How to turn on Xiaomi smartphone without Google account: the full guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones require a binding to a Google account when you first turn on — this is part of the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection system. But what to do if you bought the device from hand, forgot the data of your old account or fundamentally do not want to use Google services? In this article, we will discuss all working ways to circumvent this protection on current MIUI 14/15 firmware, including official and alternative methods.

It is important to understand that bypassing FRP may violate the terms of the license agreement Xiaomi, and some methods require technical skills. We do not recommend using them to hack into other people's devices - only to unlock your own phone. If you bought a smartphone with your hands and can not contact the previous owner, it is better to contact the service center with purchase documents.

This article is relevant for the Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14 and other devices based on MIUI 14/15 (Android 12-14). For older versions (MIUI 12 and below), some methods may not work - check compatibility in the comments.

Why does Xiaomi require a Google account when enabled?

The requirement to link to a Google account came about for a reason, but it's part of a layered security system.

• 🔒 FRP (Factory Reset Protection – locking after resetting settings so attackers can’t use stolen phone.
• 📱 Mi Account – an additional link to the Xiaomi ecosystem that syncs data and locks the device when stolen.
• 🛡️ Fraud Protection: Google and Xiaomi Collaborate to Reduce the Number of Grey Devices on the Market.

In practice, this means that after resetting your settings (Wipe Data in Fastboot mode) or first turning on a new phone, the system will ask for:

1. Connect to Wi-Fi/mobile network.
2. Entering Google account data that was previously linked to the device.
3. Confirmation via SMS/email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

⚠️ Warning: If you see a message saying, "This device has been reset. Please log in to the Google account that was previously used on this device" - that's it. FRP-You can bypass it, but some methods require unlocking the bootloader Unlock, which cancels the warranty.

Method 1: Bypassing FRP through MIUI settings (official method)

This is the most secure way, which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 14/15.It doesn’t require unlocking the bootloader and is suitable for phones where Mi Account was previously tied (even if you don’t remember Google data).

Instructions:

1. On the Google account input screen, click Do not remember email (or Forgot your password?).
2. In the browser window that opens, enter the address: https://account.xiaomi.com/pass/serviceLogin?callback=https%3A%2F%2Faccount.xiaomi.com%2Fpass%2Fhealth&sid=miui_activation&_locale=ru_RU
3. Log in via Mi Account (if you remember the login / password) or restore access to the linked phone number.
4. After successful login, return to the activation screen – the lock will be removed.

If you don’t have access to Mi Account, try an alternative route:

• 📱 On the Google account input screen, click Emergency Call.
• 🔤 Enter #4636### and the test menu will open.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI Tap 7 times to activate the developer mode.
• 🔄 Go back and turn on the debugging. USB on the Developer Menu.

Battery charge > 50%

Stable Wi-Fi connection

Disabled PIN-code of the SIM-card (if any)

USB cable for connecting to PC (in case of failure)

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Method 2: Use the Mi Account Unlock Tool

If the official method didn't work, you can use specialized unlocking software. One of the most reliable tools is the Mi Account Unlock Tool (not to be confused with Mi Unlock for bootloader!). USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the archive with the tool from the official Xiaomi forum (for example, here).
2. Unpack the archive and run MiAccountUnlock.exe on behalf of the administrator.
3. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
4. In the program, select the model of your device and press Unlock.
5. Wait until the process is completed (usually 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Using third-party tools may result in blocking IMEI Before using, back up your data via Fastboot with the command: fastboot backup create_backup.img

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Method 3: Bypass ADB (for advanced users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is suitable for devices that have developer mode on, and if you can activate Debugging over USB (even on the lock screen), it will work with a 90% probability.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📱 Phone with debugging enabled (or the ability to turn it on).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with the platform-tools.
2. Check the connection command: adb devices (the name of your device should be displayed).
3. Follow the commands in turn: adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1 adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/ adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivity
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the lock is still locked after the restart, try an alternative set of commands:

adb shell am start -a android.settings.SETTINGS


adb shell input text "12345678" && adb shell input keyevent 66

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If ADB doesn’t see the device, try reinstalling drivers via Google USB Driver or using MiFlash to install automatically.

Method 4: Reset via Fastboot and EDL modes

If the software methods don’t work, it’s hard to reset through low-level modes, which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader or if you’re ready to unlock it (which voids the warranty).

Option 1: Through Fastboot (without data loss)

fastboot erase frp


fastboot reboot

Option 2: Through EDL (full reset, requires firmware)

1. Transfer your phone to EDL mode (close the Test Point contacts on the board or use the adb reboot edl command).
2. Swipe the device through MiFlash with a tick clean_all_lock.
3. Use the firmware for your model (you can download it at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect firmware in mode EDL If you're not sure what you're doing, you can go to a service center. FRP in official centers of Xiaomi – from 1000 to 3000 rubles (depending on the model).

Method 5: Alternative launchers and firmware

If you need to use a phone without a Google account on a regular basis, consider installing custom firmware or a launcher without Google services. It's a radical method, but it completely solves the FRP problem.

Popular solutions:

• 📱 LineageOS – firmware without Google services (requires an unlocked bootloader).
• 🔧 MicroG is an open source alternative to Google Services.
• 🌐 BlankStore – an app store without Google binding.
• 🛠️ De-Google launchers (e.g. Lawnchair or KISS Launcher).

Instructions for installing LineageOS:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (waiting 7-15 days for new Mi accounts).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the LineageOS firmware for your model from the official website.
4. Sweat through recovery by pre-doing Wipe Dalvik/Cache.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Full control of the device.
• ✅ No link to Google or Mi Account.
• ✅ Possibility of updates through OTA.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Loss of guarantee.
• ❌ No Google Play (you need to install manually or use alternatives).
• ❌ Risk of errors in firmware.

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Installing custom firmware is the only way to get rid of FRP and Google dependency completely, but it requires technical skills and lacks security, and for most users, a temporary bypass through ADB or Mi Account Unlock Tool is enough.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When bypassing FRP, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

If none of the methods worked:

• 🔄 Try updating the firmware through Fastboot (instructions on xiaomi-adb-fastboot-tools.ru).
• 📞 Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone.
• 💬 Ask a question in the forums 4PDA or XDA (specify the model and version MIUI).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions