How to completely reset Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro to factory settings: a detailed guide with photos

Why you might need to reset the Redmi 6 Pro and what it does

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro to factory settings is a radical but effective way to bring your smartphone back to work if it starts to slow down, spontaneously reboot or gets infected with viruses.The procedure deletes all user data, including apps, photos, accounts and settings, returning the device to a “box-like” state. This is useful not only for fixing software failures, but also before selling the phone – so that the new owner does not get access to your personal information.

However, resetting is not a panacea. It will not help if the problem is related to physical damage (for example, a broken screen or a failed battery), and after reset, you may need to re-activate the device through Mi Account, especially if you previously enabled the factory security mechanism Find Device. In some cases, without knowing the username and password from the Xiaomi account, it will be impossible to unlock the phone after the reset.

In this article, we’ll look at three official ways to reset the Redmi 6 Pro:

• 📱 Through the settings menu (the easiest method if the phone is turned on)
• 🔄 Through Recovery Mode (if the smartphone freezes or does not respond to touch)
• 💻 Fastboot (for power users if the first two methods don’t work)

Before you start, make sure you have a backup of your important data, and even if your phone doesn't respond to touch, you can sometimes retrieve files via ADB or by connecting the device to your PC in MTP mode.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Unprepared resets can result in loss of valuable data or even locking the device, and here is a checklist of mandatory actions before starting the procedure:

Create a backup of contacts and photos|Make sure your phone is at least 50 times charged%|Remember the username and password from Mi Account|Delete SIM-card and memory card if not necessary)|Check if your phone is linked to a Google account (FRP)

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Pay special attention to backup. Even if the phone doesn't turn on, try the following methods:

• 📁 Contact and SMS: sync with your Google account (if your phone is still working). → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
• 📷 Photos and videos: copy to PC via cable USB Use the Mi Cloud (if you have set it up in advance).
• 🔑 Passwords and Notes: Export from Notes and Browser Applications manually.

If your phone is locked with a pattern lock but is responding to a PC connection, try using ADB to copy files.

1. Connect the Redmi 6 Pro to your computer.
2. Open the command line and type: adb pull /sdcard/ computer-path
3. Wait for the copy to be completed.

Important! If the phone has Find Device enabled, you will need to enter your Xiaomi account login and password after the reset. Without that, the phone will become a brick, you will not be able to unlock it officially. Make sure you remember the login details or untie the device from your account in advance via account.xiaomi.com.

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If you sell a phone, remember to log out of all accounts (Google, Mi, social media) and disable two-factor authentication. The new owner will not be able to use the device if it remains tied to your phone number.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (if the phone is working)

This is the easiest and safest method to use if the Redmi 6 Pro is powered on, touch-sensitive and has access to the menu. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 9-12 firmware (the device has not officially received updates to MIUI 13+).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Scroll down and select Additional settings.
3. Go to Recovery and Reset section.
4. Slip on the Reset item.
5. The system will tell you what to drop: 📱 Delete all data (including internal memory) 🔄 Resetting settings

Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-code.

Wait until the process is complete (usually takes 5-10 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

Once you reboot, you will be asked to configure the device as new, and if you previously had a Mi Account attached, you will need to enter the activation data.

Possible errors and solutions:

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If the reset through the menu is not complete or the phone is rebooted cyclically, do not try to repeat the procedure repeatedly - this can aggravate the problem.

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

If the Redmi 6 Pro is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touches or is locked with a pattern lock, use Recovery mode, which works even in severe software failures, but requires care - incorrect actions can lead to data loss without the possibility of recovery.

Instructions for entering Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the buttons at the same time: 🔘 Power (Power) 🔼 Volume Up (Volume Up)

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Recovery

In the Recovery menu, the volume buttons (Volume Up/Down – move, Power – select) are controlled.

1. Select Wipe Data (Data Deletion)
2. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until the process is complete (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe complete).
4. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone. Press down Power + Volume to enter Fastboot mode (a hare image will appear with the words Fastboot).
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
3. Unpack the archive with the firmware in a folder without spaces (for example, C:\redmi6pro_fastboot).
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
5. At the bottom of the program, select Clean All (full clean) or Clean All and Lock (clean + lock the bootloader).
6. Press Refresh – your phone should appear in the list of devices.
7. Click Flash and wait until the process is complete (usually 5-15 minutes).
8. After successful firmware, the phone will restart automatically.

Warnings:

• 🚨 Use of unofficial firmware or incorrect version MIUI may result in loss IMEI or a non-functioning module Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
• 🔌 If the cable goes off during firmware, the phone can turn into a brick. USB-PC port (they are more stable than the front ones).
• 🔒 Once you have firmware through Fastboot, you may need to unlock the bootloader if it has been blocked.

⚠️ Attention! If the phone doesn't turn on or hangs on the Mi logo after you've been firmware-fastboot, try repeating the procedure with another firmware version (e.g. older). Sometimes choosing Save User Data mode instead of Clean All helps, but this does not guarantee the safety of files.

What to do after resetting: setup and recovery of data

After the successful reset of the Redmi 6 Pro, you will have to set up the initial setup.

1. Language and Region Choice: Please indicate Russian and Russia (or your country) to avoid problems with Google services.
2. Wi-Fi connection: Without the Internet, you can not download updates and restore backups.
3. Log in to accounts: 📧 Google account (required, otherwise you will not have access to the Play Market). 🔑 Mi Account (if the phone is previously tied).

Data recovery

• 📱 If you have backed up through Mi Cloud, select Restore from the Cloud.
• 💻 If you have a copy on your PC, plug your phone and transfer files manually.
• System Update: Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and install the latest security patches.

After the basic setting, it is recommended:

• 🛡️ Install an antivirus (such as Dr.Web or Kaspersky) and check the system.
• 🔄 Disable unnecessary background processes in Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime.
• 📱 Reconfigure gestures and buttons for yourself (for example, turn off vibration when typing).

If your phone is running slower than before, try:

• 🧹 Clear the cache in Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reverse firmware to a more stable version (if the update has led to lags).
• 🛠️ Reset the settings again, but without restoring the backup (sometimes the old data conflicts with the new system).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions accurately, you can have problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If neither method worked, the problem may be the hardware, for example, a faulty flash memory (eMMC) can simulate software failures, in which case only repairs at the service center will help.

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If after reset, the phone requires a Xiaomi account, but you do not remember it, do not try to select a password repeatedly - the device can be locked for 24-72 hours.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

ADB

adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key

Then restart the phone.

If USB debugging is not enabled and Find Device is not activated, only Recovery or Fastboot resets are left.