Reset button on Xiaomi devices: where to look and how to use without risk

Have you encountered the need to reset your settings on a Xiaomi device, but can’t find the cherished Reset button? This problem is familiar to many users – the manufacturer often hides it in non-obvious places or replaces it with software alternatives. Depending on the type of equipment (TV, router, smartphone or smart lamp), the location and method of activating the reset can be radically different.

In this article, we’ll look at all the options available, from physical buttons to hidden menus in the firmware, and learn how to safely return a device to factory settings without risking turning it into a brick. We’ll focus on popular models (Mi TV, Mi Router, Redmi Note) and the typical errors users make when resetting. We’ll warn you right away: on some Xiaomi devices, the Reset button may be physically missing — instead, using a keyboard combination or a service menu.

1.Where to look for the Reset button on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

On Xiaomi Mi TVs (A, P, Q, S, etc.), the reset button is usually hidden on the back or under the lid, and its appearance varies, from a small hole labeled RESET, a crevice for a paper clip, to a touch area.

• 📺 Right of the connectors. HDMI — Look for a circular hole with a diameter of 1-2 mm.
• 🔌 Near the power port - on the Mi models TV 4S/4A The button can be combined with the connector for the antenna.
• 🔍 Under the removable cover - on premium series (for example, Mi). TV Q2) button hidden under the decorative panel.
• 🖥️ On the lower edge of the screen - rare, but found on ultrathin models (for example, Mi). TV Master).

If you find a hole but aren’t sure if it’s a Reset, check for two signs:

1. Next to it should be a pictogram of the arrow in a circle or the inscription RESET.
2. When pressed (clip or toothpick), the TV should not turn on - only reboot with a reset.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV (Like Mi. TV Stick) may not have a physical Reset button, instead using a combination on the remote: → The device → Data resetting.

2.Reset Xiaomi routers: from Mi Router to AX9000

Xiaomi routers have the Reset button almost always located on the back, but its appearance and functionality depend on the model.

It is important to understand the difference between soft and hard reset:

• 🔄 Soft reset (5-8 seconds) – returns network settings to factory settings, but saves firmware and Mi Home account data.
• ⚠️ Hard discharge (10)+ Sec. - Completely erasing all data, including account binding. Reconfiguring from scratch.

On some models (for example, Mi Router 4C), the Reset button is combined with WPS. To initialize the reset, you need to:

1. Turn on the router.
2. Hold the WPS/Reset button for more than 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing yellow.
3. Release the button and wait for the reboot (3-5 minutes).

Disconnect all devices from Wi-Fi

Connect the router to the power source

Prepare a paperclip or toothpick

Record the current network settings (SSID, password)

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3. Reset button on Xiaomi smartphones: myth or reality?

Unlike TVs and routers, Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi) almost never feature a physical Reset button.

• 📱 Software reset via the Settings menu → The phone. → Resetting settings.
• 🔧 Recovery mode – activated by a key combination when the phone is off.
• 🔄 Fastboot – for advanced users (requires PC and cable) USB).

If the phone is not switched on or locked, try the following algorithm:

1. Turn off the device (hold Power + Volume up 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume and power buttons).

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with a locked bootloader (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro), reset via Recovery may require you to enter a password from your Mi Account. If you do not remember it, you will have to use the official Mi Unlock Tool tool.

For models with a non-removable battery (for example, Xiaomi 12T) there is an “emergency” way of resetting:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings$DeviceInfoSettingsActivity


adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings$FactoryResetActivity

These commands are executed via ADB on a PC-connected phone. For more information on ADB configuration, see FAQ.

4. Xiaomi smart devices: lamps, speakers, cameras

In the Xiaomi Smart Home ecosystem, the Reset button is on almost all devices, but its location is often intuitively unclear.

• 💡 Smart lamps (Yeelight, Mi) LED):
• 🔊 Columns (Mi Smart Speaker):
• 📹 The camera (Mi Home Security Camera):

The feature of Xiaomi smart devices is that after resetting, they must be re-associated with the Mi Home account.

1. Open the Mi Home app.
2. Press + → Add the device.
3. Select the category of the gadget and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Note: Some cameras (e.g. Mi Home Camera 360)°) Reset erases all records from the memory card!

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If your Xiaomi smart device doesn’t reset the first time, try turning it off for 1 minute, then repeat the procedure.This helps to reset the cache and avoid anchoring errors.

5. Alternative reset methods without the Reset button

What to do if the Reset button is missing or unavailable? Xiaomi has provided several backup methods:

• 🖥️ Through the web interface (for routers):
• 📺 Service menu (for TVs):
• 📱 Through Mi Account (for smartphones):

For advanced users, there is a reset method via Fastboot (for smartphones) or Telnet/SSH (for routers). For example, to unlock the Redmi Note 9, you can use the command:

fastboot oem edl

But this method requires an unlocked bootloader and can result in a loss of warranty.

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2. Is the Reset button damaged (try using another tool, such as a needle).

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6.Typical errors in resetting and how to avoid them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes that lead to data loss or device failure.

• ⏱️ Insufficient time to hold the button:
• 🔌 Reset without disconnecting from the network:
• 📡 Ignoring indicators:

Another common problem is a forgotten Mi Account. If the device is linked to an account, you may need to enter your login/password after the reset.

1. Try to restore access through the official website.
2. If the device is purchased by hand, request data from the previous owner.
3. For routers, sometimes resetting via Telnet with the nvram erase command helps.

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Before resetting, back up your settings (if the device is still working). For Xiaomi TVs, use Settings → Account → Backup.

7 How to know if the reset has been successful

Once the reset is initialized, it's not always clear if it worked, but here are the signs of a successful reset for different devices:

If, after discharge, the device:

• 🔄 Fixed on the logo - try repeating the procedure or stitching through Fastboot.
• 🚨 Not turned on at all – check the power supply or contact the service.
• 🔒 Requires a password from your old account – use official unlock methods.

On Xiaomi TVs, after a reset, you may need to re-activate via the Mi TV Assistant app (for models with Android TVs).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi reset