Why users want to log out of Google account on Redmi Note 7
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a popular device even after years due to its reliable hardware and flexible MIUI firmware. However, owners often face the need to exit a linked Google account - whether before selling a phone, because of problems with synchronization or changing their main profile. Unlike new Xiaomi models, where the process is simplified, the Redmi Note 7 can have nuances: the system requires a password from an old account, โhangsโ when deleted or completely blocks access after a reset.
The main reasons for leaving the Google account:
- ๐ฆ Selling or transferring a phone โ the new owner will not be able to use the device without deleting the old account.
- ๐ Change your main profile, such as switching to a work account or creating a new personal profile.
- ๐ Forgotten password โ if you donโt remember the login details, but you need to unlock your phone.
- โ ๏ธ Sync errors โ account โglutsโ, does not update contacts, email or apps from Google Play.
- ๐ก๏ธ Security โ suspected hacking or unauthorized access.
In this article, we will understand 5 Checked ways to exit Google account on Redmi Note 7, including standard settings, reset via Recovery, bypass lock FRP (Factory Reset Protection, and even methods for cases where the phone is not turning on. MIUI 12/13 โ These firmware versions are most often installed on the Redmi Note. 7 into 2026 year.
Method 1: Standard output through phone settings
The easiest method is if you remember your account password and your phone is running normally, and it works for MIUI of any version, including MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 13, which are most commonly installed on the Redmi Note 7.
Step-by-step:
- Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
- Scroll down and select Google (or Accounts and Sync โ Google in older versions of MIUI).
- Tap your account (usually an email is displayed).
- In the upper right corner, press three dots. โฎ and select Delete Account.
- Confirm the action by entering the phone password (PIN/pattern lock) or the password from the Google account.
If the Delete account is inactive or absent:
- ๐น Make sure your phone is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
- ๐น Check if restrictions are set through Settings โ Special facilities โ Device administrators.
- ๐น Try to update Google Play Services in the App Store.
โ๏ธ Preparing for account deletion
โ ๏ธ Note: After deleting your account, all data associated with it (contacts, mail, notes) will be deleted from your phone, but it will remain in the Google cloud and will be available when you re-enter.
Method 2: Delete your account through the Users menu (for multiple profiles)
If Redmi Note 7 has multiple users set up (such as a guest mode or a work profile), you can delete your Google account through user management, which works even if your primary account is blocked.
How to do this:
- Go to Settings โ System โ Additional โ Several users.
- Select the profile you want to get rid of (such as the Owner or Guest).
- Slip on the basket icon or select Remove the user.
- Confirm action. All of this profile data, including your linked Google account, will be erased.
Important nuances:
- ๐ You can delete only the non-main user. Removal of the owner will require a phone reset.
- ๐ If you don't have Multiple Users, it's disabled in the developer settings. You can turn it on through Settings. โ The phone. โ Version. MIUI (tap 7 times).
| Deleting method | Password required | Data retained | It works when you lock it. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through Google's settings | Yeah (from the account) | No (only cloud) | No. |
| Deletion of the user | Yeah (from the phone) | No. | Partially. |
| Reset via Recovery | No. | No. | Yes. |
| FRP circumvention | No. | No. | Yes. |
Method 3: Hard Recovery Reset (if the password is forgotten)
If you don't remember your Google account password or your phone is locked after a reset, Hard Reset will help you through Recovery Mode, a method that completely erases all data from your device, including apps, photos and settings.
Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7:
- Turn off the phone.
- Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the MI logo appears.
- Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).
- Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select the Wipe Data (or Clear Data) item.
- Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
- Once completed, select Reboot to reboot.
What to do if your phone requires an old Google account (FRP-lockdown):
- ๐ง If you know your email and password, enter them to unlock.
- ๐ง If you do not remember the data, go to Method 4 (bypass). FRP).
- ๐ง If the phone asks for confirmation through SMS/email, but you do not have access โ try to restore an account on another device by linking.
What is FRP-blocking?
โ ๏ธ Warning: Some Redmi Note 7 firmware may have a "This device was reset. To continue, log in to a Google account that was previously synced to this device" error after Hard Reset. FRP-blocking - its circumvention is described below.
Method 4: Factory Reset Protection (FRP) without password
If after a reset, the phone requires you to enter data from an old Google account, but you donโt remember them, you will need to bypass FRP. There are several working methods for the Redmi Note 7, but they depend on the MIUI version and firmware.
Method 1: Wi-Fi settings (for MIUI 12โ13)
- On the FRP lock screen, connect to Wi-Fi.
- Go back and tap the email field, and the keyboard will appear.
- Press and hold the @ character, then select the Gboard keyboard settings.
- In the menu that opens, go to Three Points โ Help and Reviews โ Video Lessons.
- Click on any video, then three dots on YouTube and select Share โ Message.
- In the message window that opens, click on three dots and select Settings, then Add a Google account.
- Create a new account or log in to an existing one โ the lock will be removed.
Method 2: ADB (for experienced users)
If the previous method didnโt work, you can remove FRP via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and Platform Tools.
adb shell
am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login/
am start -n com.google.android.gsf.login.LoginActivityAfter completing the commands, the phone will prompt you to add a new Google account.
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If FRP bypass fails, try flashing your phone through Fastboot with the Mi Flash Tool, a radical method, but it is guaranteed to remove all locks.
Method 5: Delete your account via computer (if the phone is not turned on)
If the Redmi Note 7 doesnโt respond to buttons or is getting stuck on the MI logo, but you need to delete your Google account (for example, before repair), you can do so remotely via the Google Account web version.
Step-by-step:
- On your computer or other phone, go to myaccount.google.com.
- Sign in to the account that is linked to the Redmi Note 7.
- Go to the Security section โ Your devices.
- Find the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and tap it.
- Select the Exit (or Delete the Device).
- Confirm the action.
Limitations of the method:
- ๐ธ The account will be deleted only from Google servers, but will remain in the phoneโs memory until the next login.
- ๐ธ If the phone doesnโt turn on, this method wonโt help unlock it locally.
- ๐ธ Physical reset will be required to delete the data completely (see Method 3).
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Remote account deletion via myaccount.google.com does not remove FRP-It just untie the device from the cloud profile.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When trying to log out of a Google account on Redmi Note 7, users often face typical problems, and letโs look at the most common and ways to solve them.
Error 1: โIt is impossible to delete your accountโ
If the Delete Account button is inactive:
- ๐ Check if device administrators are installed (e.g., antiviruses or antiviruses) MDM-Disable them in the Settings โ Annexes โ Special access โ Device administrators.
- ๐ Make sure your phone is not in Device Search Mode (disables in Google Settings).
- ๐ Update Google Play Services to the latest version.
Error 2: After a reset, the phone asks for an old account (FRP)
If you have done Hard Reset, but your phone requires data from your previous Google account:
- ๐ Try the rounds through Method 4.
- ๐ If the phone was purchased by hand, contact the previous owner to enter data.
- ๐ In extreme cases, reflash your phone via Fastboot (see the official Mi Flash website).
Error 3: Cannot log in to a new account after deleting the old one
If, after deleting your Google account, your phone does not accept the new profile data:
- ๐ Reset the device.
- ๐ Reset network settings in Settings โ SIM-maps and mobile networks โ Resetting network settings.
- ๐ Make sure the date and time on the phone is set automatically.