How to completely remove an extra Google account from your Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Excess Google account on Xiaomi smartphone is a common problem that interferes with data synchronization, takes up space in memory and can even block access to certain functions. This is especially true for used phones where the previous owner did not delete his account, or when you created a duplicate profile by mistake. Unlike other Android devices, Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones have features due to the MIUI shell, which complicate the deletion process.

In this article you will find 5 working ways to delete an unnecessary Google account – from standard settings to advanced methods ADB We will also discuss why sometimes the account is not deleted (for example, due to the fact that the account is not deleted). FRP-locking, and what to do if the system requires a password from the old profile. MIUI 12–14 Xiaomi models 11/12/13 series, Redmi Note 10–12, POCO F/X/M.

Before you start, consider that deleting your main Google account can lead to loss of access to the Play Market, contact sync and backups. If the phone was bought with hands, make sure that the previous owner untie the device from his profile, or you risk getting a “brick” after resetting.

1. Delete Google account through MIUI settings (standard method)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if:

• 🔹 You know the password from the deleted account;
• 🔹 The account is not the primary account (there is another active Google profile);
• 🔹 No phone. FRP-Factory Reset Protection (Factory Reset Protection).

To delete the account:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts and synchronization (or Settings) → PapaSSWORD & SECURITY → Google accounts on new versions MIUI).
2. Select an unnecessary Google account from the list.
3. Click Delete Account (or Account Management → Delete).
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from this account or the phone’s pattern lock.

If the Delete account button is inactive or not, it means that the profile is the primary one (linked to the device as the first one), in which case add another Google account first, make it the primary one, and then try again.

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Before deleting your account, check if Play Market purchases or subscriptions are linked to it, and if you delete them, you may lose access to them.

2. How to delete a Google account if the Delete button is inactive

The situation where the delete button is shaded is typical of Xiaomi with MIUI 12+.The reason is Google's security policies requiring at least one active account. The solution is simple: add a second profile, and then delete the unnecessary one.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Add an account → Google.
2. Create a new account (or log in to an existing backup account).
3. Go back to your account list and select your old profile.
4. The Delete Account button should be active.

If even after adding a second account, deletion is not possible, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps reset the system cache;
• 📱 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (in some firmware bugs with inactive button corrected);
• 🔧 Reset the settings of the Google application through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google → Warehouse → Clear the data.

3. Remove through resetting settings (if other methods do not work)

If your Google account is not deleted through settings and interferes with your phone (e.g., blocking Play Market access), the last option is a full reset (Hard Reset), which erases all data from your device, so use it only as a last resort.

Important: on Xiaomi with MIUI after discharge may work FRP-lock (reset protection) if the Google account was linked to the device.To avoid blocking, before reset:

Make sure you know the login/password from the Google account linked to your phone |

Backup important data (photos, contacts, messages) |

Untie the device from Mi Account (Settings → Mi Account → Log out) |

Charge your phone at least 50% |

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Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data (or delete all data and reset settings).
3. Enter your phone password (pattern lock/PIN).
4. Confirm action. The phone will restart and begin the cleaning process.

After discharge:

• 📱 When you first turn on, the phone will prompt you to log in to a Google account. Don't use an old account - create a new one or skip this step;
• 🔓 If you see a message that says, "This device has been reset. To continue, log in to a Google account that was previously synced to this device." FRP-See the next section for the solution.

4. Bypass FRP-locking on Xiaomi (if the phone requires an old account)

If after resetting the settings, the phone requests data from an old Google account that you do not know, you will need to bypass FRP-The methods vary depending on the model and version. MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP This may violate Google's security policies, and use these methods only on your devices or with the owner's permission. OTG-cable.

The most reliable way is to sign in via Mi Account, if the phone is linked to a Xiaomi account.

1. On the FRP lock screen, select Add Wi-Fi network.
2. Enter any network, then tap and hold the text of the input field until the TalkBack menu appears.
3. Activate TalkBack, then return to the lock screen.
4. Swipe two fingers down to open the notification bar, and tip on Settings.
5. Go to Mi Account, log in to your profile and untie your old Google account.

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If the phone was purchased from hand and the previous owner did not untie his Google account, contact him to remotely delete the device through the Google Device Management page. FRP-lock-in.

5. Advanced methods: Deleting an account through ADB and Fastboot

If the standard methods do not work, FRP-blocking prevents the use of the phone, you can try to delete the account through ADB (Android Debug Bridge, or Fastboot. These methods require an unlocked bootloader and basic command line knowledge.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB/Fastboot This method can damage the system or cause data loss. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

The ADB method:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Additional → For developers → USB debugging).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell


pm list packages | grep 'google'




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

These commands will delete Google services, but may disrupt the Play Market.

adb shell content delete --uri content://settings/secure --where "name='account_list'"

The method through Fastboot (to reset FRP):

1. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to the PC and do:

fastboot erase frp


fastboot reboot

This team will drop FRP-Blocking, but not deleting your Google account.

6 What to do if your Google account is deleted but errors remain

Sometimes, after deleting an account, users experience sync errors, persistent notifications, or Play Market issues.

• 🔄 Cleaning up the Google Play Services cache:
• 📥 Updating Google Services:
• 🔧 Resetting Google settings:

If Play Market has stopped working after deleting your account, do:

1. Remove updates for the Google Play Market app (Settings → Apps → Play Market → Three Dots → Remove Updates).
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Wait for the automatic update or manually update via APK.

If the problem persists, the phone may have a system that's damaged, and if you do, it might help:

• 📲 Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (for experienced users);
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (unless a previous attempt helped).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account on Xiaomi