Cost: Paid (~$45) but free trial available to detect compatibility.

If you plan to factory reset the phone, you must remove the Google account first. Otherwise, the device may trigger Factory Reset Protection (FRP), requiring the original account credentials to unlock. Method 1: Direct Removal via Settings (Recommended)

Removing the account on the phone does not sign it out of a web browser. To fully sign out elsewhere, change your Google account password or use Google’s “Your Devices” page.

If you reset without removing the account first, you’ll be locked out and asked to enter the previous Google account credentials after reboot (FRP). That’s a security feature to prevent theft.

Tap on the specific Google account you wish to remove. Remove Account: Tap the Remove account button.

: Follow Method 1 first to detach the account from the device. Factory Reset Reset options Erase all data (factory reset) Confirm by tapping Erase all data Blackview Official Store Important Notes

screen if you have already reset the phone and forgotten your password? How to Remove Google Account from XIAOMI Redmi A1

Works similarly to 4uKey. Connects via ADB/fastboot and forcefully disables FRP without needing the old password. Again, paid software.

Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile data. Google requires verification that you are the legitimate owner before allowing account removal. After connecting, wait 10 seconds and retry.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network. When you reach the Google sign-in screen, tap the Email field.

| Situation | Recommended Method | | --- | --- | | You have the phone unlocked and know your password | Method 1 (Settings) | | You want to sell or give away the phone | Method 1, then factory reset | | You forgot screen lock but know Google password | Method 2 (Hardware reset, then sign in) | | You forgot Google password and cannot recover | Method 4 (Paid software) | | You lost your password and have no money for software | Try Method 3 (Bypass) – low success rate |