How to Sign Out of All Xiaomi Phone Accounts: A Complete Guide

Signing out of accounts on Xiaomi is a procedure that may be necessary when selling the device, transferring it to another person or simply to improve security. Some services require a password, some accounts stick in the system, and some services continue to work in the background even after logout. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to log out on Xiaomi phones (including models on the phone). MIUI 12, 13 and 14), and how to avoid common mistakes.

Feature of firmware MIUI This is a deep integration of Xiaomi and Google services into the system, which means that simply clicking “Off” in the settings often does not lead to the complete deletion of account data. For example, Mi Account can remain tied to the device even after a logout, and some apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram) store cache and chat history. We will look at not only standard methods, but also hidden settings that will help to completely clear the device from traces of your accounts.

Why it is important to log out of Xiaomi accounts correctly

Many users neglect to fully log out of their accounts, limiting themselves to deleting apps, with several risks:

• 🔓 Personal data leakage: even after deleting the application (for example, VK or Instagram) in the memory of the device can remain access tokens that allow you to restore the session.
• 📱 Device lock: If you don’t log out of Mi Account, the new owner won’t be able to activate the phone after the reset (Mi Cloud Lock protection).
• 💰 Unauthorized purchases: Linked payment details on Google Play or Mi Pay may be used without your knowledge.
• 📧 Spam and Phishing: If an email account remains in the system, attackers can access emails with a recovery code.

For example, when selling a phone through Avito or Yulu, an unscrupulous buyer can use your data if you do not complete a full logout. MIUI 14, where Find Device remains active even after resetting, unless you unplug Mi Account in advance.

⚠️ Note: If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, be sure to delete all accounts before you perform a factory reset. Otherwise, the new owner may face a lock Mi Cloud Lock, which can be removed only through the official Xiaomi service (the cost of unlocking is from 1500 to 5000 rubles).

How to exit accounts on Xiaomi: a common algorithm

The exit process depends on the type of account, and we will break down the instructions into several stages:

1. Exit from Mi Account (Main Xiaomi Account)
2. Delete your Google account (required to work with the Play Market)
3. Logout from social media (VK, Instagram, Facebook and others.).
4. Cleaning messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber).
5. Removal of other services (bank applications, mail, cloud storage).

For convenience, we've put all the steps on a checklist, so you can follow it so you don't miss anything important.

If you don’t remember the Mi Account password, restore it in advance at account.xiaomi.com. Without access to your main account, you won’t be able to completely clear the device.

How to Sign Out of Mi Account on Xiaomi

Mi Account is Xiaomi’s primary account, which is tied to the device at the firmware level, and must be deleted before selling the phone, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use many features (such as Find Device or Mi Cloud).

Instructions for MIUI 12, 13 and 14:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile at the top of the screen.
3. Select Account Management → Exit.
4. Enter the password from Mi Account (if requested).
5. Confirm exit by pressing OK.

If the exit button is inactive or absent, try an alternative method:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → All the parameters.
2. Find the Resetting Settings item → Delete the Mi Account.
3. Enter the password and confirm the deletion.

⚠️ Note: If you log out of Mi Account on a bootloader device, after rebooting, the phone may require re-entering your account data. MIUI. To avoid this, turn off the Find Device option in the Mi Cloud settings before exiting.

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If the Mi Account exit button is inactive, try temporarily disabling two-factor authentication (2FA) account settings on account.xiaomi.com. Sometimes this helps unlock the logout function.

How to delete a Google account on Xiaomi

Google’s account is responsible for Play Market, Gmail, YouTube and other services, and if left uninstalled, the new owner will be able to access your data, including your search history, contacts, and even saved passwords (if synced).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Choose your account (if there are several).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Delete your account.
4. Confirm the deletion by entering a password or pattern lock.

If the Delete Account button is missing, it may mean that:

• 🔒 The account is the owner of the device (resetting is required).
• 📱 The phone is tied to corporate policy (for example, through Android Enterprise).
• 🔄 Find My Device is enabled on the device (you need to disable it on the site). google.com/android/find).

To completely delete the Google account from the device, you may need to reset to factory settings.

⚠️ Note: After deleting your Google account, you will lose access to your purchased apps and media files (movies, books) in the Play Market. If you plan to use your phone further, it is better not to delete your account, but simply log out (Exit button instead of Delete button).

Exit from social networks and messengers

Social media (VK, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) often store data even after the application is deleted. For example, WhatsApp stores backup copies of chats in Google Drive, and VK It can leave a cache of photos.

To fully log out of your accounts:

Social media

• 📘 VK: Open the app. → Profile → Settings → Exit. Then delete the app and clear the cache in Settings. → Annexes → VK → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📷 Instagram: Go to profile → Settings → Exit. Delete the app and check the folder. DCIM/Instagram for the presence of saved photos.
• 👥 Facebook: Menu → Settings → Account settings → Security → Exit from all sessions.

Messengers

• 💬 WhatsApp: Settings → Account. → Importantly, this will delete your profile completely, not just from your phone. → Exit.
• 📤 Telegram: Settings → Data and memory → Exit from other devices (if you need to log out from all gadgets). For logout only from this phone: Settings → Get out.
• 📞 Viber: More → Settings → Account. → Get out.

To completely clean the messenger data after the logout:

1. Remove the application through Settings → Apps.
2. Clear the folders. Android/media/com.whatsapp (for WhatsApp and Android/data/org.telegram.messenger (for Telegram) with the help of a file manager.

Removal of banking and payment applications

Banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff, VTB) and payment services (Mi Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) require special attention, and even after the application is removed, card data can remain in the system.

How to completely delete payment data:

• 💳 Mi Pay: Settings → Annexes → Mi Pay → Warehouse → Clear the data. Then uninstall the app.
• 🏦 SberBank Online: log out of the application (profile) → Exit), then remove it and clean the cache.
• 💰 Google Pay: Delete all maps on pay.google.com, then uninstall the app.

For additional security:

1. Revoke access to payment services in the personal account of the bank.
2. Check the list of devices tied to your bank account and delete the old phone.
3. If you've used NFC For contactless payments, reset the module settings: Settings → Connected devices → NFC → Reset.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications (e.g. Tinkoff) retain session data even after deleting. To completely break the connection, go to your personal account on the bank's website and remove the device from the trusted list.

Reset to factory settings: the final stage

If you sell or transfer a phone, make sure to reset to factory settings, which will delete all data, including hidden account files, but before resetting, make sure that:

• ✅ You are logged out of Mi Account and Google Account.
• ✅ Disable Find Device in Mi Cloud and Find My Device in Google.
• ✅ Delete all banking applications and payment data.
• ✅ Backup of important files.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Enter a password or pattern lock.
4. Confirm the reset by clicking Delete Everything.

It takes 5 to 10 minutes. Once you reboot, it's like a new phone, and if you're planning on using it any further, you can skip the reset and just log out manually.

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Resetting to factory settings does not remove data from the memory card (microSD). If it has been installed, retrieve it before resetting or format it separately.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When leaving accounts on Xiaomi, users often make the following mistakes:

If the phone still requires Mi Account data after the reset, it means that the account has not been completely deleted.

1. Try logging in under your account and repeat the logout procedure.
2. If you don’t remember the password, restore it on the Xiaomi website.
3. If your phone is locked, contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase.

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If you sell a phone, take a photo or video of the process of logging out and resetting your account, which will protect you from claims of a customer about a “failed” device.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions