How to delete Mi Account on Xiaomi without password and login: 5 working ways (2026)

Forgot the password from the Mi Account and the phone requires authorization after reset? Or bought a used Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO with a tied someone else's profile? Deleting an account without a login and password is one of the most difficult tasks for owners of Xiaomi devices. The manufacturer has linked the account with hardware protection, so standard reset methods through Settings → Accounts do not work here.

In this article, 5 proven ways to delete Mi accounts without access to mail/password, including official and informal methods. We will analyze the risks of each option, the current restrictions of Xiaomi in 2026 and give checklists for safe execution. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or using a PC, without which you can not bypass the protection of the Mi Cloud.

Why you can’t just drop your phone through Recovery

Many users try to delete Mi accounts via Wipe Data in Recovery mode, but after the reboot, the again device requests the old profile data, which is due to the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) account, which Xiaomi has implemented since 2016.

Reasons why resetting does not help:

• 🔒 FRP-lock: After reset, the system checks for an authorized account in the eMMC chip.
• 📱 Reference to IMEI: Xiaomi devices since 2018 store account data in a protected memory area.
• 🔄 Cloud sync: Even after local deletion, the profile is restored via Mi Cloud.

The only official way to untether is to enter a password, but if you don't have one, there are still workarounds that we'll talk about later.

Method 1: Officially remove via Xiaomi support (if there is proof of ownership)

If your phone is yours but you have forgotten your password, you can try to delete your account through support. Xiaomi requires confirmation of purchase — check, warranty card or bank card binding. The process takes 3 to 14 days.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and select Need Help → Lost Access.
2. Fill out the form by specifying the device IMEI (you can find out via *#06# or on the box).
3. Attach scans of documents confirming the purchase (for example, a check with a serial number).
4. Wait for the response to the email – usually comes a link to reset the password or confirm the deletion of the account.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi support often fails if the device is bought with hands or documents are not readable.

If you have a used phone and you don't have proof of purchase, it won't work. You have to use informal methods, which are below.

Method 2: Removal through EDL-The mode (for advanced users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency firmware mode that allows you to overwrite the partition with your account data. The method works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires:

• 💻 Computer with Windows and Qualcomm drivers HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool or QFil.
• 📁 Firmware for your model (for example, fastboot-ROM with a 4PDA).

Instructions:

1. Download and install drivers for EDL (e.g., from here).
2. Turn off the phone and transfer to EDL: For Qualcomm: Clip the Volume+ + Loudness− and plug in USB. For Mediatek: Use the Power combination + Loudness− (need a testpoint).

Mi Flash Tool

Flash

After completion (100%), turn off the device and run the first one.

Download the firmware for your model|Install the drivers Qualcomm/Mediatek|Prepare. USB-cable (original)|Disable the antivirus (can block the Mi Flash Tool)-->

Important: Firmware via EDL erases all data, including IMEI. After the procedure, you may need to restore the serial number through the engineering menu.

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked boot loader (Redmi Note) 11/12, Xiaomi 13) EDL-The mode may not work without authorization in Mi Unlock Tool.

Method 3: Use the Mi Account Unlock Tool (alternative) EDL)

If EDL is not available, you can try specialized utilities like Mi Account Unlock Tool or Xiaomi Tool V2, which automate the process of deleting an account through ADB or Fastboot.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than hand firmware.
• 🔓 Works on some models with a blocked loader.
• 📱 It does not require deep knowledge. ADB.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Account Unlock Tool (for example, with XDA).
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then Additional → For developers).
3. Connect the device to your PC and run the utility. Select Remove Mi Account.
4. Follow the instructions of the program (you may need to restart in Fastboot).

Cons of the method:

• 🔴 Risk of "brick" (eternal hanging on the logo) with incorrect operation of the utility.
• 🛡️ Antiviruses can block a program as "malicious" (false positive).
• 🔄 On some firmware, the account returns after the update.

Method 4: Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass

If the phone asks for an old Mi Account after reset, you can try bypassing FRP-locking through keyboard combinations or ADB. This method works on devices until 2022 release.

Roundabout options:

Example of ADB bypass:

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1


adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings

Once these commands are executed, the device may skip the lock screen, but on newer models (Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13), this method does not work, Xiaomi closed the vulnerability in 2023.

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If ADB bypassing doesn't work, try connecting your phone to Wi-Fi, then enter a random email and password 8 times in a row, sometimes after that, a "Forgot Password" button appears, which allows you to reset your account.

Method 5: Fastboot Firmware (most reliable, but risky)

If all previous methods fail, you can still completely reflash through Fastboot, which deletes your Mi Account with a guarantee, but requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if it is blocked, you must first use the Mi Unlock Tool).
• 💾 Official or custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.eu).
• 🖥️ Computers with installed ADB and Fastboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for your model with Xiaomi Firmware Updater.
2. Unpack the archive in a folder with fastboot files.
3. Transfer your phone to Fastboot (Volume)− + Nutrition).
4. Connect to your PC and execute commands: fastboot flash boot.img fastboot flash system.img fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot

Critical: On devices with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 11 Pro, Xiaomi 12T), this method will lead to a "brick". First, unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires an account binding for 7 days).

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Fastboot flashing is the only method that is guaranteed to delete the Mi Account on all Xiaomi models, but it is also the riskiest: a command error or incompatible firmware can bring the phone down.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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

• 🔌 "USB Unrecognisable: Install Qualcomm or Mediatek drivers, try another cable (original).
• 🔒 "Device locked in Fastboot: So the bootloader is locked. You need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📵 "Invalid IMEI" after the firmware: Restore IMEI Menu (#4636##) or Maui META.
• 🔄 "Account returned after update: Disable automatic update in Settings → The phone.

If after deleting the account, the phone stopped turning on (hang on the logo), try:

1. Hold the Loudness.+ + Power for 10-15 seconds for forced reboot.
2. Swipe again through Fastboot with the clean all tick.
3. Use Test Point to log into EDL (requires disassembly of the phone).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone has become a hard brick after manipulation, don't try to flash it without a diagnosis. Contact the service center - sometimes you need to solder the eMMC chip.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions