How to Sign Out of Google on Xiaomi: 5 Proven Ways

Why can’t I log out of my Google account on Xiaomi?

Are you trying to sell or transfer your Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, but the system stubbornly keeps you from deleting your Google account? Or maybe you just want to change your profile, but the exit button is inactive? This problem is familiar to many Xiaomi smartphone owners, and the reasons for this lie deeper than it seems at first glance.

The fact is that MIUI (the Xiaomi brand shell) is integrated with Google services at the system level. Once you add an account, it becomes part of Android Account Manager, and simply clicking "Off" in the settings often doesn't work. Moreover, on FRP-protected devices, trying to reset to factory settings without first deleting the Google account will lead to locking the phone after rebooting.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to exit from Google account on Xiaomi in the future. 2026 In the year, including methods for locked-screen devices, without passwords, and even through a computer, each method has been tested on the latest versions. MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 (Android 13/14).

Method 1: Standard exit through settings (if the phone is unlocked)

If you have access to your phone and remember the lock screen password, this method is the easiest.It works on all Xiaomi models, including the Poco X5 Pro, Redmi 12 and Mi 13, unless the device is locked by the administrator.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the home screen).
• 👤 Scroll down and select Google. → Managing Google Accounts.
• 🔄 Click on your account at the top of the screen, then tap on three dots (⋮) top-right.
• 🚪 Select “Delete Account” and confirm the action.

If there is no “Delete Account” option, try an alternative route:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Accounts.
2. Choose Google and your email.
3. You click "Delete Account."

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⚠️ Note: After deleting your account, all data associated with it (contacts, calendars, notes) will be deleted from the device. They will remain in the Google cloud, but you will need to re-enter your username and password to re-synchronize.

Method 2: Delete via "Settings → Accounts and Synchronization"

On some versions of MIUI (especially older models like Redmi 9A or Poco M3), the path to deletion may be different. If the first method didn't work, try this one:

Steps:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Tap your Google account (usually displayed as an email).
3. At the bottom of the screen, click "Delete Account".
4. Confirm the action by entering the password/pattern lock from the lock screen.

If the “Delete Account” button is inactive, it may mean:

• 🔒 The device is managed via Google Family Link (parental control).
• 🏢 Account added as a work profile (corporate).
• 🛡️ Reset protection is on (FRP), And the phone needs a password confirmation.

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Method 3: Reset to factory settings (if the phone is locked)

If you don't remember the lock screen password or your phone is locked after failing to sign in, the only reliable way to delete your Google account is through a full Hard Reset.

Important: On devices with Android 9 and later, after reset, it works FRP-This means that once you reboot, the phone will require you to enter the username and password from the last Google account you linked, and if you don't remember them, the phone will turn into a brick".

How to reset correctly:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up (on some models – Volume down) before the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage by volume buttons, confirm by power button).
4. Confirm the reset, wait for completion and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: If you dropped your phone from the on FRP and do not remember the data from the Google account, you can unlock the device only through the official Xiaomi service (you need a check to buy) or specialized programs like Mi Account Unlock Tool (risky for beginners).

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

If the standard methods do not work, and the reset leads to FRP-You can try to delete your account via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and basic command line knowledge, but it works even on locked devices (if debugging is enabled). USB).

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original so that there are no connection problems).
• 🛠️ Installed Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔓 Included debugging by USB on the phone (if the screen is unlocked).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and allow debugging via USB (the phone will receive a request).
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "google"

Then delete the account with the command:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.providers.settings.settings --where "name='account_to_remove'"

To delete all Google accounts, you can use:

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


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

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to consult a specialist. ADB Some Google services (such as Google Play Services) may stop working and they will have to be reinstalled.

1. Turn off the phone.

2. Press Power + Volume down until the Fastboot screensaver appears.

3. Connect to the PC and enter the command:

fastboot oem enable-adb

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Method 5: Bypassing FRP after reset (if you forgot your Google password)

If you’ve already done a reset and your phone requires you to enter data from an old Google account you don’t remember, there are a few ways to get around it. FRP-Important: These methods may not work on the latest versions MIUI (particularly on Android 13/14), Xiaomi regularly closes these “shoes".

The most common ways are:

• 📞 Through Emergency Call: On the Lock Screen FRP Click "Emergency Call." Dial ##4636## (test menu opens). Go back and try opening Settings or the browser.
• 🌐 Through the browser: At the stage of entering a Google account, find the "Other options" button. Select "Use the browser" and go to the download site FRP Bypass APK. Install the app and follow the instructions (usually you need to include unknown sources).

Through Mi Account Unlock Tool:

1. Download the official Mi Unlock Tool from Xiaomi website.
2. Sign in with your Mi (not Google!) account that was linked to your phone.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and follow the program instructions.

On new devices (such as the Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13), these methods may not work due to enhanced protection.

• Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone.
• Use paid unlock services (for example, DC-Unlocker or Octoplus).

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