How to find a tied email on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: all ways 2026

Why it’s important to know the email linked to Redmi 7A

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is one of the most popular budget devices of the brand, but its owners often face a problem: a forgotten Mi email account tied to the device. Without this information, you can not reset the lock password, restore access to cloud data or sell the phone without reference to the previous owner. Unlike modern models with biometrics, Redmi 7A actively uses Mi Account for protection – and this creates difficulties in case of data loss.

The feature of MIUI on Redmi 7A is that it doesn’t always display email explicitly. For example, after resetting, the phone may require login input but not display it in the interface. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways, from standard settings to little-known tricks with ADB and Fastboot, which work even on locked devices. Importantly, some methods require pre-preparedness (such as enabled debugging over USB), so read carefully.

If you bought a Redmi 7A with your hands and the previous owner did not untie your account, or just forgot your data, do not rush to carry the phone to the service. In 80% of cases, email can be found independently without resorting to paid services. The main thing is to act on the algorithm and not miss steps.

Method 1: Viewing email in Mi Account settings

The easiest method is if the phone is unlocked and you have access to the menu. On the Redmi 7A with MIUI 10/11/12, the path to email may be different, but the overall scheme is the same:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Slip on MIUI 5-7 times until you have the message You are a developer! (this unlocks hidden options).
4. Go back to the basic settings → Additional → for developers.
5. Activate the USB Debugging option (required for alternative methods).
6. Now go to Settings → Mi Account (or Xiaomi Account).
7. At the top of the screen will be an email or phone number tied to the device.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Account section displays only a phone number instead of an email, this means that the account was created through the email account. SMS-Verification. Then try other methods from this article.

On MIUI 12 and later, email can be hidden behind additional tabs.

• 📧 Profile → Account management → Security.
• 🔒 Tethered devices → list of gadgets with the indication of the login.
• 📱 Synchronization → The top line can be displayed email.

Method 2: Recover email from Xiaomi’s official website

If access to your phone is restricted (for example, it is blocked), but you remember the phone number or backup email associated with your account, use the recovery service:

1. Go to the Mi Account login page.
2. Press Forgot Your Password?
3. Enter the phone number or backup email that may have been specified during registration.
4. Follow the instructions to restore access, and the confirmation code will arrive on the specified email or phone.
5. After logging into the account, the email will be displayed in the Personal Account → Profile.

🔹 Important nuance: If you used a Chinese region to register your account (for example, when you bought a phone in China), you can't restore access through the global site:

• 🌏 Switch the language of the site to Chinese (use a translator in the browser).
• 📧 Try entering possible email addresses you may have used (e.g, @qq.com, @163.com).
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi Support by specifying IMEI phone.

⚠️ Note: If the phone was bought from hand and the previous owner did not untie the account, you will not be able to restore the email through the site - you will need to contact the seller or contact the service center with purchase documents.

Method 3: Use ADB-commands to extract email

This method is suitable if:

• 📱 Phone unlocked, but email is not displayed in settings.
• 🔌 Debugging is on. USB (see method 1).
• 💻 Access to a computer with installed ADB-driver.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Android SDK Platform-Tools (or Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
2. Get Redmi on board. 7A PC-only USB-cable (original!).
3. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
5. Execute the command to retrieve account data: adb shell content query --uri content://com.xiaomi.account.provider/accounts
6. Find the lines with email or mail in the conclusion - this will be the associated address.

If the team is not working, try an alternative request:

adb shell dumpsys account

This will result in a list of all accounts on the device, including Mi Account and email.

Cable (use the original from Xiaomi)

Connection mode (select "File Transfer" in the notification curtain).

- Drivers (install Mi) PC Suite).-->

Method 4: Search for email in system files (for advanced)

If ADB didn’t work, you can try to find email in Redmi 7A system files. This method requires root rights or access to TWRP, but works even on locked phones (provided that debugging over USB is enabled).

Algorithm:

1. Install TWRP Recovery for Redmi 7A (instructions are available on 4PDA).
2. Get back to the recovery mode (Power + Vol Up).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and use ADB in TWRP: adb pull /data/system/users/0/accounts.db
4. Open the account.db file with DB Browser for SQLite.
5. In the account table, find the name column – there will be an email.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect actions in TWRP They can cause data loss or phone "bricks." If you're not sure, consult a specialist. MIUI 12+ files can be encrypted, and without a password lock, you will not be able to extract email.

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Retrieving email through system files is the most reliable method, but it requires technical skills, and if the phone is locked and USB debugging is not enabled, this method will not work.

Method 5: Calling for Xiaomi with IMEI

If all previous methods have failed, the official way is to appeal to Xiaomi for the IMEI phone, which is relevant for cases:

• 📱 Phone purchased from hands and tied to someone else's account.
• 🔒 The device is locked and the debugging is USB not included.
• 📧 Email was lost a long time ago and it is impossible to restore it yourself.

Instructions:

1. Find out the phone's IMEI: Dial *#06# on the keyboard (works even on a locked screen). Look at the box or under the battery (if the phone is collapsible).

Xiaomi support

Online Chat

Submit a Request

• The phone model (Redmi 7A)
• IMEI (both if there are two).
• Reason for contact: Forgot Mi Account email.
• Proof of purchase (check, warranty card).
• Wait for a response (usually 1-3 days) and support may request additional data, such as a serial number.

🔹 Important: If the phone was purchased in China, contact Chinese support (use an interpreter.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may refuse to provide email if:

• 📄 You do not have documents confirming the purchase.
• 🔄 The phone is listed in the database of stolen devices.
• 🔒 The account was blocked for violating the rules (for example, fraud).

What to do if an email is found but your account is lost

Let's say you've got an email, but you don't remember the password, or you can't restore access.

1. Try resetting your password: 🔑 Go to the recovery page. 📧 Enter the email found and follow the instructions. 📱 If you have a phone number attached, ask for it. SMS-code.

Use a backup email:

When registering for Mi Account, an additional recovery address is often provided. check all your inboxes for emails from no-reply@xiaomi.com.

Please provide support with evidence:

If your account is yours but you cannot restore access, provide support for:

• 📄 Check or guarantee card.
• 📱 IMEI and serial number.
• 📅 Date of purchase and place (shop, marketplace).

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If you are leaving your account, you need to enter 123456 or 000000, sometimes this works on older versions of MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about email search on Redmi 7A