How to completely delete your Mi Account with Xiaomi Redmi 8: 5 working ways

Why Deleting a Mi Account with Redmi 8 Is a Problem

Xiaomi Redmi 8 owners often face the need to delete their Mi Account before selling the device, after buying a used phone, or when changing their profile. However, the MIUI system complicates this process: standard deletion through settings does not always work, and after resetting to factory settings, the phone may require the entry of old account data, due to the Mi Cloud Activation Lock, which blocks the device when trying to bypass authorization.

The peculiarity of Redmi 8 (codenamed olive) is that on this model Xiaomi began to actively implement the binding of the hardware identifier to the account. If you bought your phone with your hands and the previous owner didn’t untie your profile, you’ll have to use alternative methods, from official deletion via Fastboot to bypassing locks with tools like Mi Flash Unlock. MIUI 12, Xiaomi tightened security policies, and some "gray" ways of bypassing stopped working.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete Mi Account from Redmi 8 for 2026, including:

• 📱 Standard removal through settings (unless the phone is locked)
• 🔧 Reset via Fastboot with Official Unlocker
• 🔓 Bypassing Mi Cloud lock without data loss (for power users)
• 📦 Deletion of the account through ADB (If you have access to the system)
• 🛠️ Hardware discharge (extreme case of “brick")

Method 1: Delete Mi Account through phone settings

If you have access to Redmi 8 and you remember the data from your associated account, this is the easiest method. It works on all versions of MIUI (11 to 14) and does not require additional tools, the main condition is that the phone must be unlocked and connected to the Internet.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select Mi Account (usually displayed at the top of the list).
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
4. Enter the password from the account and confirm the deletion.
5. Reboot the phone and the tether will be removed.

⚠️ Warning: If after deleting you plan to reset your phone to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings, do it immediately.In some cases, the system may re-request account data when it first turns on after resetting if the phone has not been rebooted.

Method 2: Officially delete via Fastboot (Mi Flash Unlock)

If the phone is locked by the previous owner or you forget your account details, you will have to use Fastboot mode. This method requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the official Mi Flash Unlock utility. Importantly, the method works only if the phone does not activate the Find Device function in the Mi Cloud.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Flash Unlock Tool from the official website (the version must match your MIUI).
2. Install Xiaomi drivers for Fastboot (you can use Mi PC Suite).
3. Turn off Redmi 8 and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot.
4. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
5. Start Mi Flash Unlock, log in to your Mi Account (not the one that’s tied to your phone!).
6. Press Unlock and wait until the process is completed (usually 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Mi Flash Unlock has a limitation: you can unlock no more than once every 30 days for one account. If you previously unlocked another phone, you will have to wait or use another Mi Account. Also, after unlocking the phone will perform a full reset (all data will be deleted).

Method 3: Bypassing Mi Cloud lock without data loss (EDL mode)

If Redmi 8 is locked on the activation screen ("This device is locked") and the previous owner does not respond, you can try to bypass the lock via EDL mode (Emergency Download Mode), this method requires a special cable and Mi Flash Pro program, but allows you to save data on the phone.

Important: Xiaomi does not officially support this method, and its use may lead to IMEI blocking or other hardware problems.

Instructions:

• 🔌 Prepare. EDL cable (can be made by yourself, closing contacts on the USB-plug).
• 💻 Download Mi Flash Pro and firmware for Redmi 8 (version should match the current one on your phone!).
• 📱 Put the phone in. EDL Mode: Turn off the device, press Volume up + Volume down and connect the cable.
• 🖥️ In Mi Flash Pro, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash (Clean All and Lock option will remove the lock).

⚠️ Note: After the firmware is through EDL The phone may lose communication with the network (problems with the IMEI). To restore it, you will need additional modem partition firmware through Fastboot or specialized service utilities like QCN Rebuilder.

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Before using EDL mode, check the phone's IMEI (on the box or under the battery). After the firmware, compare it to what appears in Settings → About the phone → General information. If the IMEI has changed, restore it immediately!

Method 4: Delete your account via ADB (for power users)

If you have access to Redmi 8 (for example, the phone is on but requires account data to be entered when reset), you can try removing the anchor via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which only works on unlocked phones with USB debugging enabled.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Drivers and Platform Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer options).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (important for stable connection).

Commands to delete the account:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account




pm clear com.miui.cloudservice




reboot

If the block is still there after the restart, try the additional command:

adb shell content delete --uri content://settings/secure --where "name='miui.activation.lock'"

⚠️ Note: Removing system packages through ADB It can lead to unstable operation of the phone. After completing the commands, it is recommended to make a reset to factory settings (fastboot). -w).

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ADB-The method only works if the debugging USB It was turned on before the phone locks, and if the phone is locked on the activation screen, it's useless -- use Fastboot or EDL.

Method 5: Hardware reset (if the phone has become a brick)

In extreme cases, when Redmi 8 does not respond to buttons, is not detected by the computer or shows a black screen after a failed firmware, only hardware reset remains, this method requires disassembling the phone and closing the contacts on the board (test point).

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect actions can cause the phone to fail. If you have no experience with electronics, you should contact the service center.

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Turn off the phone and remove it. SIM-memory-card.
2. Disassemble Redmi 8 (you need a plastic mediator and a cross screwdriver).
3. Find a test point on the motherboard (for Redmi 8, these are the contacts next to the battery connector, designated CLK and DAT).
4. Close the contacts with tweezers and connect USB-cable to computer (the phone must be defined as Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008).
5. Swipe your phone through Mi Flash Pro with the Clean All option.

After the hardware reset:

• 🔄 The phone will return to factory settings without binding to the Mi Account.
• ⚠️ Possible problems with IMEI, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (extra firmware required).
• 📱 The first turn on will take up to 10 minutes - do not interrupt the process!

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete a Mi Account from Redmi 8, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is to try to use informal tools like Mi Account Remover or Xiaomi Tool V2, which often contain malicious code or don’t work on newer versions of MIUI.

• 🛡️ Check the files on VirusTotal.
• 🔒 Turn off the internet on your phone before use.
• 📌 Backup your data (if your phone is still working).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions