How to Reset Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro to Factory Settings: The Complete Guide

Reset Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro to factory settings can be necessary in a variety of situations, from the banal sale of the device to critical failures in the MIUI. However, not all users know that the wrong reset can be fraught with data loss, locking your Mi Account or even “bricking” your smartphone. This article will help avoid typical mistakes and choose the best method depending on your situation.

The Redmi 6 Pro reset procedure has its own nuances due to the features of the firmware and hardware platform. For example, this device does not have a separate Bixby button (unlike Samsung), and the combinations for entering Recovery are different from the new Xiaomi models with MIUI 14+. We will look at all the current methods, from the simplest to the “emergency” when the phone does not respond to presses.

If you plan to sell or transfer a smartphone to another person, be sure to untie your Mi Account before resetting through settings, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device without your data, a problem that is especially relevant for regionally-referenced models (e.g. global vs. Chinese).

Before you start, check the battery power, which should be at least 40%. At low charge, the reset through Recovery can be interrupted, which will lead to a reboot cycle. Also prepare backups of important data: contacts, photos and messages will not recover after complete zeroing.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do in advance

Even if you're sure that data isn't important, check your linked accounts before resetting. The Redmi 6 Pro may have a Find Device feature that locks your smartphone after reset, if you don't turn it off beforehand. → Mi Account → Find Device.

Create a backup through built-in MIUI tools or third-party apps:

• 📱 Local Copy: Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Local backup: Save contacts, messages, Wi-Fi settings, but not photos.
• ☁️ Cloud Mi: Requires authorization to Mi Account. uploads photos, notes and call log (up to 5 GB free).
• 🔗 Google Account: Syncs contacts, calendar and email. Check in Settings → Accounts. → Google.

Pay special attention to unlocking the bootloader. If you previously unlocked it to install custom firmware, you may need to re-unblock it after resetting via Fastboot.

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Look for Device unlocked: true. If false, the bootloader is locked, and a Fastboot reset will cause an error.

⚠️ Note: If the Redmi 6 Pro has an unofficial firmware installed (like LineageOS), a reset via the standard Recovery menu may result in a logo getting stuck. MI. In this case, use only the Fastboot method with the original firmware.

2. Method 1: Reset via MIUI settings (most secure)

This method is suitable if the smartphone is turned on and you remember the unlock password. It retains the binding to the Mi Account, but deletes all user data. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 9-12 (on Redmi 6 Pro newer versions are not supported).

Step-by-step action:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Additional → Backup and Reset.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Tap Delete all data and confirm the action with a password / pattern lock.
5. Wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

Once reset, the device will start with the original setup wizard, where you can either create a new profile or restore data from the backup.

Is the Find Device feature disabled?

Are your contacts synchronized with Google?

Is backup photos taken?

Battery Charge > 40%

You have a Mi Account (if you sell your phone)-->

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the phone requires you to enter the old Mi Account password, and you do not remember it - use the official recovery service account.xiaomi.com. Attempts to bypass the lock through "account bypass" often lead to a breakdown of the module IMEI.

3. Method 2: Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone is not turned on)

If the Redmi 6 Pro is stuck on the logo, reboots cyclically or doesn't respond to touch, a hardware reset via the recovery menu will help.This method doesn't require a password, but deletes all data without the possibility of recovery.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power + Volume increase for 10 seconds).
2. Hold Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when the Android menu and exclamation point appear.

Control in Recovery is carried out by volume buttons (Up/Down for navigation, Power for selection).

• 🔄 Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in Chinese firmware).
• 🔘 Confirm Wipe All Data.
• 🔄 Go back to the main menu and select Reboot.

If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons:

• 🧹 — data-cleaning;
• 🔄 — restart;
• 📱 — firmware.

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is used if:

• 🔧 Recovery damaged or missing;
• 🔒 Phone locked after failed firmware;
• 📱 We need to reflash the device to clean. MIUI.

The work will require:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11;
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original or high quality);
• 🛠️ Utilities: ADB & Fastboot and firmware for Redmi 6 Pro.

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive from the platform-tools to the root of the C:\ disk.
2. Download the firmware.tgz for your model (for example, sakura_global_images_...).
3. Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume down to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC and check the connection with the command: fastboot devices must display the serial number of the device.
5. Unpack the firmware and launch the script flash_all.bat (for complete cleaning; or flash_all_except_storage.bat (retain internal memory).

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If the script flash_all.bat Issuing a waiting for device error, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers via Mi Phone Manager or manually through Device Manager (select Android Bootloader Interface driver).

⚠️ Note: Using unofficial firmware or commands like fastboot erase userdata can lead to loss of IMEI Redmi 6 Pro is critical to use only original firmware from Xiaomi site.

5. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users face problems, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Error 1: "This device is locked" in Fastboot

The reason: Bootloader is locked. On the Redmi 6 Pro, it can be unlocked officially via the Mi Unlock Tool, but you will need to:

• 📱 A tied Mi Account;
• 🔗 Internet connection on the phone;
• ⏳ Wait 72–168 hours (if the account is new).

Error 2: After resetting, the phone asks for an old one PIN-code SIM-map

This is not a Mi Account lock, but a security SIM-Solutions:

• 🔢 Enter. PUK-code (indicated on plastic carrier) SIM or);
• 📞 Call the operator to unlock (passport required).

Error 3: Cyclical reboot after reset

It's caused by damage to the system partitions, and it'll help you:

1. Re-dump via Fastboot with full flashing.
2. Install firmware through the Mi Flash Tool in Clean All mode.

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If the Redmi 6 Pro does not turn on after reset or if it has been stuck on the logo for more than 10 minutes, do not try to repeat the procedure. This may indicate a hardware malfunction (for example, damage to eMMC memory).

6.How to reset Redmi 6 Pro if you forget your password

If you do not remember the pattern lock or PIN-code, but phone turns on, try these methods:

Method 1: Mi Account Reset (if an account is linked)

1. On the lock screen, tap “Forgot your password?”
2. Enter your Mi Account (email/phone + password).
3. Follow the instructions to reset the lock password.

Method 2: Delete the key file via ADB (USB debugging required)

If you previously enabled USB Debugging in Settings → For developers, you can delete the file with the password:

adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key


adb shell rm /data/system/password.key




adb reboot

After the reboot, the password will reset, but this method only works on MIUI before version 10.

Method 3: Recovery (Data Loss)

If debugging is not enabled, only Wipe Data remains through the recovery menu (see Method 2). All data will be deleted, but the lock screen will reset.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 6 Pro with MIUI 11+ Deleting gesture.key and password.key files can lead to a logo hanging, which requires a full flashing through Fastboot.

7. Data recovery after reset

If you have not made a backup, the chances of returning the data depend on the reset method:

• 🔄 After resetting via settings: data is deleted software, it can be restored with utilities like DiskDigger or Dr.Fone (root required).
• 🧹 After Wipe Data in Recovery: Recovery is unlikely – partitions are overwritten.
• 🔧 After Fastboot: If you have used flash_all_except_storage.bat, Photos and documents can be saved in the Internal Storage folder.

To increase the odds:

1. Do not write new files to your phone after a reset.
2. Connect the device to the PC and scan the memory programs: 💾 Recuva (free, for Windows); 📱 EaseUS MobiSaver (paid, supported by Xiaomi).

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If data is critical (such as photos), contact the information recovery laboratory. The cost of the service for Redmi 6 Pro is from 3 000 to 8 000 rubles (2026).

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting the Redmi 6 Pro