How to delete Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 3S if you forget your password: full guide

Introduction: Why Deleting Mi Accounts on Redmi 3S Is a Difficult Thing

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is still a popular device for years, thanks to its reliability and budget price, but owners often face a problem: a forgotten password from a Mi Account blocks access to the phone’s functions after resetting. Unlike modern models, where the unlock procedure is simplified, on Redmi 3S (released in 2016), deleting an account requires special knowledge or contact the service.

The fact is that Xiaomi links the account to a hardware device identifier (IMEI), and on older firmware there is no deletion function via the web interface. This means that standard methods like password recovery via email or SMS will not work if you do not remember the login data. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to delete a Mi Account on Redmi 3S, from official to technical, taking into account the nuances of a particular model.

Before you start, consider that some methods require unlocking the bootloader, which can lead to a loss of warranty (if it is still valid) or even a “brick” of the device if you do not do it correctly. We will describe the risks in detail and provide checklists for the safe execution of each step.

Method 1: Officially delete via Xiaomi (without data loss)

The safest, but also the longest, method is to contact a Xiaomi authorized service center, which is suitable if:

• 📄 You have documents confirming the purchase (check, warranty card)
• 📱 The phone is not in the "hard brick" state (on, reacts to buttons)
• 🕒 You are ready to wait 3-7 days (the term depends on the load of the service)

The procedure in the service looks like this: the wizard sends a request to Xiaomi with reference to the IMEI of your Redmi 3S, after approval, the account is untied from the device. The cost of the service varies from 500 to 1500 rubles depending on the region. The main advantage is the preservation of all data on the phone.

To speed up the process, before visiting the service:

1. Record the phone's IMEI (you can find it on the box or under the battery if you remove the back cover).
2. Prepare copies of documents (passport + check).
3. Make sure that the phone is not installed custom firmware (this can be the reason for refusal).

⚠️ Note: If the phone was purchased by hand, the service may refuse to delete the undocumented account from the first owner, in which case only technical methods remain (see methods 2 and 3).

Method 2: Uninstall via Fastboot (requires an unlocked bootloader)

This method is suitable for users who already have a bootloader unlocked on Redmi 3S. If the bootloader is blocked, you will first have to unlock it (instruction below), the essence of the method is to use the fastboot command to reset your account via PC.

You'll need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (on Mac/Linux Possible problems with drivers)
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 🛠️ The Mi Flash Tool and ADB/Fastboot
• 🔋 Charging the phone at least 50%

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. Press Volume down + Power to enter Fastboot mode.
2. Connect Redmi 3S to your PC. Make sure the drivers are installed (the Android Bootloader Interface should be displayed in Device Manager).
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB/Fastboot and type: fastboot oem remove-mi-account
4. Wait for the OKAY message.Reboot the phone with command: fastboot reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot erase frp

It removes Factory Reset Protection, which sometimes helps bypass the Mi Account lock.

Download Mi Flash Tool and ADB/Fastboot|

Install drivers for Redmi 3S|

Unlock bootloader (if blocked) |

Charge your phone to 50%+

Backup of data (if possible)-->

⚠️ Note: Some of the Redmi firmware 3S The removal-mi-account command may not be supported, and only the flashing through the EDL (3-way).

Method 3: Removal through EDL-Mode (for locked bootloader)

If the bootloader on your Redmi 3S is blocked and the official service is not an option, the Emergency Download Mode (EDL) mode remains. This method requires special equipment (EDL cable or testpoint) and firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Warning: Misconduct in the EDL-This method is recommended only for advanced users or if other methods have not worked.

Instructions:

1. Download firmware for Redmi 3S (version should match yours!): For global version: official Xiaomi website For Chinese: Xiaomi Firmware Updater

C:\Redmi3S\

• Method 1: Use the EDL cable (closes the contacts on the board).
• Method 2: Disassemble the phone and close the testpoint (for Redmi 3S, these are contacts near the battery, marked as EDL).
• Connect your phone to your PC. The Device Manager should show Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Flash.

Once the firmware is successful, the phone will restart without being tied to the Mi Account.

• 📱 All data will be erased.
• 🔒 Bootloader will remain blocked.
• 🔄 You may need to re-activate the device.

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If the phone doesn’t turn on after firmware, try pinching Volume Up + Power for 10-15 seconds for a forced reboot.

How to unlock bootloader on Redmi 3S (if required)

Fastboot methods require an unlocked bootloader. Xiaomi allows unlocking, but the process takes up to 72 hours due to account verification. Here's how to do it:

Steps:

1. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and install it on PC.
2. Sign in to your Mi Account on your phone (if possible) or via PC.
3. On your phone, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
4. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable: OEM unlock Debugging over USB

Mi Unlock Tool

Once you submit a request, you will have to wait for confirmation from Xiaomi (usually 1-3 days), and when the unlock is approved, repeat the process - the bootloader will unlock.

⚠️ Note: If you are buying a Redmi 3S The previous owner could have unlocked the bootloader before, and you can check this by commanding: fastboot oem device-info If Device unlocked: true, the bootloader is unlocked.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you delete your Mi Account on Redmi 3S, users face typical problems.

If you see an Anti-rollback check fail error, it means you're trying to flash an older version of MIUI than the one installed now.

1. Find firmware with the same or newer version of Anti-rollback.
2. Use the Anti-Rollback Checker tool to check compatibility.

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On Redmi 3S, you can not flash firmware with a lower Anti-rollback number - this will lead to a "brick" of the device.

Alternative methods (at your own risk)

If none of the above methods worked, there are still informal solutions, and we only give them for information - at your own risk!

1. bypassing through TWRP (requires root)

If you have custom recovery TWRP installed on your phone, you can try:

1. Load to TWRP (clip Volume Up + Power).
2. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
3. Delete files: /data/system/mi_account_info.xml /data/system/miui_activation_info.xml
4. Reboot.

In most cases, the phone can be re-established by re-running through EDL, but it requires skill.