How to reset Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro to factory settings: all ways

Resetting the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro to factory settings is a radical but sometimes necessary step. Maybe your smartphone started to brake after the MIUI update, got infected with a virus, or you just want to sell it and delete all personal data. Either way, a full reset will bring the device back out of the box by removing all apps, accounts and settings.

But before you start, it's important to understand that the procedure is irreversible. All photos, messages, contacts and installed programs will be erased. Even if you restore the backup later, some system files and settings will remain "clean." So make sure to backup — we'll talk about this in the first section.

In this article, you will find three proven ways to reset: through the settings menu, with Recovery Mode and the fastboot command. We will also discuss what to do if the Mi 10T Pro does not respond to commands or hovers on the Xiaomi logo.

1.Reset preparation: how to save data and avoid errors

The first rule before resetting is to save everything important, and even if you plan to recover data from the cloud, some files (like saving games or setting up apps) may be lost forever.

• 📱 Contacts and Messages: Sync with Google Account or export to file VCF. You can check the synchronization in the settings → Google accounts → Synchronization.
• 📷 Photos and videos: copy to your computer or upload to Google Photos/Mi Cloud. Don't just rely on the cloud -- sometimes files don't have time to load.
• 🔑 Passwords and logins: export from the password manager (e.g. Xiaomi Password Manager) or write manually.
• 🎮 Gaming data: link your gaming accounts to Google Play or social media, or your progress will be lost.

Pay special attention to the attached devices. If your Mi 10T Pro is used to control a Xiaomi smart home (such as Yeelight light bulbs or a robot vacuum cleaner), after resetting, you will have to reconfigure them.

Also, be sure to untie the payment cards in Google Pay, Samsung Pay or Mi Pay. Once reset, they will remain active on other devices, but may be blocked by the bank due to suspicious activity.

1. Open the Google Pay app (or analogue).
2. Go to Settings → Payment Methods.
3. Click on the map and select "Delete".

⚠️ Note: If you are using the Mi 10T Pro with a corporate mailbox (such as Microsoft Exchange), after a reset, you may need to re-activate the device in the mailbox. IT-Please check this in advance so you don't lose access to your work mail.

2. Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (the easiest)

If your Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is powered up and responsive to touch, this method is the fastest and safest, it doesn't require any additional tools and is suitable even for beginners.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Click on Backup and Reset (in some versions of MIUI, this item may be called Settings Reset).
4. Select Resetting → Erase all data.
5. If required, enter PIN-code.
6. Confirm the action by clicking Delete Everything.

The phone will reboot and start the cleaning process. It can take 5 to 15 minutes -- don't interrupt it! The screen will display a progress lane, and when it's done, the device will automatically reboot to the "out of the box" state.

If the menu does not include the About phone item, try an alternative route:

• Open Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
• Select Reset and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware requires you to disable Find My Device before reset. If you don't turn it off, after reset, the phone may request an old Mi Account to unlock. → Xiaomi account → Find the device and deactivate the option.

Battery charge > 50%|Disabled "Find device"|Backup of important data is made|Remembered. PIN-Mi-code|Bank cards removed from payment systems-->

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

If the Mi 10T Pro is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touch or does not load beyond the lock screen, Recovery Mode, a special recovery mode, is built into the firmware and does not require a connection to the computer.

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press and hold the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time.
3. When the Mi logo appears on the screen, release the buttons and you will be taken to Recovery.
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in some versions).
6. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
7. Once completed, select Reboot to reboot.

In Recovery Mode, the interface is in English, but the controls are intuitive. If you're afraid of making a mistake, look at the location of the items:

If you've picked Wipe Data, don't panic. Give your phone 10 to 15 minutes -- sometimes it takes longer to clean up because of the big data. Don't pull out the battery or force it to restart, which can damage the /data partition and make the phone inoperable.

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

If the first two methods fail (for example, because of a damaged firmware), then you have Fastboot, a mode that allows you to control your phone through a computer, which requires you to install drivers and the Mi Flash Tool program, but it is guaranteed to work even on bricks.

• 💻 Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).
• 📥 Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi Drivers.
• 🔧 Firmware for Mi 10T Pro (download from the official website of Xiaomi Firmware Updater).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Power and hold for 10 seconds until the screen with the hare in the hat-eared (Fastboot logo) appears.
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the unpacked firmware.
5. At the bottom of the program, select Clean All mode (complete cleaning).
6. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (usually 5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is successful, the phone will reboot in a factory state, and if the Mi Flash Tool is an anti-rollback error, you're trying to install an older version of MIUI than the one on the phone, in which case download the firmware of the same or newer version.

⚠️ Note: Using Fastboot with unofficial firmware can lead to bootloader locking. If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center. Unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi requires a wait of 7-30 days (depending on company policy).

1. Reinstall drivers manually through Device Manager.

2. Use another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

3. disable the antivirus - it can block the program.-->

5.What to do after resetting: first setup and data recovery

After a successful reset, the Mi 10T Pro will turn on with the welcome screen, as after purchase, and you will have to go through the initial setup.

• 🔄 Backup recovery: During the setup phase, the system will prompt you to restore data from your Google Account or Mi Cloud. Choose the right option, but note that some applications may not recover.
• 🔒 Security: Install immediately PIN-Don't miss this step, because without locking the screen, the data will be vulnerable.
• 📱 System Update: After reset, check for updates in Settings → The phone. → System update: Outdated firmware may contain vulnerabilities.
• 🛠️ Optimize: Disable unnecessary system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) to free up memory.

If you're selling or transferring a phone, don't restore your data.

1. Select the setting to the main screen.
2. Make sure that your Settings → Accounts do not have your profiles.
3. Perform another reset (via Settings → Reset) to remove traces of temporary files.

Pay special attention to application permissions. Once recovered from the backup, some programs may access contacts, location or camera without your knowledge. Check them in Settings → Apps → Permissions.

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Once reset, the phone may run faster, but over time, laggas will return if you don't optimize the background processes. Clean the cache regularly in Settings → Memory → Cleanup.

Possible problems after discharge and their solution

Sometimes, when you go back to the factory settings, the Mi 10T Pro doesn't behave properly, so let's look at the typical situations and how to fix them:

If the phone does not see after the reset SIM-map, try it:

1. Remove and re-paint the map.
2. Check if the trays are bent (sometimes after falls, the contacts are shifted).
3. Update the firmware - in new versions of MIUI, errors with the modem are corrected.

If none of these methods worked and the phone still doesn’t work, there may be a hardware problem (e.g., damaged eMMC memory).In this case, contact the service center. For the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, official centers are in most major cities – check their location on the Xiaomi Service website.

7. Alternative methods: when the discharge does not help

If a factory reset hasn’t solved your problem (for example, the phone is still braking or overheating), consider alternatives:

• 🔄 Flashing through Mi Flash Tool: Install clean firmware on top of existing firmware.This will help if the system is damaged by viruses or update errors.
• 🔋 Battery replacement: If you are fast discharge (less than 4 hours of operation), check battery wear in Settings → Battery → Battery status. If the capacity has dropped below 80 percent, it's time to change the battery.

To flash through the Mi Flash Tool, follow the instructions from method 3, but instead of Clean All, choose Save User Data (if you want to save files) or Clean All and Lock (if you need to lock the bootloader after you have firmware).

If you suspect a virus infection, scan your phone with an antivirus (such as Malwarebytes or Dr.Web) before reset. Some malware can survive a reset if it is embedded in system partitions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro