How to completely delete a second Google account on Xiaomi Redmi phone: 4 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi smartphone owners often face a problem: a second (or even third) Google account is saved on the device, which interferes with syncing, takes up space in memory or simply is no longer needed. Deleting it is not as easy as it seems – the MIUI system does not always allow you to do this in a couple of clicks, especially if the account was added as a primary or linked to Xiaomi services.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to delete an excess Google account on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models - from standard methods through settings to radical solutions such as resetting to factory or using ADB. Particular attention will be paid to problems with FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which can appear after deleting an account without following the rules.

Important: If you sell or transfer a phone, it’s not enough to log out of your account — you have to completely remove it from the system, otherwise the new owner will not be able to log in without your data. Next, you’ll find instructions for different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and options if the standard methods don’t work.

Why can’t you just delete your Google account through your settings?

On Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (as well as on other Android devices), Google’s account is integrated into the system at a deep level.

• 🔒 Protected. FRP — If the account has been added as the primary account, deleting it without the correct procedure can block the phone after the reset.
• 📱 Synchronization MIUI — Some features (such as cloud backup) are tied to a Xiaomi account, but are indirectly dependent on Google.
• 🔄 Automatic Recovery – After a reset, the system can retrieve the deleted account if it was linked to the device via Google Play Services.

In addition, MIUI 13/14 has changed the settings interface, and the option to delete the account can be hidden or blocked, for example, if the phone is linked to a corporate account (via Android Enterprise), it is impossible to delete it without administrator rights.

⚠️ Note: If you delete an account that was used to purchase on Google Play, the associated apps and subscriptions will become unavailable!

Method 1: Standard removal via MIUI settings

This is the easiest method, but it only works if:

• 📌 The account is not the primary account (i.e. there is another Google account with administrator rights on the phone).
• 📌 Device is not tied to corporate policy (no badge Managed by the organization in account settings).
• 📌 Version. MIUI No older than 12 (the path may be different on newer versions).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Settings → Google in MIUI 14).
2. Select the account you want to delete and tap it.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock.

If there is no Delete account, it means:

• 🔹 The account is the only one (you need to add another Google account first).
• 🔹 Phone is tied to Mi Account – try untieing it in Settings → Mi Account → Security.

Add a second Google account (if the one that is being deleted is the only one)

Save data from Google Drive and Contacts

Untie your account from your Mi Account (if linked)

Check if there are any active subscriptions on Google Play-->

Method 2: Removal via reset to factory settings (bypassing FRP)

If the standard method didn't work, you can try a full reset, but there are pitfalls.

• 🔐 After the reset, the phone will require you to enter the last used Google account (FRP-lockdown).
• 📱 On Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 13/14 You can also use an additional lock through your Mi Account.

To avoid problems:

1. Before resetting, add a new Google account and make it your primary account (in sync settings).
2. Delete your old account through Settings → Accounts (if possible).
3. Perform reset: Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase all data.
4. After rebooting, log in under a new account.

If FRP-blocking is already activated, you will have to use workarounds:

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP Google may violate security policy on new devices (with Android 12)+) If the phone is warranty, it is better to contact the service center Xiaomi.

Redmi Note 10/11/12

Redmi 9/9A/9C

Redmi 8/8A

POCO X3/X4

Another model-->

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If the account is not deleted through the interface, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to the computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to unlock Developer Settings), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
2. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "google"

This command will display a list of Google packages. Find a line from com.google.android.gsf (Google Services Framework) and do:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gsf


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




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

After that:

1. On the phone, open Settings → Accounts.
2. Delete the unnecessary account (option should appear).

If this method doesn’t work, try to delete your account via ADB directly:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings/settings --where "name='account_to_remove'"

Replace. account_to_remove e-mail of the deleted account.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, update the Xiaomi drivers via the official website or use the Mi Flash Tool.

Method 4: Delete via Mi Account (if the account is linked to Xiaomi)

On Xiaomi smartphones, Google accounts are often linked to Mi Accounts, a single ecosystem account. If standard methods don't work, try:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Security → Devices and remove your Redmi from the list of trusted devices.
3. Go back to Settings → Accounts → Google and try to delete your account again.

If that doesn’t work, follow the log from Mi Account:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Get out.
2. Confirm exit by entering the password.
3. After login, try to delete your Google account through settings.

On some models (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+) you may need to reboot after you exit the Mi Account.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi, users often face the following problems:

Another common mistake is to delete an account without leaving it, which can lead to:

• 📵 Losing access to purchases on Google Play.
• 🔄 Automatic Account Recovery after Rebooting.
• 🚫 Lockdown of functions MIUI, Google Services (e.g. Google Pay or Find My Device).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and Android 13+ After deleting your account, you may need to re-activate Google Play Services. → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the data.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If you are selling a phone, make sure to reset completely and delete all accounts (Google and Mi). Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to activate the device without your data!