How to completely delete Mi Account with Xiaomi via your computer: 3 proven ways

Deleting Mi Accounts via a computer is a challenge that users of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO face when selling a device, resetting to factory settings or forgetting a password. Unlike a mobile application, desktop methods give more control over the process, especially when the smartphone is locked or does not respond to commands. However, official tools from Xiaomi often require confirmation via SMS or email, which complicates the task if access to them is lost.

In this article, we will discuss three working ways to delete an account: through the web version of Mi Cloud, using the proprietary MiFlash utility (for advanced users), and alternative programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool. Particular attention will be paid to bypassing FRP (Factory Reset Protection), a security feature that is activated after resetting settings on Android 5.1+. All methods have been tested on devices from 2018-2026, including models on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS.

Why not just delete your account from your phone

Many users try to delete Mi Account directly in the smartphone settings, but face limitations:

• 🔒 Lockdown FRP: After resetting the settings, the system requires you to enter a login and password from the associated account, even if the phone is formatted.
• 📱 Lack of access: If the device is locked (forgotten pattern lock)/PIN), settings menu not available.
• 🔄 Limitations MIUI: In some firmware versions, the option to delete the account is hidden or requires confirmation through the SMS.
• ⚠️ Blocking risk: Incorrect password attempts can result in a 24-72 hour account being temporarily blocked.

Xiaomi also links the account to a unique device identifier (IMEI), so simply deleting the phone menu does not guarantee full untiement.

Method 1: Remove via the web version of Mi Cloud (official method)

The safest and most recommended way for Xiaomi is to use the Mi Cloud web interface, which is suitable if you have access to an email or phone number associated with your account, which takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires proof of identity.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in with your login/password.
2. In the menu, select Account Management → Security.
3. Find the option to Delete your account (may be called Deactivate Mi Account in English).
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email code (will come to the attached number / mail).
5. Wait for the confirmation email – the deletion process will take up to 30 days (the account is deactivated, but the data is stored on Xiaomi servers).

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through Mi Cloud, all associated data (contacts, notes, backups) will be irretrievably lost. If the smartphone was linked to this account, it must be untied in the Devices section until deleted, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device.

Save important data (contacts, photos) manually |Untie the device in the "Device Management" section |Confirm access to email/phone for confirmation | Check if the account is linked to other services (Mi Pay, Mi Home)

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Method 2: Remove via MiFlash (for advanced users)

If you lose your account and your smartphone is blocked, you can use MiFlash, a proprietary tool that completely flashes your device and deletes all data, including the Mi Account. It works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, but requires:

• 🖥️ Computer running Windows 7/10/11 (64-bit).
• 🔌 Cable. USB Type-C (original or qualitative analogue).
• 📥 Fastboot firmware ROM For your model (download from the official website).
• 🔧 MiFlash Utilities (last version - download here).

Algorithm of action:

1. Install Xiaomi drivers (unless installed automatically). Download MiPhone Manager and follow the instructions.
2. Turn off your smartphone and put it in Fastboot mode: press Power + Volume down for 10 seconds.
3. Connect the device to a PC. The device must appear in the Device Manager Android Bootloader Interface.
4. Unpack Fastboot ROM firmware into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\Xiaomi\ROM).
5. Launch MiFlash, press Select and point the path to the firmware folder.
6. Select Clean All mode and press Flash. The process will take 5-15 minutes.

⚠️ Note: After flashing through MiFlash, the device will be completely reset, including:

• All user data (photos, videos, messages).
• Network settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Link to Mi Account (FRP-reset).

If you have to log in your account after you have firmware, it means that the firmware didn't work for your model or that Clean All didn't work, and then try to do it again with another version of Fastboot ROM.

Method 3: Alternative programs (Mi Account Unlock Tool and analogues)

If the official methods did not work, you can use third-party utilities such as Mi Account Unlock Tool, Xiaomi Tool V2 or EDL Mode Tool. These programs bypass the FRP lock and delete the binding of the account without firmware, but have risks:

• 🛡️ Security: Unofficial tools may contain malicious code. Only download them from trusted forums (XDA Developers, 4PDA).
• 🔧 Difficulty: Access to the regime is required EDL (Emergency Download Mode on New Models (Snapdragon) 8 Gen 2/3) frequently blocked.
• ⚖️ Violation of warranty: Using such tools may void Xiaomi warranty.

The following is the Mi Account Unlock Tool:

1. Download the program from XDA Developers (check the version reviews!).
2. Install Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers (required for EDL mode).
3. Turn off your smartphone and transfer it to EDL: For older models: Press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power and plug in the cable. For new ones, use the adb reboot edl command (you need an unlocked bootloader).

Mi Account Unlock Tool

Unlock

Wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 20 minutes).

🔹 Important: On devices with a Mediatek chipset (such as the Redmi Note 12) instead of EDL mode BROM, And you'll need another utility — SP Flash Tool.

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Before using third-party utilities, back up your data via ADB Backup (if the phone is unlocked).

adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f backup.ab

Compatibility table with Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all devices, and here is a compatibility table for popular models (2018-2026):

✱ Note: On HyperOS devices (2026), some methods may not work due to tightening security policies.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete your Mi Account through your computer, users often face typical problems, and consider the most common ways to eliminate them:

• 🔴 MiFlash's "Couldn't verify device" error: Reason: Device model firmware mismatch or bootloader failure.Solution: Download the correct version of Fastboot ROM For your model and unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 🔴 "This device is locked by FRP" after reset: Reason: The account was not untied from the device before deleting Solution: Use Mi Account Unlock Tool or run the device through EDL.
• 🔴 The utility does not see the phone in mode Fastboot/EDL: Reason: Drivers are missing or cable is faulty Solution: Reinstall drivers manually (see spoiler above) and try another USB-port.

⚠️ Note: If after all the manipulations the phone still requires the entry of Mi Account data, this may mean that:

• The device is linked to a corporate account (e.g., via Mi Enterprise).
• The firmware has been modified (castom software).
• The device activates the Find Device function (you need to disable via Mi Cloud).

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If none of the methods worked, the only legal way is to contact Xiaomi’s service center with documents on the device, and self-attempts to bypass the lock can lead to a “brick” (completely inoperable) smartphone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions