How to Delete Mi Accounts from Xiaomi via Computer: Official and Unofficial Methods

While linking Xiaomi devices to a Mi Account is standard practice for the company to protect user data, there are times when you need to reset your Mi Account without access to a linked number or mail, such as when you buy a used phone, lose your password or sync failure. The official way through the Mi Cloud website requires confirmation of account ownership, which is not always possible.

You can reset your Mi Account via a computer in a number of ways, from using the Mi Unlock Tool branded tool to working with firmware via Fastboot. It is important to understand that some methods require unlocking the bootloader, which can lead to loss of warranty or data. In this article, we will discuss 3 proven methods (including bypassing locks on the new Redmi/POCO models from 2023-2026), and also warn against common errors that can turn the phone into a “brick”.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting the Mi Account through unofficial methods, the device may lose access to Xiaomi services (e.g. Mi Cloud, Mi Fit) before re-authentication. On models with Anti-Rollback (e.g. Redmi Note 12), incorrect actions lead to a complete lock. EFS-section (loss) IMEI).

Why you can’t just delete your Mi Account through your phone settings

Many users try to delete Mi accounts through the Settings → Accounts → Mi Account menu, but are faced with a requirement to enter a password. Even after resetting to factory settings (Wipe Data in Recovery), an authorization request appears on the activation screen, which is associated with Factory Reset Protection (FRP), which links the device to a Xiaomi account at the hardware level.

Xiaomi has implemented such protection after a wave of smartphone thefts in 2018-2019, now deleting an account without proof of ownership is only possible:

• 📄 via account.xiaomi.com (access to mail/phone required).
• 🔧 Xiaomi Service Center (requires a check or warranty card).
• 💻 Through a computer using specialized tools (suitable for used devices).

The latter is the most versatile, but also the riskiest, such as the Xiaomi 13T and POCO F5 models with MIUI 14+ firmware, which can be unofficially reset, which can result in IMEI blocking due to Anti 4 protection.

Method 1: Officially remove via Mi Unlock Tool (for unlocked bootloader)

The Mi Unlock Tool is Xiaomi’s only legal solution for resetting Mi Accounts via PCs, and it only works on devices with a bootloader unlocked. If you buy a used phone, the bootloader is likely locked, in which case you go to Method 2.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi limits the number of unlocks for a single account to no more than 1 device in 30 days. If you have already unlocked another phone, you will have to wait or use an alternate account.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website:

https://en.miui.com/unlock/

(The version should match your MIUI – Mi Unlock 6.5.406.24+ is suitable for MIUI 14).

2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode:

- Turn off the device.

- Press Volume Down + Power before the Fastboot logo appears.

3. log in to Mi Unlock Tool under the same account as your phone.

4. Press Unlock and wait for the process to complete (usually 5-10 minutes).

If the error "Couldn't unlock" occurs, it means:

• 🔌 Phone is not recognized by PC (check the drivers).
• ⏳ It has not been 72 hours since the account was linked to the device (the rule of Xiaomi).
• 🔒 The account is not the owner of the phone (for example, a used device).

Once the bootloader is unlocked, Mi Account will be automatically deleted from the device, but all data will be erased.

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If the Mi Unlock Tool gives an error "Current account is different from the account info on the device", try to log in to the tool via a VPN (region - India or Indonesia).

Method 2: Reset Mi Account via Fastboot (without unlocking the bootloader)

This is a method that works for devices where the bootloader is locked, but you have access to Fastboot mode, and it's based on the persist partition, which stores the account binding information. 80% model Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO 2019–2022 It may not work on new flagships (e.g. Xiaomi) 14).

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Windows PC 10/11 (for ADB/Fastboot).
• 📱 Cable USB (original, undamaged).
• 🔧 The Mi Account Remove Tool: Mi Account Remove Tool.

Instructions:

1. Install drivers for your model:

Qualcomm: Qualcomm Drivers processors.

- For Mediatek: MTK Drivers.

2. Launch your phone in Fastboot mode (as in Method 1).

3. Open the command line in the folder with the utility and do:

```bash

fastboot devices

```

(Your device serial number should be displayed).

Enter the reset command:

```bash

fastboot erase persist

fastboot erase frp

fastboot reboot

```

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 with a MIUI 13.0.6+) After this procedure, you may have a "This device is locked" error, which means you need to flash the stock firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

Method 3: Bypassing Mi Account through EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

Emergency Download Mode (EDL) is a “emergency” firmware mode that allows you to overwrite system partitions, including account data, even on locked devices, but requires:

• 🔧 Contact Rates on the Board (for new models).
• 💾 Firmware file.mbn for your model.
• 🖥️ Mi Flash Tool or QFil (for Qualcomm).

⚠️ Warning: Misconduct in the EDL This method is recommended only if other methods have not worked, and the device is not a flagship (on Xiaomi 13 Ultra or not). POCO F5 Pro high risk of blocking).

Step-by-step instructions for Qualcomm devices:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website (choose the Fastboot version).

2. Connect the phone in EDL mode:

- Turn off the device.

Close the contacts Test Point (location depends on the model, look for schemes for your device).

- Connect. USB-Cable – PC must identify the device as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

3. Run the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool:

- Select the downloaded.tgz file.

Press Flash and wait until it is completed (10-15 minutes).

After the reboot, the Mi Account will be deleted, but the phone will return to factory settings. Some models (such as the Redmi K50) may require additional unlocking of the bootloader.

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EDL-The mode is the last chance to unlock, but it requires technical skills. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center.

How to Avoid Lockdown After Resetting Your Mi Account

Even after successful deletion of the Mi Account, the device may be unstable, and this is what you need to do to avoid problems:

• 🔄 Update your firmware to the latest version through Settings → Updating the system.
• 📱 Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and networks → Resetting network settings).
• 🔒 Don’t log in to your old account – create a new Mi Account.
• 🛡️ Turn it off. FRP (Android 9+): Settings → Accounts. → Delete your Google account before resetting.

If after reset, the phone requests a password when it is first turned on, then, FRP-The protection has not been completely removed:

1. Repeat the procedure via Fastboot (see Method 2).
2. Or run the device through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All tick.

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Before selling your phone, always run Wipe Data in Recovery and delete Mi Account through the official website.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

When you reset your Mi Account, you often encounter common mistakes, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If none of the methods worked, it is possible that your device is equipped with hardware protection Anti 4 (relevant to Xiaomi 13/14 series and Redmi Note 12).In this case, the only way out is to contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase.

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