Signing out of your Google account on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro can be necessary in a variety of situations, from selling the device to solving synchronization problems. However, many users face difficulties - the system does not always allow you to simply click "Exit", especially if the phone was reset to factory settings. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete a Google account on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, including bypassing FRP-lock (Factory Reset Protection) and solving typical errors.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (codenamed joyeuse) features Android 10/11-based MIUI firmware, which puts a nuance on the process of deleting an account. For example, some versions of the software have an exit button hidden in the back of the menu, and after a reset, the system requires the previous owner to enter data. We will look at legitimate methods (via settings and web interface) and alternative solutions for complex cases.
If you plan to sell or transfer a smartphone, it is not enough to simply log out of your account โ you need to completely remove the device from the list of trusted in Google settings.
1. Standard exit from Google account through settings
The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if you remember the password from the account and the phone is not locked.
Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen) and go to Google Accounts. If there is no such item, search for settings (the magnifier in the upper right corner) and enter the "accounts" request.
In the list of accounts, select the one you want to exit from. The profile page will open. Here you click on three dots (โฎ) In the upper right corner, select Delete Account, and the system will request confirmation, click Delete again.
Important: After this action, all data associated with the account (contacts, mail, calendars) will be deleted from the device, but stored in the Google cloud. To completely untie the phone, go to the device management page in the browser and remove the Redmi Note 9 Pro from the list.
Save important data (photos, contacts) to the cloud or PC
Remember your Google account password (required for confirmation)
Turn off two-factor authentication (if enabled)
Check that the phone is connected to the internet.-->
2. Delete account after resetting settings (bypassing FRP)
If you reset the Redmi Note 9 Pro to factory settings via Settings โ About Phone โ Reset, the first time you turn on, the system will require you to enter the data of the last Google account associated with it, this is FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection, which prevents you from using the phone after a reset without knowing the credentials.
On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12+ circumvention FRP It is possible only if there is access to SIM-Wi-Fi or map and knowledge PIN-If you have forgotten your password, restore it through the Google Restore page.
Algorithm for circumventing FRP:
- On the welcome screen, connect to Wi-Fi.
- Go back a step (Back button) and click Add Account.
- Select Google and enter your new account details (if you have a spare one).
- After logging in, go to Settings โ Accounts and delete your old account.
โ ๏ธ Note: Using third-party programs to bypass FRP (for example, FRP Bypass APK) This may result in a Google account being blocked for suspicious activity.
What to do if you canโt get around FRP?
3. Delete your account through Googleโs web interface
If you don't have physical access to your phone, but you remember your account information, you can remotely delete your device. This method is useful if the Redmi Note 9 Pro is lost or stolen and you want to untie it from your profile.
Go to the browser device management page on your computer or other phone.Look for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro list (can be displayed as joyeuse or by IMEI). Press three points (โฎ) next to the device and select "Exit" or "Delete".
After that, the phone will be disconnected from your account, but the data on the device itself will remain. To delete it remotely, use the Find Device (link) function. Sign in, select Redmi Note 9 Pro and click Clear Device. Note that for this, the phone must be connected to the Internet.
| Deleting method | Need access to the phone? | Deleting data from the device? | Works with FRP? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through MIUI settings | Yes. | No (only junction) | No. |
| Google Web Interface | No. | No (only junction) | Yes. |
| Reset via Recovery | Yes. | Yeah (full clean-up) | Requires FRP bypass |
| Mi Flash Tool (firmware) | Yes (USB-debugging) | Yes. | Yes (deletes FRP) |
4. Recovery Mode Reset (for power users)
If the phone is locked and standard methods donโt work, you can perform a hard reset through Recovery Mode, which will delete all data, including accounts, but does not guarantee FRP bypass on newer versions of MIUI.
Turn off the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Press the Power and Volume buttons for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo appears. Release the buttons - you will be taken to the Recovery menu. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for selection.
From the menu, select Wipe Data โ Wipe All Data โ Confirm. After the reset, the phone will restart. If you request Google data entry, then FRP is active, use the methods in section 2.
โ ๏ธ Note: On some versions MIUI Redmi Note 9 Pro reset via Recovery not deleted FRP. In this case, you will need firmware through the Mi Flash Tool with the mark "Clean All".
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If the phone asks you to enter a password from your Mi Account (not Google) after the reset, it means that the device has been linked to your Xiaomi account. To remove it, log in to account.xiaomi.com and remove the device from the list under Device Management.
5. Solving problems when leaving the account
Sometimes users encounter errors when trying to delete a Google account, and consider the situations and ways to fix them:
Error "I failed to delete the account":
- ๐ Restart your phone and try again.
- ๐ถ Check your Internet connection โ without a network, Google wonโt let you perform the action.
- ๐ Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings โ The phone. โ Updating the system.
The "Delete Account" button is inactive:
- ๐ฑ Make sure you are logged into the main profile (not in guest mode).
- ๐ Turn off the device administrator for applications (e.g. Find My Device) in Settings โ Annexes โ Special access โ Device administrators.
- ๐ ๏ธ Reset the application settings in Settings โ Annexes โ โฎ โ Resetting application settings.
After deleting the account appears again:
This is due to automatic synchronization, so to avoid problems, before deleting your account, turn off sync:
- Go to Settings โ Accounts โ Google โ [your account].
- Turn off all sync switches (contacts, calendar, disk, etc.).
- Delete the account.
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If none of these methods worked, check if the phone has a Device Protection feature in its security settings, which can block changes to accounts without entering. PIN-lock-screen.