Why leaving a Google account on Redmi 4 Pro can cause problems
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro (codename markw) is still popular with users years later due to its reliability and support for custom firmware. However, working with a Google account on this device has nuances, especially when it comes to leaving the profile. Unlike modern models, the Redmi 4 Pro running MIUI 8-11 can behave unpredictablely, from freezing the interface to activating FRP-blocking (Factory Reset Protection).
The main difficulty is that the system often forgets to untie the device from the account at a standard output, which leads to:
- 🔄 Automatic sync after rebooting (account "returns" by itself).
- 🔒 Blocking after reset – the phone requires the input of previous Google profile data.
- ⚠️ Errors in the Play Market ("Device not certified", code) DF-DFERH-01).
- 📱 Loss of access to backup copies in MI Cloud if Xiaomi account is linked to Google.
In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to log out of a Google account on Redmi 4 Pro, including bypassing typical errors, and we will focus on the method of pre-disabling FRP via ADB, which is guaranteed to work on all versions of MIUI for this model.
Method 1: Standard output through settings (MIUI 8–11)
The most obvious method is to use the built-in options, but on the Redmi 4 Pro, it doesn't always work because of the firmware.
- Open the Settings app (cog icon).
- Go to Google Accounts (or Accounts) → Google in MIUI 9+).
- Slip on your profile (usually displayed email).
- In the upper right corner, press three dots. ⋮ → Delete the account.
- Confirm the action by entering the password or pattern lock of the device.
⚠️ Warning: If the account is then "returned" after the reboot, the device is automatically synchronized to disable it:
⚠️ Note: Before deleting your account, go to Settings → Sync and disable all switches for Google, otherwise data (contacts, calendar) may be lost when you re-enter.
Turn off Google | Make a backup of contacts | Remember your account password | Check for administrator rights
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Method 2: Delete your account through Users and Accounts (alternative path)
If the standard method didn’t work, try an alternative route through the user menu, which is suitable for MIUI 10/11 and helps bypass interface bugs:
- Open Settings → Advanced Settings → Users and accounts.
- Select the Accounts tab (not “Users!”).
- Search the Google list and tap it.
- Click on your email, then delete your account.
🔹 Important nuance: On some Redmi 4 Pro firmware, the "Delete Account" clause may not be active:
- 📌 The account is the administrator of the device (you need to remove the rights to Settings) → Security → Device administrators).
- 🔐 The device is tied to corporate policy (for example, through Android Device Policy).
- 🔄 Reset protection is on (FRP) — You'll need to shut it down. ADB.
What to do if the “Delete Account” button is inactive?
Method 3: Reset to factory settings (at risk) FRP-lock-in)
If the account is not deleted by standard methods, users often resort to hard reset. However, on Redmi 4 Pro this is fraught with FRP activation - after reset, the phone will require you to enter data from the previous Google profile.
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Before reset, be sure to untie your Xiaomi account in Settings → Mi Account → Sign out. Otherwise, after the reboot, you will need to enter a username / password from Mi, even if the FRP is disabled.
- Make sure that your Google account is deleted through settings (see Method 1 or 2).
- Turn off reset protection: Go to Settings → Additional → Privacy → Settings Reset. Select Delete all data (reset to factory) Uncheck the tick from Clear internal memory (this will save files, but does not affect FRP).
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| Action. | The result is Redmi 4 Pro | Risk of FRP |
|---|---|---|
| Deleting your account through settings | Profile disappears but may return after reboot | Low (if synchronization is disabled) |
| Reset without deleting your account | Device cleansed, but requires Google data after switching on | High (100% blockage) |
| Reset after deleting your account + disabling FRP via ADB | A clean device without Google binding | Absent. |
| Using Mi Flash for firmware | Complete reset with removal of all locks | Not available (but requires unlocking the bootloader) |
⚠️ Note: If after a reset, the phone requests data from a previous Google account, do not enter random combinations - after 5 unsuccessful attempts, the device will lock for 24 hours. FRP (see method 5).
Method 4: Disabling FRP via ADB (for power users)
This method is guaranteed to remove the Google account binding and disable Factory Reset Protection. ADB-Drivers and Included Debugging USB phone-on.
🔹 Preparation:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable: Debugging over USB Unlock OEM (if there is a paragraph)
Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
🔹 Execution of commands:
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the adb folder.
- Enter alternately: adb devices (you should display your device) adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
- Reboot your phone: adb reboot
✅ After the reboot, all Google services will be deactivated. FRP-To return the functionality of the Play Market, just add the account again.
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Disabling FRP via ADB is the only reliable way to avoid being blocked after a Redmi 4 Pro reset with MIUI 8-11, and works even if standard account deletion is not available.
Method 5: Bypassing FRP after reset (if the phone is locked)
If you have already done a reset and your phone requires your previous Google account, use one of the verified bypasses. There are two methods for the Redmi 4 Pro:
Method A: Through an Emergency Call (MIUI 8/9)
- On the FRP lock screen, press Emergency Call.
- Dial ##4636## and the test menu will open.
- Go to Settings → About the device and tap 7 times on the build number to activate the developer mode.
- Go back and go to For Developers → Debugging by USB (enable).
- Connect your phone to your PC and use it ADB-Teams from Method 4.
Method B: Through Mi Account (if tied)
If you have a Mi Account on your phone, you can reset FRP through it:
- On the lock screen, select Forgot your password? (or similar).
- Enter the information from the Mi Account (email + password).
- After entering, go to Settings → Reset settings and perform a hard reset.
⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP sideways APK-files, for example, FRP Bypass) on Redmi 4 Pro often results in system freeze or loss IMEI. Use only official methods or ADB.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When working with a Google account on Redmi 4 Pro, users face typical problems.
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "Cannot delete your account" (button is inactive) | The account is the administrator of the device | Go to Settings → Security → Device administrators and unseat Google services |
| After deletion, the account returns | Automatic synchronization enabled | Turn off sync in Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync |
| Error "Device not certified" in the Play Market | Resetting the Google Services Framework | Delete the Google Play Services application data in Settings → Apps |
| FRP-blocking after reset | The account was not untied before the reset. | Use ADB (Method 4) or bypassing Mi Account (Method 5) |
🔹 Additional advice:
- 🔧 If after manipulation with the account, push notifications stopped working, clear the cache of the application Google Play Services.
- 📱 To completely clean up your Google device, use debloat scripts (such as Universal Android Debloater), but this requires root rights.
- 🔄 If you plan to sell your phone, be sure to reset through the Mi Flash Tool with the fastboot firmware version - this is guaranteed to delete all data.