How to Restore Xiaomi Without a Google Account: The Complete 2026 Guide

Forgot the data from the Google account tied to Xiaomi, and now the phone requires login / password after reset? Or bought a used device with someone else's account? This situation is familiar to thousands of users — since 2021, Xiaomi has tightened FRP (Factory Reset Protection), and bypassing it with standard methods has become almost impossible. But the solution is: we have collected all the current ways of unlocking, including official and alternative methods that work on models from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Mi 14 and POCO F6.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the version of MIUI (12/13/14), the type of lock (FRP or Mi Account) and even the region of the firmware (global / Chinese). For example, on devices with HyperOS (the new shell of Xiaomi), some old methods have stopped working. In this article, only proven solutions with the latest security updates. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center: unsuccessful attempts to unlock can lead to complete loss of data or a “brick” of the device.

Why Xiaomi requires a Google account after a reset

The requirement to enter Google account data after a Factory Reset is part of the FRP (Factory Reset Protection) system that Xiaomi has implemented at Google's request.

• 🔒 When you first turn on your smartphone, you link it to your Google account.
• 📱 After resetting through Settings → Reset → Delete all data or through Recovery the system requests proof of ownership.
• 🚫 Without entering the login / password from the associated account, access to the device is blocked.

On devices with MIUI 12.5+ and HyperOS, another protection is added, the Mi Account (Xiaomi account), which if you used it for sync, the phone may require input from both Google and Mi. This makes it difficult to unlock, but does not make it impossible.

FRP is used in the following cases:

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) After 3 failed attempts to enter a password from Google, the phone can lock for 24 hours!

Method 1: Official restoration via Google (if you remember the data)

If you remember the login from the linked account, but forgot the password, use the official recovery procedure:

1. On the lock screen, select Forgot Password? (or Forgot Password? in English firmware).
2. Enter the email or phone attached to your account.
3. Google will send a password reset link to a backup email or SMS.
4. Create a new password and log in to your phone account.

If you have two-factor authentication (2FA), you will need code from the Google Authenticator or SMS app. On devices with MIUI 14+, you may need confirmation through another trusted gadget (if it was added to your account).

Correctness of the email entered|Access to backup email/phone|No blocking of Google account|Internet availability on the phone-->

If you don’t remember the email, try to remember it by the following tips:

• 📧 Check the emails you used to register with Google (Gmail, YouTube, Play Market).
• 📱 See the history of emails on other devices (tablet, computer).
• 🔍 Enter the possible login options on the account.google.com page - the system will tell you whether the account exists.

⚠️ Note: If a Google account has been deleted or blocked (for example, for violating rules), it will not be possible to restore it.

Method 2: Bypass FRP via Mi Unlock Tool (for Mi Account)

If the phone requires Mi Account data entry (a Xiaomi account), you can try the official Mi Unlock Tool.This method only works for devices tied to Chinese or global Xiaomi accounts (not Google!).

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website (the version should match your model).
2. Unpack the archive and launch it. miflash_unlock.exe (Administrator rights are required).
3. Sign in to your Mi Account (if you forgot your data, restore it via account.xiaomi.com).
4. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
5. In the program, press Unlock and wait for the process to complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).

This method has limitations:

• ⏳ On new devices (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12) operate 72-One hour lock after the account is linked. Unblocking will be possible only through 3 day-day.
• 🔌 The phone must have a charge of at least 60%, otherwise the program will not work.
• 🌍 On some regional firmware (e.g., Indian or European) Mi Unlock Tool may not work.

Method 3: Use EDL mode (for advanced users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is a "emergency" firmware mode that allows you to reflash your phone even with a locked bootloader. The method is suitable for devices where other methods do not work, but requires technical skills and special equipment.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (download from official website).
• 📦 Firmware for your model (for example, fastboot rum for Redmi Note 11).
• 🔑 Authorized Xiaomi Developer Account (for new models).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and turn it into EDL mode: 1. Press <power button> + <volume up> for 10 seconds. 2. Connect the USB cable to the computer (phone not turned on!). 3. The Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 device should appear on the computer in Device Manager.
2. Install the driver for QDLoader (you can download here).
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh – the program must determine the device.
4. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (the process will take 5-15 minutes).

