Modern Xiaomi smartphones have powerful functionality and a complex system, but over time, even the most reliable devices can start to work unstable. Users often notice that the gadget begins to slow down, applications fly out more often than usual, or the system consumes battery power many times faster. In such situations, the most effective solution is a complete reset of the system to the original state, which allows you to remove accumulated software debris and return the device to its former sharpness.
Factory reset, or Hard Reset, is a radical but often the only way to fix software errors without flashing through a computer. Before any manipulations begin, it is necessary to clearly understand that this process will irrevocably destroy all personal information stored in the phone's internal memory. Recovery through the Recovery menu (buttons) allows you to bypass the screen lock, but does not remove the Google or Mi Account account if the protection against theft is enabled.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the ways you can do cleaning, from standard Android settings to the use of an engineering menu. You will learn how to properly prepare your gadget, what nuances are in the shells of MIUI and HyperOS, and what to do if the device stops responding to commands. A competent approach to the procedure ensures that your Redmi, POCO or Black Shark will be successfully restored to health.
Preparation of the device for complete reset
Before you start the cleanup process, it is critical to perform a series of preparatory actions, ignoring which can lead to the loss of important data or locking the device.The first step should always be to back up all valuable information. In Xiaomi smartphones, you can use the built-in Mi Cloud cloud, Google services or third-party tools for PC.
Remove the microSD memory card and SIM-A card before the procedure, if the phone model allows it to be disassembled, although modern systems try not to affect external drives when reset, the risk of accidental formatting or damage to the file table, especially when using the recovery menu. Also make sure that the battery level is at least 50-60%, So that the device does not turn off at the most inopportune moment.
If you don’t remember the password from your Mi Account or Google account associated with the device, resetting can lead to activation of FRP (Factory Reset Protection), in which case, after turning on, the phone will require you to enter the data of the last synchronized account, and without them it will be impossible to use the device.
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Reset via the standard settings menu
The safest and easiest way to get back to factory is from a working operating system, which is for those cases where you remember the unlock password and the phone interface responds to touch. The path to the desired option may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI shell or HyperOS, but the overall logic remains the same.
To start, open the Settings app and scroll through the list to About. In some versions of the firmware, the feature you want is in the Additional section, then Reset. You will be offered several options, among which you will select Delete All Data. The system will alert you that photos, contacts, apps and other files will be deleted.
Once confirmed, the phone can request an unlock pin or password from the Mi Account to verify the identity of the owner, and then begin a cleanup process that takes from a few minutes to ten minutes, depending on the amount of memory filled, during which time the screen can go out and light up, and the Xiaomi logo will appear several times.
⚠️ Note: If the device has enabled the Find Device function, the system will require you to enter the Mi Account password. Without this step will not be possible to complete, which is a security measure against theft.
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Before resetting through settings, perform full synchronization of contacts and calendar with your Google account so that they are automatically restored after turning on.
Using Recovery Mode for Resetting
If your smartphone doesn't load, you're stuck on the logo, or you've forgotten your pattern lock, Recovery mode comes to the rescue, a special diagnostic interface that's stored in the device's memory, regardless of the main operating system, and is logged in by a combination of physical buttons when the phone is off.
To get into the recovery menu, turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then the power button can be released, while continuing to hold the volume. When a menu with several items appears in English or Chinese, release all the buttons.
Navigation in this mode is done with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice of point is made by a short press of the power button. You need to find the Wipe Data item and select it. Then the system will prompt you to choose Wipe All Data. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm. After the process, select Reboot to restart the phone as normal.
| Action. | Control button | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Move upwards | Volume + | Raise the cursor on the menu |
| Moving down | Loudness. | Put the cursor down on the menu |
| Selection of a paragraph | Nutrition | Confirmation of Action (Enter) |
| Exit/Back | Food (sometimes) | Depending on the menu |
What to do if the menu is in Chinese?
Remote reset via Google Find My Device
If a phone is lost or stolen but has internet and geolocation enabled, you can reset remotely using Google Find My Device, which is effective if you want to securely delete personal data from a device you don't have physical access to right now.
Go from any other device (computer or phone) to the service site and log in to the same Google account that was entered on the lost smartphone. From the list of devices, select your Xiaomi. The available actions will be the option “Clean the device”. Once confirmed, the command will be sent to the phone, and the first time it connects to the network, it will reset.
It’s important to understand that after this procedure, the phone will be locked with the Google Activation Screen (FRP). To start using the device again, the new owner (or you, if the phone is found) will need to enter the login and password from the Google account that was on the device before the reset, which is a powerful protection against theft, but it requires you to remember your credentials.
Resetting by computer and ADB
For advanced users who have access to a PC and basic command line skills, a USB debugging reset method is available. This method requires that the smartphone pre-enable the Developer Menu and activate the USB Debugging feature. If the phone does not turn on normally, this method will not work.
Connect your smartphone to your computer through USB-Open the command line or terminal on your PC in the folder with the installed tools ADB. Type in the adb device command to make sure the computer sees the device. If it's successful, you'll see the serial number of the phone.
To start the reset, enter the following command:
adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.FACTORY_RESETThe phone will immediately request confirmation or immediately start the process of rebooting and cleaning, a method that is good for its speed and automation, but requires pre-prepared workspace.
⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They are performed instantly and without additional warnings on the phone screen if it is locked. Use this method only if you are fully confident in your actions.
Possible problems and solutions
Even with all the instructions, users may encounter unforeseen difficulties: Often, after a reset, the phone hangs on the Mi logo or goes into a cyclical reboot. This may indicate damage to system files or hardware memory problems, in which cases, re-resetting through Recovery or flashing the device through the computer often helps.
Another common problem is that you need to activate your account after you reset your password, so if you have a Mi Account, you can re-access it through i.mi.com. If you have forgotten your Google password, the recovery process is more complicated and requires you to contact Google or have recovery codes if they were created in advance.
Sometimes, after a reset, the touch screen may not work correctly or calibration gaps, in which case it is recommended to check for system updates, since manufacturers often release patches that fix such bugs, and it is also worth checking whether there is a third-party protective glass installed that can conflict with the touchscreen after calibration.
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If the phone doesn’t turn on for more than 15 minutes after reset, try a forced reboot by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds.