How to find or recover a password from a Google account on a Xiaomi phone: official and alternative ways

Forgot the password from your Google account on your Xiaomi smartphone and can’t log in after resetting? Or does the phone require you to enter your account details after you update MIUI but you don’t remember them? This situation is familiar to many Redmi, Poco or Mi users — especially after buying a used device or a long break in use. Unlike the lock password that can be reset via Fastboot or Recovery, Google account data is stored on the company’s servers and requires a special approach to recovery.

In this article, we will look at all the official and alternative ways to learn or reset a password from Google to Xiaomi, from standard recovery via mail to bypassing FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection on new versions of Android. It is important to understand that if it is a question of regaining access to someone else’s account (for example, after buying a phone from hands), the only legal way is to contact the previous owner. All other methods can violate Google’s user agreement and lead to locking the device.

1. Standard password recovery via Google

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use Google’s official recovery procedure, which is suitable if you have access to an email or phone linked to your account.

• 📱 Open your phone’s browser (such as Chrome or Mi Browser) and go to the Google Account Recovery page.
• 🔍 Enter the last email you know (or part of the address if you don't remember exactly.
• 📧 Select the confirmation method: code by email or SMS It's a tethered phone. MIUI 14+ You may need to confirm through Google Authenticator if you have set it up.
• 🔑 Once you have confirmed your identity, you can set a new password, write it down or save it to your Mi Account for auto login.

If you don’t have access to your email/phone, try answering check questions (if they were asked during registration). On Xiaomi with Android 12+, a backup email recovery can also work – you can specify this when you try to log in to your account settings.

⚠️ Note: If you are trying to restore access to an account that was not yours (for example, after buying a used Redmi Note 12), this method will not work. In this case, the only way out is to contact the previous owner or make a hard reset with a subsequent bypass. FRP (what we'll tell you below).

2. Recovery via Mi Account (if linked to Google)

Many Xiaomi users are unaware that their Mi Account may be linked to a Google account.If you forgot your Google password but remember the Mi Account, try this method:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Sign in to your Xiaomi account (if not authorized).
3. Open the Linked Accounts or Account Management section (name depends on the version of MIUI).
4. Find your linked Google account and click Restore. The system will redirect you to the Google Restore page, where some of the data will already be tampered with.

This method does not work on all models — for example, on the Poco F5 with MIUI 14 it is available, but on the old Redmi 9A it may not be available.

Check access to email/phone linked to your account

Make sure your phone is on mobile internet or Wi-Fi

Record the IMEI of the device (in case of locking)

Prepare a backup email for recovery-->

FRP (Factory Reset Protection) bypasses Xiaomi

If you reset Xiaomi to factory (Hard Reset), and then the phone requires you to enter the data of the Google account that was on it before, you will have to bypass FRP protection. This is true for Android 5.1+ devices (including all modern Redmi and Poco). FRP bypass can lead to locking the device if executed incorrectly - use this method only as a last resort.

The ways around depend on the MIUI version and the phone model, and here is the one-stop method for most Xiaomi 2020-2026:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi on the settings screen.
• 📱 Go back to the language selection, then click on the additional → Special facilities → TalkBack (voice assistant).
• 🔄 Activate TalkBack, then quickly tap the screen twice to open the settings.
• 🔍 Search the Google Play Store and open it. Install any application (e.g., install any app, FRP Bypass, which will help to reset the protection.

On newer models (such as the Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), this method may not work due to enhanced protection.

• 💻 Use a PC with ADB and special teams.
• 🔧 Restore firmware through Fastboot with shutdown FRP.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP Xiaomi MIUI 13/14 Often requires unlocking the bootloader. If it is blocked, you will need an official key from Xiaomi, which is issued through the bootloader. 7–30 days after the request. On Android devices. 12+ after-round FRP A re-blocking can be triggered through 24–48 hours.

4.Using ADB to Reset Google Password

If you have access to the debugging USB (USB Debugging on Xiaomi, you can try resetting Google password through ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method is suitable for devices with unlocked Bootloader or root rights. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Download and install Platform Tools on PC.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your computer via USB, turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings) and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
4. Follow the command to delete your Google account: adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms or (for newer versions): adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gms/.recovery.RecoverYourAccountActivity

After that, restart your phone. Some models (like the Poco X5 Pro) may require an additional command to reset your Mi Account:

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1

If ADB Do not see the device, check the drivers (especially on Windows) or try another one USB-On the cable. Mac/Linux You may need to use the sudo adb kill server command before connecting.

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If ADB doesn’t work, try enabling the USB Debugging option (security options) in Xiaomi’s settings and selecting the MTP file transfer mode when connecting to a PC.

5.Reset via Mi Unlock Tool (for blocked Bootloader)

If your Xiaomi has a Bootloader blocked and you have forgotten the password from Google, you can try the official Mi Unlock Tool. It is designed to unlock the bootloader, but sometimes helps with FRP problems.

• 💻 Download Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi’s official website.
• 📱 Go to Fastboot on your phone: turn off the device, then press the Power + Volume Down.
• 🔌 Connect Xiaomi to your PC and launch the Mi Unlock Tool. Log in to your Mi Account (it should be tied to your phone!).
• 🔓 If the bootloader is locked, you will be asked to wait 7 to 30 days (on new models) or unlock immediately (on old models).

After unlocking Bootloader, you can flash your phone through Fastboot with FRP check disabled.

1. Download Fastboot firmware for your model (e.g. Redmi Note 11) from MIUI Downloads.
2. In the command line, execute: fastboot flash all [name file firmware].tgz

⚠️ Note: Unlocking Bootloader on Xiaomi resets all data on the phone, including photos and apps. 12S Ultra) after unlocking can work anti-Rollback protection, which will lock the device when trying to flash the old version MIUI.

6. Alternative methods (for experienced users)

If none of the above methods worked, you can try more complex methods, which require technical skills and can lead to loss of warranty or locking the device.

For example, to run through EDL on the Redmi Note 11, you will need:

1. Download the firmware in.tgz format for your model.
2. Install Qualcomm 9008 drivers on PC.
3. Connect the phone in EDL mode (usually close contacts on the board or use a special cable).
4. Swipe through the Mi Flash Tool with a clean all and lock mark.

These methods are recommended only if you are confident in your skills or ready to contact a service center. On new models (for example, Xiaomi 14), FRP bypassing through EDL is often blocked at the firmware level.

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If you are not sure of your actions, it is better to contact the official service center Xiaomi. FRP New models can lead to permanent locking of the device.

7 What should I do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways but haven’t been able to restore access to your Google account on Xiaomi, you’ve got a few options:

• 📞 Contact Xiaomi Support with proof of purchase (check, box, IMEI). They can help unlock the device remotely.
• 🛠️ Take the phone to the service center, and many workshops offer a bypass service. FRP 1000-3000 rubles (depending on the model).
• 🆕 If the phone is new and warranty, you can try to exchange it under the Xiaomi Care program (provided that the lock was not your fault).
• 🔄 Buy a new phone if the repair cost exceeds 50% of the price of the device.

Forums like 4PDA or Xiaomi.eu provide a lot of topical discussions on how to bypass FRP for specific models, but beware: many of the “universal” methods on the Internet are outdated and don’t work on MIUI 13/14.

If you do decide to sell a blocked Xiaomi, be sure to indicate in the ad that the phone requires a Google account after the reset.This will save you from buyer claims and possible disputes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recovering Google password on Xiaomi