Deleting Mi Account on Xiaomi without password and login: all ways through the phone

Why Deleting Mi Account Without Accessing an Account Is a Difficult Thing

Linking a Xiaomi smartphone to a Mi Account is a standard practice that provides data synchronization, protection from theft and access to branded services. However, if you forget your password, lose access to mail or buy a used device with a linked account, the deletion process becomes a headache, and the manufacturer deliberately complicates this procedure to prevent unauthorized dumping and theft.

The main problem is that Xiaomi does not provide official tools to delete Mi Account without confirming the owner’s rights. All “circumvent” methods are either exploiting vulnerabilities in the firmware (which are regularly closed with updates) or using proof of purchase. In this article, we will discuss current ways to delete an account directly through the phone, without using a PC or specialized services.

It’s important to understand that none of these methods guarantee 100% results, and success depends on the device model, MIUI version, account status (active/locked) and even the firmware region, for example, on devices with global firmware (MIUI Global), the odds are higher than on Chinese versions (MIUI China).

Preparing the device before deleting the Mi Account

Before you start resetting your account, you need to follow several critical steps, and neglecting them can lead to a device lock or data loss.

• 🔋 Charge your smartphone to a minimum 70%. The process of deleting the account may take up to 30-40 minutes, and the battery discharge at this point will interrupt the operation.
• 📱 Back up your important data. Even if you plan to use the method without resetting, the risk of file loss remains. → The phone. → Backup or third-party utilities such as Titanium Backup (requires root).
• 🌐 Connect to stable Wi-Fi. Many methods require downloading additional files or checking Xiaomi servers.
• 📋 Make sure you have proof of purchase (checks, boxes, IMEI). This may be needed to unlock through support.

If your device is locked by your account (a screen appears asking you to enter your login/password when you turn on), first try to bypass the lock through Recovery Mode.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the recovery menu, select Wipe Data (data reset).

⚠️ Warning: Recovery Mode reset does not delete Mi Account! it only clears user data.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account through Settings (for non-activated accounts)

This only works if the account has not been confirmed (for example, you have started registration but have not completed it) or if the device has been reset but the account is not linked to Xiaomi servers, and it can also work on older versions of MIUI (below 12).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. If the system asks for a password, click Forgot the password.
3. In the window that opens, select Delete Account (if there is such a item).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if you have access to the linked mail/phone).

If you do not have the option to delete your account, try the following trick:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
• Tap MIUI 7-10 times until you get a message: You are a developer!
• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
• Restart your device and try to delete your account again.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ This method will not work with Find Device activated protection. Xiaomi blocks deletion of the account without confirming the owner's rights.

Method 2: Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass

FRP (Factory Reset Protection is an Android security mechanism that requires you to enter your account data after you reset your settings. On Xiaomi devices, it is integrated with Mi Account, but there are loopholes to bypass it. 8-11 (MIUI 10-12).

Important: The method requires access to the Recovery menu and may not work on newer models (Redmi Note 11, POCO X4 and later).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select the language (if required), then Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Once reset, the device will restart and request Mi Account data.

Reboot the device. On some firmware, this will allow you to skip the account screen.

⚠️ Attention: After the roundabout FRP The device may lose access to Google services (such as Play Market) and require a re-assignment of the Google account to restore the device.

Method 3: Using Hidden Codes of the Engineering Menu

Xiaomi’s firmware has hidden engineering menus that allow you to reset some settings, including account binding, which doesn’t work on all devices, but can help if other methods don’t work.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##3646633## This will open the Engineering Mode.
2. Go to the Connectivity section → CDMA.
3. Choose. DSDS Engineering Mode → Phone 1.
4. Enter the command: AT+EGMR=1.7,"x" where x is any character (e.g. 0).
5. Reset the device.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Xiaomi’s support website: https://www.mi.com/global/support/.
2. Select Unlock Mi Account or Device Issues.
3. Fill out the form by specifying: Device model. IMEI (required!) Reason for deleting your account (e.g., "buyed a used phone with a linked account"), Scan/photo of a check or box.

Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

If the request is approved, you will be sent an unblocking instruction or deleted from your account remotely.

Alternatively, you can contact Xiaomi’s service center in your city.

• 📱 The device.
• 📄 Passport (for proof of identity).
• 📦 Box and check.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may refuse to delete an account if the device is listed in the stolen database or if the previous owner reported theft.

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Official removal via support is the only legal way that does not violate Xiaomi's terms of use.All other methods can result in the device being locked.

What to do if nothing helps: radical measures

If all of these methods fail, there are radical solutions that involve the risk of warranty loss or device failure, so only use them as a last resort.

1.Flashing through Fastboot

This method requires a computer and knowledge of the command line, and the idea is to completely reinstall the firmware by zeroing out all the data, including the Mi Account, and it's suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

• 🖥️ Download the Mi Flash Tool and the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
• 📱 Transfer your phone to Fastboot (Power button) + Loudness down).
• 🔧 Connect to your PC and execute the command: fastboot oem unlock (if the bootloader is blocked, you will need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool).
• 🔄 Swipe your device through the Mi Flash Tool by selecting the Clean All option.

2. Use of exploits (e.g. Droid Hardware Info)

Some applications (like Droid Hardware Info or MTK Bypass) allow FRP to be reset through firmware vulnerabilities. It only works on devices with MediaTek processors and older versions of MIUI.

3. Replacement of motherboard

The last option is to physically replace the board with IMEI. This is expensive (from 50% of the cost of the device) and deprives you of warranty, but it is guaranteed to remove the binding to the account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account