How to Reset Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro to Factory Settings: The Complete 2026 Guide

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 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 the device by deleting all personal data. Either way, the procedure requires preparation: without a backup, you risk losing photos, contacts and messages forever.

This guide covers all current reset methods for Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model), including options when the phone is not turned on or locked, we will understand how to get around common errors, for example, when the system asks for a password after a reset or the device is getting stuck on the Xiaomi logo. Special attention will be paid to the nuances of working with a blocked bootloader and the features of firmware based on Android 10/11.

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all data from internal memory, including files in folders DCIM, Downloads and WhatsApp. If you haven't made a backup, it won't be possible to recover information - even with service utilities.

1.Reset preparation: what to do before the procedure

The first step is to save important data. Use built-in MIUI tools or third-party applications:

• 📱 Contact and SMS: sync with your Google or Mi Account account in Settings → Accounts. → Synchronization.
• 📷 Photo/video: copy to PC via cable USB Type-C or upload it to Google Photos/Mi Cloud.
• 🔑 Passwords: export from Google Smart Lock or Password Manager (e.g. Bitwarden).
• 🎮 Game saves: Link accounts in games (e.g. Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile to mail or social media.

If the phone is unresponsive to touch or locked, try connecting to your PC in MTP mode (for file transfer). On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this mode is switched on by swipe down the notification panel → USB to transfer files.

⚠️ Note: If you have used device encryption (in Settings) → Security → Encryption, after resetting the phone may require the input of the old PIN-Write it down in advance, and without it, the device will become a brick".

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

This method works if the phone turns on and you remember the pattern lock./PIN-The instructions are relevant to MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to About Phone → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
3. Select Resetting → Erase all data.
4. Enter the unlock password (if requested).
5. Confirm the action by clicking Delete Everything.

The phone will reboot and start the cleaning process, which will take 3-10 minutes, and when you're done, you'll see the screen of the initial setup, just like after you've bought it.

Checked availability of backup copy|Battery charge > 50%|Extracted. SIM-memory-card|Remembered. PIN-code from the Mi Account-->

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the phone asks you to enter the old password from your Mi Account and you don’t remember it, you will have to unlock the device via Fastboot mode (see method 3.

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

If the Redmi Note 8 Pro is stuck on the logo, reboots cyclically or doesn’t respond to clicks, use Recovery mode.This method doesn’t require unlocking the bootloader, but deletes all data.

1. Turn off the phone (press the power + Volume increase for 10 seconds).
2. Press both Power and Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when the Recovery menu (black screen with yellow text) appears.
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power for selection.
5. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.
6. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

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

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (such as custom ones like Pixel Experience) may call the Wipe Data item Factory Reset. If the phone is stuck on Mi Logo after reset, the firmware is damaged, you will need to flash it through Fastboot.

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is needed if:

• 🔒 Phone locked in Mi Account and asks for password after reset.
• 🛠️ Recovery damaged or missing.
• 📱 The device "burst" after a failed update.

The work will require:

• Windows 10/11 computer (or Linux/macOS with ADB drivers installed)
• USB Type-C cable (preferably original)
• Google's Platform Tools utility.
• Firmware file for Redmi Note 8 Pro (download from the official Xiaomi website).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack Platform Tools in the C:\platform-tools folder.
2. Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume Down to enter the Fastboot (the image of a hare in a hat-out of a hat will appear).
3. Connect your phone to your PC. In the command line (Win + R → cmd), run: cd C:\platform-tools fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), continue. If not, install the Mi USB Driver drivers.
4. For a full reset, run fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot.

If you want to remove the binding to Mi Account, use the command:

fastboot erase frp

But keep in mind that this will only work on an unlocked bootloader. If the bootloader is locked, you will need to officially unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool (the process takes up to 720 hours of latency!).

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If after commands in Fastboot the phone does not restart, disconnect it from the PC, press the Power for 20 seconds, then turn it on again.

5. Typical errors and their solutions

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

If the phone does not detect after the reset SIM-map, check network settings in Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks. Sometimes manual operator selection in Settings helps → Mobile network → Network operators.

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If the reset didn’t solve the problem (for example, the phone is still slowing down), the cause may be a hardware malfunction, such as a worn memory or a damaged motherboard, in which case contact the service center.

6.How to recover data after reset (if you did not make a backup)

If there is no backup, the chances of returning the data are minimal, but you can try:

• 📁 Photo/Video: Use programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (scan internal memory through the device). ADB, If the phone is determined by PC).
• 📞 Contacts: Check sync with Google or Mi Account on another device.
• 💬 Messages: If you used Google Messages, check the web version.

⚠️ Warning: Do not write new data to your phone after a reset, which reduces the chances of recovering old files. If the internal memory has been encrypted, recovery is impossible without the encryption key.

For the Redmi Note 8 Pro with unlocked bootloader, you can try extracting data through TWRP Recovery:

1. Install TWRP via Fastboot:
2. In TWRP, connect your phone to your PC and copy files from /data/media/0/.

Alternative discharge methods

If the standard methods didn’t work, consider these options:

• 🔄 Reset via Mi PC Suite: Download Mi PC Suite and connect your phone. In the program, select System Restore. → Reset to factory settings.

ADB

(if debugging is included):

adb shell


recovery --wipe_data

Mi Flash Tool

1. Download the official firmware for the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
2. Unpack it in a folder without Cyrillic symbols.
3. In the Mi Flash Tool, select Clean All mode and flash the device.

⚠️ Note: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool deletes all data, including the contents of internal memory, and resets the Mi Account settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 8 Pro reset