How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi 8: All Ways

Why Redmi 8 users are having trouble logging out of Google

The Xiaomi Redmi 8, launched in 2019, is still a popular device due to its price-performance balance, but owners often face the nuances of MIUI, Xiaomi’s proprietary shell that imposes its limitations on standard Android processes, one of which is logging out of Google.

Unlike pure Android, where deleting an account takes a few clicks, Redmi 8 can make it difficult to do so.

• 🔒 Factory Reset Protection Blocking (FRP) — if you log out of the account without preparation, after the reset, the device will require the input of previous metering data;
• 📱 Features MIUI 11/12 — In some versions of the firmware, the "Accounts" item is hidden in non-obvious sections;
• 🔄 Synchronization of data – if you leave incorrectly, contacts, photos from Google Photos or notes can be lost.

This article will help you understand how to safely log out of your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 8 without the risk of locking your device or losing data. We will look at all the current ways, from standard deletion through settings to bypassing FRP after reset.

Method 1: Standard output via MIUI settings

The safest method is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is suitable if:

• ✅ You have access to your smartphone and password from Google;
• ✅ The device is not locked after resetting;
• ✅ You don’t plan to sell the phone (or have already given it to a new owner).

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 8 with MIUI 11/12/13:

Open the Settings app (cog icon)

Go to Accounts and Synchronization → Google

Select your account (if there are several)

Click Delete your account and confirm the action

Restart the device (recommended)-->

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account, all data associated with it (contacts, mail, calendar) will be deleted from the device. If you used Google sync, the information will remain in the cloud, but local copies will disappear:

1. Before leaving, check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync;
2. Save important data (photos, documents) manually to a memory card or other account.

If the Delete Account item is inactive (grey), this means that:

• 📵 The device has administrative lock enabled (for example, through parental control apps);
• 🔐 The account is the owner of the device (first added after resetting);
• 🛠️ Security updates are installed in the system that require password confirmation.

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If you are selling Redmi 8, it is better not to delete your Google account, but to make a complete reset via Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset. This is guaranteed to clean all data and avoid FRP problems.

Method 2: Delete your account after resetting (bypassing FRP)

If you have already reset Xiaomi Redmi 8 to factory settings (for example, via Recovery or Fastboot), the system may require you to enter data from the previous Google account. This is Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which works on all Android devices since version 5.1.

To get around FRP on Redmi 8, follow this algorithm:

⚠️ Note: This method does not work on all versions. MIUI. Starting with MIUI 12.5 Xiaomi has closed some of the vulnerabilities that allowed to bypass FRP. If the described method does not work, it will be necessary:

• 🔧 Use special utilities (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool);
• 📧 Call for Google to Restore Access;
• 🛠️ Reflash the device via Fastboot (requires unlocking the bootloader).

Method 3: Delete your account via computer (ADB)

If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your Google account from Redmi 8 via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for users who have:

• 🖥️ Have access to a computer with Windows/Linux;
• 🔌 Debugging mode is on. USB;
• 🔑 Unlocked bootloader (not necessarily, but simplifies the process).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools.
2. Connect Redmi 8 to your PC via USB-cable;
3. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers);
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Linux/Mac) and type:

adb devices


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

⚠️ Note: Deleting Google system packages could lead to:

• 🚫 Play Market, Gmail, YouTube;
• 🔄 Loss of synchronization with the cloud;
• 📱 Mistakes in work MIUI (Some features depend on Google Services).

To return everything back, just reinstall the packages through the same ADB or reset settings.

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Use ADB only if other methods have failed, which is suitable for power users and can disrupt system stability.

What to do if you forget your Google account password

The situation where you want to log out of your account but don't remember your password is one of the most common. On Xiaomi Redmi 8, this is complicated by the fact that MIUI doesn't always allow you to reset your password directly from your device.

1. Try to restore access through the browser: 🌐 Go to [Google Recovery Page](https://accounts.google.com); 📧 Enter the email linked to the account; 🔑 Follow the instructions to reset your password (access to a backup email or phone will be required).

Use the backup code:

If you previously set up two-factor authentication, you could have backup codes (usually in the form of a PDF or screenshot) that allow you to log in without a password.

Please contact Google for support:

If recovery via email/phone is not possible, fill out the contact form and you will need to confirm your account ownership (for example, specify the last used applications or date of creation).

⚠️ Note: If a Google account was deleted more than 2 weeks ago, it is impossible to restore it, in which case the only way out is to reset the Redmi 8 to factory settings and create a new account, but this will lead to the loss of all data on the device.

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If you often forget passwords, set up password management via Google Smart Lock, which will automatically save and sync login data between devices.

How to check if your Google account is completely deleted

After logging out, many Redmi 8 users find that the device continues to request data when rebooting or after resetting. To make sure that your account is deleted correctly, follow the following steps:

1. Check the list of accounts: Go to Settings → Accounts and sync. If your Google account is not listed, it is deleted.
2. Make sure FRP is turned off: Do a soft reset (Settings → Reset → Reset all settings). If after the reboot the phone does not require you to enter account data, FRP is deactivated.
3. Check sync: Open Settings → Google → Sync. If the partition is unavailable or empty, the account is successfully untied.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When working with Google accounts on Xiaomi Redmi 8, users often make mistakes that lead to device locking or data loss, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

Another common problem is that FRP is re-activated after a MIUI update, which is because some firmware versions automatically link the account to the device, to avoid this:

1. Before updating, log out of your Google account;
2. After the update, do not add an account immediately - check the device without it;
3. If FRP is activated again, repeat the deletion procedure.

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Always check the MIUI version before you manipulate accounts. On Redmi 8 with MIUI 12.5+, FRP algorithms have become stricter, and old methods of bypassing may not work.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions