How to return Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro to factory settings: a complete guide with photos

Why do you need to reset the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

Factory reset is a radical but effective way to bring the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro back to its original performance, and it’s most commonly used in three ways: when the device starts to “slow down” after a year of active use, if you sell or transfer the phone to another person, or when the system crashes after a failed upgrade. Unlike the POCO or Mi models, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has its own nuances, such as MIUI Recovery and locking the bootloader.

It’s important to understand that resetting removes all user data — photos, messages, installed apps, and even Xiaomi account settings — while keeping system files (firmware, kernel) intact. If your goal is to fix software bugs (like persistent reboots or camera errors), resetting will help 80 percent of the time. But if the hardware problem (broken screen, faulty battery) returning to factory settings won’t change anything.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge - not less than 50% (when reset via Recovery, the phone should not turn off).
• 📱 Availability of backup (more on this in the next section).
• 🔑 Access to Mi Account – Confirmation may be required after reset.

Preparing for resetting: how to save important data

The most common mistake users make is to forget about backup. Even if you plan to reset the Redmi Note 10 Pro due to “glitches”, do not be lazy to save data. MIUI has a built-in tool for this: go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup. The system will suggest choosing what to archive:

• 📸 Multimedia – photos, video, audio (take up the most space).
• 📱 Applications and their data – will save the settings of games, chats, but not themselves APK-file.
• 📞 Contact and SMS — sync with your Google or Mi Cloud account.
• 🔐 Wi-Fi Passwords – Useful if you don’t want to re-enter them.

Alternative ways of backup:

• 🖥️ Through the computer: connect the phone to USB (in file transfer mode) and copy folders DCIM, Downloads, WhatsApp on your hard drive.
• ☁️ Cloud services: Google Photos (for media), Mi Cloud (for notes and contacts), Telegram (for documents).
• 📲 Third-party applications: Swift Backup (requires root) or Titanium Backup (for power users).

⚠️ Note: If you have used device encryption (in Settings) → Security, when reset, the microSD card may become inaccessible!

Method 1: Reset via phone settings (the easiest one)

This is the safest method, because it doesn't require a reboot in Recovery, and it works even when the bootloader is locked, and it works if the phone turns on and responds to touch.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the About Phone section. → Backup and reset.
3. Select Resetting → Erase all data.
4. If requested PIN-code or pattern lock, enter it.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings (usually the red button).

The phone will reboot and start the cleanup process, which will take 3-7 minutes, and then you will see the screen of the initial settings, as after the purchase. If at this stage the phone asks you to enter the username and password from Mi Account, and you do not remember them, restore access through account.xiaomi.com in advance!

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone before selling, remember to log out of your Google account (Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to log into his profile due to security protection. FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

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

If the Redmi Note 10 Pro is stuck on the logo, reboots cyclically or doesn’t respond to touch, hardware resetting via Recovery will help, which works even when the firmware is damaged, but requires precise follow-up.

Steps to Enter Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Keep Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the Power button, but keep Volume up until the Recovery menu appears.

In the Recovery menu, the volume buttons (Up/Down for navigation, Power for selection) are controlled.

1. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in newer versions).
2. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until the end (the screen will display the inscription Data wiped successfully).
4. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is used if the first two failed or you need to completely reflash the device (for example, after a failed update).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi Note 10 Pro (model sweet) from the Xiaomi Firmware website. Choose the Fastboot version (file with the extension.tgz).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on the C: disk (the path should not contain Cyrillic!).
3. Turn off the phone and put it in Fastboot mode: hold Power + Volume down until the hare appears in the eardress cap.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and start the Mi Flash Tool.
5. In the program, click Select, specify the folder with the firmware, then Refresh (should appear). COM-port).
6. Select Clean All mode and press Flash.

It takes 5-15 minutes. When it's done, it automatically reboots. If you have an anti-rollback error, you're trying to install an older version of MIUI than you did before, in which case, download the latest firmware from the official website.

• 🔌 Reconnect. USB-cable (it is better to use the original cable).
• 🖥️ Launch the program on behalf of the administrator.
• 🔄 Reinstall drivers via Mi PC Suite.

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What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful reset, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will offer to go through the initial setup.

• 🌐 Language and region choice: Enter Russia or Global to avoid Google service issues.
• 🔑 Wi-Fi Connection: Without Internet, you can’t sign in to Mi Account or Google.
• ☁️ Recovery from backup: If you were backing up through Mi Cloud, the system will offer to restore data.
• 🔒 Locking settings: We recommend using PIN-a code or fingerprint (but not a pattern lock – it’s easier to forget).

If your phone is running slower than before, follow these steps:

• 📵 Turn off auto-update apps on Google Play.
• 🧹 Clear the cache in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

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After reset, be sure to check the operation of key functions: camera, fingerprint sensor, modules 5G/Wi-Fi. If something is not working, it is possible that the firmware is installed incorrectly and a reset is required.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following instructions, users often face problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

If none of these methods worked and the phone still doesn’t turn on or gives up errors, there may be a hardware problem (e.g., damaged eMMC memory).

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Before contacting the service, check if the warranty period has expired. To do this, enter the IMEI of the phone (indicated on the box or under the battery) at mi.com/global/verify.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 10 Pro reset