Xiaomi Redmi: How to reset your Mi and Google account after blocking

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face a situation where the device requires a password from a Mi Account or Google account after completely resetting the settings.This protection system, known as FRP (Factory Reset Protection), is designed to prevent theft of the gadget, but can become a serious problem if you forget the login details or bought the phone from hand. Without removing the binding, the device turns into a “brick”, blocking access to the desktop and basic functions.

There are several proven ways to solve this problem, from official methods of access restoration to more complex technical manipulations. It is important to understand that modern versions of the MIUI shell and HyperOS have a high level of protection, so simple methods may not work. In this article, we will look at current algorithms of actions that will help you regain control of your smartphone.

If the phone belongs to you but you simply changed your number or forgot a complex password, the situation is solvable, but if the device is found or bought from dubious sellers, the unlocking process may require you to contact the service center with a check for purchase.

Why Xiaomi requires an account after a reset

The FRP protection mechanism was introduced by Google and is actively supported by Android smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi. When you first log in to your Google account or Mi Account on the device, its unique identifier is tied to the company's servers. When you try to perform Hard Reset through the Recovery menu, this connection is not broken, but only temporarily hidden until the next activation.

The main purpose of this system is to make the stolen phone useless for the attacker. Even flashing or resetting to factory settings does not remove the owner's information from the protected partition.IME-Database device code and requests proof of the identity of the last authorized user.

Often users block their Redmis themselves, forgetting that they have turned on the Find Device function, in which case the requirement to enter a password is a standard security response, and you can not ignore this request, because you cannot continue using the device without verification.

• 🔒 Data Protection: Prevents unauthorized access to your personal information, photos and contacts even after a reset.
• 📱 Link to the hardware: the account is associated not only with the software, but also with the unique identifiers of the smartphone motherboard.
• 🌐 Cloud sync: login requirement ensures that only the owner can sync data to the cloud again.

⚠️ Warning: Constant attempts to enter an incorrect password can lead to a temporary blocking of the ability to enter data for several hours or days.

Official method of recovery through the Mi website

The most reliable and secure way to unlock Xiaomi Redmi is to recall or restore access to your account through the official portal.This method does not require a connection to your computer and the use of third-party software, which minimizes the risk of damage to the system.

You'll need any other smartphone or computer with Internet access. Go to id.mi.com and select "Forgot Password" option, and the system will suggest that you restore access through a linked phone number or a backup email address, and if you have a SIM card in your hand, it will take only a few minutes.

After successfully resetting your password on the site, go back to the locked phone. Make sure it's connected to Wi-Fi, and enter new details.

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If you have changed your phone number and do not have access to the old SIM card, recovery is possible only through the support service with the provision of documents confirming the purchase of the device.

In some cases, especially on older versions of MIUI, you need to wait 24 hours before trying to log in on a reset device after changing your password, which is an additional security measure that you should know about in advance so you don’t panic.

Resetting your Mi Account via the smartphone menu (if available)

If your Redmi phone is still unlocked and you just want to unplug your account before selling or transferring it to another person, you need to follow the right sequence of actions. Simply uninstalling the app or logging out of your profile is not enough - you need to untie it.

Go to your device settings and find the Mi Account section. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see the "Off" button. When you click, the system will ask for a password. Once you successfully enter, the device will disconnect from Xiaomi servers, and the "Find device" status will change to "Off."

The same procedure is required for Google services. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. Select your profile and click “Delete Account.” Only after these two steps are completed can you safely reset your settings.

Remember that if the phone has Unknown mode or has a screen lock enabled, the system may require unlocking before logging out, a standard procedure to protect against unauthorized changes to security settings.

Using PC and USB Debugging (ADB)

For more advanced users who cannot restore access using standard methods, there is an option to use the toolkit. ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires a computer, USB-cable and included debugging USB It's on the smartphone itself, which is only possible if you have partial access to the interface.

The method is to send special commands that disable certain authentication services. You will need to install Xiaomi drivers and the SDK Platform Tools platform on your PC. Once you connect the phone, specific scripts are entered in the command line that change the security settings.

It is worth noting, on modern versions of Android (11, 12, 13, 14) This method rarely works, as Google closes vulnerabilities that allowed you to manipulate system files through the Internet. ADB No root rights, but for Redmi models. 2018-2020 Years of publication, this method can be effective.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.setupwizard

This team, for example, tries to disable the Google Settings Wizard, which sometimes allows you to skip the account verification phase, but success depends on the specific firmware version and security patch.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect use of commands ADB This method can lead to system instability or data loss. Use this method only if you understand the consequences.

Table of compatibility of discharge methods

The effectiveness of a particular method of unlocking depends on the version of the operating system and the model of your Xiaomi Redmi. Below is a comparative table that will help you navigate the choice of method.

As you can see from the table, there is no universal “magic button”: for older models (Redmi Note 4, 5, 6), the range of features is wider, while the flagships of recent years (Redmi Note 12, 13, Xiaomi 13, 14) require only official owner data.

Using third-party software often carries the risk of virus infection, as many unlockers are distributed illegally. Be extremely careful when downloading such programs from unverified resources.

Bypassing Google FRP on Xiaomi

A separate point to mention is when the phone requires a Google account, not a Mi Account, which happens when the device has been enabled to sync with Google before reset, and bypassing this protection (FRP Bypass) is a complex technical procedure.

One popular, but not all models, method involves using TalkBack or special apps to adjust accessibility, which is to use voice control to call the browser or Wi-Fi settings where you can run it. APK-file FRP.

Another option is to use Fastboot mode and TWRP firmware if the device bootloader is unlocked. Unlocked Bootloader gives full rights to control the phone, allowing you to erase the partitions that store account information.

It’s important to understand that if you bought a used phone with a previous owner’s Google account blocked, no hacking methods guarantee results.

• 📲 TalkBack: a gesture management method that allows you to access hidden settings menu.
• 📂 APK-Files: Application installation packages used to install security bypass tools.
• 🔓 Bootloader: a bootloader, control over which is necessary for deep flashing of the device.

What to do categorically can not be done

When trying to unlock Redmi, users often make mistakes that make things worse, such as repeatedly entering incorrect passwords can cause the lock timer to increase to 24 hours or more, in which case even the correct password won’t help right away.

It is also dangerous to download “wonder programs” from dubious sites that promise 100% unlocking of any model, often disguised as viruses-miners or Trojans that steal data from your computer.

Don't try to disassemble your phone and solder out memory or change your IMEI, which is not only difficult and expensive, but also illegal in many countries, and changing your device IDs can lead to a carrier lockdown.

⚠️ Warning: Buying account deletion services from "masters" online without guarantees can lead to money loss.Crackers often take prepayment and disappear.

The smartest solution when buying a used phone is to require the seller to log out of all accounts and demonstrate the working condition with you, and if the phone is already bought and locked, and there is no data from the account, the only legal way is to contact the service center with a box and a check.

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The only guaranteed way to remove the lock without data is to have an original purchase check and contact an authorized Xiaomi service.

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