Why leaving your Google account for Xiaomi Redmi 7A is not just a click and forget
The Xiaomi Redmi 7A, launched in 2019, is still a popular budget device due to its reliability and support for updates. However, many users face unexpected difficulties when trying to log out of a Google account β especially if the phone was bought from hand or previously used by another person. Unlike modern models, the Redmi 7A runs on Android 9 Pie (in recent firmware β Android 10), where the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) mechanism is implemented differently than in the new version of the OS.
In this article, weβll look at not only the standard way to exit through settings, but also alternative methods β including bypassing FRP locks if you forget your account password. Weβll focus on the unique feature of Redmi 7A: once reset to factory settings, the system may require you to enter data from the last associated Google account, even if you logged out in advance, which is due to the features of MIUI 11/12 firmware for this model.
Before you start, check:
- π Battery level - not less than 50% (when resetting the phone should not turn off).
- πΆ Stable Wi-Fi or mobile network connection (required to confirm your account).
- π Remember or write down the login / password from the Google account β they will be needed after the reset.
Method 1: Standard exit through settings (if you know the password)
This is the easiest and safest method, and is suitable if you have access to your phone and remember your account details.The instructions are relevant for Redmi 7A on any version of MIUI (10 to 12.5).
Open the Settings menu (the gear icon on the home screen) and follow the steps:
- Go to Accounts and Sync (or Google Accounts in some firmware).
- Select your Google account (usually displayed by email).
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner β Delete your account.
- Confirm the action by entering the device password (pattern lock or PIN).
β οΈ Note: After deleting your account, all data associated with it (contacts, calendars, notes) will be deleted from your phone, but it will remain in the Google cloud and sync when you log in again.
βοΈ Preparation for exit from the account
Method 2: Delete your account via Settings β Users (alternative path)
If the standard account partition doesn't show up or gives you an error, try an alternate route. This method works on Redmi 7A with MIUI 11 firmware and later:
Go along the way: Settings β System β Additional β Users β Delete Google account.
Here you'll see a list of all the accounts linked. Choose the one you want and click Delete.
- π Password from the phone lock screen.
- π§ Confirmation by email or SMS (If two-factor authentication is enabled).
What to do if the βDelete Accountβ button is inactive?
Method 3: Hard Reset and FRP bypass
If you don't remember your Google account details or your phone is locked after a reset, you'll have to use Hard Reset. On Redmi 7A, this is done via Recovery Mode. Importantly, after the reset, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) will be activated, and the phone will require you to enter the username/password of the last account.
Resetting instructions:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Power Button + Volume up for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
- In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
- Confirm the reset by selecting Yes.
β οΈ If after the reset, the phone asks you to enter the data of the Google account that was on it before, and you do not know them, you will need a bypass. FRP. For Redmi. 7A There are working methods through TalkBack or Mi Account Unlock Tool, but they require additional manipulation.
| FRP bypass method | Difficulty | Required. | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through TalkBack. | Medium | Wi-Fi access, 10-15 minutes | It might not work on the new firmware. |
| Mi Account Unlock Tool | Tall. | Computer, USB-cable, drivers | Possible blocking of Mi Account |
| Reset via Fastboot | For the experienced | PC, unlocked bootloader | Loss of warranty, risk of "brick" |
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If you bought a Redmi 7A handed and the seller is not logged out of your Google account, try contacting them and asking them to remove the device from the trusted list in Google settings (myaccount.google.com/device-activity). This can save you hours of workarounds. FRP.
Method 4: Delete your account via computer (if your phone is locked)
If Redmi 7A is blocked after a failed reset, you can try to delete your Google account remotely.
On the computer, follow the following steps:
- Go to the Manage Google Account page.
- In the Security section β Your devices find Redmi 7A.
- Click on three dots next to the device β Get out.
- Confirm the action.
β οΈ Note: This method only works if:
- π± The phone was connected to the internet at least once after the reset.
- π Google does not include the βBlock Device When Outβ feature".
If the device does not appear in the list, it means that it did not sync with Google servers, and this method will not help.
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Remotely deleting your account via myaccount.google.com is the safest way, but only works when you have an active internet connection on your phone.
Method 5: Use of service codes (for power users)
Redmi 7A has hidden service menus that allow you to reset some settings without a full Hard Reset.One of the working codes for resetting your Google account:
##4636##After entering this code:
- Select Phone Information.
- Scroll down and find the Reset credentials.
- Confirm the action.
β οΈ Note: Service codes may vary depending on the firmware version. MIUI for Redmi 7A This method does not work or leads to soft-brick (the phone is turned on but does not load beyond the logo!
List of working service codes for Redmi 7A
What to do if nothing helps: extreme measures
If all of these methods fail, radical methods remain:
- π§ Unlock the bootloader through Fastboot and firmware clean MIUI (Requires PC and command line knowledge).
- π οΈ Contact Xiaomi Service Center with proof of purchase (if the phone is warranty).
- π° Paid unlocking services FRP (Cost - from 500 to 2000 rubles, depending on the region).
To unlock the bootloader on Redmi 7A, you will need:
- Install Mi Unlock Tool on PC.
- Enable OEM Unlock in the Developer Settings β About Phone β MIUI Version β Press 7 times, then return to Additional β For Developers.
- Connect the phone to the PC in Fastboot mode (clamp Power + Volume down).
β οΈ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader erases all data and may result in a loss of warranty.On some Redmi firmware 7A After unlocking, a warning about unofficial software appears at each download.