How to log out of your Mi Account on Xiaomi without a password: official and unofficial methods

Why can’t you just delete your Mi Account without a password?

The Mi Account is not just a way to synchronize data, but a key security element of Xiaomi’s ecosystem, which the company has integrated so deeply into the system that logging out without a password is blocked at the firmware level, and this is done to protect against device theft: even after resetting, the smartphone may require authorization from the previous owner.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi does not provide a formal mechanism for deleting an account without access to a linked email or phone number. All “circumvent” methods involve zeroing data or exploiting vulnerabilities in older versions of firmware. It is important to understand that most methods require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights (root), which automatically deprives of warranties and can lead to irreversible data loss.

If you bought a smartphone with your hands and the previous owner did not log out of your account, or forgot the password from your account, there are few options. Below we will discuss all the methods that are relevant for 2026, including those that work on Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and other modern models.

Method 1: Reset via Mi Unlock Tool (official method)

The only legal way to delete a Mi Account without a password is to use Xiaomi’s Mi Unlock Tool, but it requires pre-associating the device to the developer’s account and waiting 7 to 30 days (depending on the model).

1. Step 1. Go to en.miui.com/unlock and download the Mi Unlock Tool for Windows.
2. Step 2. Sign in to the tool under the same account that is linked to the phone (even if you don’t remember the password, try to restore access via email).
3. Step 3. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power when the device is off).
4. Step 4: Follow the instructions of the program, and if the device is not tied to a developer account, you will be asked to do so and wait.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi has tightened unlocking rules since 2023. New models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13) require confirmation via the app. SMS or email, even if you use the Mi Unlock Tool, and on older devices (before 2021), the chance of getting around the lock is higher.

A Linked Developer Account|Waiting. 7–30 days|Original. USB-cable|Windows computer 7/10/11|Disabled antivirus (can block drivers)

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Method 2: Bypassing EDL-The mode (for advanced users)

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a service load mode that allows you to flash the device bypassing standard locks.The method works on most Xiaomi smartphones, but requires:

• 🔧 Special cable (EDL cable) or circuits of the circuit board.
• 💻 Mi Flash Tool and Firmware for Your Model.
• 🔓 Unlocked loader (on some models).

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Install Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (for Snapdragon processors) or MediaTek Preloader drivers.
3. Transfer the phone to EDL-Mode: adb reboot edl Or close contacts on the board (you need to disassemble the device for this).
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Flash.

⚠️ Note: Incorrect Firmware Through EDL It can turn a smartphone into a brick. On models with a MediaTek processor (e.g., Redmi). 9A) The chance of success is lower due to the additional security of Secure Boot.

Method 3: Using Mi Account vulnerability (for old firmware)

Before MIUI 12.5, there was a vulnerability in the system that allowed you to reset your account through ADB. The method worked on devices until 2021, but it is now closed.

1. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account pm clear com.xiaomi.account
3. Reboot the device. The system may request the password again, but sometimes the account is reset.

🔍 Verification of the version MIUI: This method is guaranteed not to work on MIUI 13/14 and new devices (Xiaomi) 12/13/14, Redmi Note 11/12). On older models (Redmi) 5, Mi 8) chance ~30%.

Xiaomi 13/14|Redmi Note 12/13|POCO F4/5|Mi 11/10|Redmi 9/8| Another model

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Method 4: Call for Xiaomi support (if your phone is yours)

If your smartphone belongs to you, but you forgot the password from your Mi Account, you can try to restore access through support.

1. Go to the password recovery page.
2. Enter your linked email or phone number. If you don't have access, click Other ways.
3. Fill out the support form with the following: IMEI device (you can find out via *#06#) Payment receipt (if you bought officially), Photo of the box with the serial number.

⏳ Timeline: Applications take 3 to 14 days to process, 60% of the time, support requires proof of identity through a passport scan, and if the phone is hand-held, the chance of recovery is close to zero.

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Method 5: Hardware reset via test points (last resort)

If all software methods are exhausted, then you have to reset hardware by closing the test points on the motherboard.

• ✅ Works on 90% device Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO.
• ⚠️ Requires phone disassembly and soldering skills.
• ❌ Cancels the guarantee.
• 💥 May cause damage to the board in case of an error.

Instructions:

1. Remove the back cover and disconnect the battery.
2. Find test points (usually signed as TP or located next to the charging connector). Different schemes for each model - look for repair manuals.
3. Close the contacts with tweezers or wire while connecting the phone to the PC.
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, run a clean firmware.

🔧 Where to look for diagrams? for popular models (Redmi Note 10, POCO X3) Test point schemes are posted on XDA-Developers forums or 4PDA. For new devices, information will have to be searched for from Chinese resellers.

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Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

💡 If the phone is new (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12), The only working options are the Mi Unlock Tool (if your account is yours) or a hardware reset. ADB or EDL.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to log out of a Mi Account, users often face typical problems:

⚠️ Warning: Never buy an "unblocked" account on AliExpress or other platforms. 99% of the time, it's a scam - after flashing the phone again asks for the original account.

• 🔄 "The device is not tied to a developer account, which means you didn't wait 7 to 30 days after you were tied to the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 🚫 "Mi Flash Tool doesn't see phone" - check drivers (Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008) and cable (original).
• 🔌 "Phone's not included in EDL" — New models require circuits to be closed on the board.
• 📧 "No recovery email arrives – check the Spam folder or try to restore access through the linked phone number.

❌ What not to do:

• Use programs like the Mi Account Bypass Tool, most of which contain viruses.
• Switch the device through the SP Flash Tool without knowing the auth file (on MediaTek this will lead to blocking).
• Try to “reset” the account through a factory reset – after the reboot, the lock will return.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions