How to exit Xiaomi Cloud completely: Delete your account, untie your device and bypass locks

Xiaomi Cloud (Mi Cloud) is deeply integrated into the brand’s ecosystem of devices, from Redmi and Poco smartphones to Mi Band smartwatches and routers. It automatically syncs contacts, photos, notes and even SMS, offering 5 GB of free space. However, many users face the need to completely exit the Mi Cloud – whether due to the sale of the device, problems with synchronization or the desire to switch to alternative services like Google Drive.

The process of disconnecting from the Xiaomi cloud is not always intuitive: the system can block the deletion of an account if the device is tied to Find My Device, or require confirmation through the Internet. SMS/email. Moreover, after a standard “out” from the profile, the data continues to synchronize in the background. In this article, we will discuss all ways to exit Xiaomi Cloud – from basic disconnection to complete deletion of your account from the device, including bypassing typical errors such as “This device is locked by Mi Cloud".

If you plan to sell or transfer a smartphone, it’s not enough to just log out — you need to break the device’s association with the cloud, otherwise the new owner may face an activation lock. And for those who want to completely abandon Xiaomi services, we will describe how to transfer data to other clouds and disable automatic sync forever.

1. Basic exit from the account Xiaomi Cloud

The easiest way to temporarily stop syncing is to log out of your Mi Account in your device settings, which won’t remove data from the cloud, but will stop it from being updated on your current gadget.

To get out of profile:

1. Open the Settings. → Xiaomi account (or Mi Account on older versions) MIUI).
2. Slip on the profile avatar at the top of the screen.
3. Scroll down and select Get Out.
4. Confirm the action with a password or fingerprint.

After that, the device will stop sending data to the cloud, but the files and backups will remain in the Mi Cloud. To delete them, you will need to log into the i.mi.com website from a computer or other device.

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If, after logging out, the device requires re-entering data when installing applications, it is normal. MIUI blocks APK installation from unknown sources without authorization to Mi Account.

2. Completely delete Xiaomi Cloud account from your device

If you want to permanently delete your Mi Cloud account (for example, when selling a phone), it is not enough to simply log out of your profile. You need to untie your device from the cloud, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate it.

For devices with a locked bootloader (most Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco smartphones):

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable OEM unlocking.
3. Then go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud and select Delete Account.
4. Confirm the deletion via SMS or email.

If the Delete account option is inactive or not available, the device is tied to Find My Device.

Disable Find My Device|Activate the Developer Mode|Turn it on. OEM-unlock|Confirm the ownership of the property through SMS/email|Make sure there are no active backups on the device-->

3.Block bypass "This device is locked by Mi Cloud"

One of the most common problems when trying to log out of Xiaomi Cloud is the message "This device is locked by Mi Cloud."

• 🔄 The device was reset to factory settings without first deleting the account.
• 📱 Smartphone purchased from hands and the previous owner did not untie it from his Mi Account.
• 🔒 The device has the feature Find My Device.

The official way to unlock is to contact the previous owner and ask him to remove the device from the list of attached gadgets on the i.mi.com website.

1. Sign in to your Mi Account.
2. Go to the Devices section.
3. Find the blocked gadget and click Delete.

If it is not possible to contact the previous owner, informal methods remain:

1. Through EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account to unlock the bootloader).
2. Using utilities like Mi Flash Unlock or Xiaomi Tool V2 (risk of "bricking" the device).
3. Contact Xiaomi Support with proof of purchase (check, purchase agreement).

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If the device is blocked by Mi Cloud, the only legal way to unlock is to remove the binding by the previous owner via i.mi.com. All other methods violate Xiaomi’s terms of use and may result in a loss of warranty.

4. How to disable data synchronization without deleting your account

If you don't want to delete your account completely, but you need to stop syncing photos, contacts or notes, you can do this selectively, for example, disable backup of SMS or gallery, leaving only synchronization of contacts.

Instructions to disable individual Mi Cloud functions:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select the section you want to disable (such as Gallery or Contacts).
3. Switch the slider to the off position.
4. Confirm the action (the system may request a password from the Mi Account).

To completely disable background synchronization:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi Cloud app and turn off Auto Start and Background Activity for it.
3. Clear the cache and application data.

5. Transfer data from Xiaomi Cloud to other services

Before you delete your Mi Cloud account, you should export your data to other services. Xiaomi allows you to upload your contacts, photos and notes in formats compatible with Google, iCloud or local storage.

Methods of data transfer:

• 📁 Contacts: Export to.vcf file via Contacts → Settings → Import/Export and import to Google Contacts.
• 📷 Download the archive via i.mi.com or use the Google Photos app to automatically download.
• 📝 Notes: Export to.zip via Notes → Settings → Backup and import to Evernote or OneNote.
• 🔄 Backups: Save locally through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

For automated transfer, you can use the Mi Mover service (available on Xiaomi smartphones), which allows you to transfer data directly to another phone with MIUI. However, it does not work with devices of other brands (Samsung, iPhone, etc.).

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If you are transferring photos to Google Photos, turn on the “Original Quality” option in the download settings to avoid compressing images.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When trying to log out of Xiaomi Cloud, users encounter common mistakes, and consider the most common and ways to fix them.

Error: "I couldn't log out. Try again later."

• 🔌 Check your internet connection (it’s better to use mobile data than Wi-Fi).
• ⏳ Wait 10-15 minutes and try again.
• 📱 Reset the device.
• 🔄 Update the Mi Account app through the Play Store.

Error: "The device is linked to another account"

⚠️ Note: This error means that the smartphone was reset without deleting the Mi Account.The only official way to resolve is to contact the previous owner and ask him to remove the device from the list on i.mi.com. EDL) may result in loss IMEI or "bricking".

Error: "Server unavailable. Try it later" (code 1000, 2000, 3000)

• 🌍 Try changing the region in your account settings (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Personal data → Region).
• 🕒 Set the correct time and date in the device settings.
• 🔒 Turn it off. VPN or proxy if they are used.
• 📦 Clear the cache and data of the Mi Cloud application in the settings.

7.How to check if the device is completely uncoupled from the Mi Cloud

After deleting your account or resetting your settings, it is important to make sure that your device is not tied to Xiaomi Cloud, otherwise the new owner may face activation blocking.

Methods of verification:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Device status and make sure that the Mi Account section has the status Not Connected.
2. Perform a factory reset (Settings → Additional → Reset) and check if the system requests Mi Account data entry when you first set up.
3. Go to i.mi.com from your account and make sure that your device is not listed on Devices.

If the phone still needs to be logged in to Mi Account after the reset, it's not deleted.

• Repeat the deletion procedure (see Section 2).
• If your device is locked, follow the instructions in Section 3.

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The only reliable way to ensure that you are not bound to the Mi Cloud is to check the status of the device on i.mi.com. If the gadget appears in the list, it must be manually removed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about leaving Xiaomi Cloud