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

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi smartphone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, changing a profile or fixing synchronization errors. MIUI Android algorithm may not work due to proprietary restrictions, and incorrect removal is fraught with FRP-In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from basic removal through settings to bypassing protection after reset.

We will pay special attention to the Redmi Note models. 12/13, POCO X5/F5 Xiaomi 13/14, where the procedure is different from older devices, and why simply deleting your account through the Settings menu → Accounts don't always work and how to avoid the error "Device reset. Sign in to the Google account that was on it before".

If you plan to sell or transfer a phone, deleting your Google account without first removing FRP protection will lock your device after a reset, a key point that 70 percent of users miss.

Preparation for removal: what to do before the procedure

Before you start deleting your account, follow the mandatory steps that will help you avoid data loss and locking your device.

First, back up your sensitive data, and deleting your Google account can affect:

• 📱 Contacts (if they are synced only to Google)
• 📅 Calendars and events
• 📎 Google Drive files
• 🎵 YouTube Music Playlists

Use Settings → Google → Backup or third-party apps like Swift Backup.

Second, turn off factory FRP protection (if you're planning to reset).

1. Go to Settings → Google Accounts → Manage Google Account
2. Select the Security tab
3. Find your devices and remove your current smartphone from the trusted list

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If you delete an account before selling, check what is in Settings → About Phone → Device Status Google Account Status marked as “Not” This will confirm the successful deletion.

The third step is to make sure that no linked services are available, and some apps (like Google Pay or Find My Device) can lock your device when you delete your account.

• 💳 Bank cards have been removed in Google Pay
• 📍 Remote management is disabled in Find My Device
• 🔑 Are there any active sessions in Password Manager?

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2. Method 1: Standard removal through MIUI settings

This is the easiest method that works on most Xiaomi devices running MIUI 12-14.Such as you don’t plan on dropping your phone to factory settings.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings and go to Accounts and Sync (on some firmwares, just Accounts).
2. Select Google from the list of connected accounts.
3. Tap your email address, then click Delete Account (or Delete Account on New Versions).
4. Confirm the action by entering the pattern lock/PIN-code.

Once removed, the system will suggest restarting the device. Don't miss this step - without rebooting, some Google services can continue to run in the background.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not taking it off. FRP-blocking (when reset, you will need to enter data from a remote account)
• ❌ Does not work on devices with corporate profiles (managed through Android Enterprise)
• ❌ Maybe it won't work on firmware. MIUI Global Stable is older than 2021

Method 2: Delete via the Users menu (for multiple profiles)

If you have multiple users set up on your Xiaomi (a feature available on devices with MIUI 13+), you can delete your account through profile management, a method that is useful for family phones or work devices with shared spaces.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → System → Additional → Multiplayer mode.
2. Select the profile to which the Google account is linked (usually the Owner or Principal User).
3. Click Delete User (on some models - Delete Account).
4. Confirm action. The system will automatically delete all associated Google accounts.

Important: This method will completely reset all the data of the selected profile, including installed applications and settings.

• 🔄 You are sure that the backup copy has been created.
• 📱 The device is not locked through Find My Device
• 🔑 You have access to PIN-phone code/password

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Method 3: Remote reset via Find My Device (if phone is lost)

If you lose access to your phone but remember your Google account, you can delete it remotely via Find My Device, which is also useful if your device is locked after a failed reset.

Instructions:

1. Go to Find My Device from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign up with the same Google account that is tied to Xiaomi.
3. Choose your device from the list (if it is displayed).
4. Click Delete the device data and confirm the action.

After resetting, the phone will be unlocked, but:

⚠️ Warning: This method removes ALL data from the device, including photos, messages and apps (FRP), After the reboot, you will need to enter the same Google account that was linked before the reset.

For Xiaomi 12T/13 Pro models and later after a remote reset, additional authentication via Mi Account may be required, due to the dual protection that Xiaomi implemented in firmware in 2023.

5. Method 4: Complete reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If previous methods have failed or you want to completely clean your device before selling, do Hard Reset.This method deletes all accounts, including Google and Mi Account, but requires caution.

Instructions for Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press button combination: For most models: Power button + Volume up For POCO F4/F5: Power button + Volume down

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Wipe Data

Clear Data

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After the reboot, the phone will look like new, but:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and newer after Hard Reset, you may need to enter data from your last Google account (FRP-If you don't remember the password, use bypass methods. FRP next section.

For models with an unlocked bootloader (for example, after firmware through Fastboot), the reset can be performed via ADB:

adb shell recovery --wipe_data

This method bypasses some of the limitations of MIUI, but requires a PC connection.

Method 5: Bypass FRP-locking (if the phone is locked after reset)

If the phone requires you to enter your remote Google account data after a reset and you don’t remember it, you’ll need to bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which can be done in several ways on Xiaomi devices.

Method 1: Recovery mode (for MIUI 12-13)

1. On the FRP lock screen, click Add Wi-Fi network.
2. In the network name input field, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and select Share.
3. In the menu that opens, select Gmail (if available) and try adding a new account.
4. After successful authorization, go to the settings and delete the old account.

Method 2: Use of the APK-file (for MIUI 14+)

1. Download the file to the PC. FRP_Bypass.apk (available on forums XDA Developers or 4PDA).
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.
3. On the FRP screen, select Emergency Call and type ##4636##.
4. In the menu that opens, go to Settings and enable Debugging via USB.
5. With help. ADB install the downloaded APK: adb install FRP_Bypass.apk
6. Launch the app and follow the instructions on the screen.