How to log out of the Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is still a popular device due to its reliability and functionality, but owners often face the problem of linking to a Mi Account. Signing out of the profile may be necessary before selling the gadget, resetting the settings or transferring the phone to another user. However, standard deleting an account through the menu does not always work – especially if the device is locked or forgotten password.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to log out of your Mi Account on Redmi Note 4, including official methods through settings, forced reset and the use of the Mi Unlock Tool. We will focus on the nuances that will help avoid locking your device after deleting your profile. If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, be sure to read the section on checking the account status - this will save the new owner from activation problems.

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

Many users try to log out of Mi Account profile via the standard Settings → Accounts → Mi Account menu, but face errors.

• 🔒 Local binding – the account is stored in the device memory even after leaving it through the interface.
• 🌐 Server authentication – the phone periodically checks the account status on Xiaomi servers, which can lead to repeated blocking.
• 📱 Theft protection – Find Device (similar to Find iPhone) automatically activates the lock in case of suspicious activity.

If you just click "Off" in the settings, the account will remain tied to the device at the firmware level, which means that after rebooting or resetting the settings, the phone may require the previous owner to enter data, especially for devices with MIUI 8-12, where the protection mechanism has been strengthened.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 4 with firmware MIUI Global logging out through settings does not remove device binding. Complete deletion requires additional reset via Recovery or Fastboot.

Method 1: Standard exit through settings (if you know the password)

If you have access to a password from your Mi Account and your phone is not locked, use this method. It is the most secure and does not require a data reset.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Accounts section → Mi Account.
3. Click on your profile at the top of the screen.
4. Select Account Management (or Account Settings in older versions of MIUI).
5. Scroll down and press Out.
6. Confirm the action by entering a password from the Mi Account.

After that, the phone will suggest rebooting. Be sure to do this, otherwise the binding may remain in the system cache. However, as mentioned earlier, this method does not guarantee the complete deletion of the account from the device.

Delete your account from Other Accounts in Settings | Disable the "Find Device" function | Perform a cache reset in Recovery |Reboot your device-->

If you reboot your phone again, you're still using the link, so you're going to move on to the next one.

Method 2: Completely reset (Hard Reset) through Recovery

Hard Reset is a radical method that removes all data from the device, including the associated Mi Account. However, Redmi Note 4 may be prompted to reset your previous account (called FRP-lock) after reset.

1. Turn off the phone by pressing the power button.
2. Hold the Power Button + Volume up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English or Chinese).
4. Go to Wipe & Reset → Wipe All Data (or Clear All Data).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. After the reset is complete, select Reboot.

If the phone requests account data after the reboot, the reset has not removed the binding, in which case you will need to use the Mi Unlock Tool (see Method 4).

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 4 with firmware MIUI 10 and later reset via Recovery may not delete your account if you previously activated the Find Device function!

Method 3: Delete your account via Fastboot (without data loss)

This is a good method if you don't want to lose data, but you need to delete your account binding, and it requires you to connect your phone to your computer and use the Mi Flash Tool. Importantly, it only works on an unlocked bootloader.

If the bootloader is locked, unlock it first through the official Mi Unlock Tool app (instructions in the next section).

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool on your PC.
2. Turn off the phone and put it into Fastboot mode, holding the Power Button + Volume down.
3. Connect Redmi Note 4 to your computer via USB-cable.
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, select Clean All and Lock (this will delete your account but save your data).
5. Press Refresh, then Flash.

Once the process is complete, the phone will reboot without being tied to the account, a method that doesn’t guarantee 100% results on all firmware, but often helps bypass lockdown.

Method 4: Unlocking through Mi Unlock Tool (official method)

If the previous methods did not work, use the official Mi Unlock Tool.

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 📱 Phone with a charge of at least 60%.
• 🔑 Access to a Mi Account linked to your device.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Unpack the archive and launch it. miflash_unlock.exe.
3. Sign in to your Mi Account in the program.
4. Turn off the phone and turn it into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
5. Connect Redmi Note 4 to a PC. The program must identify the device.
6. Press Unlock and wait for the process to complete (usually 10-15 minutes).

Once unlocked, the phone will automatically reset, a method that guarantees deletion of account binding but requires identification via SMS or email.

⚠️ Note: If you buy Redmi Note 4 from hand, check your account status through Settings → The phone. → Mi Account status. If it says "Device is tied," ask the seller to delete the account through the Mi Unlock Tool with you - otherwise you risk getting a locked phone!

What to do if you forget your Mi Account password?

If you do not remember the data from your Mi Account, you can restore access through:

• 📧 Email – click “Forgot your password?” on the login page and follow the instructions.
• 📞 Phone - request SMS re-coded.
• 🔗 Backup email – if it was specified during registration.

If you have created an account a long time ago and you do not have access to either email or phone, contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership of the device (checks, box, IMEI).

On the Redmi Note 4 with MIUI firmware 9 and older, if you lose your password from your account, the only official way to unlock it is to contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on your phone. Unofficial methods (for example, through EDL) can lead to complete data loss or “bricking” of the device.

How to check if your Redmi Note 4 account is deleted?

After using any of these methods, it is important to make sure that your account is completely removed from your device.

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
3. If the field is empty or offers to enter, the account is deleted.
4. Recovery is done through Recovery (Wipe All Data).
5. After the reboot, check if the phone is requesting account details.

If the lock is still in place, repeat the procedure with the Mi Unlock Tool or contact the service. Redmi Note 4 with MIUI 11+ sometimes requires a double reset: first through settings, then through Recovery.

* When selecting the Clean All and Lock option.

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If you plan to sell Redmi Note 4, use only Mi Unlock Tool – this is the only method that guarantees the deletion of the account without the risk of blocking for the new owner.

FAQ: Frequent questions about leaving your Mi Account