How to Reset iPhone to Factory Settings with Xiaomi Devices: The Complete Guide

Why dump your iPhone through Xiaomi?

You can reset your iPhone to factory settings not only through the smartphone itself or iTunes. If you have a Xiaomi device on hand — a smartphone, tablet, or even a Mi Notebook — you can use it as a reset aid.

iPhone does not turn on or hover on the Apple logo;

You have forgotten your iCloud password and cannot reset in the standard way.

There is no computer with macOS or Windows, but there is Xiaomi.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to reset your iPhone using Xiaomi’s technique, including preparation, step-by-step instructions, and solving typical errors. Importantly, the procedure is different from the standard Settings → Main → Reset, so follow the guidelines carefully.

Before you get started, make sure you have a data backup.Reset to factory settings completely removes all files, photos, contacts and apps from the iPhone, and recovering them without a backup will be impossible.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you drop your iPhone through Xiaomi, follow a few steps to avoid data loss and problems in the process.

• 📱 Check the iPhone model.Reset methods may be different for the iPhone 6/7/8, iPhone X/11/12 and new chip models A12 Bionic and newer.
• 🔌 Charge your iPhone by at least 50%. interruption of the process due to battery discharge can lead to a brick (inoperability) of the device.
• 🔒 Make sure you have an Apple. ID After the reset, you'll need to enter your credentials to activate it.
• 📡 Connect to stable Wi-Fi. If you use Xiaomi Mi Router, check the connection speed in the Mi WiFi app.

If you plan to use a Xiaomi smartphone as a reset intermediary, install the Mi PC Suite app (for older models) or the Xiaomi Tool (for new ones), which will help you manage your connected devices.

⚠️ Note: If your iPhone is tied to an iCloud account and Find My iPhone is enabled, you will need to enter your Apple password after resetting. ID. Without it, the device will not be activated.

Also prepare a Lightning-to-USB cable (or USB-C for new iPhones) and an adapter if your Xiaomi device doesn't support direct connectivity. For example, the Xiaomi Pad 5 might need a USB-C to Lightning adapter.

Method 1: Reset iPhone via Xiaomi-smartphone (Mi PC Suite)

This method is suitable if you have a Xiaomi smartphone or tablet that supports OTG mode. We will use the Mi PC Suite app, which emulates iTunes features.

Steps:

1. Download Mi PC Suite from the Mi App Store or from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Connect your iPhone to your Xiaomi device through OTG-cable.
3. Run the Mi PC Suite and wait for the iPhone to be recognized.
4. Go to the Devices section → System Restore.
5. Select the Reset option to factory settings and confirm the action.

The process will take 10 to 30 minutes depending on the iPhone model and the speed of the Xiaomi device.

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) may not support Mi PC Suite for iPhone, in which case, use alternative methods.

Method 2: Using a Xiaomi laptop (Mi Notebook) to reset

If you have a Mi Notebook Pro laptop or another Xiaomi model, you can use the standard macOS or Windows tools installed on the device.

For Windows:

1. Download and install iTunes from Apple’s official website.
2. Connect your iPhone to your laptop via cable.
3. Start iTunes and select your device from the top menu.
4. Go to the Review section → Restore iPhone.
5. Confirm the reset and wait for the process to be completed.

For macOS (if the Mi Notebook is running this system):

1. Open the Finder and connect the iPhone.
2. Select the device in the side menu.
3. Click Restore iPhone and follow the instructions.

The advantage of this method is high stability, since iTunes and Finder are officially supported by Apple, but on Xiaomi laptops with Windows, drivers can be problematic.

• 🔧 Install the Apple Mobile Device Driver USB Driver manually.
• 🔄 Restart the laptop and reconnect.
• 📥 Use the original Lightning cable (not cheap analogues).

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Method 3: Reset via DFU mode with Xiaomi device

If the iPhone doesn’t respond to standard reset methods, you can use the DFU mode (Device Firmware Update), which is suitable for deep system recovery, but requires accurate execution of instructions.

For this you will need:

• 📱 Xiaomi-smartphone or laptop with installed 3uTools (iTunes alternative).
• 🔌 Cable Lightning/USB-C (depending on the iPhone model).
• ⏱ Time and patience – the process can take up to 1 hour.

Instructions for entering the DFU:

1. Connect your iPhone to a Xiaomi device and launch 3uTools.
2. Turn off your iPhone (if it doesn’t respond, perform a forced reboot: Volume Up → Volume Down → Slip the side button).
3. Press the power button for 3 seconds.
4. Without releasing Power, press Home (for iPhone 6/7/8) or Volume Down (for iPhone X and newer) for 10 seconds.
5. Release the power, but keep holding the second button for another 5 seconds.
6. If the screen is black, but 3uTools recognizes the device in DFU mode, you did the right thing.

Then in 3uTools, select Flash & JB → Easy Flash and follow the instructions. The program automatically downloads the latest version of the firmware and installs it on your iPhone.

Table: Compatibility of reset methods with Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi devices support some way to reset your iPhone, and the compatibility table below is:

If your Xiaomi device doesn’t support the method you want, consider alternatives, such as a reset via iCloud.com (if Find My iPhone is enabled).

Typical errors and their solutions

When you drop your iPhone through Xiaomi devices, users often encounter errors, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

• ❌ Error 3194: Recovery from iTunes or 3uTools. Solution: Disable the firewall or antivirus on Xiaomi device, check the hosts file for records blocking Apple servers.
• ❌ Error 4013 is a connection problem. Solution: Change. USB-Port, use the original cable, reboot the Xiaomi device.
• ❌ Device not recognized – check drivers (for Windows), update Mi PC suite 3uTools last-minute.
• ❌ Hanging on the Apple logo – if the iPhone doesn’t go out of recovery mode, perform a forced reboot (Revolve volume) → Turning down the volume → Hold the side button).

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be the hardware of the iPhone (e.g., damaged memory chip), in which case we recommend contacting an authorized Apple service center.

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If the reset is interrupted in the middle, don't panic. Connect your iPhone to charge for 30 minutes, then repeat the procedure. In most cases, the device will recover without losing functionality.

What do I do after the dump?

After successfully resetting your iPhone to factory settings, you will need:

1. Activate your device by entering your Apple ID and password, and if you forget your password, restore it to iforgot.apple.com.
2. Recover data from backup – if the backup was created in iCloud or iTunes, select it when you set it up.
3. Update iOS – go to Settings → Main → Software Update and install the latest version.
4. Set up the basic parameters - Wi-Fi, Face ID/Touch ID, Siri and other functions.

If you used a Xiaomi device to reset, don’t forget:

• 📲 Delete temporary iTunes files or 3uTools from Xiaomi laptop/smartphone.
• 🔄 Reboot Xiaomi-device to clean the cache.
• 🔒 Disable mode OTG, if he's no longer needed.

If your iPhone is slow or there are errors after reset, perform another recovery via iTunes with a clean firmware download.

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After resetting your iPhone, always check the activation status through checkcoverage.apple.com. If the device is listed as lost or locked, its use will be restricted.

FAQ: Frequent questions about iPhone reset via Xiaomi