How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: All the Working Methods

Xiaomi Redmi 4X (codenamed santoni) is still popular with users due to its reliability and low price. However, owners of the device often face the need to exit a tied Google account - whether before selling the phone, transferring it to another person or simply changing the profile. Unlike modern models, the Redmi 4X runs on an outdated version of MIUI (maximum - MIUI 11 based on Android 7.1 Nougat), which imposes its own peculiarities on the process of untiating the account.

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply delete an account through settings, but this does not always work due to FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection. If you do not exit correctly, after resetting to factory settings, the phone may require you to enter the data of the previous account. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to log out of a Google account on Redmi 4X, including situations when the password is lost or the device is blocked.

We will pay special attention to the nuances associated with the firmware version: on Redmi 4X with MIUI 9/10, the algorithm differs from MIUI 11. Also, we will consider how to avoid typical errors such as "Can not delete the account" or "Password confirmation is required."

1. Standard method: exit via phone settings

If you have access to your phone and remember the password from your Google account, this method is the easiest and most secure.It is suitable for Redmi 4X on any version of MIUI (8 to 11).

Open the Settings menu (the gear icon on your desktop) and go to Google Accounts, where you will see all the associated profiles, select the desired account, and then click on the three dots in the upper right corner (or the "Manage Account" button depending on the version of MIUI).

In the menu that opens, select Delete Account. The system will request a password confirmation, enter it. After that, the account will be unconnected from the device, but the data (contacts, mail, photos) will remain in the Google cloud and will be available the next time you sign in.

• 📱 MIUI 8/9: The Way - Settings → Accounts. → Google → Select an account → Delete.
• 🔄 MIUI 10/11: The Way - Settings → Passwords and security → Google accounts → Delete the account.
• ⚠️ If the Remove button is inactive, check if there are administrative rights for applications (e.g., Device Setup or Find My Device).

Important: After deleting the account through settings FRP-This means that after resetting the phone, you don't have to enter your old profile.

Backup important data (contacts, photos)

Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network

Battery charge of at least 30%

Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled)-->

2 If you forget your password: reset via Find My Device

It gets complicated when you don't remember your Google account password, but your phone is unlocked, and you can use Google's Find My Device service, which works even if the Redmi 4X has FRP-locked.

Go from another device (computer or phone) to google.com/android/find and log in with the same account that is linked to Redmi 4X. In the service interface, select your smartphone, then click "Erase Data" and this will result in a full reset of the phone to factory settings, but at the same time remove the account binding.

• 🔒 Warning: All data on the phone will be deleted, including photos, messages and installed apps.
• 📡 Condition: On Redmi 4X Remote Access and Location Definition must be enabled (in Google settings) → Security).
• ⏳ Time: The process can take up to 10 minutes, the phone restarts.

⚠️ Note: If after resetting via Find My Device, the phone again requires the entry of account data, then, FRP-In this case, alternative methods will be required (see section 4).

Once reset, you can set up Redmi 4X as a new device by linking a different Google account or skipping that step (some versions of MIUI do).

3. log out after reset (if the phone is blocked)

The most difficult situation is when Redmi 4X It's already been reset to factory settings, but the first setup requires you to enter your old Google account. FRP-The lock, which Xiaomi has been actively implementing since 2017, can be circumvented in several ways, but all require additional manipulation.

One working method is to use bypass software via Fastboot or Recovery. Mi Account Unlock Tool is suitable for the Redmi 4X, but it requires an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked, official permission from Xiaomi will be required (which is unlikely for an outdated model).

• 🔧 Method 1: Installation of custom Recovery (e.g, TWRP) and deletion of files /data/system/frp File Manager via File Manager.
• 💻 Method 2: Using a PC and Mi Flash Tool to run a clean version MIUI (delete-all).
• 📲 Method 3: TalkBack bypass (for some versions) MIUI 9/10), But it requires precise action and may not work. MIUI 11.

Detailed instructions for unlocking the bootloader for the Redmi 4X can be found in the official documentation of Xiaomi, but note that for outdated models, support can be terminated. Alternatively, contact the service center, where for a small fee, you will perform a FRP reset programmatically.

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP It may lead to a blockage. IMEI We recommend that you try the standard methods first (sections 1 and 2).

4.Alternative methods: via ADB and Fastboot

For experienced users who are willing to work with the command line, there is an option to delete a Google account via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works if Redmi 4X is enabled to debug over USB and the phone is unlocked.

Connect your smartphone to your PC, install ADB drivers, and execute the following commands in the terminal:

adb shell


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




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

These commands will remove Google services, which will bypass account entry requests, but after a reboot, some features (such as Play Market) may not work properly, and to get it back, you just need to flash the phone over Fastboot.

If you are not sure of your abilities, it is better to consult specialists. Wrong actions in the Fastboot can lead to a breeze (complete inoperability) of the device.

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Before using ADB, check if USB debugging is enabled in the developer settings. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and click 7 times on this item to activate the developer menu.

5. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you try to log out of your Google account on Redmi 4X, users face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error 1: "Can't delete your account. Try it later."

• 🔄 Solution: Reboot your phone and try again. If it doesn't work, check your Internet connection.
• 📶 Reason: Usually caused by sync failure with Google servers.

Error 2: Delete Account button is inactive (gray)

• 🔒 Solution: Make sure your account doesn't have administrator rights. Go to Settings → Annexes → Set-up of the device → Shut down.
• 📱 Reason: The account is used to manage the device (e.g. Find My Device).

Error 3: After a reset, the phone asks for an old account even though you’ve logged out

• ⚠️ Solution: This means that FRP-The lock hasn't been removed. Try the method in Section 3 or contact the service.
• 🔧 Reason: On some versions MIUI exiting through the settings does not remove FRP.

If none of the methods worked, you may have modified firmware with additional restrictions on your Redmi 4X, in which case only a full Fastboot flashing will help.

6 How to avoid account problems in the future

To avoid any difficulties when you leave your Google account, follow these guidelines:

• 🔐 Save your account information: Write down your login and password in a secure location (for example, in a password manager).
• 📱 Turn it off. FRP Before reset: In the settings of Google Accounts → Delete your account (see Section 1).
• 🔄 Update the firmware: MIUI 11 The process of leaving the account is easier than MIUI 8/9.
• ⚠️ Do not buy used phones with a tied account: This can be a stolen device or a phone with an undetached account. FRP.

If you plan to sell or transfer Redmi 4X, complete a full reset after deleting your account:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select "Resetting" and confirm the action.
3. After the reboot, the phone will be as new as it is, without being tied to the old profile.

Critical information: Xiaomi Redmi 4X with MIUI 8 firmware (Android 6.0) may require you to enter a Mi Account after a reset, even if the Google account was deleted. To avoid this, unplug the Mi Account in the Xiaomi Cloud settings before resetting.

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Always check if it is removed. FRP-If the buyer fails to pass the initial setup, the transaction may be invalidated.

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