How to Reset Your Settings on Xiaomi Smartphone: A Complete 2026 Guide

Resetting on Xiaomi smartphones is a procedure that can be required in a variety of situations, from the banal glitch of the interface to preparing the device for sale. However, not all users know that there are several ways to reset on devices with MIUI firmware, from soft reboot configurations to full formatting of internal memory.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset settings on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO (including models from 2023-2026), explain the difference between soft and hard reset, and provide checklists for safe execution of the procedure.

When you need to reset settings on Xiaomi

Before you start a procedure, it's important to know if it's really necessary. Resetting is not a panacea, and in some cases, the problem can be solved with less radical methods.

Here are the valid reasons for the dump:

• 🔄 System lags and freezes: if the smartphone brakes even after cleaning the cache and removing unnecessary applications.
• 📱 Preparation for sale/transfer: to delete all personal data (photos, accounts, passwords).
• 🔐 Removing viruses or suspicious applications that are not removed by standard methods.
• 🔧 Errors after the update MIUI: For example, the sound disappears, sensors do not work or artifacts appear on the screen.
• 📲 Reset your pattern lock or password if you forget the combination (hard reset required).

⚠️ Note: If the problem is due to a hardware malfunction (for example, the touchscreen or camera is not working), resetting will not help.

Now, when the dump is not needed:

• ❌ Low battery charge (less than 15%) can cause the process to be interrupted and the device to “brick.
• ❌ Lack of memory: It's better to transfer files to a PC or cloud than to format a device.
• ❌ Errors in individual applications: Try reinstalling the problem software or clearing its cache.

Types of discharge: soft vs hard

On Xiaomi smartphones, there are two types of reset:

Important: On Xiaomi models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro), a hard reset via Recovery can result in a bootloader lock if the bootloader has previously been unlocked, in which case a re-unlock via the Mi Unlock Tool will be required.

Which way to go? If you're not sure, start with a soft reset, which is less risky and doesn't require any additional manipulation.

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Soft reset saves personal files, but it doesn't guarantee a solution to deep system problems. Hard reset is a radical solution, after which the device will become "like new", but all data will be lost.

Method 1: Soft reset via the settings menu

The easiest and safest method, which requires no additional tools, is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, including the latest flagships of 2026.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the About Phone section. → Backup and reset.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Click Remove all settings (not to be confused with Delete all data!).
5. Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or password.
6. Wait for the reboot (it will take 2-5 minutes).

What happens after a soft reset:

• 📱 Will be deleted: wallpaper, screen settings, sound profiles, Wi-Fi passwords, synchronized accounts (except Mi Account).
• 📁 Preserved: photos, videos, music, documents, installed applications (but their settings will reset).
• 🔄 The system will return to factory performance parameters, but the version MIUI remain in place.

Backup of important files|Remember passwords from Wi-Fi and accounts|Charge your phone at least 30 times%|Delete SD-card (if any)-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) After a soft reset, you may need to re-authorize in Mi Account to unlock the device!

Method 2: Hard Resetting with Recovery Mode

This method is used when the smartphone is not turned on, locked or soft reset did not help.All data will be deleted irretrievably, including files in internal memory.

Instructions for devices with stock Recovery (without TWRP):

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press the button combination: For most models: Volume up + Power. For the POCO X5 Pro and the new Redmi Note 13: Volume up + Volume down + Power.

Mi

Recovery

Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.

Wipe Data

Wipe All Data

Confirm

Reboot

Reboot to System

If the screen displays Chinese, focus on the location of the items:

• 📛 The third item on top is Wipe Data.
• 🔄 The second item in the submenu is Wipe All Data.
• ✅ The last point is confirmation (Confirmation).

After a hard reset, the device will turn on in the box-like state.

1. Choose a language and region.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi.
3. Sign in to Mi Account (if previously linked).
4. Set up the device again.

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If after resetting the phone requires you to enter the old password from Mi Account, and you do not remember it – use the recovery function on account.xiaomi.com.

Method 3: Reset via ADB (for advanced users)

The method for those of you who are familiar with the command line, allows you to reset your settings even if the touch screen is not working, but USB-debugging was included earlier.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 The phone should be on debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then enable debugging).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must display the serial number of the device.
4. Reset your settings: adb shell pm clear --user 0 com.android.providers.settings For a complete reset (analogue of Wipe Data): adb shell recovery --wipe_data
5. Reboot the device: adb reboot

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They may not work on devices with a locked bootloader or if the rights of a superuser (root) were previously revoked, in which case only a reset via Recovery will help.

Method 4: Reset network settings (without data loss)

If the problems are only connected to the Internet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, you don't have to reset the entire device.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (or Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, and Bluetooth Reset on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Confirm the action.

What will be dropped:

• 📶 Saved Wi-Fi networks (including passwords).
• 📡 Mobile Internet settings (APN).
• 🔵 Coupled Bluetooth devices.
• 📍 Settings VPN proxy.

Which won't affect:

• 📁 Personal files (photos, videos, documents).
• 📱 Installed applications and their data.
• 🔐 Google and Mi Account Accounts.

This method is particularly useful if:

• 🌐 The phone doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, although the password is correct.
• 📶 Mobile Internet is unstable (for example, pages do not load, but messengers work).
• 🔊 Problems connecting to wireless headphones or speakers.

What to do after resetting settings

After any of the procedures described, the device will require initial setup, and here is a checklist for quick recovery:

Sign in to Mi Account (if you were tied in)|Update MIUI last-minute|Restore data from backup (if any)|Install critical applications (messengers, banks)|Set up a fingerprint/face (if necessary)|Check the operation of sensors (gyroscope, GPS)-->

Pay particular attention to the following points:

Data recovery:

• If you backed up through Settings → Backup, restore it after you logged in to Mi Account.
• Photos and videos can be returned from Google Photos or Mi Cloud (if sync is enabled).
• 📌 Important: Do not restore data from backup if the reset was due to viruses.

System optimization:

• Turn off the autoload of unnecessary applications: Settings → Applications → Autorun.
• Activate Performance Mode in Settings → Special Features (for gaming).
• Set up the battery and performance to save charge.

Safety:

• Set a strong password or pattern lock.
• Turn on Find the device in the Mi Account settings.
• Check the permissions of the applications: Settings → Privacy → Permissions.

If new problems arise after reset (e.g., the camera is not working or is not being determined) SIM-map, this may indicate that:

• 🔧 Firmware damage – you need to reflash the device through Fastboot.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction – contact the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting settings on Xiaomi