How to completely delete Mi Account Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 4 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9A is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its owners often face the problem of a tied Mi Account. Whether you sell the phone, transfer it to another person or just want to get rid of an old account, standard deletion through settings does not always work. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Mi Account from Redmi 9A, including bypassing lock after reset, working with ADB and the official Mi Unlock Tool tool.

Xiaomi has a hard-to-device account binding via Google’s FRP and its own security system, so if you just log out or reset your settings, the next time you turn on, the phone will require you to enter your username and password from your old account, and we’ll show you how to get around that lock legally without violating Xiaomi’s rules, and what to do if you forget your login details.

Why you can’t just log out of your Mi Account on Redmi 9A

Many users mistakenly think that it is enough to click “Off” in the account settings, in fact, this leads to a hidden lock:

• 🔒 After logging out and rebooting, the phone will request a password when connecting to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• 📱 When resetting to factory settings (Wipe Data) the protection is activated FRP (Factory Reset Protection).
• ⚠️ Without entering the data of the old account, the smartphone will become a “brick” – it will not be used.

The thing is, Xiaomi links the IMEI device to the account, which is a security measure against theft, but it also creates problems with legal resale, and the only way to do that is to completely delete the account with the device attached, not just log out.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account through Settings (official method)

If you have access to your phone and you remember your account password, use this method. It's the safest and doesn't require any additional tools.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile at the top of the screen.
3. Select Account Management → Security → Delete Account.
4. Enter the password from the Mi Account and confirm the deletion.

After that, the device will be unlinked, so you can create a new account or sell the phone without the risk of being blocked, and it works only if the phone is connected to the Internet and you have access to the mail/phone for two-factor authentication.

Battery charge > 50%|Connection to Wi-Fi/mobile|Password from Mi Account at hand|Backup copy of important data-->

⚠️ Note: If you delete your account before selling, be sure to reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Otherwise, the new owner can recover your data via Mi Cloud.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings with FRP bypass

If you forget your password or your phone is locked after reset, you will need to use Recovery Mode, a method that is suitable for the Redmi 9A based on MIUI 12/13, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone. Press the power button + volume up for 10 seconds to enter Recovery.
2. Select a language (if available) and go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
3. Confirm the reset. Once the reboot is over, the phone will request data from the Mi Account.
4. At the password step, connect to Wi-Fi, then go back and select Add Account. In some firmware, this allows you to create a new profile.

If this workaround doesn’t work, try an alternative method:

• 📱 In the lock menu, click Forgot the password? and follow the instructions to restore access.
• 🔄 If you have a phone number attached, ask for it. SMS-drop-code.
• 💻 Use the web version of your Mi Account on your PC to change your password.

Method 3: Delete Mi Accounts via ADB (for Advanced)

If the standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a PC, USB-cable and enabled debugging by USB. Suitable for Redmi. 9A with an unlocked bootloader or if you can temporarily access the system.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times.
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB drivers.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account




pm clear com.xiaomi.account




reboot

After the reboot, check if the Mi Account data request has disappeared. If not, repeat the commands with superuser rights (su), but this requires root access.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling drivers manually through Windows Device Manager. Download Mi PC Suite and select “Install drivers” option.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This can lead to a loss of warranty if the phone is not officially unlocked, and incorrect commands can disrupt the system.

Method 4: Mi Unlock Tool – Officially Remove the Link

The most reliable, but also the longest, method is to use the Mi Unlock Tool, which is a tool from Xiaomi that allows you to unlock the bootloader and remove the account binding to the device, which is suitable if other methods have not worked.

What will be required:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (64-bit).
• 📱 Charged phone > 60% and original USB-cable.
• 🔑 Mi Account associated with the device (login and password).
• 🛠 Mi Unlock Tool (Last version).

Instructions:

1. Download and install the Mi Unlock Tool. Run the program on behalf of the administrator.
2. Log in to your Mi Account in the app.
3. Turn off Redmi 9A and press the power + volume down to log into Fastboot Mode.
4. Connect your phone to your PC. In Mi Unlock Tool, press Unlock.
5. Wait 10-15 minutes (tool checks ownership) After successful unlocking, restart the device.

After this procedure, the Mi Account’s link to the Redmi 9A will be deleted and you can create a new profile or sell the phone without restrictions.Please note: Xiaomi can block the unlock for 7-30 days if you do it for the first time.

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Mi Unlock Tool is the only official way to delete your account binding if your phone is locked after a reset.All other methods (including ADB) can result in FRP being re-activated.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When deleting a Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔌 The phone is not determined in ADB/Mi Unlock Tool: Check the cable (use the original), turn on Debugging USB and install the drivers manually.
• ⏳ Mi Unlock Tool requires waiting 720 hours: This is the standard lock for new accounts.Wait or use another method (e.g., the Mi Unlock Tool, ADB).
• 🔒 After the reset, the phone asks the old account: So the link hasn't been deleted. Repeat the procedure through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📵 Not coming. SMS to restore password: Check if the number is locked in the account settings. Try to restore access via email.

If you buy a Redmi 9A with your hands, always check if the previous owner’s Mi Account has been deleted.

1. Perform reset to factory settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi.
3. If the phone does not require login / password - the account is deleted.

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