You can log out of your Google account on your Xiaomi Redmi 9A smartphone in a variety of situations, such as selling the device, transferring it to another user, or simply changing your main profile. However, many people face difficulties – MIUI does not always clearly show the necessary options, and after incorrectly deleting your account, you can run into FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which requires entering the data of the previous account after reseting, which makes the phone almost useless without the original login and password.
In this article, we will look at all the current ways to exit Google account on Redmi 9A in 2026, including standard methods through settings, bypassing FRP after reset, as well as solutions for cases when the password is lost or the device is blocked. We will focus on the nuances of the MIUI firmware for this model – they often cause errors in users. If you plan to sell or transfer a phone, be sure to read the section on preparing the device for a change of ownership – this will save the new user from activation problems.
1. Standard exit from Google account through settings
The easiest and safest way to delete your account is to delete it directly from the phone’s settings menu, which is useful if you have access to your device and remember your Google profile password. On Xiaomi Redmi 9A, the path to the options you want may vary depending on the MIUI version, but the general logic is maintained.
Here's the step-by-step instruction:
- 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
- 👤 Go to Accounts and Sync (in some versions) MIUI This may be called Google Accounts or Google Accounts).
- 🔍 Find your Google account (usually displayed with your G icon and your email).
- ⚙️ Tap on your account, then select Delete account (or exit). → Delete).
- 🔐 Confirm the action by entering a password from the device or pattern lock (if installed).
Once you delete your account, your phone will automatically turn off sync (contacts, calendar, email), but local files (photos, videos, documents) will remain in place. If you plan to transfer your device to another person, make sure to reset your settings completely — more on this in the next section.
Save important data from Google Drive |Export contacts to VCF|Disable two-factor authentication |Remember your account password (in case of FRP)
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⚠️ Warning: If the phone has Find My Device enabled, it will automatically shut down after deleting your account, meaning you won’t be able to track your phone in the event of a theft or loss.
2.Preparation of the telephone for sale or transfer: complete reset
Deleting a Google account is just the first step before handing over Redmi 9A to a new owner, and to completely clear the device of personal data and avoid FRP-locking issues, you need to perform a factory reset, which will delete all apps, settings and files, returning the phone to the “out of the box” state.
How to do the reset correctly:
- 📲 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
- 🔄 Select to erase all data (or Restore and reset) → Resetting settings in older versions MIUI).
- 🔐 Enter the device password (if requested).
- ✅ Confirm the action – the phone will restart and start the cleaning process (it will take 5-10 minutes).
Once reset, the phone will suggest you set it up as new, and it's important that you don't connect your Google account, because that will re-bind the device. If you sell a Redmi 9A, just turn it off and hand it over to the buyer, and the new owner can activate the phone under his profile without any problems.
Yes, after resetting | Yes, when buying a used phone |No, but I heard about this problem |No, and I don't know what it is.
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| Action. | Effects of consequences | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Deleting the account without resetting | Personal data remains on the phone | Perform a reset after removal |
| Reset without deleting your account | FRP-locking at the next turn on | First delete the account, then reset |
| Transferring a phone with an account | The new owner will have access to your data. | Always delete your account before selling. |
3. How to bypass FRP-blocking after reset (if you forgot the password)
If you reset the Xiaomi Redmi 9A to factory settings without deleting your Google account, the first time you turn on, the phone will require you to enter your previous profile data, which is FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection), which works on all Android 5.1+ devices.
How to solve the problem:
- 🔑 Entering original data: If you remember the email and password from the account that was linked to the phone, just enter them on the lock screen.
- 📧 Account Access Restoration: If your password is lost, go to accounts.google.com from another device and restore access via email or phone.
- 🛠️ Bypassing Recovery Modes: For experienced users, there is a method using ADB or special firmware, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and may lead to loss of warranty.
Important: Attempts to bypass FRP with left-handed software or services often lead to malware installation or phone breakdown. If the Redmi 9A was bought by hand and blocked by a previous owner, the only legal way to unlock it is to contact the seller and ask for their account details.
What to do if the seller does not respond?
⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP (For example, through Fastboot or third-party utilities, it can lead to loss of IMEI or other hardware failures. 9A This is especially important because of the MediaTek Helio chipset. G25.
4. Delete your account via computer (if your phone is blocked)
If Xiaomi Redmi 9A It's locked, but you have access to your computer and your original Google account, and you can try to remove the device from the trusted list remotely. FRP-locking, but it will help in cases where the phone is lost or stolen, and you want to untie it from your profile.
Instructions:
- 💻 Open your browser on your computer and go to myaccount.google.com.
- 🔒 Sign in with the same account that is linked to Redmi 9A.
- 📱 In the Security section, find your device block and select Xiaomi Redmi. 9A.
- 🗑️ Press Remove (or Exit) → Remove the device).
- ✅ Confirm the action.
This method will not unlock the phone, but will remove it from your account, which is useful for security.If the device is found, the new owner will be able to activate it under his profile (provided that you did not turn on Find the device).
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Before you delete your device from your Google account, check to see if it has any important data associated with it, such as backups of SMS or photos, which may be lost after you delete it.
5. Features of working with MIUI accounts for Redmi 9A
The MIUI firmware on Xiaomi Redmi 9A has several nuances that affect the management of Google accounts. First, it uses a double binding: in addition to Google profile, the phone can be linked to a Xiaomi account (Mi Account). Second, in some versions of MIUI, the option of deleting an account is hidden deeper than in “pure” Android.
What you need to know:
- 🔗 Mi Account Link: If you delete only your Google account but leave a link to your Mi Account, the phone may still require data when you reset. To completely untie your device, delete both accounts.
- 🔄 Updates MIUI: After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 12 on MIUI 13) the location of the account menu may change. If you do not find the right option, search in the settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen).
- 📱 Developer Mode: In some cases, you need to turn on Developer Mode (7 taps according to Version) to delete your account. MIUI phone).
If you notice that after deleting your Google account, your phone continues to request data when you turn on, check for the Mi Account attached. You can delete it in the same Accounts and Sync section, but you will need to enter a password from your Xiaomi profile.
6. Frequent errors and their solutions
When working with Google accounts on Xiaomi Redmi 9A, users often face typical problems, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "It's impossible to delete the account." | The account is the owner of the device (administrator) | First, revoke administrator rights in Settings → Apps → Google → Rights |
| "Password required after reset" | FRP-blocking due to an undeleted account | Enter original data or restore access to the account |
| "I can't log into the account." | Incorrect password or two-factor authentication | Restoring access through accounts.google.com |
| "The account is not displayed in the settings" | Hidden due to device policy (e.g. corporate profile) | Delete via Settings → Users and accounts → Delete |
If none of these methods worked, the problem may be the firmware itself. On Redmi 9A, it sometimes helps to upgrade MIUI to the latest version — this can be done through Settings → About Phone → System Update. In extreme cases, there is the option of flashing through Fastboot, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and is only suitable for advanced users.
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Before any manipulation of accounts on Xiaomi, always check whether the Find Device function is enabled. Disabling it before resetting will save you unnecessary problems with blocking.