi Account
• 🌍 Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 🔧 Opportunities to log into Mi Cloud from another device

Instructions:

1. Go to the Mi Account website from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in to your Xiaomi account (if you forgot your password, restore it via email/SMS).
3. Go to the Devices section → Find the device.
4. Select blocked Xiaomi and click Unblock (or Delete Google Account if option is available).
5. Confirm the action via SMS/email.

After that, restart the phone - the system can automatically unlock access. If not, try resetting via Recovery.+ + Nutrition → Wipe Data).

Check the email link to your Mi Account

Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi

Battery charge > 50%

Prepare a backup of the data (if the phone is not already reset)

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Method 2: FRP bypassing Fastboot (for advanced)

If Mi Account is not tied or the above method did not work, you can try to delete your Google account through Fastboot, a low-level firmware mode. ADB/Fastboot and unlocked bootloader (on some Xiaomi models, the bootloader is blocked by default).

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux
• 🔌 Cable USB (original, undamaged)
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site)
• 📄 Firmware for your model (you can download it on Xiaomi Firmware Updater)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to your computer and check detection via the command: fastboot devices If the device does not appear – install the Mi Flash Tool drivers.
3. Unlock the bootloader (if not unlocked): Fastboot oem unlock Some models will require confirmation via Mi Account.
4. Sweep through the modified boot.img with FRP check disabled (you can find it on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums for your model).
5. Reboot your phone to the system and try adding a new Google account.

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware through Fastboot can turn a phone into a brick.On Xiaomi models with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A) roundabout FRP Often a special cable is required MTK Auth Bypass, which stands ~1000₽.

Method 3: Use of service codes (for older models)

On some Xiaomi devices with Android 8.1 and below (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1), you can bypass the Google account request via the engineering menu.The method does not work on all firmware, but it is worth trying if other methods are not available.

Instructions:

1. On the Google account input screen, type on the keyboard: ##4636## If the code didn't work, try: ##7780###
2. In the menu that opens, select Usage statistics or Battery.
3. Click on the three dots (menu) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
4. Return to the basic phone settings and reset through Recovery and Reset.

If the engineering menu doesn't open, try another code:

• 📞 ##3646633## - Engineering menu MTK (for MediaTek processors)
• 📱 ##2664## - Sensor test (sometimes allows you to go into settings)

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If the service codes don’t work, try connecting the keyboard over OTG and using key combinations: Ctrl + Shift + S (on some firmware opens settings).

Method 4: FRP bypasses TalkBack (Android 9-11)

On Android 9-11 devices (including many Xiaomi models from 2019-2021), you can take advantage of a vulnerability in the TalkBack service.

Step-by-step:

1. On the Google account input screen, click on the Email or phone field and hold your finger for 5 seconds until the TalkBack menu appears.
2. Turn on TalkBack and swipe two fingers down the screen to open up the Global Context.
3. Click on TalkBack Settings → Help and Feedback.
4. In Chrome (opens automatically), type in the address: https://bit.ly/3xFRPBypass (or any other short URL leading to the APK download page to bypass FRP).
5. Download and install. APK-file (e.g, FRP_Bypass.apk), Then follow the instructions of the application.

After a successful round-trip:

• Go to Settings → Apps → Google Play Services and clear the data.
• Perform reset through Recovery and Reset.
• When you first turn on, add a new Google account.

⚠️ Attention: References to APK roundabout FRP Google is often blocked as "unsafe." Use verified sources (e.g., verifiable sources, XDA Developers) and disable the antivirus while booting. on Android 12+ This method may not work due to the updated TalkBack mechanism.

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all of the above methods fail, the official way is to contact Xiaomi Service Center, which is the safest, but also the longest method.

• 📄 Checks or warranty card (proof of purchase)
• 🆔 Passport (for proof of identity)
• 📱 The device itself (discharged by at least 50%)

Procedure in the service:

1. The specialist checks the device for theft (via IMEI).
2. If the phone is clean, a reset is performed and all accounts (including Google and Mi Account) are deleted.
3. In some cases, payment may be required (~1000-3000₽) unlockable.

List of official Xiaomi service centers in Russia:

Before visiting, check by phone whether they are engaged in FRP unlocking - some centers refuse this service without a warranty card.

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If the phone is purchased by hand, the service center may refuse to unlock without documents from the previous owner, in which case only informal methods (Fastboot, ADB) or purchase an unlock code on specialized sites (for example, UnlockJunky) remain.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to delete a Google account from Xiaomi, users often make critical errors that can lead to complete data loss or “bricking” of the device.

• 🔋 Discharge phone during procedure: If the battery sits down during firmware through Fastboot or reset, the device may stop turning on.Always start the process with a charge >70%.
• 🔌 Use of non-original cable: Cheap USB-cables often do not transmit data correctly, which leads to errors when working with the data. ADB. Use a proprietary cable from Xiaomi.
• 📥 Download firmware with a number not for your model: firmware from Redmi Note 10 is not suitable for POCO X3, Even if they have the same processor. Always check the model code in Settings. → The phone. → Model.
• 🔑 Trying to get around FRP through-the-box APK: Many bypass files contain viruses or spyware. Use only proven solutions with XDA Developers or 4PDA.

If after an unsuccessful attempt to unlock the phone stopped turning on (black screen, vibration without an image), try:

1. Press Volume up + Power for 20 seconds (hard reset).
2. Connect to charging for 30 minutes, then re-energize.
3. Swipe your phone through Fastboot using the official firmware from Xiaomi (instructions on xiaomi.eu).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions