How to reset Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 to factory settings: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even it is not immune from crashes, viruses or the need to transfer the device to a new owner. Reset to factory settings (hard reset) solves most software problems, but requires caution: without a backup, you will lose all data. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways to zero, including methods for a locked phone, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors.

It’s important to understand that resets don’t always mean the same thing. For example, soft resets save files in memory, and hard resets (via Recovery) delete everything, including photos and apps. If your Redmi Note 7 doesn’t respond to touch, hangs on a logo, or requires a pattern lock, you’ll need alternative methods, which we’ll discuss below.

Before you start, check the battery power: the reset process can take up to 10 minutes, and an interruption due to battery discharge can turn the phone into a brick. The optimal level is at least 50%. PIN-code from your Mi Account if it was linked: After a reset, the device may request authorization to unlock.

1. Reset via the settings menu (the safest way)

This method works if the phone turns on and responds to touch, and you remember the unlock password. It saves files to internal memory (photos, videos, music), but deletes apps, accounts and settings.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → The phone.
• 🔧 Scroll down and select Reset Settings.
• 🗑️ Click Reset settings (not to be confused with Reset network settings!).
• 🔒 Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock if requested.
• ✅ Confirm the action with the button Remove everything.

The phone will reboot and start the cleanup process, which will take 3-7 minutes, and once turned on, you will be asked to configure the device as new. Importantly, if you used the Device Protection feature in Mi Account, after the reset, you will need to enter the username and password from your Xiaomi account.

Backup your contacts (export to Google Account)

Copy photos on PC or cloud

Remember Wi-Fi passwords (they will reset)

Make sure you know your username and password.

Charge your phone to at least 30%

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2. Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone is locked)

If you forget your password or Redmi Note 7 doesn’t respond to the screen, resetting through Recovery will help, which completely deletes all data, including files on internal memory, suitable for models with an unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. 🔌 Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. 🔄 Hold the power button at the same time + Loudness up before the appearance of the Mi logo.
3. 📛 Release the buttons when you see the Recovery menu (English or Chinese).
4. 🖱️ Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
5. 🗑️ Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or Wipe All Data) → china-fixed).
6. ✅ Confirm the action (Confirmation).
7. 🔄 After completion, select Reboot. → Reboot to System.

If you don't have Wipe Data on the Recovery menu, you have custom firmware installed (like TWRP), and then select Advanced Wipe, tick Dalvik, Cache, Data, System, and swipe for confirmation.

⚠️ Note: After resetting via Recovery, Redmi Note 7 may require you to enter data from Mi Account if previously activated Find Device!

3.Reset via Fastboot (if Recovery is not available)

If the phone doesn’t load even in Recovery or menus in Chinese, you can use Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool utility. It is suitable for advanced users, as improper actions can lead to a complete loss of the device’s performance.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 USB-cable (original or high quality).
• 📦 The Mi Flash Tool.
• 📄 Redmi Note 7 firmware (Fastboot version, not Recovery).

Instructions:

1. 🔌 Turn off the phone and press the power button. + Loudness down to the appearance of a hare in a hat-eared (Fastboot logo).
2. 💻 Connect Redmi Note 7 to your PC. Install drivers if Windows requests them.
3. 📥 Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic (for example, C:\ROM\redmi_note7).
4. 🖥️ Open the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the firmware folder.
5. 🔄 At the bottom, select Clean All (complete cleaning) and click Flash.
6. ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes.

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If the Mi Flash Tool gives an error critical partition flashing is not allowed, then the bootloader is locked. Unlock it through the official Mi Unlock Tool (it requires a tied Mi Account and wait 72 hours).

4. Remote reset via Mi Account (if you lost your phone)

If the Redmi Note 7 is lost or stolen and the Find Device feature has been activated, you can delete all data remotely.

1. 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. 📍 In the Find Device section, select your Redmi Note 7.
3. 🗑️ Press Erase Data (Erase Data).
4. ✅ Confirm the action. SMS-code sent to the linked number.

Note that after a remote reset, the phone will not be traceable, the Find Device function will turn off, and the device will require data input from Mi Account on the next turn on.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell a Redmi Note 7, be sure to untie it from the Mi Account before the reset! The buyer will not be able to use the phone if it remains linked to your account.

5. Reset via engineering menu (for power users)

There is a hidden way to reset through the engineering menu, but it doesn't work on all firmware and requires caution. This method can come in handy if standard options are not available.

Instructions:

1. 📞 Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. 🔧 In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. 🔄 Scroll down and click Reset Statistics (not to be confused with Resetting in the main settings!).
4. ✅ Confirm the action.

This method doesn't delete user data, it just resets network statistics and communication settings, and it's not suitable for a complete reset, but it can help with problems with mobile or Wi-Fi.

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If the Redmi Note 7 doesn’t turn on or freezes on the logo after reset, try re-entering Recovery and selecting Wipe Cache Partition.This will clear the cache without deleting data and can fix the problem.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter problems.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔋 The phone went out during the reset. → Connect to the charger and repeat the process. If it doesn't work, try pressing the power button for 20 to 30 seconds.
• 🔒 After reset, you need a Mi Account, but you don’t remember it. → Restore your password on account.xiaomi.com or contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.
• 📱 Touchscreen doesn’t work for Recovery → Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
• 🔌 Computer doesn't see phone in Fastboot → Install Mi drivers USB Driver and try another cable.
• 🗑️ After the reset, there were files left. → You picked the wrong item in Recovery. Repeat the process by choosing Wipe All Data.

If none of the methods worked, there may be a hardware problem (e.g., damaged eMMC memory).In this case, contact the service center. The Redmi Note 7 is characterized by failures of the memory controller after 2-3 years of use, especially if the phone often overheated.

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