Restore Google account on Xiaomi after resetting: Full guide 2026

Hard resets on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones often cause a device to be locked because of Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a security system that requires Google to enter the last associated account after clearing the data — even if you have owned the phone for years. In 80% of cases, users experience a problem not because they forgot the password, but because they do not remember which email was attached to the device.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to restore access to a Google account after a reset on Xiaomi, from standard methods through backup contacts to bypassing FRP on MIUI 14/15 firmware (including models from 2023-2026). Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for Android 13/14 devices, where the protection algorithms have become stricter. If you see on the screen a message "This device was reset. To continue, log in to the Google account that was previously synced on this device" - this guide is for you.

Why Xiaomi requires a Google account after a reset

FRP (Factory Reset Protection) was introduced by Google in Android 5.1 Lollipop as a measure against device theft. On all Xiaomi smartphones released after 2016, it is activated automatically when:

• 🔒 Adding a Google account in your device settings.
• 📱 Turning on the screen lock (PIN, pattern lock, print).
• ⚙️ Activate the "Find Device" function in the security settings.

After a hard reset (via Recovery Mode or Settings → Reset), the system checks whether the account was previously linked. If so, it requires authorization. On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+, even a Fastboot reset does not reset FRP if the device was linked to the Xiaomi and Google account at the same time.

It is important to understand that the blocking is not due to Mi Account (Xiaomi account), namely Google Account. These systems work in parallel, and to unlock may require restoration of access to both.

Method 1: Recovery through Google backup data

If you remember your email but not your password, use Google’s standard recovery procedure, which works 95% of the time if you had access to a backup phone or email.

Go to the recovery page: accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. Enter a known email and follow the instructions.

• 📱 Send the code to the linked phone number (if it is confirmed in the account).
• ☑️ Answer the control question (if it was set up).
• ✉️ Get a link to reset to backup email.
• 🔑 Use recovery codes (if you have previously saved them).

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 15, after successful password recovery, you may need to re-assign your account through settings.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Enter the recovered data on the FRP lock screen.
3. Confirm access via SMS or email (if requested).

Recovery time depends on the method: SMS comes instantly, email - within 5-10 minutes, a call can take up to 1 hour (depending on the load of Google servers).

Method 2: Bypass FRP through Xiaomi settings (for MIUI 14 and below)

On devices with MIUI 14 and earlier (before Android 13), there is a legitimate FRP bypass through the emergency call menu, a method that does not require root rights and works on 70% of the 2020-2023 Redmi and POCO models.

Instructions:

1. On the FRP lock screen, click "Emergency Call".
2. Dial the combination: ##4636## (test menu opens).
3. Select "Phone Information" → "Battery Information".
4. Hold the battery icon for 10 seconds and the Settings will open.
5. Go to the Apps" → "Application management".
6. Find Google Play Services and open and click Disable.
7. Return to the main settings screen and add a new Google account.

Importantly, this method may not work on the Xiaomi 13/14 and other flagships with MIUI 15 due to enhanced protection.

If this method didn’t work, try an alternative option through the developer mode:

1. On screen. FRP press 7 times on "Version" MIUI" (phone-info).
2. Return to the menu and activate the "Debugging by" USB".
3. Connect your phone to your PC and use ADB to install a bypass APK.

Method 3: Using the official Xiaomi tool (Mi Unlock)

If you have previously linked your device to a Mi Account, you can try to unlock FRP through Xiaomi’s official tool, the Mi Unlock Tool.

• 📱 The device is linked to a Xiaomi account (even if you don’t remember the password).
• 🔗 Access to an email or phone linked to your Mi Account.
• 🖥️ There is a Windows PC 7/10/11.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website: new.c.mi.com.
2. Install Xiaomi drivers for your model (e.g. Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 for smartphones on Snapdragon).
3. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode (press Power + Vol Down when the device is off).
4. Connect to your PC and start the Mi Unlock Tool.
5. Sign in to your Mi Account (if you forgot your password, restore it via account.xiaomi.com).
6. Follow the instructions of the program to unlock.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work on devices with a locked bootloader (Bootloader).
• ❌ It takes waiting. 7-15 New Accounts (Xiaomi Policy).
• ❌ It doesn't work if FRP Only Google account is blocked (without linking to Mi Account).

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If the Mi Unlock Tool is a “Couldn’t unlock” error, try using the 5.5.224.24 version of the program, which is often more stable than new releases.

Method 4: Bypassing FRP through ADB (for advanced users)

For Android 11-14 devices with MIUI 12-15, there is a method of bypassing FRP via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires minimal technical skills and works on 60% of Xiaomi models if USB debugging is enabled.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ PC Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB (original or high-quality).
• 📦 Established ADB and Fastboot (download to Android) SDK).
• 📄 File. FRP_Bypass.apk (can be found on the forums XDA Developers or 4PDA).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode.
2. Open the command line in the ADB folder and execute: Adb devices (you should display your device).
3. Set up a bypass. APK: adb install FRP_Bypass.apk
4. Run the installed app on your phone and follow its instructions.

Warning: use of informal APK-File security risks may arise, and make sure that the file is downloaded from a trusted source (e.g., a topic on a topical file). XDA high-rated).

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On Xiaomi MIUI 15 rounds through ADB It's often blocked by the system, and in this case, only a complete flashing through the system will help. EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

Method 5: Flashing the device (last resort)

If all previous methods failed, it remains completely reflashed through Fastboot or EDL modes. This method erases all data, but it is guaranteed to remove FRP.

Firmware options:

For firmware via Fastboot:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive in a folder with Fastboot.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and execute: fastboot flash all (or fastboot flash all) all_except_storage, preserve data).

Important: Firmware via EDL requires authorization to Mi Account with the device tied, without this system will block access to the 9008 mode.

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Before you run the firmware, check the phone model through the fastboot getvar product command. Using firmware from another model will result in a device being "bricked."

What to do if nothing helps

If all methods are exhausted and access to the Google account cannot be restored, the following options remain:

• 📞 Contact the official service center Xiaomi with documents on the device (check, warranty card). FRP serially.
• 🛠️ Use paid services of specialists in unlocking (cost: 1000-3000 ₽ model-wise).
• 🔄 Buy a used motherboard for your model (relevant for older devices where repair is cheaper than a new phone).

Xiaomi service centers in Russia and CIS usually require:

• 📄 Passport of the owner.
• 🛒 Check or warranty card (if the device is guaranteed).
• 📱 Serial number (under the lid or in the box).

The cost of unlocking FRP in services (2026):

If the device was bought by hand, the chances of official unlocking are minimal – Xiaomi and Google do not provide such services without proof of ownership.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring a Google account on Xiaomi