How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi Redmi 5: All Ways + Error Solving

Signing out of a Google account on a Xiaomi Redmi 5 smartphone can be necessary in a variety of situations, from selling a device to fixing sync problems. However, many users face difficulties - the system does not always allow you to delete an account in the standard way, especially if the device was purchased from hand or previously used by another owner. In this article, we will analyze all current exit methods, including bypassing locks and solving typical errors.

The peculiarity of Redmi 5 (codename rosy) is that it often contains a binding to the scalp. MIUI-This makes it harder if you forget your login details or your device was reset to factory settings, and we're going to look at not only the basic instructions, but also the hidden nuances that are not covered in the official manuals.

If you just need to change your account or temporarily disable sync, a standard setting deletion is enough, but if Redmi 5 requires you to enter a password after a reset, or if it produces an error, "Device reset. Enter the last account," additional steps are needed. In this article, you will find solutions for all of these cases, including bypassing FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection) without losing data.

Before you start, make sure you have access to:

• 📱 The smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 5 with a battery charge of at least 50%
• 🔑 Password from your current Google account (if you plan to add a new one)
• 📶 A stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network)
• 🔧 Computer with USB-cable (for complex cases)

1. Standard exit from Google account through settings

The easiest way is to delete your account directly from the settings menu, which is fine if you remember your password and your device is not locked after you reset.

Open the Settings app (cog icon) and go to the section:

Settings → Google Accounts → Select an Account → Delete an Account

The system will request confirmation – click Delete and enter the password from the account if necessary, after which all data (contacts, mail, calendars) will be deleted from the device, but stored in the Google cloud.

⚠️ Note: If Redmi 5 has Find My Device enabled, it will automatically shut down after deleting your account, meaning you won’t be able to remotely lock or locate your phone in case of theft.

• 🔄 After deleting your account, restart your device – this will help you avoid synchronization errors when you add a new profile.
• 📥 If you are planning to sell your phone, remove it too. MI-account in the Settings section → Mi Account.
• 🔒 If the system asks you to enter a password from Mi Account when you try to delete Google, first unlock it through the official Xiaomi website.

2.What to do if the account is not deleted (the error "Device reset")

If you try to delete an account, you see a message saying, "This device has been reset. Enter the last synchronized account," which means that Redmi 5 has FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection) activated, which appears after resetting to factory settings, if the device was linked to a Google account.

The official way to get around is to enter the last account you had on your phone before the reset, but if you don't remember that data or bought your phone with your hands, alternative methods will be needed.

⚠️ Attention: Use of informal circumvention techniques FRP We recommend that you first try to restore access to the original account through the Google Restore page.

If recovery is not possible, try the following steps:

1. Reset via Safe Mode: Press the power button, hold your finger on Turn off until the Safe Mode window appears. In Safe Mode, try deleting your account through the settings.
2. Use a second account: Add any other Google account in the settings, then try to delete the problem one.
3. Bypass date settings: Change the date on the phone to 1-2 years ago, restart the device and try to delete again.

3. Delete Google Account After Resetting to Factory Settings

If you have already done a Hard Reset and your phone now requires you to enter your old account data, the algorithm depends on the MIUI version on your Redmi 5.

For devices with MIUI 9-11 (Android 7-9), the following method is suitable:

1. On the lock screen, click Add Wi-Fi network.
2. Enter any network name, then long-click on the typed text and select Share.
3. In the menu that opens, select Gmail or Messages, which will open access to the settings.
4. Go to Settings → Accounts and delete the problem profile.

For MIUI 12+ (Android 10+), this method may not work.

• 🔌 Connect your phone to the PC and use it ADB-round-off FRP.
• 📱 Install custom recovery (TWRP) and manually delete account files.

On Xiaomi Redmi 5 with firmware V12.0.3.0.PDAMIXM (Android 10), bypassing FRP via Wi-Fi menu only works when the Internet is off. Connect to the network, then immediately turn off data transfer in the notification curtain.

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If the phone asks for confirmation via SMS when adding a new account, but there is no SIM card, use Wi-Fi and select the “skip” option (may appear after 3-4 attempts to enter).

4.How to log out of your account if you forget your password

If you don’t remember the password from your linked Google account, you have two options:

1. Restoration: Go to the Google account recovery page and follow the instructions. You will need access to the backup email or phone specified when you register.
2. Delete account without password: If recovery is impossible, you will have to reset the phone to factory settings, but this will lead to activation of FRP-blocking.

For password-free reset:

1. Turn off the phone.


2. Press the <power button> + <volume up> button before the Mi logo appears.




3. From the recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.




4.After the reboot, the phone will require the entry of the old account data.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 5 with unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlocked) can install custom firmware without FRP. However, unlocking the bootloader erases all data and requires binding to the Mi Account.

5. How to delete a Google account with a PC (ADB-method)

If the standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Forcing the account to be deleted, this method requires a computer and USB-cable.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your phone, turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in the settings) and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi 5 to the PC and type in the command line: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms Then: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
4. Reboot your phone and your account will be deleted.

⚠️ Note: Deleting Google system packages can lead to unstable services (Play Market, Gmail). After deleting the account, it is recommended to reset settings and install packages again through Google Installer.

If ADB does not recognize the device, check:

• 🔌 Quality. USB-cable (use the original cable)
• 🖥️ Availability of Xiaomi drivers on PC (download from the official website)
• 🔄 Connection mode USB (Select File Transfer)

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ADB-The method is the most reliable way to delete an account without a password, but requires technical skills. Wrong commands can lead to a device "brick" (breakdown of the software part).

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When working with Google accounts on Xiaomi Redmi 5, users often face the following problems:

Error: “I could not delete my account”

Causes and solutions:

• 🔄 Sync not complete: Wait 5-10 minutes and try again.
• 🔒 Account is the owner of the device: Add another account as the primary account, then delete the old one.
• 📵 No Internet: Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile network.

Error: "The device is not certified"

Appears when you try to log in to a new account after a reset.

1. Go to Settings → Google → The device is not certified.
2. Click More and follow the certification instructions.
3. If the button is inactive, update the Google Play Services to the Play Market.

Mistake: "Too many attempts to enter"

If you have entered your password incorrectly several times, Google will block attempts for 24 hours.

• 🕒 Wait a day and try again.
• 📶 Use a different network (e.g. mobile internet instead of Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode and try again.

7.How to completely untie your phone from Google before selling

If you are planning to sell or transfer Xiaomi Redmi 5, it is not enough to simply delete your account.

Step-by-step:

1. Delete all accounts: Go to Settings → Accounts and delete Google, Mi Account, and social media accounts.
2. Turn off Find Device: In Google settings, disable Find Device and Remote Lock.
3. Reset to factory settings: Perform Hard Reset through Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset.
4. Check it out. FRP-Status: After reset, try adding a test account. If the phone doesn't require the old one, the undocking went well.

⚠️ Note: If the Redmi 5 has unlocked the bootloader, the new owner will not be able to link their Mi Account for 7 days. Make sure the bootloader is locked (checked by the fastboot oem device-info team).

To verify FRP status after resetting:

adb shell getprop ro.frp.pst

If the command returns an empty value, the lock is disabled.

FAQ: Frequent questions about leaving the Google account on Xiaomi Redmi 5