Owners of the legendary Redmi 1S often face the need to return the device to factory parameters. Despite the solid age of the model, it still serves many users, but over time the operating system becomes “garbage”, which leads to brakes and unstable work. Full reset is a radical, but often the only effective way to revive Android and speed up the gadget.
The memory cleanup process requires care, because you'll lose all your personal data if you don't take care to save it in advance. There are several ways to do this, from a standard settings menu to using the Recovery engineering menu. The choice of the specific method depends on the current state of your smartphone: whether it's turned on, whether the touchscreen is working or the device is locked with a pattern lock.
Before you start active, make sure that the battery level is at least 60%. interrupting the process of firmware or formatting memory partitions due to battery discharge can lead to critical Bootloop errors, after which recovery will take much longer. Below we will discuss in detail all the available options for returning the Xiaomi Redmi 1S to its original state.
Device preparation and data backup
The most important step before any manipulation of system files is to store important information: When reset, contacts, messages, photos, installed applications and their data are deleted. Redmi 1S owners often forget that a standard microSD card can also be affected if you choose to clean it completely.
To create a backup copy, it is easiest to use the built-in tools MIUI. Go to your phone's settings and find the Advanced Settings section where the Recovery and Reset option is located. SD-This will allow you to recover not only contacts, but also folder structure later.
If your phone doesn't turn on or your touchscreen doesn't respond, use a computer connection. Copy important documents and media files through your computer. USB-It is also worth checking the synchronization of contacts with a Google account, as this is the most reliable way to save a phone book.
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Remove before resetting SIM-microSD card and memory card so that they don’t accidentally format their contents along with the phone’s internal memory.
Reset Xiaomi Redmi 1S through system settings
The most gentle and simple method is available if the device is stable and you can get into the menu. This method is ideal for preparing a smartphone for sale or for routine cleaning of accumulated software debris. You will need access to the settings section, which in the MIUI shell can be called “Additional” or “Extended settings”.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- 📱 Open the app menu and select the Settings icon.
- 🔍 Go to Additional (or Advanced Settings) and select Recovery and Reset.
- 🗑️ Click on the Reset button at the bottom of the screen.
- ✅ Check the box to Clear internal memory if you want to delete all files, including photos and music.
After pressing the confirmation button, the system will request the entry of the unlock password of the screen or PIN-code SIM-If you forget this code, access to the feature will be limited, and the process takes 5 to 15 minutes, after which the phone will restart as a new one.
☑️ Checklist before resetting through the menu
It's important to understand that this method doesn't reinstall the operating system, it just cleans user data. If the problem is that Android system files are corrupted, it might not help, and then you'll need a deeper intervention through the recovery mode.
Using Recovery Mode for Full Reset
If your smartphone is stuck on the logo, doesn't respond to touch, or you've forgotten your pattern lock, Recovery mode will help, a special diagnostic interface written in the device's memory regardless of the main operating system, and logged in with a combination of physical buttons when the phone is off.
To enter the recovery mode on Redmi 1S, follow the following steps:
- 🔌 Turn off the device completely and disconnect the charger.
- ⬆️ Press the buttons Up and Power at the same time.
- 🔄 Hold both buttons until the Mi logo or vibration appears, then release the power button while continuing to keep the volume up.
- 📋 In the menu that appears, navigation is carried out by volume buttons, and the choice is by the power button.
⚠️ Attention: In Recovery mode, the touchscreen does not work! All actions are performed only with mechanical volume and on buttons.
From the menu, select Wipe & Reset, then Wipe All Data. The system will alert you to data loss. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm. Once the cleanup process is complete, select Back to Main Menu and then Reboot to restart. The first download can take up to 10 minutes.
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Recovery mode is the only way to reset your phone if it is locked or not booting normally.
Sometimes users confuse this mode with Fastboot. If you see an image of a hare repairing an android, you have hit the Fastboot. To exit it, just press the power button 10-15 seconds before vibration.
Resetting a forgotten password and unlocking the device
A common reason for resetting is a forgotten password or graphical key. Xiaomi Redmi 1S owners should know that Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection will work after resetting, which means that to activate the phone, you will need to enter the Google account that was synchronized with the device before blocking.
If you remember your account data but can’t unlock the screen:
- Reset through Recovery (as described above).
- When you first set up, connect to Wi-Fi.
- Enter your login and password from your Google account.
- The device will unlock and be ready to go.
This is complicated if you don’t remember the screen password or the data from your Google account, in which case a standard reset will make the phone unusable (“brick” in terms of access). There are workarounds through special utilities on the PC, but they require deep knowledge and do not guarantee the result on all versions of MIUI.
| Resetting method | Access required | Data security | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through Settings. | Screenwork, password. | Just the backup. | Low. |
| Recovery Mode | Physical buttons | No (complete removal) | Medium |
| ADB Command | USB debugging | No. | Tall. |
| Mi Flash Tool | Fastboot mode | No (flashing) | Tall. |
It is worth noting that trying to get a password brute-force on modern versions of Android is almost impossible due to the number of attempts to enter, so reset remains the only legal way to regain access to the device.
Remote reset via Find My Device
If a phone is lost or stolen but has internet and geolocation enabled, you can reset remotely, Google Find My Device not only allows you to track your location, but also initiate a complete data cleanup, which is critical to protecting your personal information.
To do this, go to the service site from any computer or other smartphone, log in under the same account as the lost Redmi 1S. Select the device in the list and click Clean the device. The command will be executed as soon as the phone connects to the network.
⚠️ Note: After a remote reset via Google, you will lose the ability to track the location of your phone. Use this feature only if there is no hope of returning the device physically.
A similar feature is found in the Xiaomi ecosystem: i.mi.com can find a device, lock it or erase data, but to work this method, the phone must be linked to a Mi Account and have an active Internet connection.
What if your phone doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi after a reset?
Frequent post-reset problems and their solution
After a complete reset, users sometimes face unexpected problems, such as a phone that can turn on for a long time, hang on the logo or quickly discharge, which is normal for the first minutes of operation, since the system needs to index files and update Google Play services.
However, if the device is in a Bootloop cycle, system files may have been damaged or an update interrupted, in which case a simple reset is not enough – you will need to flash through your computer using the Mi Flash Tool utility and the official firmware for your model.
Another common problem is requiring you to activate an account that was deleted before reset, which is protection against theft, so if you bought a phone from your hands and it requires someone else's account, you'll have to go with the previous owner or look for an unlocker, because you can't legally bypass FRP.
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The first download after the reset always lasts longer than usual (up to 10-15 minutes) - be patient and do not try to turn off the phone during this period.
For stable operation after reset, it is recommended not to install hundreds of applications at once. Give the system to "breathe" for about 30 minutes in downtime with Wi-Fi connected, so that the background processes are updated.