How to completely remove a second Google account from your Xiaomi phone: 5 ways to work

Why Xiaomi has a second Google account and what is it about?

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones often experience a second (and sometimes third) Google account suddenly appearing on their device, which can happen after resetting, buying a used phone, updating MIUI, or even accidentally adding mail to services like YouTube or Google Play Store.

Duplicate accounts lead to sync conflicts: contacts, photos and notes can be duplicated or lost, and notifications from Gmail or Google Calendar begin to come in double copy. Moreover, some applications (for example, Google Pay or Google Fit) can refuse to work completely, requiring a “main” account. In the worst case, the second profile blocks access to phone functions if the previous owner has enabled Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to delete an excess Google account, from standard MIUI settings to advanced methods through ADB and Fastboot. We’ll focus on the nuances for different firmware versions (from MIUI 12 to HyperOS) and smartphone models, where the process may be different. If you bought a phone with your hands and don’t know the password from your tied account, we have a solution, too.

Method 1: Remove via standard MIUI settings (for accounts without FRP)

If the second account is not FRP-protected (meaning you know the password or it was added by you accidentally), the easiest way is to delete it through the settings menu.This method works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 11 and later, including HyperOS.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon).
• 👤 Go to Google Accounts (or Passwords and Accounts) → Google in older versions).
• 🔍 In the list, find an extra account and tap on it.
• 🗑️ In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
• 🔐 Confirm the action with a password or a graphical key of the phone.

If there is no Delete Account or it is inactive, this means that the profile is protected by FRP (for example, after resetting the settings).

Make a backup of contacts and photos

Make sure you know the password from your main Google account.

Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (required to sync after deletion)

At least 30% battery charge (to avoid failures)

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⚠️ Attention: Deleting your Google account will result in loss of access to Google Play purchases, stored Chrome passwords and Google Drive data linked to that profile. If your phone has Google Pay enabled, you will have to reconfigure it, too.

Method 2: Remove from the Users menu (for multiple profiles)

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi 11, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO F3), a second Google account may be linked to an additional user profile, which often happens if multiple people are using the phone or if the Guest mode has been activated, in which case you will not be able to delete the account through the standard menu - you need to delete the profile first.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → System → Additional → Multiplayer mode.
2. Select an extra profile (e.g., "Guest" or "User 2").
3. Click Delete User and confirm the action.
4. After you reboot your phone, check the list of Google accounts – the extra profile should disappear.

If you don't have "Multiplayer Mode" on the menu, then the second account isn't tied to a separate profile. Try another way.

Method 3: Bypass FRP on Xiaomi (if you do not know the password from the account)

If the phone requires you to enter data from your old Google account after a reset (FRP-It's locked, and you can't contact the previous owner, you have to use workarounds. MIUI It may require additional manipulation.

Method 1: Emergency Call (for MIUI 12 and older)

• 📞 On the lock screen, press the emergency call.
• 🔢 Enter #4636## (test menu opens).
• 🔙 Return to the main screen and go to Settings → About the device.
• 🔄 Press 7 times on the version MIUI, activate the developer mode.
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable debugging by USB.
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and use it. ADB remove FRP (guideline).

Method 2: Recovery of MIUI (for firmware up to MIUI 14)

If the first method didn’t work, try resetting FRP settings via recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power to enter Mi Recovery.
3. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe All Data (this will delete all data but reset FRP!).
4. After restarting, set your phone as new.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP may violate Google's terms of use. on some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Redmi) K60 HyperOS may not work because of the tightening of the security, and in this case, you will need an advanced method of using the system. ADB.

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

If the standard methods do not work, FRP-Locking prevents you from using your phone, you can delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and basic command line knowledge, but it works even on newer versions. MIUI HyperOS.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.
• 🔧 Included Debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Connect the phone to your PC and type in the command line: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified (should appear its serial number).
3. Enter the command to delete the account (replace email)@example.com Address: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'" adb shell am broadcast -a android.accounts.LOGIN_ACCOUNTS_CHANGED
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If you have an account left after the reboot, try an alternative command:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms

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If ADB doesn't see the device, try reinstalling the drivers manually through Device Manager (select Android ADB Interface driver). On a Mac/Linux, you may need to add a rule for udev.

Method 5: Reset via Fastboot (last resort)

If none of the previous methods worked, it will completely reset via Fastboot, which will remove all data from the phone, including apps, photos and settings, but will ensure that you remove unnecessary Google accounts and other data from your phone. FRP-Use it only as a last resort!

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect the device to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB Tools.
4. Enter the command to unlock the bootloader (if it is blocked): fastboot oem unlock On new models (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 12) you will need to link your Mi Account before unlocking via the Mi Unlock Tool.
5. Run full reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot

Once you reboot, the phone will be like new, without any extra accounts, but also without your data. Remember to restore the backup!

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Fastboot reset is the only reliable way to remove FRP on new Xiaomi models (2023-2026), but it requires unlocking the bootloader, which can be a no-warranty.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete a second Google account on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔄 "Account not deleted" in settings: Make sure you're trying to delete a non-main account. If the button is inactive, then the profile is protected FRP — Use Method 3.
• 🔌 ADB Does not see the device: Check if debugging is enabled USB, Install drivers manually or try another cable/port.
• 🔐 After the reset, the old account is required again, FRP Repeat Method 4 or use Fastboot.
• 📱 The phone got stuck after the team. ADB: Don't panic - wait 5-10 minutes. If it doesn't work, force reset (squeeze the power supply). + Loudness down for 15 seconds).

If you buy Xiaomi with your hands, always ask the previous owner to untie your Google and Mi Account before resetting.This will save you from FRP and lock issues.

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