How to completely delete Mi Account Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 4 working methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a legendary smartphone, Released in 2016, but still used by many users. One of the most common problems owners of this device is the binding to the Mi Account, which Xiaomi has made mandatory for a number of functions. If you decide to sell the phone, reset it to factory settings or just want to get rid of an old account, the standard deletion through settings may not work due to the blocking of Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi Account with Redmi Note. 3 (including modifications of the Pro and SE), sensitizing MIUI 14/13/12 And hardware constraints, from simple menu shutdowns to complex methods like EDL-You can find a solution even for a locked device. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader, which can lead to loss of warranty or permanent data damage.

Why can’t you just delete your Mi Account through your settings?

Redmi Note 3 (especially on MIUI Global or MIUI China versions) often makes errors when you try to delete your account via Settings → Accounts → Mi Account:

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot after deletion (phone hangs on Mi logo).
• 🔒 Requiring a password from a previous account after resetting (FRP-lockdown).
• ⚠️ “Can’t delete your account” due to Xiaomi server restrictions.
• 📱 No button "Delete account" in the menu (relevant to the MIUI 12+).

This is due to Xiaomi’s security policy, which links the device to an account to protect against theft, which is unstable on older models like the Redmi Note 3, especially if the phone has previously been reset without detachment of the account, resulting in users facing a “brick” (an inoperable device) or endless username/password requests.

⚠️ Note: If you bought a Redmi Note 3 with your hands and the previous owner did not untie your Mi Account, standard deletion methods will not work. FRP or flashing through EDL.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account through settings (if the phone is unlocked)

This method is suitable if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone and remember the password of your Mi Account.
• 🔓 The phone is not locked after reset (no) FRP).
• 📲 Version. MIUI not older than 12.5 (new firmware may not have an delete button).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. Select Login from your account, then confirm the action.
4. Return to Settings → About Phone → Update the system and check that the account is untied (in the section "Account Status" should be empty).

Make a backup copy of the data (photos, contacts, SMS)

Remember or reset your Mi Account password at account.xiaomi.com

Connect your phone to charge (the process can take up to 10 minutes)

Make sure there is enough space on your phone (minimum 500MB)-->

If the Delete account button is missing, try:

• 🔄 Restart the phone and try again.
• 📱 Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and networks → Resetting network settings).
• 📲 Update MIUI Up to the latest version (sometimes this brings back hidden options).

⚠️ Note: After logging out, some features (such as Find Device or cloud backup) will become unavailable.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset) with FRP bypass

If your phone is locked after a reset or you don't remember the Mi Account password, you'll have to use Hard Reset and then bypass Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which works on Redmi Note 3 with firmware up to MIUI 11 inclusive, and new versions will require additional software.

Steps for Hard Reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. After resetting, restart the phone (Reboot).

If after restarting the phone requires data input from the Mi Account, bypass FRP:

• 📱 On the lock screen, click Add Wi-Fi network.
• 🔤 In the network name field, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and click Share → Message.
• 📧 In the message menu that opens, create a new one and enter 111 in the “To” field, then click on the contact icon.
• 🔧 In the contact menu, select Settings → Manage your accounts and add a new Google account.
• 🔄 Restart the phone - lock down FRP will be removed.

Method 3: Delete Mi Accounts via Fastboot (for Advanced Users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You have access to Fastboot mode.
• 💻 There is a computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔓 The boot loader is unlocked (Bootloader Unlocked).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down when the phone is off).
2. Open the Command Prompt (CMD) in the ADB folder and type:

fastboot oem clean_frp


fastboot erase frp




fastboot reboot

If the bootloader is blocked, first unlock it through the official Xiaomi website (en.miui.com/unlock).Please note: unlocking the bootloader resets all data and can take up to 72 hours (due to Xiaomi's policy).

1. Download Mi Flash Tool and firmware for Redmi Note 3 (e.g. Fastboot-ROM).

2 In the Mi Flash Tool, select the Clean All option and swipe your phone. This will completely erase all data, including your Mi Account.-->

⚠️ Warning: Misuse of Fastboot commands can lead to loss IMEI or the communication module is inoperable. Check compatibility before you run the firmware. ROM with your model (Redmi Note 3 Pro uses Snapdragon 650 processor and Redmi Note 3) SE — Snapdragon 616).

Method 4: Removal through EDL-(9008) - Extreme case

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a service mode that allows you to flash the phone at a low level, even if it does not turn on. On the Redmi Note 3, the transition to a low-level phone. EDL is carried out through the closure of contacts on the board or using a special cable.

Warning: This method is risky and requires experience. Wrong actions can permanently put the phone out of action.

Steps:

1. Download Mi Flash Tool and.tgz firmware for Redmi Note 3 (e.g. kenzo for Pro or ido for SE).
2. Turn off the phone and connect it to the PC, holding the Volume Up + Volume Down button (some models require circuiting test points on the board).
3. In Device Manager, check that the phone is identified as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, select firmware and press Flash. The Clean All option will delete all data, including the Mi Account.

Through settings

Hard Reset + FRP bypass

Fastboot teams

EDL-regimen (9008)

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If after firmware the phone does not turn on or hangs on the logo, try:

• 🔄 Swipe again with the Clean All and Lock option (blocks the bootloader, but restores performance).
• 📱 Install custom restoration (TWRP) and flash Custom ROM (For example, LineageOS).
• 🔧 Contact the service center (if there is no experience of soldering or working with the EDL).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of the above methods have not worked, consider the following options:

• 📄 Xiaomi Support Appeal: Provide Proof of Purchase (check, box, IMEI) You can request that you unlock your account, and it can take up to 30 days to respond.

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On Redmi Note 3 with a locked bootloader and a tied Mi Account, the only legal ways to delete is to contact Xiaomi in support or firmware through EDL (with the risk of losing warranty).

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account