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

Deleting the Mi Account from Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a challenge that owners face when selling a phone, resetting or after buying a used device. Although the model was released in 2017, it is still actively used, and a tied Xiaomi account can become a serious obstacle, the problem is complicated by the fact that the Redmi 5A runs on outdated versions of MIUI 9-11 (with the possibility of upgrading to MIUI 12), where the interface and authorization algorithms differ from the modern smartphones of the brand.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to delete Mi Account - from the standard disconnection through settings to radical methods like Fastboot or bypassing the lock through the Internet. EDL-We will pay special attention to typical errors (for example, "This device is tied to Mi Account" after reset) and nuances associated with Redmi. 5A. If you bought a phone with your hands and the previous owner did not untie the profile, or forgot the password from your account - here you will find a solution.

Warn in advance: some methods require unlocking a bootloader or using a PC. For beginners, we recommend starting with the simplest methods (sections 2–3), and experienced users can immediately move to advanced techniques (sections 4–5).

1.Preparation: What to Know Before Deleting a Mi Account

Before you start removing, check out a few key points:

• 🔹 Version. MIUI: Go to Settings. → About the phone and write down the firmware version. 5A relevant MIUI 9-12, and the available methods depend on it.
• 🔹 bootloader status: If the phone has previously been unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool, some methods will not be available).
• 🔹 Backups: Deleting your account can erase data.Save photos, contacts and files to an external drive or to the cloud.
• 🔹 Access to email/If you forgot the password from the Mi Account, but remember the attached email or number, restore access through the official Xiaomi website.

Important for Redmi 5A: on this model, you can't delete your Mi Account through the developer menu or ADB if you don't know your profile password. All "circumvent" methods without reset require authorization. If the phone is locked after a reset (it says "This device is linked to a Mi Account"), go straight to section 5.

⚠️ Note: After deleting your Mi Account, some Xiaomi features will become unavailable: sync notes, cloud backup, access to Mi Cloud services. If you plan to continue using your phone, create a new account after you completely delete your old one.

2. Method 1: Delete Mi Account through settings (if you know the password)

The easiest and safest method is to untie your account directly from the phone's menu, which is suitable if:

• 📱 Remember the username and password from the Mi Account.
• 🔓 Phone not locked after reset.
• 📶 Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile (at the top of the screen).
3. Select Account Management → Security → Delete Account.
4. Enter the password for confirmation.
5. Confirm the removal in the pop-up window.

After that, the phone will automatically log off and the device will be de-linked. Importantly, if you sell a Redmi 5A, make an additional factory reset (Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset) that will clear all data and prevent problems for the new owner.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 9 for Redmi 5A "Delete account" may not be available. In this case, update the firmware to MIUI 10+ through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Method 2: Reset to factory settings (if the phone is not locked)

If you don’t remember the password, but the phone isn’t locked after the previous reset (i.e. you can log in), do a full reset.This will delete all data, including the Mi Account link, but only if the device hasn’t been locked before.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Check to clear internal memory (optional if you want to erase all files).
4. Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-lock-screen.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

Once you reboot, the phone will suggest you set it up as new. Don't connect to Wi-Fi at the initial setup stage! Skip this step, otherwise the system may request Mi Account details again. If the reset is successful, the profile binding will be removed.

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If the phone still requires Mi Account data after reset, it means that the device was linked to the profile via Find Device, in which case only bypassing the lock (section 5) will help.

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

If standard methods don’t work and the phone isn’t locked during the boot phase, you can use Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool tool.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📥 Programs: Mi Flash Tool, ADB and Fastboot.
• 📄 Firmware for Redmi 5A (The version must be the same as the current version).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone. Press the Power button + Volume down to enter the Fastboot.
2. Connect Redmi 5A to your PC. Android Bootloader Interface should appear in the Device Manager.
3. Open the command line in the folder with platform-tools and type: fastboot oem clean_all fastboot oem clean_all_lock These commands will clear account data, but will not unlock the bootloader.
4. Reboot your phone with the command fastboot reboot.

If the lock is still locked after the restart, try flashing the phone through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option. For the Redmi 5A, it is critical to use the firmware specifically for your model (codenamed riva) - the wrong version can turn the phone into a "brick".

5. Method 4: Bypassing the Mi Account lock through EDL-The mode (for blocked phones)

If after the Redmi reset 5A shows the error "This device is tied to Mi Account" and does not allow to pass the initial setting, you will need to bypass the lock through the EDL-This method works even if the phone is completely locked, but requires special equipment.

What do you need?

• 💻 Windows computer.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (for Redmi) 5A — Micro-USB).
• 📥 Programs: QFil (for firmware through the EDL), firmware in.mbn format.
• 🔧 Screwdriver for disassembling the phone (optional, if the testpoint does not work").

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for Redmi 5A in EDL format (for example, from the 4PDA forum).
2. Install Qualcomm 9008 drivers (can be found in the archive with QFil).
3. Turn off your phone. Close the testpoint contacts (for Redmi 5A, these are two contacts under the back cover, next to the battery connector) or use a GND-closed cable.
4. Connect your phone to your PC – Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in the Device Manager.
5. Open QFil, select firmware, and press Download. It takes 5-10 minutes.

Once the firmware is in place, the phone will restart in its clean state without being tied to the Mi Account. Attention: this method resets the IMEI and other data of the communication module. To restore the IMEI, you will need additional firmware through Engineer Mode.

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Bypassing the lock via EDL is the only working way for the Redmi 5A if the phone is locked after reset, but it requires disassembling the device or a special cable, and risks voiding the warranty (if it is still valid).

6. Method 5: Officially uninstall via Xiaomi support (if nothing helps)

If all of these methods have failed, you can contact Xiaomi’s official support, which is true in cases where:

• 🔐 You have forgotten your password and cannot restore access to your Mi Account.
• 📱 The phone was bought from hand and the previous owner did not untie the profile.
• 🛠️ Fear of damaging the device by self-manipulation.

How to apply:

1. Go to the Xiaomi support website.
2. Select the Mi Account section → Unlock Device.
3. Fill out the form by specifying: 📇 IMEI phone (you can find out via *#06# or on the box). 📝 Proof of purchase (check, contract of sale). 📧 Contact email for communication.

Wait for a response (usually 3-7 days).

Xiaomi may request additional documents, such as a photo of a box with a serial number or a check from a store.If the phone is bought with your hands, try contacting the previous owner and asking them to apply for unlocking.

⚠️ Warning: Official unlocking can cost up to 50-100$ (Support is provided free of charge only if there is a guarantee or documents proving legal possession of the device.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you delete a Mi Account with Redmi 5A, users face typical problems.

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔧 Loader version: On Redmi 5A With a locked bootloader, many methods do not work.
• 📡 Internet connection: Some methods (e.g., recovery via Mi Account) require a stable connection.
• 🔋 Battery charge: When running through Fastboot or EDL The phone must be charged at least 50 times%.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions