How to completely delete Google account from your Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Deleting Google’s account from Xiaomi’s phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile, or solving sync problems. Unlike other brands, Redmi, POCO, and Mi have features due to the MIUI shell, which imposes restrictions on standard Android methods. For example, simple deletion through settings is often blocked by the system because of Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a reset protection tied to a Google account.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Google account from Xiaomi in 2026, including bypassing FRP, using ADB and hidden MIUI features. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for Android 13/14 devices and the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 firmware. If you plan to sell the phone, transfer it to another user or just want to “clean” the system of old data, here you will find working solutions without the risk of blocking the device.

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

On most Xiaomi smartphones, trying to delete Google’s account in the standard way (Settings → Accounts → Google) leads to the error: “This account is required for some features of the device.”

• 🔒 FRP (Factory Reset Protection – Google protection that is activated after resetting if the account was not deleted in advance.
• 📱 Politics. MIUI: The shell blocks the deletion of the main Google account if it is used to sync contacts, mail or backups.
• 🔄 Security Updates: On Android 12+ and MIUI 13+ Google tightens account management requirements.

Moreover, if you delete your account incorrectly, after a reboot, the device may require the username/password of the previous owner — even if the phone is already sold.

⚠️ Note: Delete Google Account Without Disabling FRP This will lock the phone after the reset, and it will only be possible to restore access through the original phone. email/Password or circumvention of protection (see section) 4).

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings (if permitted)

This method will work if:

• 📌 The phone is not activated. FRP (You haven't done a reset before).
• 📌 You do not have a primary account (for example, a second Google profile has been added).
• 📌 The device is running on MIUI 12 or older (newer versions often blocked).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select Google and tap the right account.
3. Click Delete Account (or Delete in new versions of MIUI).
4. Confirm the action with a password / pattern lock of the device.

Make a backup copy of contacts and data|Turn off sync in Google Drive|Make sure you remember the password from your account.|Check if your account is linked to Google Play.-->

If the Delete Account button is inactive or absent, proceed to the following method.

Method 2: Remove via resetting (with FRP disabling)

This is the most reliable way if you plan to sell or transfer your phone, and it is guaranteed to delete all accounts, but requires prior preparation to avoid FRP blocking.

Steps:

1. Turn off FRP: Go to Settings → Google → Manage Google Account. Select Security → Device Settings. Turn off Device Search (or Find My Device).

Delete your Google account

Settings → Accounts

Perform the reset.

• Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
• Choose to erase all data and confirm.
• Connect the phone to the PC and open the command line (cmd).
• Enter the commands in turn: adb devices adb shell pm list packages | grep "google" (this will show all Google packages on the device).
• Delete your account by command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms Note: This command removes Google Play Services, which may disrupt some apps. Use: adb shell content delete to delete your account completely. --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'"

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If ADB does not recognize the device, install Mi PC Suite or Xiaomi drivers manually through Windows Device Manager.

Once you have completed the commands, reboot your phone. Your account will be deleted, but some Google features (like Play Market) may require re-authorization.

Standard removal through settings|Resetting settings|ADB|Circumvention FRP|None of the above.-->

Method 4: Bypass FRP (if the phone is locked after resetting)

If you reset your settings without deleting your Google account, your phone will require you to enter your previous owner’s data, and there are a number of ways around this, but they require caution:

• 🔓 Through the recovery regime (TWRP) — suitable for an unlocked loader.
• 📱 Exploiting vulnerabilities MIUI — It works on older versions of the firmware.
• 💻 Special programs (such as Mi Account Unlock Tool) but they often contain viruses.

The safest method (for MIUI 14/15):

1. On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
2. Enter the code ##4636## (the test menu will open).
3. Go to Settings → Data Reset and perform a reset.
4. After the reboot, skip the Wi-Fi setting and add a new Google account.

⚠️ Note: Using third-party programs to bypass FRP It can lead to loss of warranty or malware installation.We recommend first try official methods (for example, restore access through Google Account Recovery).

Method 5: Remove via Mi Cloud (if the phone is tied to Xiaomi ID)

If Xiaomi has Mi Account active on its phone, you can delete Google’s account remotely via the Mi Cloud web interface.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Select the locked device in the list.
3. Press Find the device. → Erase the data.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

Once reset, the phone will reboot without linking to an old Google account, which will not work if:

• 🚫 Mi Cloud is offline on the phone.
• 🚫 The device is not tied to the Mi Account.
• 🚫 Xiaomi account not confirmed (no linked phone number).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔧 Fastboot Flashing – Deletes all data, including FRP, but requires an unlocked bootloader.
• 🛠️ Contacting Xiaomi Service Center is the official way, but may require proof of ownership of the device.
• 📦 Selling the phone “as is” – indicate in the ad that the device is tied to a Google account (this will reduce the price by 30-50%).

To flash through Fastboot, do:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the MIUI ROM website.
2. Unpack the archive and connect the phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Vol- when turned on).
3. Run the script. flash_all.bat (Windows) or use the command: fastboot flash all [name file firmware]

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Fastboot flashing is the only way to guarantee FRP removal, but it requires unlocking the bootloader (the procedure takes up to 72 hours and erases all data).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account with Xiaomi