How to log out of your Google account on your Xiaomi phone: Instruction 2026

Why you can’t just delete your Google account through your settings

Signing out of a Google account on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones often turns into a headache — especially if you forgot your password or the phone was bought with your hands. Android devices are tied to Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a theft protection system. If you just delete your account through the settings menu, the next time you reset to factory settings, the phone will require you to enter the username and password of the previous owner.

Manufacturers (including Xiaomi) deliberately complicate the process to prevent unauthorized access to the device. For example, on models with MIUI 14+, after deleting an account through Settings → Google accounts, there may be a “ghost” binding that will appear only after a hard reset. And on Android 12+ devices, the system can block log-out if the device search function is enabled on the phone.

In this article, we will discuss three working methods for leaving Google account on Xiaomi in 2026, including bypassing FRP for cases when the password is lost. All methods are tested on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and are relevant for models from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Method 1: Standard exit through settings (if you know the password)

If you have access to a password from a Google account, use the official method, which is suitable for most Xiaomi models, including the POCO X5, Redmi 13C and older devices on MIUI 12-14.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (the gear icon on the home screen).
• 👤 Go to Google Accounts (or Passwords and Security) → Google accounts on new versions MIUI).
• 🔍 Select the account from the list (if there are several of them).
• 🗑️ Click Delete Account (or Exit) → Delete).
• 🔐 Enter the password from your Google account to confirm.

Once deleted, restart your phone. To check that your account is truly untied, do a test:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → All the characteristics.
2. Scroll down to the device status.
3. If there is a tick next to Google services, the account is deleted correctly.

Sync contacts and photos with the cloud | Download chat backups (WhatsApp, Telegram) | Write down application passwords (if you use Google Smart Lock) | Disable two-factor authentication for this device-->

Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T) may have a shadow profile after deleting their account to remove it:

⚠️ Note: If after removal to Settings → Annexes → Application management remained the item Google Play Services with active synchronization – reset the network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).

Method 2: Recovery Mode Delete (if you forgot your password)

If you don’t remember a Google password or a phone was bought by hand and tied to someone else’s account, you’ll need to use Recovery Mode, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, but you need to be careful – wrong actions can lead to a blink.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button + select Turn off).
2. Press the Power Button + Volume combination up for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select a language (if there is one), then go to Wipe & Reset (or Wipe Data).
4. Select Wipe All Data. Don't choose Wipe Cache, it won't delete your account!
5. Confirm the action and wait for the completion (5-10 minutes).
6. After the reboot, the phone will suggest you set it up as new. At the Google login stage, skip this step (click Skip or Set later).

On devices with MIUI 15 and Android 13+ After the reset, you may see an error such as "This device has been reset. To continue, log in to the account that was previously used on this device." FRP I didn't have to reset:

• 🔧 Try alternative recovery (for example, TWRP), if it is installed.
• 📥 Use the Mi Flash Tool to firmware a clean image MIUI (guideline).
• 🛠️ Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone (if it is guaranteed).

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If the phone asks for an old account after reset, but you have access to it, try logging in via your browser on your PC, then delete the device from the list of trusted ones in Google settings (link).

Method 3: Complete flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (100% FRP removal)

If previous methods didn’t work, the radical way is to completely flash the phone through the Mi Flash Tool.This will delete all data, including FRP, but require a computer and USB Type-C cable (original so there are no connection issues).

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (MacOS Mi Flash Tool does not work).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (cheap cables may not transmit data to Fastboot).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version here).

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi drivers on your PC.
2. Unpack the downloaded firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\MIUI\proshivka).
3. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: press the Power Button + Volume down for 10 seconds.
4. Connect your phone to your PC. In the Mi Flash Tool, press Refresh, the device needs to be determined.
5. Select the firmware folder, then click Flash. At the bottom, select Clean All (complete clean).
6. Wait for the finish (5-15 minutes). The phone will automatically restart.

