How to properly log out of Mi Account on Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

Signing out of your Mi Account on Xiaomi smartphones is a procedure that every user will sooner or later face. Whether you sell the phone, transfer it to relatives or just want to change your account, properly disabling your profile will save you from locking your device. Unlike other brands, Xiaomi binds your account to a hardware ID, so an incorrect exit can lead to an activation lock (Mi Cloud Lock) even after resetting.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to exit the Mi Account on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones running MIUI 14/15 and the new HyperOS. Particular attention will be paid to situations where the password is lost, the device is locked or you need to log out without Internet access. All instructions are tested on models 2022-2026 and comply with the latest security updates Xiaomi.

Why you can’t just delete your Mi Account through your settings

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to delete the account in the Settings → Accounts menu, as on Android devices of other brands. However, Xiaomi has integrated the Mi Account at the firmware level, and its binding persists even after:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings via Recovery or Fastboot
• 📱 Delete profile in Google account settings
• 🔧 Re-flashing the device (unless the official device was used) MI Unlock Tool)

This is due to the Find Device feature, which blocks your phone when you try to access unauthorized devices. If you do not log out of your Mi Account before resetting, the new owner will not be able to activate the phone without your data, except for devices purchased officially in Russia after 2023, which are subject to local restrictions on the binding of the account.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5/X5 With HyperOS, the account verification algorithm has changed, and now the system can request confirmation even when you log out through settings if the device was tied to another region (for example, global firmware on a Chinese phone).

Method 1: Standard output through phone settings

This is the easiest and most secure method that most users can use, and the key is to remember the password of your Mi Account and have access to the Internet, and the instructions are valid for all versions of MIUI and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (HyperOS – Mi Account).
3. Tap your Mi Account profile (usually displayed at the top of the list).
4. In the menu that opens, select Account Management → Exit.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from the account.

Once you're successful, the system will suggest you save or delete your data on your device, and we recommend you choose Delete all data if you plan to transfer your phone to another person, which will clear up:

• 📁 Synchronization files (contacts, notes, calendar)
• 🔑 Saved passwords in the Mi Browser browser
• 📍 Location data from Mi Cloud

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On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13T Pro) after the release may appear a notification about the need to reboot. Ignore it is better to reboot immediately to avoid disruptions in the Xiaomi services.

Method 2: Sign out via the Mi Cloud website (if the phone is not available)

If you have lost your phone or it is locked but you have access to your computer, you can log out of your Mi Account remotely via the official account.xiaomi.com website.This method is also useful if the device is located in another city or country.

Step-by-step:

1. Open your browser on a PC or other phone and go to the Mi Account page.
2. Sign in with your data (email/phone + password).
3. Select Devices (Devices in English) from the menu.
4. Find your phone in the list and click on three dots (⋮) near.
5. Select Sign Out (Sign Out) from your account.
6. Confirm the action via SMS or email (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

Note that the remote output takes up to 5 minutes, and that's when the phone can display sync notifications, and that this method won't work if:

• 🔌 Device turned off or discharged
• 🌐 No Internet connection (Wi-Fi/mobile)
• 🔒 The phone enabled the search mode of the device with remote control lock

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If after remote exiting the phone still requests Mi Account data when turned on, try resetting via Recovery. To do this, press Power + Volume up when the device is turned off and select Wipe Data.

Method 3: Exit without password (if you forgot the data)

The situation when the user forgot the password from the Mi Account, but the phone is unlocked, is common, in which case you can use the official procedure of access restoration.

• 📧 Access to an email or phone linked to an account
• 📅 Date of account creation (approximate)
• 🔢 The last 4 digits of the linked bank card (if added)

If this data is lost, there are two options:

1. Contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership of the device (checks, box with IMEI).
2. Use informal methods (e.g., Fastboot firmware with account deletion), but this violates the warranty terms and may result in IMEI blocking.

To restore the password through the official website:

1. Go to the recovery page.
2. Enter the email or phone attached to your account.
3. Select the confirmation method (SMS or email).
4. Follow the instructions to create a new password.

⚠️ Note: Starting in 2023, Xiaomi will block the ability to restore passwords through the SMS If your profile is linked to the Chinese region, you will need to contact the support with a photo of your passport and phone check.

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Method 4: Exit after resetting (if the phone is locked)

If you have already done a Hard Reset and you see a request to enter Mi Account data when you turn on your phone, this means that the device is tied to the activation lock (Mi Cloud Lock), in which case the standard exit methods will not help - you will either need to enter original account data or use specialized tools.

Official ways of unlocking:

To use MI Unlock Tool (official utility from Xiaomi):

1. Download the program from the official website.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down when you turn off).
4. Please note that the waiting time for unlocking can be up to 7 days.

Method 5: Exit on HyperOS phones (new 2026 models)

HyperOS, released in late 2023, has made changes to the Mi Account management process, and now logging out requires additional confirmation via biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition) if these features have been configured.

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Scroll down and select Account Security.
3. Slip the log out.
4. Confirm your identity with the help of: 🔐 Password from the account 👆 Fingerprint (if configured) 👤 Facial recognition (on supported models)

Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 2 minutes).

HyperOS also has a temporary exit feature, which deactivates your account for 30 days, and then automatically restores it, which is convenient if you're transferring your phone for a short period of time, to activate this mode:

1. In the Mi Account menu, select Device Management.
2. Find your phone on the list and tap it.
3. Choose a temporary exit and set a deadline (from 1 to 30 days).

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Before leaving your Mi Account, always check to see if the Find Device feature is disabled, otherwise the phone may lock even after logging out correctly.

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