Signing out of your Google account on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone can be necessary in a variety of situations: before selling the device, when transferring it to relatives or if you just want to change your main profile. However, many users face difficulties - the system does not always allow you to simply delete your account, especially if the device is protected by FRP (Factory Reset Protection). In this article, we will discuss all possible ways, including standard exit through settings, forced reset and bypass lock.
The thing about the Redmi Note 7 is that it has MIUI firmware, which has its own nuances in managing accounts, for example, if you're trying to log out of a Google profile, but the system requires you to enter a password and you don't remember it, it can be a serious problem, and we'll show you how to deal with these cases without resorting to radical measures like a complete reset.
It’s important to understand that simply deleting your account through settings doesn’t always clear all of your associated data. Some apps (like Gmail, Google Drive, or YouTube) can store cache and temporary files. So if you plan to transfer your phone to another person, you’d better do a full reset, which we’ll talk about later.
Method 1: Standard output via MIUI settings
The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if you remember the password from your Google account and have access to the phone's settings.
1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Scroll down and select Accounts and Sync (in some versions of MIUI, it may be called Google Accounts).
3.Tap on your Google account (usually displayed with your avatar and email).
4.In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Delete Account.
The system will request confirmation, click Delete Account again, and then all associated data (contacts, mail, calendars) will be disconnected from the device, but will remain in the Google cloud. If you use two-factor authentication, you may need to enter code from SMS or Google Authenticator.
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⚠️ Note: If you plan to reset your phone to factory settings after deleting your account, log out of your Mi Account first (in the same Accounts and Sync section). Otherwise, after reset, your device may require you to enter your username and password from Xiaomi, even if you have already deleted Google.
Method 2: Delete your account through Google Menu (alternative method)
If the standard method doesn’t work for some reason (e.g. menu items are inactive), you can try to delete your account through the Google app itself, which is suitable for MIUI 12-14 versions and is based on built-in Android tools.
1. Open the Google app (an icon with the letter G on a color background).
2.Slip on your avatar in the top right corner.
3. Select Google Account Management (a browser with your profile will open).
4. Go to the Security tab → Your devices.
5. Find your Redmi Note 7 in the list and click on three dots (⋮) → Get out.
This method does not remove the account from the phone completely, but only breaks its connection with the device. To completely deactivate the profile, then you need to go to Settings → Accounts and manually delete it from there.
💡 Useful tip: If you sell a phone, it’s better not just to log out, but to do a full reset (which we’ll discuss below), which ensures that the new owner can’t recover your data through cache or backups.
Method 3: Reset to factory settings (if you forgot the password)
If you don’t remember your Google account password or your phone is locked after a failed login attempt, the only reliable way to do this is to perform a hard reset. However, there are pitfalls: Redmi Note 7 has FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection enabled, which, once reset, will require you to enter a login and password from the last Google account tied.
To avoid blocking, follow this instruction:
1. Untie your Google account in advance (if you have access to settings) using methods 1 or 2.
2 If access is blocked, go to Restore Mode:
- Turn off the phone.
Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
- In the recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume buttons, confirmation - power button).
3.After the reset, the phone will reboot and prompt you to set it up as new.
What if your phone requires an old Google account?
⚠️ Warning: Factory reset removes all the data from your phone: photos, videos, messages, installed apps. If you don't have a backup, you can't restore it. SD-map SIM-map to avoid accidental formatting.
Method 4: Bypass FRP (if the phone is locked after resetting)
If you’ve already done a reset, but the phone requires data entry from an old Google account, you’ll need to use FRP bypass methods. On the Redmi Note 7, this can be done in a number of ways, but all require certain technical skills.
🔹 Method 1: Through an Emergency Call
1. On the FRP lock screen, select Emergency Call.
2. Dial the combination: \#\#4636#\#\(the test menu will open).
3. Go back and try to open Settings through the notification bar.
4. Go to Accounts and add a new Google profile.
🔹 Method 2: With the help of OTG-cable and file manager
This method is suitable if you have OTG-plug-and-drive:
1. Download the flash drive. APK-file of any file manager (for example, FX File Explorer).
2. Connect the flash drive to the phone via OTG.
3. On screen FRP Select Connect. USB-Driver and install file manager.
4. Go through the manager to the /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/shared_prefs/ and delete the files GoogleServicesFramework.xml and com.google.android.gms.xml.
5.Reboot the phone - the FRP lock should disappear.
⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP This method may violate Google’s terms of use and result in blocking certain features (e.g. Google Pay or Find My Device.
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Method 5: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)
If you have experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can delete your Google account via the command line, which is suitable if the phone is unlocked, but the standard methods don’t work.
📌 What's the matter:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
- 🔧 Included Debugging by USB developer-setting.
🔧 Instructions:
1. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to your computer and open Command Prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux).
2. Enter a command to check the connection:
adb devices3. If the device is detected, perform:
adb shell pm list packages | grep 'google'4.Look for the package com.google.android.gsf and delete it:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf5. Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Note: Removing system packages through ADB Do not use this method unless you are sure of your actions. After deleting com.google.android.gsf, some Google services (such as Play Market) may not work properly.
What do you do if nothing helps?
If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:
- 🔒 The phone is stolen or blocked by the previous owner, in which case it is officially impossible to unlock it - you will need to contact Xiaomi support with proof of purchase.
- 🛠️ The firmware is damaged. If the phone stops turning on or reboots after a failed manipulation, you'll have to refashion it through the Fastboot.
- 📱 Custom firmware installed: Some modified versions of Android can block standard account deletion methods.
In such cases, we recommend:
1. Contact the Xiaomi service center (especially if the phone is warranty).
2. Try to reflash the device through the Mi Flash Tool (instructions are available on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums).
3. If the phone is purchased by hand, contact the previous owner and ask them to remove the device from their Google account remotely (via Find My Device).
Comparison of methods of exiting from Google account
| Method | Difficulty | Password required | Loss of data | Suitable for FRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through MIUI settings | ⭐ (simple) | Yes. | No. | No. |
| Through the Google Menu | ⭐⭐ (middle-of-the-road) | Yes. | No. | No. |
| Reset to factory | ⭐⭐ (middle-of-the-road) | No. | Yes (all data) | Only if the account is untied |
| FRP circumvention | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | No. | Maybe. | Yes. |
| Through ADB | ⭐⭐⭐ (skilled) | No. | Maybe. | Partially. |
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The safest way is to log out through MIUI settings. If you forget your password, try to restore it first through accounts.google.com, and then resort to a reset.