How to delete your Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 if you forget your password

A forgotten Mi Account password on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 can become a serious problem: the phone blocks access to functions, requires authorization after resetting settings and even does not allow you to install updates. Unlike new models with HyperOS, Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) runs on MIUI with a hard-to-refer account, and standard password recovery methods often do not work. In this article, current 2026 ways to delete Mi Account without a password, including official and technical solutions.

It’s important to understand that the procedure is different from unblocking a Google account (FRP) and requires different approaches depending on the state of the device. If the phone is on and working, software methods will work. If locked after a reset, you will need firmware via Fastboot or EDL. We will consider all options, assess their complexity and risks, and provide step-by-step instructions based on the features of the Redmi Note 7.

Why you can't just reset the settings

Many users try to delete Mi accounts through Settings → Reset, but it doesn’t work. The reason is because of the Mi Cloud Activation Lock security mechanism, which links the device to the account at the firmware level, and even after a full reset (Wipe Data in Recovery), the phone will require you to enter the username and password from the previous account.

The Redmi Note 7 is particularly tightly protected because of:

• 🔒 Hardware encryption: account data is stored in a secure memory area (/data), non-authenticable.
• 📱 Links to IMEI: Xiaomi servers verify account and device compliance with a unique identifier.
• 🔄 Blocking after reset: even if you delete the account programmatically, the next time you connect to the Internet, the phone will again request login data.

The only official way to delete an account is to remember your password or use the recovery function via email/SMS. But if these methods are not available, there are alternative solutions, which will be discussed below.

Official methods of deletion (if you have access to email/SMS)

If you still have access to your mail or phone number linked to your Mi Account, use the standard recovery procedure, which is the safest and most legal method, and does not require technical skills.

Instructions:

1. Go to the password recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Select the confirmation method: the code on email or SMS.
4. Create a new password and save it in a safe place (such as a password manager).
5. Log in on your phone with a new password and delete your account through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Delete your account.

If you lost your email/SMS access but remember your login, try contacting Xiaomi Support via:

• 📧 Official feedback form: mi.com/support.
• 💬 Chat in the Mi Community app (available on Google Play).
• 📞 Hotline phone (for Russia: +7 495 783-68-60).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi support may request proof of device ownership (checks, box, IMEI). Without them, the chances of deleting the account are minimal.

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If you bought the phone from the official Xiaomi store, save a check - it will help confirm ownership when contacting in support.

Delete Mi Account via Fastboot (for experienced users)

The method is suitable if the phone is turned on, but requires a password from the Mi Account when trying to reset or after updating. The essence of the method is to flash a modified version of Recovery, which allows you to bypass the account verification. For the Redmi Note 7, this method works stably, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11 (64-bit).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Archive with Mi Flash Unlock and Fastboot firmware for lavender.
• 🔧 Utility. ADB & Fastboot (download from Android site).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Fastboot mode on your phone: turn off the device, then press Volume Down + Power before the Mi Bunny logo appears.
2. Connect your phone to your PC. Android Bootloader Interface should appear in the Device Manager.
3. Open the command line in the firmware folder and execute: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), continue.
4. Recovery: Fastboot Flash Recovery twrp_lavender.img fastboot boot twrp_lavender.img
5. V TWRP Go to Advanced. → File Manager and delete files: /data/system/mi_account_info.xml /data/system/device_policy.xml
6. Reboot your phone. Once you turn on Mi, your account will be deleted.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect firmware through Fastboot can lead to a brick (complete inoperability) of the phone.If you are not sure about your actions, contact a specialist.

Removal through EDL-The mode (for blocked phones)

If Redmi Note 7 is completely blocked (does not turn on or requires a Mi Account immediately after downloading), the only way is through the firmware. EDL-This method works even with a locked bootloader, but requires physical access to the phone card.

What you need:

• 🔧 Screwdriver for disassembling the phone (Torx type) T3/T4).
• 🔌 Cable USB-AM/M (testpoint).
• 🖥️ Mi Flash Pro and Lavender firmware in.tgz format.
• 🔍 Lube or magnifying glass (testpoint is very small).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the back cover (heating the hair dryer around the edges).
2. Find the EDL testpoint on the motherboard (usually signed as EDL or TEST next to the battery connector).
3. Close the testpoint on the GND (mass) with tweezers or a needle, while connecting the cable to the PC.
4. The device manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
5. Run Mi Flash Pro, select firmware and press Flash.
6. After the firmware is completed (10-15 minutes), the phone will restart without being tied to the Mi Account.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly closing the testpoint can damage the fee. If you have never disassembled the phones, trust this procedure to a professional.

Software methods (without disassembling the phone)

If the phone is on but requires a Mi Account password when trying to reset, you can try to bypass the lock with special utilities. These methods do not require disassembly, but do not work on all versions of MIUI.

Popular tools:

• 🛠️ Mi Account Unlock Tool – Automates the deletion of account files through the ADB (requires on-set debugging USB).
• 🔓 Xiaomi Tool V2 — Supports Redmi Note 7 and allows you to reset your account via Fastboot.
• 📱 MTK Bypass Tool – works on devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor (like in Redmi Note 7).

The following is the Mi Account Unlock Tool:

1. Download the utility from a trusted source (e.g. XDA Developers).
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then Settings → Additional → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and run the utility. Select the Redmi Note 7 (lavender) model.
4. Click Remove Mi Account and wait for the process to be completed.
5. Reboot your phone and your account will be deleted.

Limitations:

• ❌ It does not work on phones with a locked bootloader.
• ❌ It may not work on the first attempt (repeat the procedure).
• ❌ Risk of antivirus (use Windows Defender in exception mode).

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Software methods are the easiest way to do this, but they stopped working on the latest versions of MIUI (12.5+).If you have older firmware (MIUI 11 or lower), the chances of success are higher.

Contacting the service center: pros and cons

If the self-proclaimed attempts fail, you can contact the service center. Xiaomi has official and informal partner workshops where you can delete the Mi Account for a fee.

Advantages:

• ✅ Guarantee of results (if the center is checked).
• ✅ No risk of damaging your phone.
• ✅ Data recovery (in some cases).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Cost: from 1500 to 5000 rubles (depending on the method).
• ❌ Time: from a few hours to 2-3 days.
• ❌ Risk of running into scammers (check reviews about the workshop).

How to choose a service:

1. Check if there is a center on Xiaomi’s official list.
2. Check if you have a job guarantee (a check must be provided).
3. Ask what method you will use (preferably EDL or official software).

Average prices in Russia (2026):

What to do after deleting your Mi Account

After successful account deletion, several steps must be taken to avoid re-blocking:

1. Create a new Mi Account and link it to your phone, use a strong password and save data for recovery.
2. Turn off sync with Mi Cloud if you don’t plan to use Xiaomi services: Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync
3. Update your firmware to the latest version (this will close vulnerabilities that could have been used to delete your account).
4. Back up important data (photos, contacts) to an external medium or to the cloud (Google Drive).

If you are buying Redmi Note 7 from hand, be sure to check:

• 🔍 Is the phone linked to your Mi Account (Settings) → The phone. → Status - must be item Device not tied).
• 📱 Does the reset work to factory settings (ask the seller to do the reset on you).
• 🔧 Is bootloader unlocked (you can check the command fastboot oem device-info).

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Before buying a used Xiaomi, ask the seller to log out of the Mi Account in your presence. If he refuses, this is a reason to be wary.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account