Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (codename vince) is a popular 2017 smartphone that is still in active use. One of the common problems owners have is to log out of your Google account — whether before selling a device, changing your profile or fixing sync errors. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account, taking into account the features of MIUI and Factory Reset Protection (FRP).
It is important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings does not always work correctly – especially if the device was reset to factory settings without first exit. In such cases, Redmi 5 Plus may require entering the previous owner’s login/password at the first setting.
Why it’s important to log out of your Google account on Xiaomi
Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply delete an account in the settings of the smartphone, but on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (as on other Android devices), this is fraught with consequences:
- 🔒 Lockdown FRP — If you do not log out before resetting, the phone will require the data of the previous owner when turned on.
- 📱 Synchronization problems – account residual data may conflict with new profile.
- 📧 Data Leakage – when you transfer your phone to another person, you still have access to email, contacts and other Google services.
- 🔄 Update errors – Incorrect account deletion can cause update installation failures MIUI.
On Redmi 5 Plus with Android 7.1.2 (and later updates to Android 8.1), the FRP mechanism works particularly rigidly. Even after a Recovery reset, the phone can request the old account information, so the exit must be done strictly according to the instructions.
Method 1: Standard output through Xiaomi settings
The easiest and most recommended method is to use built-in MIUI tools. This method is suitable if:
- 📱 You have access to the phone and password of the lock screen.
- 🔑 Remember the login and password from your Google account.
- 🔄 The phone was not previously reset to factory settings.
Step instructions:
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
- Go to Google Accounts (or Accounts) → Google, depending on the version MIUI).
- Select the account you want to leave.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
- Confirm the action by entering the password from the lock screen Xiaomi.
- Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 1-2 minutes).
☑️ Preparation for exit from the account
After deleting the account, it is recommended to:
- 🔄 Reboot the phone (Long hold of the power button) → Reboot).
- 📱 Check for no account in Settings → Accounts.
- 🔒 Make sure that in the settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset no linked Google account.
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If sync data (such as contacts or calendar) is still displayed in your settings after deleting your account, manually clear the cache of the Google Play Services app in Settings → Apps → All Apps.
Method 2: Delete your account before resetting to factory settings
If you plan to completely reset your phone (for example, before selling), logging out of your Google account must be done before the reset operation, otherwise FRP protection will work and the new owner will not be able to activate the device.
Step-by-step:
- Follow Method 1 (delete account through settings).
- Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
- Select Resetting (or Delete all data).
- Enter the password from the lock screen Xiaomi.
- Confirm the reset, wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).
| Action. | Consequences of non-compliance |
|---|---|
| Exit from Google Account | FRP locking after reset |
| Deletion of Mi Account | Residual Xiaomi data (cloud, themes) |
| Cleaning up Google Play's cache | Errors at the first start after reset |
| Find My Device Disconnection | Remote lock by previous owner |
Once reset, the phone will be like new — no linked accounts and with clean firmware. However, note that Redmi 5 Plus with MIUI 10+ may require additional binding to a new Mi Account (not to be confused with Google!) when it first turns on.
What to do if I forget my Google account password?
Method 3: FRP bypass on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (if the phone has already been reset)
If the phone was reset to factory settings without first logging out of your Google account, you'll see a request for the previous owner's login and password when you first turn on. This is Factory Reset Protection (FRP). Redmi 5 Plus can bypass it in several ways:
⚠️ Attention: Bypassing techniques FRP You may violate Google’s terms of use, and only apply them legally (for example, if you own a device but have forgotten your account details).
The best ways to use Redmi 5 Plus are:
Method 1: Recovery Mode (TWRP)
It will require:
- 🔧 Established TWRP Recovery.
- 📱 Unlocked bootloader (Bootloader).
- 💾 File. FRP_Bypass.zip (can be found on the forums XDA Developers or 4PDA).
Instructions:
- Upload the phone to Recovery mode (hold Power + Volume up when turned on).
- V TWRP Select Install and specify the path to the file. FRP_Bypass.zip.
- Confirm swipe installation.
- After the reboot, the FRP will be disabled.
Method 2: Wi-Fi settings (for MIUI 9-10)
This method works if at the stage of setting up the phone after resetting:
- Connect to the Wi-Fi network.
- At the Google account entry stage, go back and select Add Wi-Fi network.
- In the network name field, enter arbitrary text, highlight it and click Share.
- In the menu that opens, select Gmail or YouTube, which will open access to your account settings.
- Add a new Google account or delete the old one through your settings.
On MIUI 11+, this method may not work due to the increased protection, which would require the use of TWRP or specialized utilities like the Mi Account Unlock Tool.
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Bypassing FRP on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is possible, but requires technical skills. If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center - incorrect manipulation can lead to a "brick" of the device (complete inoperability).
Method 4: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for Redmi 5 Plus with USB debugging enabled.
What will be required:
- 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
Commands to delete the account:
adb shell
pm list packages | grep 'google'
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsfAfter the commands are executed:
- Reboot the phone.
- Go to the settings and delete your Google account in the standard way (see Method 1).
- Restore Google Remote Packages via Play Market (they will be updated automatically).
⚠️ Note: Deleting Google system packages can cause your phone to function unstable. Use this method only if other methods have not worked, and you understand the risks.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When you log out of your Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, users face typical problems.
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "It's impossible to delete the account." | The account is the owner of the device (Device Owner). | Reset the phone to factory settings after exit |
| "Password required after reset" | FRP-locking | Use the methods of bypassing from Method 3 |
| Google services have stopped working. | Damaged cache data | Clear the cache of Google Play Services in the application settings |
| "I can't log into a new account." | Residual data of the old account | Reset through Recovery (see Method 2) |
If after deleting the account, the phone began to slow down or issue errors, follow the following steps:
- 🔄 Reset the device.
- 🗑️ Clear the cache in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.
- 🔧 Update Google Play Services through Play Market.
- 📱 Reset network settings (Settings) → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Resetting the network).