1. reconnect the cable to another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

2. disable driver signatures in Windows (Execute → gpedit.msc → User configuration → Administrative templates → System → Driver Installation → Disable signature verification).

3. Use another computer (sometimes conflicts with antiviruses).-->

Warnings:

• ⚠️ On devices with HyperOS (Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi K60) You may need an authorized developer account (you can get it on the official website, but the process takes up to 72 hours).
• 🔄 After the firmware through EDL All data will be permanently deleted, including photos and apps.
• 🛡️ In some models (POCO F5, Mi 11 Ultra after EDL The recoil may work and the phone will be permanently blocked.

Method 4: Bypass FRP through ADB (for Android 11 and older)

If you have installed Xiaomi on your device MIUI 12.5+ or HyperOS based on Android 11/12/13, I can try to get around FRP assisted ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method works if the developer's settings were enabled USB-debugging (which is unlikely after resetting, but sometimes helps).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
2. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) and type: adb devices If you've identified your device, move on. If you haven't, install the drivers. ADB.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/ content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1
4. Reboot the phone (adb reboot). After restarting, the FRP can be reset.

If this method does not work, try an alternative:

adb shell


am start -n com.android.settings/.ChooseLockGeneric




input text 1234




input keyevent 66

This team is trying to install a new PIN-Code (1234) instead of a blocked account.

⚠️ Note: HyperOS (Android 14) has some ADB-The teams may not work because of security changes, and in this case, try using special tools like this. FRP Bypass APK (about them in the next section).

Method 5: Install FRP Bypass APK (for older models)

For Android devices 9/10 (For example, Redmi Note 8, Mi 9) You can use special ones. APK-files that bypass the verification FRP. The method doesn’t work on all firmware, but it often helps if other methods don’t work.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the archive with FRP Bypass APK (for example, XDA Developers. Popular utility: FRP_Hijacker, QuickShortcutMaker, Test_DPC.
2. Unpack the archive and copy the APK to a flash drive (formatted in FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the phone through OTG-cable.
4. On the lock screen FRP: 📁 Open the file manager (if available). 🔍 Find the copied APK and set it up. 🛠️ Launch the utility and follow the instructions on the screen (usually press Bypass). FRP or a remove account).

After a successful bypass, restart the phone.

List of working utilities for different versions of MIUI:

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HyperOS (Android 14) is the majority FRP-If your phone is on this firmware, try the methods 1, 2 or 3 of this article.

Method 6: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods fail, the last option is to contact the official Xiaomi service center, which is the only legal way to unlock if:

• 🔐 You don’t remember your Google account and Mi Account.
• 📱 Phone locked after failed bypass attempts FRP.
• 🔧 You have a new model (Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) HyperOS, where self-bypassing is almost impossible.

What you need to unlock in the service:

1. Phone ID (checks, boxes, warranty card) If the used phone is a contract of sale.
2. Passport of the holder (for identification).
3. Payment for the service (cost varies from 1000 to 3 000 rubles depending on the model).

Timeline for release:

• 🕒 For models up to Xiaomi 12 – 1-3 days.
• ⏳ New devices (HyperOS) – up to 7 days (requires approval with Xiaomi).

⚠️ Attention: Unofficial services can offer "unlock in 5 minutes" at a low price, often a scam: after such an unlock, the phone can lose access to the network, camera or even turn into a "brick.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to unlock Xiaomi without a Google account, users often make critical mistakes that exacerbate the problem.

• 🔄 Multiple entry of the wrong password → This results in a 24-hour Google account lock (up to 72 hours on HyperOS).
• 📴 Use of non-original cables → The phone is not specified in Fastboot or EDL.
• 🖥️ The firmware is the wrong version MIUI → It can work with the recoil and lock the loader permanently.
• 🔧 Attempting to circumvent untested APK → Many hacked utilities contain viruses or spyware.

How to minimize the risks:

• 📌 Always check the phone model and version. MIUI before the firmware (can be found in the settings) → The phone).
• 🔒 Download firmware and utilities only from the official Xiaomi website or trusted sources (XDA Developers, 4PDA).
• 📡 Use a stable internet connection (preferably via cable) to avoid a firmware break.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions