How to reset the settings on the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi G1: the complete guide

Modern smart devices, such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2G (often referred to simply as the Xiaomi G1), require periodic software intervention. Users often look for a way to reset when the gadget starts to work incorrectly, loses communication with Wi-Fi or displays erroneous battery status data. Understanding the difference between a simple reboot and a full reset to factory settings is critical to keeping your device running.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all available recovery methods. Software failure can occur after updating the firmware or changing the parameters of the router. We will look at both a soft reboot that does not delete your data, and a radical Hard Reset that returns the device to the state of “out of the box”, Properly performing these actions will help eliminate most software errors without going to the service center.

Before you start to act, you need to make sure that the device is charged at least 20%. A sudden power outage during the reset can damage the file system. Stress stability is a key factor in the success of any technical procedure. If the robot is on the base, make sure that the contacts are clean and the connection is reliable.

⚠️ Warning: Full Hard Reset will remove all stored room maps, cleaning schedules and your Mi Home account.

Differences between reset and full reset

Many Xiaomi owners confuse the concepts of reboot and reset, which can lead to unforeseen data loss.Reboot is a regular shutdown and turn on the device, similar to restarting a computer. It clears RAM and completes the suspended processes, but saves all user settings, maps and cleaning history.

By contrast, Factory Reset completely erases the user’s memory partition. After this procedure, the Xiaomi G1 robot will behave as if you had just unpacked it. You will have to re-pair the Mi Home app, configure Wi-Fi and re-build the map of the apartment. Use this method only when other ways of solving problems have not helped.

• 🔄 Reboot is data-safe and recommended for small glitches.
• 🗑️ Reset removes maps, schedules and Wi-Fi settings irrevocably.
• ⚙️ Reset is often required when selling a device or changing owner.
• 📡 Reset helps if robot can't see network after router password change.

The method you choose depends on your end goal. If the robot just thinks and doesn't respond to the buttons, start with a soft reboot. If the device constantly loses the network or produces errors that can't be decrypted, then a deeper intervention will be required. It's critical to understand that resetting the Wi-Fi module doesn't always equal a complete system reset, sometimes it's enough to break the connection in the application.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the reset process if the indicators flash. Interrupting the system file record may cause the robot to stop booting (bootloop).

Soft reboot of the Xiaomi G1 device

The first step in any malfunction is to perform a soft reboot. This procedure is safe and does not require you to delete your settings. On the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2G model, there is no physical "Reset" button on the case that can be pressed with a clip like on routers. All the control logic is tied to the combination of buttons on the top panel.

To perform the reboot, press and hold the power button for 3-5 seconds until the device shuts down. Wait for the lights to completely dampen. Then press the power button to start again. Cyclical on allows the system to re-initialize the motor and sensor drivers. Often this solves the problem when the robot is stuck in a certain state.

If a conventional shutdown doesn't work, you can try a forced reboot, and you can press both the on button and the back button (the house icon) at the same time, hold them for about 10 seconds, and the system has to respond with an audible signal or a voice message to start a reboot, which is similar to the keyboard combination on the computer and helps with the interface freeze.

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If the vacuum cleaner does not respond to the pressing of buttons, try first to completely discharge its battery, leaving it on, and then put it on charge for 30 minutes before trying again to turn on.

Resetting Wi-Fi settings and reconnecting

The most common reason users are looking for a way to reset is network connectivity issues. If you change your router, password, or network frequency, the Xiaomi G1 needs to “forget” old data.

To reset your Wi-Fi settings, press and hold two buttons on the case simultaneously: the on button and the return button to the base. Keep them pressed for 5-7 seconds until you hear a voice message "Resetting Wi-Fi" or the corresponding sound signal. The Wi-Fi indicator will flash, signaling the transition to pairing mode.

Then you need to open the Mi Home app, find your own_device_ and select the option to remove the device (usually in the settings on the top right, "Delete" or "Untie"). Only after removing from the application and resetting the buttons on the case, you can re-add the robot vacuum cleaner as a new device, following the instructions on the smartphone screen.

4GHz. If your router is broadcasting a single network with a common name (Smart Connect), conflicts may arise, in which case resetting Wi-Fi and reconnecting may not help until you split the networks in the router settings.

Full reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If the software errors are system-specific, a complete reset is required. On Xiaomi vacuum cleaners, this procedure is often performed through a button combination similar to a Wi-Fi reset, but with longer retention, or through a hidden menu if the model allows. For the Xiaomi G1, long-term retention is the standard method.

Turn off the robot vacuum cleaner. Then simultaneously press and hold the power and home buttons (or the smudge, depending on the specific revision of the board, but more often it's Power + Home). Hold them for more than 10-15 seconds. At some point, the device may emit a series of beeps or a voice reset message. Release the buttons only after this beep.

After the procedure, the device will reboot, you will see the indicators flashing in the standby mode of the connection, the memory card inside the device will be cleared of all user data, virtual walls, exclusion zones and schedules will be removed, you will need to clean again to build the map, as the old one will be lost.

Actions through the Mi Home app

Control of the device and its settings is also possible through the software interface, and although there may be no direct “Reset Everything” button on the menu (manufacturers often hide this feature to avoid accidental clicks), the application can clean the map and reconfigure it. Go to the card of the Xiaomi device G1 appendix.

Go to the settings (three dots in the corner). Find the "Maps settings" or "Maps management" section. There's a "Clear map" or "Reset card" feature available. This isn't a complete system reset, but an effective way to solve navigation problems if the robot gets lost in the old map. After cleaning, it will build a new one from scratch on the next run.

Also in the settings, you can find the item "Unbind" (Unbind), which is an action that is necessary before selling or transferring the vacuum cleaner to another user. The undress removes the device from your account, but does not necessarily erase the data from the robot itself, so after unbundling, it is recommended to reset the buttons on the case.

If the app shows offline status and Wi-Fi resets don't work, try changing the region in the Mi Home app settings. Sometimes servers in different regions are unstable. Switching from Russia to China or Europe (and back) can restore the connection without physically resetting.

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Software-based card cleaning through the app is a safe alternative to a complete reset if the problem is only incorrect navigation.

Solving Typical Mistakes After Resetting

After the reset procedure, users may encounter a number of typical situations, such as a robot moving randomly around a room, which is normal behavior when building a new map, a laser rangefinder (LDS) or a gyroscope scanning the space again, and let the device complete a full cleaning cycle without interrupting it.

Another common problem is that you can’t connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi. Make sure your smartphone and robot are on the 2.4GHz network. The communication protocols in Xiaomi’s budget and mid-range models often don’t support the new standard. If the router combines frequencies, try temporarily splitting them in the router settings.

• 🤖 Robot spins in place – check if the main engine or wheel is stuck.
• 📶 Orange Wi-Fi indicator flashes – wrong password or weak signal.
• 🗣️ Voice Messages in Chinese – Change the region in the app to “China».
• 🔋 Fast discharge after reset – battery calibration can take several cycles.

If the device emits strange sounds or error codes (e.g. Error 1, Error 2) after reset, refer to the error table in the instructions. Often this indicates a mechanical problem (filter clogged, brush stuck) that the software reset cannot solve. Hardware malfunctions require physical intervention.

⚠️ Warning: If the robot stopped seeing the base to charge after the reset, check if you moved the base itself.

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