How to Delete Mi Account from Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways to Work 4PDA-method)

Deleting a Mi Account from a Xiaomi phone is a challenge that users face when selling a device, resetting settings or buying a used smartphone with a previous owner's account tied. Despite Xiaomi positioning its ecosystem as secure, many users on the 4PDA forum complain about the difficulty of deleting the binding, especially if the password is forgotten or the device is blocked. In this article, we will examine all the current ways from official deletion through settings to methods using ADB, Fastboot, and even bypassing the check through the engineering menu.

It’s important to understand that simply deleting your account through Settings → Accounts doesn’t always work. Once reset to factory settings (hard reset), the phone may require you to enter your old account data — this is called Mi Cloud Lock. We’ll tell you how to circumvent this protection legally (if you own the device) and what to do if the phone is bought with your hands with a tied account.

The article is based on up-to-date 2026 data, including 4PDA reviews, official Xiaomi documentation and user experience. All methods tested on Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13/14 with MIUI 14/15 firmware (including global and Chinese versions). If your model is older (such as Redmi 4X or Mi A1), some methods may not work - we will warn about this separately.

1. Officially delete Mi Account through phone settings

The easiest and safest way to delete your account is to delete it directly from your phone's menu, which is suitable if:

• 🔓 You remember the password from the Mi Account.
• 📱 The phone is not locked and has access to settings.
• 🔄 You do not plan to reset the device immediately after removal.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on the account icon (or line with email).
3. Select Account Management → Delete the account.
4. Enter the password and confirm the deletion.

After that, the device will be delinked, so you can add a new account or sell the phone without the risk of being blocked.

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If you delete your account and reset your Wipe Data, your phone may request your old account information again. To avoid this, turn off your device search in Settings → Mi Cloud → Find your device before resetting.

2. Delete Mi Account via Xiaomi website (if phone is lost or blocked)

If you don't have access to your phone, but you remember the Mi Account, you can delete the device's association via the official website, and this method is useful if:

• 📵 Your phone is lost or stolen (but you want to untie it from your account).
• 🔒 The device is locked, but you are the owner.
• 🔄 You sell your phone and want to remotely clean your tethers.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your phone and click Delete (or Untie).
3. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

If the device doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Update the page in 10-15 minutes (sometimes the data is synced with a delay).
• 📧 Check Spam in the mail - a confirmation letter could get there.
• 🛠️ Use Developer Mode (if the phone is partially available) and manually submit a sync request via Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times).

3. Delete Mi Account via ADB (no root, for unlocked bootloader)

If your phone is locked after a reset or you bought a used device with someone else’s account, you can try removing the tether via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works on most Xiaomi models with an unlocked bootloader, but requires preparation.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB Fastboot (you can download from the official Android website).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if not, read section 4).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down when turned on).
2. Open the command line in the ADB folder and execute: fastboot devices (should display the serial number of the device).
3. Enter the command to delete your account: fastboot erase frp or (for new models): fastboot erase config
4. Reboot the phone: fastboot reboot

Important: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or Xiaomi 12T) may require re-activation via Mi Account after this procedure, in which case use the MIUI Test Point method (Section 5).

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4. Unlock the bootloader to delete the Mi Account

If the loader is locked, the commands ADB Xiaomi officially allows you to unlock the bootloader, but the process requires confirmation through the Mi Account. It's a paradox: to delete the account, you need to unlock the bootloader, and to unlock you need an account. EDL-Mode (Emergency Download Mode).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Flash Unlock utility from the official website.
2. Sign in to your Mi Account (if you own a phone).
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and press Unlock.
4. If the program gives you a Couldn't unlock error, use it. EDL-regime: 🔧 Close Test Point on the board (instructions for a specific model look at the 4PDA). 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC, it will be called Qualcomm. HS-USB QDLoader 9008. 📥 Swipe your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with Clean All tick.

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Warning: Unlocking the bootloader resets all data on the phone. If you are not the owner of the device (for example, you bought a used one with a linked account), this method can be regarded as bypassing the security - use it only for legitimate purposes.

5. bypassing Mi Account through the engineering menu (method 4PDA)

The 4PDA forum has popular methods for bypassing the Mi Cloud Lock through the engineering menu (#4636###) or Test Point, which don’t work on all models, but can help if other methods don’t work.

Instructions for Redmi Note 8/9/10, POCO X3, Xiaomi Mi 9/10:

1. Enter the phone in Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
2. Connect to your PC and run: fastboot oem edl (if it doesn't work, use Test Point).
3. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware with the Clean All and Lock tick.
4. After firmware, the phone will boot without being tied to the Mi Account.

How to apply:

1. Go to the support page.
2. Choose Mi Account. → Unlock Device.
3. Fill out the form, attach scans of documents and photo box/IMEI.
4. Expect a response up to 7 days (sometimes longer).

If you have a handheld phone and you don't have any ID, you have a very low chance of unlocking it.

• 🔄 Try to return the phone to the seller (if it is a scam).
• 🛠️ Contact the service center for paid unlocking (cost - from 1,500 to 5 000) ₽).
• 📱 Use your phone as a “brick” for spare parts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Mi Account