Xiaomi Mi 6 is the legendary smartphone of 2017, which is still used by many users. However, over time, the device can start to slow down, glitches or require a complete reinstallation of the system. Resetting to factory settings is a universal solution for most software problems, but it is important to do it correctly so as not to lose important data or turn the phone into a “brick”.
In this article, we will discuss all the current reset methods for the Mi 6 (codenamed sagit), including soft reset via settings, hard reset via Recovery, and recovery via Fastboot for cases when the phone is not turned on.
If your Xiaomi Mi 6 is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touch or just works unstable – this guide will help bring it back to life.
1.Resetting preparation: what to do before the start
Before you reset your settings, be sure to follow these steps – they will save you time and nerves:
- 📱 Back up. Use the settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset or third-party applications like Titanium Backup (requires root). Especially important to save: Contacts (synchronize with Google Account) Photos and videos (copy to PC or cloud) SMS and call log (applications) SMS Backup & Restore: Wi-Fi and App Settings
- 🔋 Charge the phone to at least 50%. Interrupting the reset process due to battery discharge may make it impossible to continue loading the system.
- 🔑 Find out the status of the bootloader. If it is locked (which is typical for official firmware), after resetting via Fastboot, you will need to unlock: true/false.
- 📡 Prepare tools: Cable USB Type-C (original or quality) Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot and the Mi Flash Tool (for advanced methods) Firmware file for Mi 6 (Download from the official Xiaomi website)
If you plan to sell or transfer your phone, after a reset, be sure to log out of all accounts (Google, Mi Account, Samsung Account, if used) and untie the device in the settings of your Xiaomi account on the site.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Mi 6 with a locked bootloader, resetting via Fastboot without unlocking will lead to an anti-rollback error and the inability to turn on the phone. If you are not sure about the status of the bootloader, use methods through Recovery or settings.
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2. Method 1: Soft reset via settings (most secure)
This method is suitable if the phone turns on and responds to touch, it saves the current firmware version, but deletes all user data and settings.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
- Select Resetting (or Resetting to Factory).
- If required, enter PIN-code.
- Confirm the action by clicking Reset phone settings.
- Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.
After the reboot, you will see the screen of the initial setup, as after the purchase.This method does not require unlocking the bootloader and is suitable for most users.
⚠️ Note: If the phone has Mi Account installed and Find Device enabled, after reset, you may need to enter a username / password from your Xiaomi account to unlock! 💡If the phone asks for a password from an old Google account after reset (FRP), If you don’t remember it, use tools like FRP Bypass Tool or contact the service center. on the Mi 6 bypass FRP possible ADB, 3. Method 2: Hard Recovery Reset (if the phone doesn't turn on) If the Xiaomi Mi 6 is stuck on the logo, doesn't respond to buttons or doesn't boot into the system, use Recovery Mode. This method is also useful if you forget the pattern lock. Turn off the phone (clip the power supply) + Volume up for 10 seconds. Press power down. + Volume up and hold until the Mi logo appears. Release the buttons and you'll be taken to the Recovery menu (in Chinese or English). Use the volume buttons for navigation and Power for selection. Select Wipe Data. → Wipe All Data → Confirm. Once completed, select Reboot. → Reboot to System. If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons: 🧹 — dataset 🔄 — Reboot Problem Cause Decision Phone does not go to Recovery Faulty buttons or damaged software Try another charging cable or use Fastboot E:unknown volume in Recovery Damaged file system Run Wipe Cache before data reset After phone reset Damaged firmware or hardware malfunction Install firmware via Fastboot or contact the service What to do if Recovery does not open? If the phone does not respond to the button combination, try: 1. Connect to charging on 30 Minutes – sometimes a discharged battery blocks the entrance to Recovery. 2. Use the cable OTG keyboarded (plug in) USB-keyboard and press Ctrl+Alt+Del at the time of loading). 3. Fastboot phone search (see next section). 4. Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users) This method is used if: 📱 The phone does not turn on or enter Recovery. 🔓 You need to flash a new firmware version (for example, if you have an anti-rollback error). 🛠️ You need to unlock the bootloader. Important: This is a computer that's installed. ADB/Fastboot And a firmware file for Mi. 6 (for example, sagit_global_images_....tgz). Instructions: Download and unpack the firmware into a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Mi6\). Turn off the phone and press the volume down. + Food to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear). Connect your phone to your PC and check for device detection by command: fastboot devices Should show a serial number. For full reset and flash, run fastboot flash all (if the firmware files are in the current folder). If the bootloader is blocked, unlock it via the Mi Unlock Tool before the firmware (requires a Xiaomi account binding and waiting 72-360 hours for new accounts). ⚠️ Warning: Fastboot firmware with an inappropriate version of software (e.g., older than the current one) can cause an anti-rollback error and permanently lock the phone. Always check version compatibility!|Through Recovery.|Through Fastboot.|I haven't tried it yet.--> 5. When resetting Xiaomi Mi 6 users often face the following problems: 🔒 Require Mi Account password after reset: If the phone was linked to a Xiaomi account, you will need to enter a username/password after the reset. Solutions: Remember the data or restore the password on account.xiaomi.com. If the phone is purchased from hand, contact the previous owner to unbundle. To bypass will require unlocking the bootloader and firmware through Fastboot. 🔄 Phone hangs on logo after reset: Reasons: damaged firmware or incompatible version MIUI. Solutions: Re-reset via Recovery with pre-Wipe Cache. Sweat the full firmware through Fastboot. Check the battery - sometimes freezes are caused by a faulty battery. 📵 Computer doesn't see phone in Fastboot: Driver or cable problems. Solutions: Install Mi Flash Tool drivers or ADB Driver Installer. try another one. USB-cable (preferably original) connect the phone to another USB-port (better) USB Disable the antivirus – it can block fastboot. 💡If the phone stopped seeing after the reset SIM-maps, check network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks) or reflash the modem module via Fastboot. 6. How to save data after a reset If you did not back up in advance, some of the data can be recovered after a reset, but the odds depend on the recovery method: 📁 Photo and video: Use programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (requires root or PC connection in Mass Storage mode). Mi 6 odds are higher if the file system has not been overwritten. 📞 Contact and SMS: If you have a Google Account enabled, your contacts will be restored automatically after you sign in. For SMS try SMS Backup & Restore (if backup is saved to the cloud). 🎮 Application data: Most games and programs (e.g. WhatsApp, Viber) store backups in the cloud. Once the application is reinstalled, the data will be downloaded automatically. ADB (if debugging is on USB before discharge: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db This command will copy the contact database on the PC (root rights required). ⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the phone itself after a reset, they can overwrite deleted files, making recovery impossible. 7. Alternative Resetting Methods If the standard methods didn’t help, consider these options: 🔧 Reset via Mi PC Suite: The official utility from Xiaomi allows you to reset your settings via PC. Suitable if the phone turns on but does not respond to touch. Download the program from Xiaomi website and follow the instructions of the restore wizard. 📲 Test Point: If the bootloader is locked and the Mi Unlock Tool is not working, you can use the hardware method through Test Point. This is a risky way to disassemble the phone - you should trust it to the professionals. 🔄 Reverse to the old version MIUI: If the problems started after the update, you can return the previous firmware version. However, on the Mi 6 this is fraught with an anti-rollback error. For experienced users, a reset through ADB (if debugging is on USB): adb shell recovery --wipe_data FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Mi 6 ❓ Can I drop the Mi? 6 No, a full reset always deletes user data. However, you can make a selective reset (for example, only network settings) through Settings. → Backup and reset → Network reset. It won't delete files, but it will return network settings to factory settings. ❓ The phone asks for a password after reset, but I don't remember it. FRP (Factory Reset Protection Solutions: Remember the password from the Google Account that was tied to the phone. If the phone is hand-held, contact the previous owner. FRP (instructions XDA Developers). ❓ After the dump, he disappeared. IMEI. How to repair? This is a critical error where the phone is not catching the network. NVRAM (section IMEI) Incorrect firmware of the modem module. Solutions: Restore IMEI through the engineering menu (code ##3646633## → Connectivity → CDS Information → Radio Information. Run the original modem through Fastboot. Contact the service center - self-restore IMEI It may be illegal in some countries. ❓ Can I drop the Mi? 6 - Yes, using a computer without Fastboot? PC Suite (see section) 7). You can also use it. ADB, If the phone has been turned on by debugging USB Soft discharge command: adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.MASTER_CLEAR ❓ How long does it take to reset? Time depends on the method: Through settings: 5–10 - Through Recovery: 10–15 - I'm going to go through Fastboot: 15–30 minutes (including firmware). If the process took more than 30 minutes, something went wrong (for example, the phone got stuck), turn it off with a long press Power and try again.