Reset Xiaomi settings via buttons: instructions for all devices

Resetting your settings through hardware buttons is the last chance to bring Xiaomi’s device back to life when the screen is unresponsive, the system is stuck on the logo or you’ve forgotten your password.This method works on everything from the budget Redmi to the flagship Mi 13 Ultra, as well as on Mi TVs and Xiaomi Smart TVs. The main advantage is that you don’t need access to a menu or a computer.

We'll go through three scenarios in detail: resetting your smartphone through a combination of buttons, restoring your TV from the remote/button on the body, and nuances for devices with a locked bootloader. In this article, you'll find current schemes for MIUI 14/15 and Google TV 12/13 firmware, and a compatibility table with popular models. If your device doesn't turn on or hangs on the Fastboot, here you'll find a solution.

When you need to reset through buttons

Hardware reset is an extreme measure, which is resorted to in 5 main cases:

• 🔄 The device hung on the Mi or Redmi logo (infinite boot after the update).
• 🔒 Forgotten pattern lock, PIN-Password or code from your Mi Account.
• 🖥️ The screen does not respond to touch, but the device is turned on (touch module is out of order).
• 📱 Smartphone or TV does not boot into the system after a failed update.
• 🚨 There are some critical errors like "System". UI stopped or "No Command".

It's important to understand that button resets delete all data on the device, including photos, contacts, and installed apps. If you had Find My Device enabled or synced with Mi Cloud, some data can be recovered later, but local files (such as screenshots in the DCIM folder) will disappear irrevocably.

⚠️ Note: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, you may need to re-unblock through the Mi Unlock Tool, POCO F3 Others where the boot loader is automatically blocked.

Reset Xiaomi smartphone through the buttons: step-by-step instructions

For Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, a combination of power + volume buttons is used. The procedure differs depending on the condition of the device:

Scenario 1: The device is turned on but locked

1. Turn off the smartphone with a long press on Power (10-15 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up simultaneously for 5-10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when you see the Recovery Mode menu.
4. Use Volume Down for navigation and Power to select Wipe Data.
5. Confirm the reset with Yes and wait until it is completed (3-7 minutes).

After the reboot, you will be greeted by the initial setup screen, as after the purchase. If the device requires data input from the Mi Account, use the previously associated account.

Extract. SIM-card and memory card (if any)

Battery charge of at least 30%

Connect the charger (recommended)

Remember the data from Mi Account (if tied)

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Scenario 2: Device not turned on (black screen)

If the smartphone does not respond to the power button, try a forced reboot:

1. Connect the device to charge for 15-20 minutes (even if the indicator is not on).
2. Press Power + Volume down for 15 to 20 seconds. If you get a vibration, let go.
3. If the screen remains black, repeat the Power + Volume up combination to log into the Fastboot.
4. In the Fastboot menu, select Recovery Mode with the volume button and confirm Power.
5. Follow the steps in Scenario 1 (paragraphs 4-5).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) After a Fastboot reset, you may need to flash through the Mi Flash Tool if the system is damaged.

Reset Xiaomi TV through buttons on the case or remote

Mi TVs and Xiaomi Smart TVs are harder to reset due to the lack of physical buttons on most models.

Method 1: Service menu (for models with buttons)

On the Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 4A and older TVs, there are physical buttons on the back.

1. Turn off the TV with the Power button on the case.
2. Press Menu (on the case) + Volume down (on the remote or body) at the same time.
3. Hold on for 10-15 seconds until the service menu appears (usually labeled Factory Menu).
4. From the menu, select Reset to Default or Wipe Data (navigation – volume buttons, choice – OK).

On the newer models (Xiaomi TV Q2 2023, Mi TV P1) there are no physical buttons - use Method 2.

Method 2: Through a combination of buttons on the remote

For TVs on Google TV or PatchWall:

1. Press the remote sequentially: Back (←) → Home. → Up (↑) → Let's go (→).
2. In the menu that opens, select Settings → Device → Reset settings.
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234).

If the TV doesn’t respond to the remote, check the batteries or try connecting the keyboard via Bluetooth (works on the Mi TV Q1 and later).

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If after reset, the TV requires authorization to Mi Account, but you do not remember the password, try resetting it through account.xiaomi.com.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users have problems. TOP-3 mistakes and their decisions:

• ❌ The device is not included in Recovery → Reason: discharged battery (charge at least up to 20%) or sticky power button (knock on the case near the button).
• ❌ After reset, asks for an old password → It's FRP-Solution: Enter data from the last synchronized Google account.
• ❌ TV hovers over logo after reset → It's probably a firmware breach. USB-debugging.

Another common problem is losing IMEI after being reset on custom firmware smartphones, so to avoid this, check before reset whether the EFS folder (responsible for IMEI) is saved. If not, restore it through TWRP or service utilities like Maui META.

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On devices with a locked bootloader, resetting through the buttons will not remove the binding to the Mi Account. Complete reset will require official unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool (permission is issued every 30 days).

Alternative Reset Methods (if the buttons don't work)

If the hardware buttons are damaged or unresponsive, use one of these methods:

Method 1: Reset via ADB (for advanced users)

It will require:

• A computer with ADB-drivers installed.
• USB-cable (preferably original).
• USB Debugging enabled (Settings → About Phone → 7 taps by build number → Developer Mode → USB Debugging).

Instructions:

adb shell


recovery --wipe_data

If the device is not detected, try the command:

adb reboot recovery

Method 2: Reset by Find My Device (for locked smartphones)

If the smartphone was enabled Find My Device and it is connected to the Internet:

1. Go to google.com/android/find.
2. Select your device in the list.
3. Click Erase Data and Confirm Action.

The disadvantage of the method: the reset will occur only when the device is connected to the network (Wi-Fi or mobile Internet).

Xiaomi models with reset features

Some Xiaomi devices have unique reset schemes, and we put them together in a table:

For Black Shark models (game smartphones from Xiaomi), the reset is performed through the Shark Tool utility, since there is no standard Recovery.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions