How to log out of your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 5: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi Redmi 5 owners often face the need to change or delete a Google account – whether before selling a phone, after buying a used device or when switching to a new account. However, the standard exit through settings does not always work correctly: MIUI can “forget” passwords, there are synchronization errors, and after resetting to factory settings, the phone requires the previous owner to enter data. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to exit an account on Google Redmi 5 (including the Redmi 5A and Redmi 5 Plus models), taking into account the features of the firmware MIUI 9/10 and Android 7.1.2/8.1

Xiaomi Redmi 5 features a close integration of Google and MIUI services. For example, when you delete an account through your settings, you may be bound to Mi Cloud, which blocks access to certain features. We will show you how to avoid such problems, and also what to do if the system requests a password from an old account after a reset. All instructions are tested on current versions of the software (as of 2026) and adapted to the specifics of Redmi 5.

1. Standard way: exit through Android settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if you remember your account password and your phone is not locked. Important: after deleting your Google account, all associated data (contacts, mail, calendars) will be deleted from the device, but stored in the cloud.

To log out:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (in MIUI 9) or Accounts (in MIUI 10+).
3. Slip on the line Google – will open a list of associated accounts.
4. Select the account you want, then click Delete account (or Delete account in new versions).
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from your phone (not from Google!).

⚠️ Warning: If after deleting your account you plan to reset your phone to factory settings, first turn off protection FRP (For this purpose, delete all Google accounts 72 hours before reset and do not add new ones.

Save important data (contacts, photos) to the cloud or PC

Remember/Save password from your Google account

Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled)

Check that the phone is connected to the internet.

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2 If the phone is locked: bypassing Recovery Mode

When Redmi 5 requires a password from a previous Google account after a reset (called FRP lock), standard methods will not work, in which case it will help to log in to Recovery Mode, which is suitable for devices on MIUI 9-12, but requires caution: wrong actions can lead to data loss.

Instructions for circumventing FRP:

1. Turn off your phone. Press the Power + Volume buttons up for 10 to 15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
2. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
3. Then, select Wipe All Data and confirm the action. This step will completely delete all data from the phone, including photos and apps!
4. After reset, reboot your device. During the setup phase, skip adding a Google account by clicking Skip (if you don’t have that option, connect to Wi-Fi and try again).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Redmi 5 firmware after reset via Recovery lock FRP This will require official firmware via the Mi Flash Tool (see Section 5).

3. Delete your account via Mi Cloud (if your phone is lost)

If you lost the Redmi 5 or it was stolen but you have access to your Mi Cloud account, you can remotely delete the Google link.This method is also useful if the phone is locked, but you remember the data from the Mi Account.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to i.mi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account that is linked to Redmi 5.
3. In the Devices section, select your Redmi 5 (if it’s connected to the internet).
4. Click Find Device → Delete Data. This will delete all data, including Google accounts.
5. After resetting, the phone will unlock, but you will need to reset.

✅ Plus method: works even if the phone is turned off (the command will be executed the next time you connect to the network).

❌ Cons: If the phone was enabled two-factor authentication in Mi Cloud, you will need confirmation through SMS backup.

4.Use of ADB-Teams for experienced users

For those of you who are familiar with USB debugging, there is a way to delete your Google account via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is true if the standard methods don't work and your phone isn't locked, and it's important that you have USB debugging enabled and you have access to your computer.

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 5 to your PC via USB-cable.
2. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
4. On your computer, open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google'


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms




adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf

These commands will delete key Google services, which will result in logging out of your account, and after the reboot, the phone will prompt you to log in again. ⚠️ Note: This method may disrupt some applications that rely on Google Play Services (e.g., banking customers).

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If, after use, ADB Your phone has stopped updating apps from the Play Market, reinstall Google Play Services via APK-file from APKMirror.

5. Phone flashing: an extreme method

If all previous methods did not help (for example, after a failed reset, the phone constantly requires an old Google account), you just have to reflash Redmi 5 via the Mi Flash Tool. This method will completely remove all locks, but requires a computer and official firmware.

What will be required:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the set).
• 📁 Firmware for Redmi 5 (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool Programming.

Firmware process:

1. Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\ROM\redmi5).
2. Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume down to log into Fastboot Mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, launch the Mi Flash Tool and select the firmware folder.
4. Press Refresh – the program must detect the device.
5. Select Clean All mode and press Flash. It takes 5-10 minutes.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data, including photos in internal memory. If your phone had important files, try extracting them first. ADB pull.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you log out of your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 5, users face typical problems. Let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error 1: “You can’t delete your account – you need an administrator password”

• 🔹 Check if Device Management is not enabled in the security settings (Settings section) → Passwords and security).
• 🔹 If the phone is corporate, contact IT-Department - it can be installed on it MDM-profile.

Error 2: After a reset, the phone asks for an old Google account, even though you deleted it

• 🔹 That means that FRP Solution: Flick your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (Section 5).
• 🔹 If the phone is purchased from hand, ask the previous owner to delete the device from their Google account (link).

Error 3: Sync doesn’t work after adding a new account

• 🔹 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google and manually enable sync for the desired services (contacts, calendar, drive).
• 🔹 Update Google Play Services with Play Market.

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If after all the manipulations the phone still requires an old Google account, most likely, it has custom firmware with incorrect implementation of FRP. In this case, only a complete flashing on the official MIUI will help.

7 How to Avoid Problems in Selling Your Phone

If you are planning to sell or transfer the Xiaomi Redmi 5, it is not enough to simply log out of your Google account.To prevent the new owner from facing lockdowns, follow the following steps:

1. Untie the device from Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Mi Account. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Exit. Confirm action by entering the password from the Mi Account.

Delete all Google accounts:

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Reset your phone to factory settings:

• Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
• Select Settings Reset. → Erase everything.
• Wait 5-10 minutes (the phone will reboot several times).
• Check FRP: after reset, reset the phone without adding accounts. If the system doesn't require data entry, it's done right.