How to Delete Google Account on Xiaomi: All Ways 2026

Deleting a Google account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure that you might need when selling a device, resetting to factory settings, or if you want to switch to another account. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) appears, or the account simply does not delete through the standard menu. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account on Xiaomi in 2026, including bypassing protection after a reset, working with MIUI different versions and solutions for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark) are closely integrated with Google services and proprietary MIUI features. For example, in some firmware, deleting the main Google account can cause Mi Cloud, Mi Account or even blocking access to the app store.

Why can’t I delete my Google account on Xiaomi?

If the system makes an error or asks for a password when trying to delete a Google account, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔒 The account is the main (linked to the device as the owner). on Xiaomi with Android 9+ It cannot be removed without resetting the settings.
• 📱 Protection on. FRP (Factory Reset Protection is a standard Android feature that locks the device after a reset unless you enter your last Google account details.
• 🔄 The device is tied to the Mi Account. MIUI First, you need to unplug your Mi Account to delete Google.
• 🛠️ The firmware is modified (castom or unlocked loader). In such cases, standard uninstall options may not be available.

Problems also arise if:

• 📧 Google account added as a work profile (for example, through Android for Work).
• 🔑 Password is set on the device, PIN Or a pattern lock, but you don't remember it.
• 📲 The phone is in Demo mode (demonstration mode in stores).

⚠️ Note: If you delete your Google account before selling your phone, make sure to reset your entire Wipe Data via Recovery!

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This is the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices with official MIUI 12-15 firmware and Android 10-14.

• 📱 You have access to your phone settings.
• 🔑 Remember the password from your Google account.
• 🔄 The account is not the only one (there is a backup account).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Google depending on the version of MIUI).
2. Select the Google account you want to delete.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action by entering a password or PIN-code.
5. If the system requests a password from Google, enter it and confirm the deletion.

After that, the account will be deactivated, but some data (such as contacts or photos) may remain in the device’s memory.

Settings → Memory → Cleanup → Select “Google” → Delete data

⚠️ Note: On some devices POCO and Redmi with MIUI 14+ Delete your account may be hidden, in which case try to first disable sync for all Google services, and then try again.

Backup important data | Disable two-factor authentication in Google | Make sure your device doesn’t have active payments via Google Pay | Remember or reset the lock screen password-->

Method 2: Delete via Settings Reset (if account is blocked)

If the standard method doesn't work (e.g., you don't remember your password or your account is blocked), you can perform a hard reset, but after this procedure, FRP protection will turn on, and the phone will require you to enter the details of the last Google account, and you can get around this in several ways.

Step 1: Perform a reset settings

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.

Step 2: Bypass FRP (if your phone requires an old account)

Once reset, the device can request the Google account that was on it before, to bypass this lock:

If none of the methods worked, you may have firmware with enhanced FRP protection installed on your device.

• 🔧 Unlock the bootloader and flash the modified firmware.
• 📞 Contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of ownership of the device (check, box).

Method 3: Delete Google account via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to the debugging USB (USB Debugging, you can delete your Google account through the command line ADB. This method is suitable for devices with unlocked developer options.

Step 1: Preparation

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times.
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
4. Download Platform Tools (part of the Android SDK).

Step 2: Delete your account through ADB

adb shell


pm list of users # View the list of users




pm remove-user [ID_USER] # Delete account at ID

If the first method didn’t work, try an alternative command:

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/


adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity

Once you execute the commands, reboot your device. your Google account will be deleted, but some data (like app cache) may remain.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This can cause system failures if you delete the wrong account or execute the wrong command!

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If the pm remove-user command doesn’t work, try to delete your account first through Settings → Accounts, and then clear the Google Play Services app data (Settings → Apps → App Management → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear Data).

Method 4: Delete account on devices with unlocked bootloader

If your Xiaomi has Bootloader unlocked, you can delete your Google account through custom restore (e.g. TWRP) or modified firmware.

Step 1: Installation of TWRP

1. Download the official TWRP for your model from twrp.me.
2. Go to Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down).
3. TWRP: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img

Step 2: Delete your account via TWRP

1. In TWRP, go to Advanced → File Manager.
2. Delete the files: /data/system/accounts.db /data/system/accounts_de.xml
3. Reset the device.

After that, the Google account will be deleted, but you may need to reconfigure the device.

Alternative method: firmware modified MIUI

Some custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience) let you skip the Google account binding.

1. Download firmware without GApps (e.g. MIUI NoGApps).
2. Run it through TWRP.
3. After the first download, set up the device without being tied to Google.

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Deleting an account through an unlocked bootloader is the most radical method, and it is suitable if other methods have not worked, but requires technical skills and can be unwarranted.

What if Google’s services stopped working after deleting your account?

Sometimes, after deleting a Google account on Xiaomi, there are problems:

• 🛒 Google Play Store does not open or asks for authorization.
• 📧 Contacts, mail or calendar are not synchronized.
• 🔍 Google Assistant, Maps or Drive has stopped working.
• 🔄 The device constantly requests updates to Google Play services.

Decisions:

1. Clear the cache and data of Google Play Services: Settings → Apps → App management → Google Play Services → Storage → Clear cache and data
2. Update Google Services manually: Download the latest Google Play Services APK. Install it through the file manager.

Add the account again:

Settings → Accounts and sync → Add an account → Google

Reset the network settings:

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset

If problems persist, the system files may be damaged on the device, in which case:

• 🔄 Resetting settings (but note that locking will return) FRP, If the account is the main).
• 📥 Fastboot or Recovery Fastboot.

How to delete a Google account on Xiaomi without a password?

If you don’t remember the password from your Google account but your phone is unlocked, you can try the following methods:

Method 1: Resetting passwords through a computer

1. Go to the Google Accounts website from another device.
2. Select Forgot Password? and follow the recovery instructions.
3. If you have a backup email or phone attached, confirm your identity.
4. After resetting your password, go back to Xiaomi and delete your account in the standard way.

Method 2: Delete via Safe Mode (if you have added a secondary account)

1. Press the Power button and hold the Turn Off button until the Safe Mode window appears.
2. Confirm the transition to safe mode.
3. Try to delete your account through Settings → Accounts.

Method 3: Using tools to bypass FRP

If the phone is locked after reset, you can use specialized programs:

• 🖥️ Mi Account Unlock Tool (works on older versions) MIUI).

⚠️ Attention: Use of third-party tools to bypass FRP It can lead to a device lock or loss of warranty, and some programs contain malicious code!

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Google account on Xiaomi