How to completely exit Mi Account on Xiaomi: all the ways 2026

Xiaomi’s Mi Account is not just a data sync profile, but a true digital link to your device’s brand ecosystem. Without the right exit, you risk locking up after a reset, inability to sell your phone, or even losing access to cloud backups. Unlike Google Account, where it takes a couple of clicks to exit, Mi Account is integrated into MIUI’s core firmware — removing it requires nuance-based knowledge.

In this article, we will discuss not only the standard way to exit through settings, but also alternative methods for cases where:

• 🔒 Forgot the password from the account, but the phone works
• 📱 Device locked after reset (requires username/password entry of Mi Account)
• 🛒 Prepare your smartphone for sale and want to “reset” all bindings
• ⚙️ You need to delete your account from the Mi Band smartwatch or Xiaomi Pad tablet

Importantly, the procedure is different for MIUI 14/15 devices (2023-2026) and older firmware versions. If your smartphone is released before 2020, some methods may not work, as we’ll mention.

1. Standard exit from Mi Account via settings

The easiest way is if you remember the password and the phone is not locked, it is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on the current versions of MIUI 12-15.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Mi Accounts in older versions).
3. Tap your Xiaomi profile (usually the name and avatar are displayed).
4. In the upper right corner, click on three dots ⋮ and select Get Out.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from Mi Account (not to be confused with PIN- phone code!).

⚠️ Warning: After the release, some functions will stop working:

• 📱 Find Device – The device will disappear from the list on i.mi.com.
• 🔄 Synchronize notes, contacts, and calendar with Mi Cloud.
• 💳 Mi Pay – Linked bank cards will be deleted.

If you are selling a phone, make sure to reset to factory settings after you log out (see section 4), otherwise the new owner can recover your data via Mi Cloud.

2.How to exit Mi Account if you forget your password

Situation: the phone is unlocked, but you don't remember the password from the Mi Account, or the account is tied to a non-existent phone number, in which case you can use the official recovery procedure.

Method 1: Reset password through the Xiaomi website:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/resetPassword.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Select the confirmation method: SMS (if the number is available) or email.
4. Follow the instructions to create a new password.

Method 2: If the number/email is not available:

• 📞 Contact Xiaomi support via chat at mi.com/support. You will need to confirm your possession of the device (IMEI, purchase check).
• 📄 Provide a passport scan, which will speed up the verification process.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use third-party services to hack Mi Account! most of them:

• 🕵️‍♂️ Fraudulent (ask for payment for “unlocking”)
• 🔓 Can permanently lock the device (anti-Rollback protection triggers).
• 📲 Violate Xiaomi’s user agreement, resulting in a loss of warranty.

3. Delete Mi Account after reset (unblock)

The most difficult situation is that you dropped your phone to factory settings (or bought a used device), and when you turn on, the system requires you to enter a username / password from the previous owner’s Mi Account, which is Factory Reset Protection (FRP), and you can legally circumvent it in only two ways:

Official method (if you are the owner):

1. On the lock screen, select Forgot your password? (or Can't log in? on English firmware).
2. Enter the email/phone associated with your account and follow the recovery instructions.
3. If your account is not yours, ask the previous owner to remove the device from their i.mi.com profile.

Alternative method (for technically savvy):

• 🔧 Use Fastboot mode and the official Mi Unlock Tool (requires an unlocked bootloader).
• 📥 Install custom firmware via TWRP (risk of "bricking" the device!).

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If you buy a used Xiaomi, always check if it is untied from the previous owner's Mi Account. ask the seller to show the Settings → Mi Account section - there should be no associated profile. If the device is locked, demand a discount or refuse to buy.

⚠️ Warning: On devices with a MediaTek chip (e.g., Redmi Note 11, POCO M4 Pro), the FRP bypass is more difficult because of Secure Boot protection. These often require special cable (MTK Auth Bypass) or soldering work.

4. Complete reset before sale: how to remove all traces

If you're preparing a phone for sale, it's not enough to just log out of your Mi Account.

1. Delete the account (section 1).
2. Untie the device from Xiaomi services.
3. Perform a deep reset with the cleaning of internal memory.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Erase All Data (not Reset!).
3. Activate the option to clear internal memory (if available).
4. Enter the phone's PIN- code and confirm the reset.

Once you reboot, it'll look like new, but there's a caveat:

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Even after reset, some data may remain in the device’s memory (e.g., photo or message fragments). For complete cleanup, use the Recovery Format function (press Power + Volume up when turned on).

For devices with MIUI 14+, a new layer of protection is added - Mi Cloud Activation Lock.

• 🔗 Untie your phone from your i.mi.com account (Devices section).
• 📦 Remove the device from the Mi Home app (if it was connected to the smart home).

5. Features for smart watches and tablets Xiaomi

The procedure for leaving Mi Account on gadgets is different from smartphones. Consider two popular devices:

⚠️ Warning: The Mi Band and other wearables don't have a factory reset feature. If you forget your account password, the only way to re-link the gadget is to contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when working with Mi Account, and here are the most common:

• 🔄 Resetting your phone without logging out of your account → results in FRP being blocked.
• 📱 Using a single account across multiple devices → can cause sync conflicts.
• 🔒 Disabling two-factor authentication → increases the risk of account hacking.
• 🛒 Selling a phone with a Mi Account tied → the new owner won’t be able to enjoy all the features.

How to avoid problems:

• 📌 Always untie your device from your account before resetting.
• 🔐 Use unique passwords for Mi Account and do not save them in your browser.
• 📧 Attach a backup email to your account (in case of loss of access to the main one).

If you encounter an error “This device is linked to another account” after buying a used phone, check:

• 📄 Availability of a check or warranty card (proof of legal possession).
• 🔍 IMEI Devices on imei.info (whether or not they are blacklisted)

7. Mi Account myths: what's true and what's not

There's a lot of conflicting information on the Internet about Mi Account, and we're going to look at some of the most popular myths.

Another common question is, “Can you use Xiaomi without Mi Account?” Technically, but with limitations:

• ✅ The basic functions (calls, SMS, camera) are running.
• ❌ Unavailable: 📱 Airborne Updates (OTA). 🔍 Find Device. ☁️ Sync with Mi Cloud.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions