How to exit Google account on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways + error solving

Why you can’t just delete your Google account from Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are powered by MIUI, Xiaomi’s Android-based shell, which is closely integrated with Google’s services, and trying to delete an account without the right procedure can result in the device being locked through Factory Reset Protection (FRP), an Android security mechanism that works after resetting if a Google account is linked to the phone.

Many users face the problem of having Play Market, Gmail or Google Drive stop working after leaving an account, and when you try to log in again, the system requires confirmation through an old account, especially for devices with MIUI 14 and later, where authentication algorithms have become more stringent. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to log out of a Google account on Xiaomi Redmi without consequences for the system, including bypassing FRP and solving typical errors.

It's important to understand that simply deleting an account through settings doesn't always work. For example, a Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Redmi K60 might have a notification that says, "Device reset. Sign in to an account that was synced earlier." To avoid this, you need to follow a clear algorithm -- about that next.

Method 1: Standard output via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most models, including the Redmi 10A, Redmi Note 11 and newer devices, the main condition is that you must have access to the settings menu and password from your Google account.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the desktop).
• 👤 Go to Google Accounts (or Passwords and Security) → Google accounts in new versions MIUI).
• 🔄 Select the account you want to log out of and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
• 🚪 Tap “Delete Account” (or “Exit” depending on the firmware version).
• 🔐 Confirm the action with a password from the device or a pattern lock.

After that, the account will be untethered from the phone, but the data of Google apps (such as contacts or photos) will remain on the device if they were synced locally. To completely delete them, go to Settings → Apps → App Management and manually clear the cache for Google Play Services, Contacts and Google Photos.

Backup your contacts and photo | Remember your Google Account password | Disable two-factor authentication (if enabled) | Check that your phone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network-->

⚠️ Note: If you log out before selling your phone, be sure to complete a Hard Reset after deleting your Google profile. FRP.

Method 2: Exit through the Users menu (for multiple profiles)

If your Xiaomi Redmi has multiple users set up (for example, work and personal profiles), logging out of your Google account should be done separately for each. This method is relevant for Android 12+ devices with MIUI 13/14, where you implement a multiplayer system.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → System → Multiplayer mode.
2. Select the profile you want to exit (such as “Owner” or “Guest”).
3. Go to Google Accounts for this profile.
4. Click on your account and select “Delete”.

If you delete the owner’s main account, the system may require a password from the Mi Account (Xiaomi account), which is an additional protection that prevents unauthorized deletion of data. On Redmi Note 13 Pro models and later, this step is mandatory.

Method 3: Reset settings with FRP bypass (if the phone is locked)

If you’ve already done a Hard Reset and your phone requires you to enter your old Google account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is working, a standard Android feature that prevents data theft when you lose your device. There are a number of ways you can bypass it on Xiaomi Redmi, but they all require access to Recovery or Fastboot.

Step-by-step instructions for bypassing FRP on MIUI 14:

• 🔧 Turn off the phone and press the power button. + Volume up to enter Recovery Mode.
• 🌐 Select the language (usually English by default).
• 🔄 Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (this is a complete reset).
• 🔐 Once you restart, the phone will request a Google account again:

Redmi often uses a vulnerability in Wi-Fi settings to bypass FRP:

1. On the Google account entry screen, click “Add Wi-Fi network”.
2. Enter any network name, then a long tap on the input field will call the Share menu.
3. Select Settings → Additional → Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
4. Go back and try to reconnect to Wi-Fi – the system may miss the FRP check.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP Xiaomi may violate warranty terms on new models (Redmi Note 13, Redmi) K70) This method may not work because of the updated security protocols, and you will need to have official proof of ownership through your Mi Account.

Method 4: Delete your account via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can delete your Google account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires USB debugging and computer access, and is suitable for Xiaomi Redmi on all versions of MIUI, but requires minimal command line skills.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

ADB-driver

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adb devices

Make sure the device is identified.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms

Then:

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gsf

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This method doesn't work 100%, sometimes when you reboot your account, you'll have to repeat the procedure or use a full Fastboot reset.

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Before using ADB, back up your data via adb backup -apk -shared -all -f backup.ab. This will save apps and settings that can be restored after deleting your account.

Method 5: Complete Fastboot reset (extreme case)

If all previous methods failed, it is a complete reset via Fastboot mode, a radical way that removes all data from your phone, including accounts, apps and files, and is suitable for Xiaomi Redmi with an unlocked bootloader or if you are ready to lose data.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with the Mi Flash Tool installed and ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📥 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone and press the Power button + Volume down to log into Fastboot Mode.
2. Connect the device to your PC and open the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Select the downloaded firmware (.tgz or.zip format).
4. Click Refresh – the program must identify the device.
5. Select the “Clean All” mode and click “Flash”.
6. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will restart in factory condition.

⚠️ Note: After being reset via Fastboot, the phone may require re-activation of the Mi Account if it was tied.On Redmi models with a locked bootloader (by default), this method won't work without officially unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool.

Yes, after resetting |Yes, but I was able to get around |No, but I heard about this problem |No, and I don't know what it-->

Solving Common Errors When You Leave a Google Account

Even after deleting your Xiaomi Redmi account correctly, there may be errors, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error 1: "Device reset. Log in to an account that was previously synced."

This error occurs if you have performed Hard Reset without first deleting your Google account.

• 🔑 Enter your old account details (if you remember your password).
• 📧 If you forget your password, restore it through Google Account Recovery.
• 🛠️ Use the roundabout FRP (see method 3).

Error 2: "Failure to delete your account. Administrator rights required"

This problem occurs if the Google account is the device administrator (e.g., because of corporate policies or applications like Google Apps Device Policy).

1. Go to Settings → Security → Device Administrators.
2. Uncheck the Google Apps Device Policy or similar app.
3. Repeat the attempt to delete the account.

Error 3: Play Market is not working after deleting your account

If Play Market leaves Google and has an error “DF-DFERH-01” or “I couldn’t connect to Google servers” after leaving the Play Market account, follow these steps:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🗑️ Find Google Play Services and click “Clear Cache» → «Clear the data».
• 🔄 Do the same for Google Play Store.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try to log in again.

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If services (Gmail, YouTube, Maps) have stopped working after deleting your Google account, check for updates for Google Play Services in Settings → About Phone → System Update

FAQ: Frequent questions about quitting Google account on Xiaomi Redmi