How to completely delete Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven ways

Why Deleting a Mi Account Is Not Just a Profile Exit

Many Xiaomi Redmi users confuse deleting Mi accounts with banal logging out of profile in the settings. In fact, these are fundamentally different procedures: leaving the account simply breaks the current session, whereas completely deleting the device from the Xiaomi account permanently erases the connection of the device to the Xiaomi account. Without this, you will not be able to sell or transfer the phone to another person – the new owner will face a lock Mi Cloud (so-called “Mi Account Lock”), which requires entering the username / password of the previous owner.

Redmi devices are hard-wired to an account via a hardware identifier (IMEI), and even after resetting to factory settings, the system can request the old account data, which is a security measure against theft, but it also creates problems with legal resale, and in this article we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi accounts in 2026, including official and alternative methods, and also explain how to avoid blocking after the procedure.

Method 1: Delete Mi Account via phone settings (official method)

The easiest and safest way to delete an account is to delete it directly from the Redmi menu, which works if:

• 📱 You have access to your phone (it is not blocked)
• 🔑 Remember the username and password from the Mi Account
• 🌐 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network)

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your avatar in the top corner and select Account Management.
3. Scroll down and tap Delete your account.
4. Enter the password for confirmation and wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 5 minutes).

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

Remember or write down the username/password from the Mi Account

Disable two-factor authentication (if enabled)

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⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through settings, all data associated with it (notes, cloud photos, call history) will be permanently lost. If you plan to use this account again on another device, it is better to log out instead of completely deleting it.

Method 2: Delete via the Mi Account website (if the phone is lost or locked)

If you do not have physical access to Redmi, but you remember the login details, you can delete your account remotely via the official Xiaomi website.

• 📵 Your phone is stolen or lost (but you want to untie it from your account)
• 🔒 Device locked after failed password attempts
• 📦 You sold your phone but forgot to delete your account in advance.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your Redmi in the list of tied gadgets.
3. Click on three dots next to the device and select Remove the device.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

⚠️ Warning: Deleting the device through the website does not reset the Mi Cloud lock on the phone itself!If you sell Redmi, the new owner will still see a request to enter account data when first enabled. To remove the block completely, you need to combine this method with a reset via Fastboot (see Method 4).

Method 3: Delete Mi Accounts through Xiaomi Service Center

If you forget your password or your phone is locked and official methods don’t help, you just have to contact Xiaomi’s authorized service center, which is the only legal way to unlock without knowing your account details, but it requires proof of ownership.

What you need:

• 📄 Check or invoice for the purchase of the phone (with indication) IMEI)
• 📦 Original box from the device (it is indicated on it) IMEI)
• 🆔 Passport or other identity document
• 📱 The phone itself (even if it is locked)

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If you do not have a check, but the phone was officially purchased, try to request an electronic copy of the check from the seller (for example, in the "Svyaznoy" or "M. Video" checks are stored for 3 years).

The unlocking process takes 3 to 14 days, Xiaomi sends a request to China, where they check the owner's data, and if all is well, the unlock code comes, which the service center enters into special software, the cost of the service varies from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles depending on the region.

⚠️ Beware of the “grey” workshops that offer to unlock Redmi for 500 rubles in 1 day. IMEI), resulting:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty
• 📵 Mobile network problems (incorrect) IMEI)
• 🔄 Unauthorized blocking after updates

Method 4: Delete Mi Accounts via Fastboot (for Advanced Users)

If the official methods did not work and you do not want to contact the service center, you can try to delete your account through Fastboot mode.

• 💻 Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🔧 Ability to work with the command line

Instructions:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform Tools.
2. Turn off Redmi and press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with fastboot.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is determined, continue.
5. Run the command to unlock the bootloader (this will erase all data!): fastboot oem unlock
6. After unlocking, run the clean firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (you can download it on the official website).

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Unlocking the bootloader via Fastboot automatically removes the binding to the Mi Account, but also erases all data on the phone, including internal memory.This method is only suitable if you are ready for a complete reset of the device.

⚠️ Warning: On new Redmi models (released after 2022), the fastboot oem unlock command may not work due to enhanced protection:

• 🔓 Official Unblocking through the Service Center
• 📥 Firmware through EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi developer account)

Method 5: Bypassing Mi Cloud lock after deleting your account

Even after successful account deletion, some Redmi models (especially the Redmi Note 10/11/12 series) can continue to request the old account data when first enabled, because the binding information is stored in the hardware chip (eMMC).

1. Make sure your account is deleted (through Method 1 or 2).
2. Perform a full reset via Recovery: On the phone turned off, press <Power button + Volume up> Select → Confirm the reset
3. If the lock is still there, run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All tick.

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⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (most Redmi after 2020), bypassing the Mi Cloud lock without official unlocking is not possible. IMEI This will cause a “brick” (complete inoperability) of the phone.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When deleting a Mi Account, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is to delete your account without disabling two-factor authentication. If you have 2FA (SMS/email confirmation) enabled, the system can block deletion by requiring a code from the message. To avoid this, disable two-factor authentication in your account settings in advance.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions