How to delete Mi Account with Xiaomi without password and login: all working ways

Forgot the password from Mi Account or do not remember the username, and Xiaomi phone requires authorization after reset? The situation is familiar to many — especially those who bought the device with their hands or have not used an account for a long time. Locking through Mi Cloud can turn a smartphone into a “brick”, but there is a way out. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to delete Mi Account without access to the username / password, including official and informal methods.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi has tightened protection in the latest versions of MIUI, so there are no universal "magic buttons" anymore. However, the combination of technical techniques and knowledge of the features of the firmware will help to bypass the lock, the main thing is to act carefully so as not to turn the phone into a "good brick" with a perpetual saver This device is locked.

If you're not sure about your abilities, you should go to a service center, but it will take time and money. For those who are willing to take risks, below are detailed instructions explaining each step.

Why Mi Account is blocking your phone and can you just reset it?

The Mi Account lock is not a whim of Xiaomi, but part of a system of protection against theft. Once you reset or firmware, the device requires you to enter the account data that was previously linked, called FRP (Factory Reset Protection), the analogue of protection from Google on other Android devices.

Here’s why a simple reset via Recovery or Fastboot won’t help:

• 🔒 Account data is stored in a secure section /data and not washed during standard discharge.
• 📱 Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added certificate verification upon activation, making it harder to bypass.
• ⚠️ After 3 failed attempts to enter a password, the device can be locked for 24 hours.

Another caveat: if the phone was bought by hand, the previous owner might not have unplugged the account, in which case the official way to restore access is to access it for a login/password, but if there is no connection, only technical methods remain.

⚠️ Note: Deleting your Mi Account by unofficial means may result in loss of warranty, blocking IMEI or unstable operation of the device. MIUI 14+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) have lower chances of success due to enhanced security.

Method 1: Fastboot Removal (for models up to 2022)

It's a good way to use Xiaomi smartphones on Qualcomm processors (like the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Poco X3 Pro) with the bootloader unlocked. If the bootloader is locked, you'll have to unlock it first -- but that's the Mi Account we're trying to delete. Is it a vicious circle? Not quite.

There's a workaround: using Mi Flash Unlock, combined with a patch to bypass the check.

1. Download and install Mi Flash Unlock (the official utility from Xiaomi).
2. Transfer the phone to Fastboot mode: turn off the device, then press Volume down + Power until a bunny with the inscription Fastboot appears.
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
4. Run Mi Flash Unlock, but instead of the standard unlock procedure, use the patch: fastboot oem unlock_go If the command doesn't work, try: fastboot flashing unlock
5. After unlocking the bootloader, swipe the device through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All tick (this will delete all data, including the account binding).

Important: On newer models (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50 and later), this method may not work due to anti-Rollback protection, in which case move on to the next method.

Original. USB-cable (not a cheap replacement)

Windows 7/10/11 computer (may have driver problems on Mac)

Battery charge of the phone at least 50%

Disabled antivirus (can block Mi Flash Unlock)

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Method 2: EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode)

EDL is a service mode for firmware for Qualcomm devices in emergency situations, which allows you to flash a phone even with a locked bootloader, but requires a special cable or short circuit contacts on the board.

⚠️ Warning: Misconduct in the EDL They can permanently damage the phone (for example, damage the partition). modemst1/st2, which will lead to loss IMEI). Use this method only if you are confident in your skills or under the guidance of an experienced master.

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (can be found on the 4PDA or XDA forums).
3. Put the phone in mode. EDL: 🔧 Method 1: Shortly close the contacts Test Point on the motherboard (requires disassembly). 🔌 Method 2: Use a special method EDL-cable (sold on AliExpress). 💻 Method 3: Through ADB-The command (not working on all models): adb reboot edl

Mi Flash Tool

Clean All and Lock

Once the firmware is installed, the phone will boot as new, without being tied to the Mi Account. However, models with MIUI 13+ may require additional authorization via Mi Cloud when they first connect to the Internet, in which case a temporary shutdown of the network before the setup is completed will help.

Method 3: Use of service codes and hidden menus

On some Xiaomi models (especially older ones, before MIUI 12), you can reset your account through an engineering menu, which doesn’t require a PC connection, but it doesn’t always work.

Try the following combinations:

• 📞 Enter ##3646633## (engineering menu opens). Go to Connectivity → Wi-Fi → WLAN Test and try resetting your network settings – sometimes this removes the authorization requirement.
• 🔢 Dial it: ##7378423## (Service test menu. Select the service test menu. WLAN Test → Reset Wi-Fi/Mobile Data.
• 🔄 Some Redmi works reset via: ##4636## → Battery Information → Menu → Factory Reset.

If these codes don’t work, try a different approach:

1. Put it in the phone. SIM-map.
2. On the lock screen, press Emergency Call.
3. Dial ##4636## – If the menu opens, select Usage Statistics → Factory Reset.

The success of the method depends on the version of the MIUI and the model. On new devices (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12), the engineering menu is usually blocked.

Redmi Note (any model)

Poco (F1, X3, F3, etc.)

Xiaomi Mi/11/12/13 series

Black Shark

Other brand (specify in the comments)

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Method 4: Officially Delete through Xiaomi Service Center

If all the previous methods have failed or you are afraid to take risks, the official way is to contact the Xiaomi service center.

What you need to delete your account through the service:

• 📄 Checks or box from the phone (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Passport of the owner (if the phone is bought in your name).
• 📱 The device itself (must be switched on even if it is locked).
• 📧 Access to the email specified when registering for Mi Account (if you remember).

The procedure takes from 3 to 14 days. In some cases, Xiaomi may require payment for unlocking (about 1000-3000 rubles). If the phone is bought with hands, the chances of success are minimal - the previous owner must personally confirm the unbundling of the account.

The official service centers can be found on the Mi Service website, and check by phone before visiting whether they are unlocking Mi Accounts, as not all centers provide this service.

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What to do if nothing helps: alternative solutions

If all methods are exhausted and the phone still requires Mi Account, consider the following options:

1. Sale of the phone “as is”: There is a demand for blocked Xiaomi on sites like Avito or Yula – especially if the model is popular (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro).
2. Use as a media player: Some features (e.g., watching videos through a video player) OTG-cables can work without authorization. Connect the phone to the TV through HDMI-adapter.
3. Custom firmware re-flash: Install LineageOS or Pixel Experience via TWRP. This will remove MIUI and related restrictions, but require an unlocked bootloader.

To reflash on the custom OS, follow the instructions:

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (if possible).
• 📥 Download. TWRP For your model from twrp.me.
• 📲 Please. TWRP Fastboot: Fastboot Flash Recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
• 🗃️ V TWRP Make a complete reset (Wipe) → Format Data, then run the custom firmware.

The disadvantage of this method is the loss of official updates and possible problems with the camera / sensors (in some models custom firmware works unstable).

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Table of compatibility of methods with popular models Xiaomi

Below is a current update on how to support Mi Account removal methods across devices, based on user reports from the 4PDA and XDA forums for 2023-2026.

⚠️ Note: On models with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 9/10, Poco M3) instead EDL mode BROM, You need authorized MediaTek accounts (it is difficult to get them for free).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account