How to delete Mi Account from Xiaomi Redmi 4A: official and alternative methods

Xiaomi Redmi 4A remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release, but many users are faced with the problem of a tied Mi Account. Whether you bought the device from hand and can not untie the old profile, or forgot the login data, locking prevents full use of the phone. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to reset Mi Account on Redmi 4A, including official methods from Xiaomi and workarounds for complex cases.

It’s important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the firmware version (MIUI 8/9/10/11/12), the bootloader status (unlocked/locked) and whether you have access to the device itself. We’ll look at options for different scenarios, from simple uninstalling through settings to working with Fastboot and EDL mode.

If you're looking for a way to bypass your account after a "This device is locked," you'll find solutions here, too. But remember, some methods can cause complete data loss or even a "brick" of your phone. So follow the instructions carefully and back up where possible.

1.Official method: delete Mi Account through settings

The safest method is to use built-in MIUI features, but it only works if:

• 🔓 You have access to your phone (not locked after resetting).
• 📱 Device connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔄 Remember the password from the attached Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Slip on the profile avatar at the top of the screen.
3. Select Account Management → Security → Delete Account.
4. Enter the password for confirmation and follow the system prompts.

After deleting the phone will automatically log off, but the data (photos, contacts, messages) will remain in place.

• 🚫 The phone is locked after reset ("This device is locked").
• 🔒 You don't remember the password from the account.
• 📵 The device does not connect to the network (for example, after firmware is installed).

⚠️ Note: If you delete your account before selling your phone, be sure to complete a full reset (Settings) → Additionally. → Otherwise, the new owner will be able to recover your data via Mi Cloud.

2. Reset Mi Account via Fastboot (for unlocked bootloader)

If bootloader on your Redmi 4A It is already unlocked (checked by the fastboot oem device-info team), you can delete your account via Fastboot without losing data, USB-Cable and Minimal Knowledge of Command Line.

Preparation:

• 💻 Install Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot to the computer.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down) + Power with the device switched off).
• 📋 Download a special script to delete your account (for example, MiAccountRemoveTool).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive with the script in the folder with Platform Tools.


2. Open the command line (Shift + PCM → "Open PowerShell window here").




3. Enter a command to check the connection:


   fastboot devices


(Serial phone number should be displayed).




4. Run the script:


   fastboot boot mi_account_remove.img


5. wait for the temporary recovery to load and follow the instructions on the screen.

After the reboot, the account will be deleted, but traces may remain in the system files. For complete cleaning, it is recommended to reset via Recovery (Wipe → Factory Reset).

⚠️ Note: Some account deletion scripts contain malicious code. download them only from trusted sources (e.g., download them from a trusted source, XDA Developers or 4PDA) Check your files through VirusTotal.

3.Backpass "This device is locked" after reset

If you reset the Redmi 4A to factory settings and see the message "This device is locked. Sign in with a Mi Account," it means the phone is tied to the previous owner's account, and the official ways won't help, you need to use workarounds.

Option 1: Through Test Point (Test Point)

The method works on Redmi 4A with firmware up to MIUI 10 and requires disassembling the phone:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the back cover.
2. Find test points on the motherboard (usually next to the battery connector, marked as TP).
3. Close the points with tweezers and connect USB-plug-in.
4. The phone will go to EDL (9008) mode, and then you need the Mi Flash Tool and the firmware for your model.

Option 2: Through exploit in MIUI

For MIUI 9-11 firmware, there is a vulnerability that allows you to bypass the lock without disassembling:

• 📱 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi on the lock screen.
• 🌐 Follow the link http:////192.168.43.1:7777 (If your phone is giving away Wi-Fi, use the Mi Account Unlock Tool.
• 🔓 Follow the instructions of the binding reset tool.

These methods do not guarantee 100% results, as Xiaomi regularly closes vulnerabilities in new versions of MIUI. If the phone is running a newer MIUI 12 firmware, the chances of success are minimal.

4. Delete Mi Account via Mi Flash Tool (firmware)

The Radical way is to completely reflash the phone through the Mi Flash Tool, which will delete the account, but also erase all data and can lead to loss of IMEI or other problems if the firmware is not selected correctly.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer and administrator rights.
• 📂 Fastboot firmware ROM for Redmi 4A (download from the official website or 4PDA).
• 🔧 Mi Flash Tool Programming.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Firmware process:

1. Unpack the firmware archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\rom\redmi4a).
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and run on behalf of the administrator.
3. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode (Loudness down + Power).
4. Connect the device to the PC and wait for the definition in the program.
5. In the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and click Refresh → Flash.
6. Select Clean All mode and wait until the process is complete (~5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is in place, the phone will boot as new, without an attached account, but there are risks:

⚠️ Note: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool resets the Anti Rollback counter (backward protection on the old version) MIUI). If you install an older version after you have firmware, the phone can turn into a brick. Always check the firmware build date!

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Before you run the firmware, save the persist.img file from the current firmware, which contains calibration data for the camera and the communication module. If the network disappears after the firmware or the camera produces an error, this file will help restore the functionality.

Alternative methods: cheating the system

If the official methods don't work, you can try to trick MIUI into thinking that it's already deleted, and these methods don't always work, but they sometimes help in desperate situations.

Method 1: Change of region and date

On some versions of MIUI, resetting an account is possible through manipulation of the settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Region and select India.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open your Mi Account.
3. Change the date on your phone to January 1, 2018 (Settings → System → Date and time).
4. Try to delete your account again through the security menu.

Method 2: Using two methods SIM-map

Some users report that the system allows you to reset your account if:

• 📱 Put two on the phone. SIM-Cards (even inactive cards).
• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🔓 Try to delete your account through Settings → Synchronization.

This method works unpredictable and depends on the version of MIUI.

Method 3: Resetting through service code

On older firmware versions (MIUI 8-9), sometimes the service code is entered:

##3646633##

After you type in, go to the Engineering Mode menu → MTK Settings → Security → Erase Mi Account. This method doesn’t work on new firmware.

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Alternative methods only work on firmware older than 2019. Xiaomi has closed most vulnerabilities on MIUI 12+, so bypassing the lock is only possible through Fastboot or EDL.

6.If nothing helps: appeal for Xiaomi

If you’ve exhausted all options, the official way to go is to ask Xiaomi for proof of ownership, which is a long time (2 weeks to a month), but sometimes the only legal way.

What you need:

• 📄 Check or sales contract (if the phone was purchased with a new one).
• 📷 Photo of the box with the serial number (must match the number on the phone).
• 📋 Data of the previous owner (if the phone is used).
• 🔗 Linked email or phone to your account (if you forgot your password).

How to address:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and select Forgot password.
2. If password recovery is not possible, click Contact Support.
3. Fill out the form by specifying the IMEI of the phone (you can find out via *#06#).
4. Attach scans of documents and send a request.

Support may require additional evidence, such as:

• 📸 Photo of the phone with the lock screen turned on (see below) IMEI).
• 📄 Guarantee card (if any).
• 💳 Bank card details associated with the account (if you bought something from the Mi Store).

If you bought a phone with no ID, the chances of unlocking it are minimal, leaving you with only firmware through EDL (with the risk of losing IMEI) or selling the phone as “locked.”

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Mi Account on Redmi 4A