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Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool is the only way to guarantee FRP removal on models with MIUI 14+ and Android 12+, where standard reset does not help.

Possible errors and their solutions:

Standard Deletion via Settings |Reset via Recovery Mode |Reflashing via Mi Flash Tool |Referred to the service center |Hasn't tried-->

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even following the instructions, users often encounter problems.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

1.The phone asks for an old account after a reset

That means the FRP wasn't dumped.

• 🔄 Repeat the reset via Recovery by selecting Wipe All Data twice.
• 📥 Run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option.
• 📞 If the phone was purchased from hand, ask the seller to remove the device from their Google account (link).

2 The sensor in the Recovery menu is not working.

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. POCO F4), the Recovery Mode does not have a touchscreen.

• 🔘 Volume buttons for navigation.
• 🔘 Power button to confirm the choice.

3 Mi Flash Tool can't see phone

Connection problems are solved as follows:

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-cable (original).
• 🖥️ Reinstall Xiaomi drivers manually through Device Manager.
• 🔄 Restart your PC and phone.

4.After firmware, the phone got stuck on the logo

This means that the firmware has been damaged or is not suitable for the model.

• 📁 Download the firmware again (check the hash amount of the file).
• 🔧 Repeat the firmware with the Mi Flash Tool by selecting Clean All and Lock.
• 🛠️ If it doesn’t help, then go through it. EDL Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

5. Can't miss Google login after reset

On newer versions of MIUI, the system can block the entry pass.

• 🌐 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi, then at the account login stage, click Set up later or Skip (sometimes the button appears after a few taps on the screen).
• 📡 Shut down the internet (pull out) SIM-map and turn off Wi-Fi – sometimes the system allows you to skip the entrance without a network.

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If you buy Xiaomi with your hands, always check to see if your Google account is untied. To do this, ask the seller to make a factory reset with you and make sure the phone doesn’t require you to enter your old account after the reboot.

How to Check if Your Google Account Has Been Deleted

Many users think that after deleting an account through settings or resetting it is gone forever.However, FRP can remain active, and you will only find out about it after the next hard reset. To make sure that the account is deleted completely, follow these steps:

Step 1. Verification through settings

1. Open Settings → Google Accounts.
2. If the list is empty, the account is deleted from the system.
3. Check Settings → Apps → App Management → Google Play Services. If there is no active sync, it’s clean.

Step 2. Test reset

This is a radical but accurate method:

1. Make a backup copy of the data.
2. Reset through Settings → About Phone → Reset settings.
3. After the reboot, go through the initial setup. If the phone doesn't require you to enter your old Google account, FRP is reset.

Step 3: Check through ADB (for Advanced)

If you have experience with ADB, follow the command:

adb shell settings get secure frp_user

If the answer is null, FRP is disabled. If the email is output, the account is still tied.

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The only reliable way to check for FRP deletion is through a test reset, and if the phone doesn't require an old account, the problem is solved.

What to do if nothing helps

If you’ve tried all the methods, but the phone still requires an old Google account, there are three options left:

1. Contact the Xiaomi Service Center

Official services can reset FRP on documents on the phone (check or warranty card).The cost of the service is from 1000 to 3000 rubles.

2. Use paid FRP unlocking services

There are services on the Internet that are provided for money (from 500 rubles) EDL-firmware FRP. Risks:

• ⚠️ Fraud (may take money and not do a job).
• ⚠️ Viruses (if you download firmware from dubious sites).
• ⚠️ Lockdown IMEI (if the firmware is unofficial).

We recommend that you only contact trusted wizards with feedback on forums (for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

3. Sell the phone "as is"

If the phone is locked and it costs more to unlock than the device itself, you can sell it for parts or as "faulty." On Avito or Yule, you buy these devices for 30-50% of the market price.

⚠️ Warning: Do not try to open the phone or unsolve the memory chip – this will break the motherboard and make repair impossible. FRP It is blocked at the firmware level, not at the iron level.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions