How to Reset or Delete Mi Account on Xiaomi Redmi 4A: 5 Ways to Work

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 4A account is one of the most popular procedures among owners of this budget smartphone. The reasons can be different: you bought the device from your hands and the previous owner did not delete your Mi Account, forgot your password after a long downtime, or the phone was locked after resetting to factory settings. Unlike modern Xiaomi models, the Redmi 4A (released in 2016) has vulnerabilities that allow you to bypass the account binding without an official unlocker.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to reset your account, from the standard (through settings and password recovery) to the advanced (Fastboot, EDL and engineering menu crawls). Each method is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, risk warnings and tips on how to avoid errors. Importantly, some methods require unlocking the bootloader or using a PC, so prepare the necessary tools in advance.

If you are not sure about your technical skills, we recommend starting with the simplest methods (sections 1–2). For experienced users, methods using ADB or firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (sections 4–5) will be suitable. Remember that improper actions can lead to a “brick” (complete inoperability) of the device – follow the instructions carefully!

1. Resetting your account via phone settings (if the password is known)

The safest and most official way is to delete your account directly from the smartphone menu, which is suitable if you remember the password from Mi Account or the phone is not locked after reset. The procedure takes no more than 2-3 minutes and does not require a connection to a PC.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app on Redmi 4A.
• 👤 Go to the Accounts section → Mi Account.
• 🔑 Enter your account password (if you request it).
• 🗑️ Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete Account.
• ✅ Confirm the action, wait for the process to be completed and restart the phone.

Once you delete your account, your smartphone will automatically unplug from Xiaomi servers, so you can create a new account or use the device without being tied. If this method doesn’t work (for example, you don’t remember your password), move on to the next section.

⚠️ Note: After deleting your account through settings, all data synchronized with Mi Cloud (contacts, notes, photos) will be lost.

2. Restoration of access to Mi Account through the official website

If you forget your password but remember the email or phone number associated with your account, you can restore access via Xiaomi’s web interface, which works even if your phone is locked, but requires access to mail or SMS.

Step-by-step:

1. Open a browser on any device and go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Click Forgot your password? and choose the recovery method: by email or phone.
3. Enter the email address or number associated with the account and confirm the captcha.
4. Follow the instructions in the email or SMS to create a new password.
5. After changing the password, go back to the phone and log in with new data.

If you don’t have access to your email/phone, or if the account was created by a previous owner, this will not work, and you will have to use alternative methods (see sections 3-5).

3. Resetting your account via Fastboot mode (without unlocking the bootloader)

Fastboot mode allows you to interact with the firmware of the smartphone at a low level. For Redmi 4A, there is a method of resetting an account without fully unlocking the bootloader, but it requires installing ADB and Fastboot drivers on the PC. This method is suitable if the phone is locked during the “This device is locked” stage.

Tools required:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Archive with Minimal utilities ADB and Fastboot.
• 📄 File. remove_mi_account.zip (can be found in thematic forums).

Instructions:

1. Turn off Redmi 4A and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and check for device detection by command: fastboot devices (serial number should be displayed).
3. Unpack. remove_mi_account.zip file ADB and run the file remove.bat.
4. Wait until the process is complete (the phone will reboot automatically).

⚠️ Note: This method does not work on all versions of Redmi firmware 4A. If the account has not reset after the reboot, try the method through EDL (There is also a risk of firmware failure – make sure the battery is at least 50 times charged before the procedure%.

4. Bypassing locking through EDL mode (for power users)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) allows you to flash your phone at a low level, bypassing account locking. This method requires an unlocked bootloader or exploiting vulnerabilities in the firmware. Redmi 4A has a special script that resets Mi Account without losing data.

What you need:

• 💻 PCs with Qualcomm drivers installed (you can download here).
• 📂 Firmware for Redmi 4A (The version must match the current version on the phone).
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool (official program from Xiaomi).
• 🔗 Script edl_bypass.zip (search the forums 4PDA or XDA).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and put it into EDL mode by holding Volume up + Volume down + Power (or through test points if it doesn't work).
2. Connect Redmi 4A to a PC – Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 should appear in the Device Manager.
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh (the device must be determined).
4. In the program settings, select Clean all and lock (this will reset the account, but block the bootloader).
5. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (the process will take 5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is EDL, the phone will be completely cleaned, including the Mi Account. However, this method blocks the bootloader, so further firmware manipulation will require official unlocking through Xiaomi.

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If the phone does not turn on after reset via EDL, try flashing it again with the choice of the Clean all option (without locking the bootloader).

5. Alternative methods: engineering menu and bypass through ADB

For Redmi 4A, there are lesser-known account reset methods that don’t require deep firmware knowledge, one using an engineering menu (#4636##), the other using ADB commands to bypass locks.

Method 1: Engineering menu (does not work on all firmware)

• 📞 Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636##.
• 🔧 Go to the Testing section → Single Test → Mi Account Erase.
• ✅ Press Erase and restart your phone.

Method 2: Bypass ADB (requires debugging over USB)

If the phone is enabled debugging over USB (Settings → For developers), you can use the commands:

adb shell


content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1

This command simulates the completion of the initial setup, which sometimes allows you to skip the account lock screen.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you reset your Redmi 4A account, users often face typical preventable problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to resolve them:

• 🔌 The phone is not determined in Fastboot/EDL: Check the cable (use the original), install the drivers manually through Device Manager, or try another one. USB-port.
• 🔄 Cyclical reboot after firmware: This means the firmware isn't suitable for your Redmi version 4A. Download the correct version (e.g. global or china) from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
• 🔒 After the reset, the request for the account came back: So the account was not completely deleted. EDL Check if there are any files left. mi_account file /data/system/.
• ⚡ Phone died during the procedure: This is the most dangerous situation - it can lead to a "brick." Always charge the battery to 100% before manipulating the firmware.

⚠️ Note: If you use informal firmware (e.g. LineageOS), Fastboot reset methods or EDL In this case, you can go back to the stock firmware first. MIUI.

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The most reliable way to reset an account is to combine the method through Fastboot (section 3) and the subsequent firmware through EDL (section 4), which guarantees that you will remove the binding to Mi Account, but requires care.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions