How to Reset Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro to Factory Settings: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is a legendary smartphone that is still used by many users due to its reliability and the ability to install custom firmware. However, over time, the device can start to slow down, issue errors or require resale, in such cases, helps reset to factory settings (hard reset), this procedure removes all user data, returning the phone to the state “out of the box”.

In this article, we will discuss in detail three official ways of resetting: through system settings, Recovery mode and Fastboot. You will also learn how to properly prepare for the procedure, avoid blocking MI-account and what to do if the smartphone does not turn on or gives errors. The instructions are valid for all versions of the Redmi Note 3 Pro (including kenzo and kate), regardless of firmware (MIUI, LineageOS or custom).

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Resetting to factory settings is an irreversible process, and if you don't save important data, you lose:

• 📸 Photos and videos (including screenshots and downloads from messengers)
• 📱 Contacts, SMS Call log (unless synced with Google or Mi Cloud)
• 🎵 Music, documents and files in internal memory
• 🔑 Wi-Fi passwords, accounts in applications and system settings

To avoid losses, follow the following steps:

Backup through Settings → Additional → Backup |

Sync your contacts with Google or Mi Cloud|

Copy files to your PC or cloud (e.g. Google Drive or Yandex Disk) |

Write down the login and password from MI-Account (required after resetting!)|

Ensure that the battery is at least 50% charged (to avoid shutting down during the process)-->

If you plan to sell or transfer your smartphone to another person, you should also:

1. Log out of all accounts (Google, Mi Account, social networks).
2. Delete. SIM-card and memory card (if installed).
3. Unplug your device from Find My Device (Google) and Find Device (Xiaomi).

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If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS), check the compatibility of the TWRP Recovery version before reset. Outdated recovery can lead to a "brick" of the device.

Method 1: Reset via system settings (the easiest)

This method is suitable if the smartphone is turned on and you remember the pattern lock or PIN-The procedure takes no more than 5 minutes and does not require a connection to a PC.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Additional → Recovery and Reset (in some versions of MIUI, the path may be different: Settings → About Phone → Resetting).
3. Select Resetting (or Delete all data).
4. Read the warning and click Reset your phone settings.
5. When you request, enter a pattern lock./PIN-code.
6. Confirm the action by pressing Erase Everything.

The smartphone will automatically reboot and start the cleaning process. This can take 5 to 15 minutes -- don't interrupt it! -- when you're done, you'll see the screen of the initial setup, just like after you've bought it.

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

If the Redmi Note 3 Pro is stuck on the logo, doesn't respond to touches, or is locked with a pattern lock you forgot, a reset via Recovery Mode will help.This method works even without access to the system, but requires physical access to the phone's buttons.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the smartphone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power Button + Volume Up Button at the same time and hold them for 5-10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data) and then Wipe All Data.
6. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm (usually you need to enter Yes manually).
7. After cleaning, select Reboot to reboot.

Attention! On some firmware (e.g. custom) the Recovery menu may be called TWRP. In this case, the path will be different: Wipe → Advanced Wipe, then tick Dalvik Cache, System, Data and Cache, and then swipe for confirmation.

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Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You want to completely refashion the device (for example, return the stock). MIUI post-stitch).
• 🔒 Smartphone locked up MI-Post-Recovery Account.
• 💻 You have access to a computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot.

To reset via Fastboot, you will need:

• Computer with Windows/Linux/MacOS.
• USB-cable (preferably original).
• ADB and Fastboot (you can download as part of Android SDK Platform-Tools).
• Battery charge of at least 70%.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down button before the screen with the hare in the hat-earch (Fastboot mode) appears.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal in Linux/Mac) and go to the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), continue. If not, install the drivers.
6. Run the full reset command: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

Once the phone is restarted, it will be in factory condition. If you want to remove all partitions (including firmware), use the command:

fastboot erase system


fastboot erase userdata




fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

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Fastboot reset is the most radical method, and it deletes not only user data, but also system files, which can lead to a "brick" if you don't install the firmware again. Use it only as a last resort!

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can have problems.

If the phone is resetting and it says "This device is locked" and you need to enter the data. MI-An account you don’t remember, try it:

1. Restore access to your account via account.xiaomi.com (use a linked email or phone).
2. If your account is not yours (for example, a phone is purchased by hand), contact the previous owner to unbundle.
3. In extreme cases, contact the Xiaomi service center with documents for the device.

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Turn off the Find Device option.
3. Delete all Google accounts.

This will save you from locking up after resetting.-->

How to flash stock MIUI after reset (if the phone does not turn on)

If the phone doesn’t boot after being reset via Fastboot or Recovery (hangs on the logo or gives out errors), the system firmware is likely damaged, in which case you need to install an official MIUI via Fastboot.

You will need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB/Fastboot.
• 📥 Firmware for Redmi Note 3 Pro (select the correct version for your model: kenzo or kate.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable.

Firmware instructions:

1. Unpack the downloaded archive with firmware in the platform-tools folder.
2. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode (power button + volume reduction).
3. Connect to your PC and check for device detection by command: fastboot devices
4. Start the firmware file (usually this one) flash_all.bat Windows flash_all.sh for Linux/Mac).
5. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Important! If the firmware is interrupted or terminated with an error, repeat the process or try another version of MIUI. Don't turn off the cable or interrupt the process.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions