How to completely delete your Mi Account from your Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Deleting your Mi Account from a Xiaomi phone is a procedure you might need when selling a device, resetting to factory settings, or if you no longer want to use the ecosystem services. However, many users face difficulties: the system requires a password from an old account, the device is locked after a reset, or you simply don’t know where to look for the right settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete an account, from the standard through settings to bypassing the lock on locked phones.

The thing about Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark phones is that the Mi Account is deeply integrated into the system, and it's not just about cloud storage and sync, but also about Find Device, which can lock the phone after a reset, and if you're planning to sell or transfer your smartphone, deleting your account is a must, otherwise the new owner won't be able to use the device without your data.

It's important to understand the difference between logging out and deleting your account completely. The first option simply untie your phone from your profile, but the data stays in Xiaomi's system; the second option is to erase your account permanently from your device, which is critical when you transfer your phone to another person. We'll look at both scenarios, and how to solve problems if standard methods don't work.

1. Standard deletion of Mi Account through phone settings

This is the easiest and most recommended way if you have access to your phone and remember the password from Mi Account.The instructions are suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12/13/14.

Open the Settings app and go to Accounts and Sync (or Mi Account depending on the firmware version) and you will see the linked account. Click on it, then select Account Management → Delete Account. The system will request a password confirmation — enter it and wait for the process to complete.

• 📱 For MIUI 14: The path may look like settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Delete the account.
• 🔒 If your password is forgotten: Use the recovery function via email or phone linked to your account.
• ⚠️ After Deletion: All sync data (contacts, notes, photos in the cloud) will be deleted from the device, but will remain on Xiaomi servers.

If you plan to reset your phone to factory settings after deleting your account, do so before handing over the device, otherwise the new owner may face a Mi Cloud lock.

Backup important data (photos, contacts, messages)

Make sure you remember the password from your Mi Account.

Untie your phone from your Google Account (if necessary)

Check that the Find Device function is disabled-->

2. Delete your Mi Account after resetting (if your phone is locked)

One of the most common problems is that Xiaomi requires you to enter your Mi Account data after you reset to factory settings, which happens if you haven't deleted your account before you reset, in which case you'll need either the original password or bypass the lock.

If you have forgotten your password but have access to an email or phone linked to your account, use the recovery function at account.xiaomi.com. Once you have regained access, go back to the first method and delete your account using the standard method.

If you don’t have access to your account at all, you’ll have to use alternative methods, such as unlocking through Fastboot, but it requires an unlocked bootloader and technical skills, and the simpler option is to contact Xiaomi’s service center with proof of ownership of the device (check or box).

⚠️ Note: Use of informal methods of circumventing a lock (e.g., through EDL-mode) may result in loss of warranty and inoperability of the device.

3. Deletion of Mi Account without password: possible risks and limitations

Many users are looking for ways to delete Mi Account without knowing the password, especially if the phone was bought with their hands and the previous owner did not untie their account.Unfortunately, Xiaomi deliberately complicates this process to protect against theft.

There are informal methods such as firmware through EDL-mode or use of special programs (for example, Mi Flash Tool), but they have serious shortcomings:

• 🔧 Requires an unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlock), which itself takes up to 720 hours of waiting.
• 📉 High risk of turning your phone into a brick if you make an error.
• 🚫 Violate warranty conditions and may block access to official updates.

If you do decide to do this, we recommend using proven tools such as XiaomiTool V2 or Mi Unlock Tool, but only after careful study of the instructions. For most users, the best solution is to contact the service center with documents on the phone.

4.How to delete your Mi Account from your phone if it’s linked to Google

Xiaomi phones often use a dual binding to Mi Account and Google Account.If you delete only Mi Account but leave Google, the phone may require data from the Google account after reset (FRP protection).

To completely clean your phone before selling, follow the following steps:

1. Delete the Mi Account (as described in the first section).
2. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google and delete the linked account.
3. Perform a reset to factory settings through Settings → About Phone → Reset settings.
4. After reset, the phone should start without asking for passwords.

If you have forgotten your Google Account, restore it through accounts.google.com. Unlike Mi Account, bypass it. FRP-Xiaomi is now available through official tools such as Google Find My Device.

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5 Frequent Mi Account Deletion Mi Mi Mi Mi Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following instructions, users often make mistakes that lead to phone lockdown or data loss, among the most common of which are:

• 🔄 Resetting before deleting your account: This results in Mi Cloud locking and the phone will require you to enter your old account details.
• 📧 Using the wrong email: When you restore your password, specify the email that was originally linked. Xiaomi does not send emails to alternative addresses.
• ⏳ Ignoring bootloader unlock timer: If you decide to unlock Bootloader, wait until the timer ends (usually 168 or 720 hours), or you risk blocking the device.
• 🔌 Interrupting the firmware process: If you are using the Mi Flash Tool, do not disconnect your phone from your PC until the process is complete.

To avoid problems, always back up before any account manipulations, use the built-in Backup feature in settings or third-party apps like Swift Backup (requires root rights).

⚠️ Warning: If you buy a Xiaomi phone with your hands, be sure to check if the Mi Account is untied from the device. To do this, reset your settings and see if the system requests account data when you first turn on. If so, ask the seller to delete your account or refuse to purchase.

6. Alternative methods: deletion of the account through a PC or service center

If the standard methods don't work, you can try to delete your Mi Account via your computer or with the help of a specialist, and let's look at both options.

Method 1: Remove via Mi Unlock Tool (official tool)

This is a good method if you have access to an account, but your phone is locked. Download the Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi's official website, log in and connect your phone in Fastboot mode. Follow the instructions of the program. Please note that this method does not delete your account from the device, but only unlocks the bootloader for further action.

Method 2: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If your phone is locked and your account is lost, the only legal way to do this is to contact an authorized service center.

• 📄 Check or warranty card on the phone.
• 📦 Original box with serial number.
• 🆔 Passport or other identity document.

The service center may request additional data, such as the IMEI of the device, which takes 3 to 10 days.

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If you are selling a phone, take a screenshot of the Settings menu → About Phone → Account status where you can see that Mi Account is untied. This will confirm to the buyer that the device is not locked.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Deleting Mi Account

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Deleting Mi Account is a must when selling your phone, and if the account remains tied, the new owner will not be able to use the device without your data, and you risk losing access to your files in the cloud.