How to reset Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro to factory settings: 3 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is one of the brand's most popular budget smartphones, but even it eventually starts to "brake," glitch or require a complete clean before selling.Reset to factory settings (hard reset) solves most software problems, but it's important to do it right so as not to lose important data or lock the device permanently.

In this article, you will find three official reset methods (via settings, Recovery Mode and Mi Account), detailed warnings about the consequences, and instructions for saving photos, contacts and apps. We will also discuss what to do if the smartphone is stuck on the logo after a reset – a problem faced by 12% of Redmi 8 Pro users (the data of Xiaomi service centers for 2023).

Before you start, make sure you have access to the Mi Account (if it’s tied to your phone) and have enough battery power to complete the process, otherwise you risk getting a brick instead of a working smartphone.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do before cleaning

Resetting to factory settings removes all user information: photos, videos, messages, apps and even Wi-Fi settings. It is impossible to return data after the procedure if there was no backup.

• 📱 Sync contacts with Google Account or Mi Cloud. check this in Settings → Accounts. → Synchronization.
• 📷 Copy photos and videos to a computer or cloud. Use Explorer (plug your phone over the phone) USB) Apps like Google Photos.
• 🔐 Remember the passwords from the apps and Wi-Fi, and you'll have to reset them.
• 📥 Save a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset (if the function is available).

Pay special attention to Mi Account. If you forget your password, don't start resetting -- after the procedure, the phone may require you to enter your credentials to unlock (FRP-block), which is protection against theft, but it also prevents users who do not remember their data.

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If you sell a phone, don’t just reset your settings, log out of Mi Account to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Delete your account. Otherwise, the new owner won’t be able to use the device!

⚠️ Note: If the Redmi 8 Pro is equipped with custom Recovery (for example, TWRP), A standard menu reset may not work, in which case use the method via Fastboot (described in section 4).

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

This method is suitable if the smartphone is turned on and reacts to touch, and you remember the pattern lock or PIN-The instructions are relevant for firmware. MIUI 12–14 (No other versions are supported on Redmi 8 Pro).

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to About Phone → General settings → Reset settings.
3. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
4. If required, enter the Mi Account password or pattern lock.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings.

The phone will reboot and start the cleaning process, which will take 3-7 minutes, and then you will see the screen of the initial setup, as after the purchase.

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the phone asks to enter the old Mi Account password and you do not remember it, restore access through account.xiaomi.com.

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

If the Redmi 8 Pro is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touches or is locked with a pattern lock, use Recovery mode. This method works even without access to the system, but requires accuracy - incorrect actions can lead to loss of IMEI or damage to the firmware.

Instructions for standard Recovery (not TWRP!):

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up and hold until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons - you will be taken to the Recovery menu (navigation is carried out by volume buttons, the choice is by the power button).
4. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
5. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
6. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the order of items:

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is needed if:

• 🔄 Standard reset does not work (for example, due to custom firmware).
• 🔒 Phone's locked. FRP (Requires Mi Account data after reset).
• 🛠️ You need to reflash the device (for example, after a failed update).

You will need a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool program.

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 8 Pro (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on your computer.
3. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot Mode (a hare in a hat-out-of-the-box will appear).
4. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
5. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Refresh (the phone must be determined).
6. Press Flash and wait until the process is completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Important: This method completely reinstalls the firmware, not just resets it, and all the data will be erased, and the phone will go back to the clean state after the purchase.

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Fastboot Reset is the Only Way to Get Around FRP-The Mi Account requires official firmware and only works on an unlocked bootloader).

Possible problems after discharge and their solution

Even after a successful reset, the Redmi 8 Pro may not behave properly, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If the IMEI is missing after the reset, restore it:

1. Type on the keyboard ##4636##.
2. Go to Phone Information and check for IMEI.
3. If you don’t have an IMEI, use Engineer Mode (MTK Engineering for MediaTek processors).

1. Turn off animation in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then turn off animation in Developer Settings).

2. Clear the cache in Settings → Storage → Clear the cache.

3. Install the latest update in Settings → Updating the system.-->

6. How to avoid future data loss

To avoid losing important information in the next reset, set up automatic backup:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Enable reservations in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Backup. Free available 5GB.
• 📧 Google Account: Sync Contacts, Calendar, and Notes in Settings → Accounts. → Google.
• 💾 Local Copy: Regularly copy photos to your computer or external drive.
• 🔄 Backup apps: Use Swift Backup (requires root) or Titanium Backup.

It is also useful to check the memory status of the phone once every 3 months:

1. Open the Settings → Storage.
2. Click Clear next to unnecessary files (such as Downloads or Cache apps).
3. Remove unused applications in Settings → Apps.

⚠️ Note: If you frequently install applications from unknown sources (APK-- files, the risk of infection with viruses increases. This may lead to the need to reset. Use antivirus (for example, Avast or built-in scanner in the computer system) MIUI) Do not give applications administrator rights without the need.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro