How to find out which account is linked to Xiaomi phone: all working methods

Forgot the username from Mi Account or bought a used Xiaomi smartphone with a tied profile? To find out what account is used on the device, you can even without access to the settings - the main thing is to know where to look. In this article, we will discuss legal methods of checking (via the phone menu, Xiaomi website or specialized utilities), as well as technical methods for locked devices. MIUI 12–14 and devices under the Redmi brands, POCO and Black Shark.

Unlike Google Account, which can be verified through Settings → Accounts, Mi Account is more integrated into the system, it is responsible for synchronizing data, accessing Xiaomi Cloud services and, critically, locking the device when reset (Mi Cloud Lock function). So it is important to determine its binding before you buy a phone from hand or before selling. If you have already encountered a login request after a reset, our instructions will help to identify the original account without the risk of “bricking” the gadget.

Spoiler: The most reliable way is to check through IMEI on Xiaomi's official website, but it only works if the phone hasn't been untied from the profile before. Locked devices will require tools like Mi Flash or ADB, which we'll take apart.

1. Verification of the account through the phone settings

If the phone is unlocked and you have access to the menu, the easiest way is to view your account details in the settings, which is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on MIUI 10–14.

Open Settings → Xiaomi account (or Mi Account in older versions) will be displayed here:

• 📧 Email or phone number linked to profile.
• 👤 User name (if indicated during registration).
• 🔄 Cloud Sync Status (on/off).
• 📱 List of devices associated with this account.

If the Xiaomi Account section is missing, check:

1. Is there any other way to make it into a menu?
2. Is there a global version of MIUI (e.g. Europe) where the item may be called Mi Cloud?
3. Is access to accounts in Settings → Special features → For developers (rarely, but it happens).

⚠️ Note: If this section displays someone else's email or number and you can't change it, the phone is tied to another profile).

2. How to find out Mi Account by IMEI (official method)

If your phone is locked or you can’t log in, use the IMEI check on Xiaomi’s website, which works for devices that haven’t been detached from your account since the last activation.

Instructions:

1. Find out. IMEI phone: 📦 On the device box (barcode sticker). 📱 On the phone: dial *#06# (works even on a locked screen). 🔋 Under the battery (for models with removable battery, for example, Redmi). 4A).

login to Mi Account

Forgot the password? → Checking by IMEI

IMEI

⚠️ Note: If, during the inspection, IMEI The site gives an error "Device is not tied", which means that the account was untied (for example, after a reset via Fastboot), in which case the original profile can only be determined through system logs or specialized utilities.

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If you bought your phone by hand, ask the seller to provide a check or box, which may indicate IMEI. Check it against what appears on the screen code *#06#. Discrepancies are a reason to doubt the legality of the device.

3. Methods for locked phones (without access to the system)

If the smartphone is blocked by Mi Cloud Lock (after reset requires login / password from the old account), standard methods will not work.

• 🔧 Fastboot mode + Mi Flash utility (for firmware with account deletion).
• 🖥️ ADB-Teams (if debugging is included) USB).
• 📡 Specialized services (e.g. Xiaomi Tool) V2).

Let us consider each option in more detail.

Checking through Fastboot (for experienced users)

This method requires an unlocked bootloader, and if it is blocked, you will first need to get permission from Xiaomi (the procedure takes up to 72 hours).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
2. Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
3. The Device ID field will display a unique identifier that can be used to request account data through the official unlock tool.

Note that this method will not show email, but will help confirm that the phone is linked to the account. To completely remove the anchor, you will need to firmware through Fastboot with a choice of clean all option.

3.2. Use of ADB (if debugging is enabled)

If USB debugging was previously activated on the phone, you can extract account data via ADB:

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.xiaomi.account/




ls




cat shared_prefs/mobile.xml

The output will be a line with an email or a phone number, and if the command line returns a "permission denied" error, then root rights are required.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Download Platform Tools from Google|Enable debugging over USB in developer settings|Connect phone to PC in file transfer mode-->

4. Check through Xiaomi Cloud (if the phone is online)

If the phone is connected to the Internet and synced with Xiaomi Cloud, you can try to find out the account through the web version of the service.

• 🔄 The phone has synced.
• 🌐 The device is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• 📱 The account was not deleted after the last login.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Enter any email (such as your own) and click Forgot your password.
3. In the recovery window, select Device Checker.
4. If the phone is linked to an account, the system will prompt you to confirm access via SMS or notification on the device.

If a notification appears on the phone screen asking for confirmation of login, the account is active, otherwise (the message "Device not found") the profile was untied.

5. Specialized utilities for determining Mi Account

For advanced users, there are tools that analyze system logs and extract account data.

Warning: Most of these tools violate Xiaomi’s policies and may result in:

• 🚫 Device lock (if Xiaomi servers detect interference).
• 🔒 Loss of warranty (when unlocking bootloader).
• 💻 Data Leakage (Some utilities collect device information).

⚠️ Note: Using third-party utilities to delete Mi Account can result in permanent lockdown IMEI (This will make the phone unusable for carrier networks, and the risk is particularly high for Redmi Note 10 and newer models.

6. How to avoid Mi Account problems when buying a used phone

When buying Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO from hand, be sure to check:

Ask the seller to untie your account | Check the IMEI on the Xiaomi |To make sure that the phone is not blacklisted (by IMEI) | Make a factory reset and check that there is no lock-->

If the seller refuses to untie the account or claims that "all is clean" but the IMEI check shows a link, refuse the deal.

• 🔑 Xiaomi official service (check or warranty card required).
• 💰 Paying for services of "disconnection" from third parties (risk of fraud).
• 🔧 If you have experience with Fastboot and EDL.

The cost of unlocking through informal services varies from 500 to 3000 rubles depending on the model. For new devices (for example, Xiaomi 13 or Redmi Note 12), the price is higher due to the increased protection.

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The only legal way to remove Mi Account from someone else’s phone is to ask the original owner to untie the device via settings or i.mi.com.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Account on Xiaomi