How to reset your settings on Xiaomi Redmi Go: 3 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Go is a budget smartphone based on Android Go Edition, which is still popular among users who appreciate simplicity and reliability. However, even such a device can start to slow down, give errors or require a complete reset of settings. Resetting to factory settings helps solve most problems, from freezes to virus attacks. But how to do it correctly without turning the phone into a brick?

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset for Redmi Go (including the Redmi Go 1/16GB and Redmi Go 2/16GB models), taking into account the features of its firmware and hardware platform. You will learn how to prepare for the procedure, what data can be saved, and what to do if the smartphone does not respond to commands.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do in advance

Resetting is not just a single button, but the wrong actions can lead to the loss of important data or even locking the device (if Mi Account protection is enabled).

• 📱 Keep your contacts: export them to the VCF-File via the Contacts app or sync with Google Account.
• 📁 Copy photos and videos: Use them USB-Cable or cloud services (Google Photos, Mi Cloud).
• 🔑 Make sure you know the username/password from Mi Account: without them, it will be impossible to unlock the phone after resetting!
• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 50% – interruption of the process due to discharge is fraught with damage to the firmware.

If you reset Redmi Go before selling, remember to log out of all accounts (Google, Mi Account, Social Networks). Otherwise, the new owner can access your data.

Attention! On Redmi Go with MIUI Go Edition firmware (based on Android 8.1 Oreo Go), a reset via Mi Account may require confirmation via SMS or email. If you don't have access to the linked number, restore it in advance.

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

If your smartphone is turning on and reacting to touch, use this method. It preserves firmware integrity and minimizes risks. MIUI Go:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the System section → Additionally. → Resetting settings.
3. Select Delete all data (reset to factory data).
4. Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock, if requested.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset the phone.

It takes 3-7 minutes, and when it's done, the device automatically restarts and prompts you to configure it as new, and if you see a request for Mi Account data on the screen, use the same credentials that you had before the reset.

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If Redmi Go asks for an old Wi-Fi password after resetting, but you don't remember it, just skip this step.Network passwords are saved to Google Account and will be restored automatically when synced.

Important: On some firmware versions, Reset may be in Settings → About Phone → Reset. If you don’t find a partition, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

Method 2: Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone doesn't turn on)

If Redmi Go is stuck on the logo, does not respond to charging or is locked, hardware reset via Recovery Mode will help, which erases all data, but restores the device to work.

Instructions for Redmi Go:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power button + Volume Up button at the same time.
3. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
4. In the menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
5. Confirm the reset by selecting Wipe All Data.
6. Once completed, select Reboot to reboot.

If the Recovery menu is in English, don't worry, it's the same, and the key is not to pick items like Reboot to Bootloader or Apply Update, so as not to complicate things.

Warning: ⚠️ On some Redmi Go with custom firmware, a reset via Recovery could lead to a loss IMEI (If the network is missing after the procedure, check the serial number of the communication module. IMEI In Settings → The phone. → General information: If it is not available, you will need to restore it through the engineering menu (#4636##).

4. Method 3: Reset via Mi Account (if the pattern lock is forgotten)

If you have blocked Redmi Go with a pattern lock or PIN-And you can use the code, but remember the Mi Account, you can reset the lock remotely, and this only works if you have the right to do so:

• 🔗 The phone is connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 📧 Mi Account was tied to device prior to lockdown.
• 🔒 Find the device has been activated in the settings.

Instructions:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and log in.
2. Select the Find Device tab.
3. On the map, find your Redmi Go and click on it.
4. In the menu that opens, select Delete Data.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from Mi Account.

It can take up to 30 minutes to do this, and when it's done, it will reboot and suggest that you configure it as new, and it's important that this method doesn't work if the device is disabled or not connected to the network.

Possible problems after discharge and their solution

Even after a successful reset, Redmi Go may not behave properly, and here are the typical problems and ways to fix them:

If Redmi Go is constantly restarting or if it gives an error "System UI stopped" after resetting, the firmware is likely damaged, in which case only flashing through Fastboot using official Xiaomi software will help, and this will require a computer and the Mi Flash Tool program.

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If Redmi Go doesn't turn on at all after reset (black screen, no vibration), check the charging. Hold the power button for 30+ seconds - sometimes forced discharge of the capacitors helps.

6.How to recover data after reset

If you have not made a backup, the chances of returning the data depend on what type of reset was performed:

• 🔄 Soft reset (via the settings menu): some of the data can remain in the folder /sdcard/ (photo).
• 🧹 Hard Reset (via Recovery): Data is deleted irrevocably, but you can try to recover it with programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (root access is required).
• ☁️ Synchronized data: Contacts, notes and certain settings will be automatically restored when you log in to your Google Account or Mi Account.

To restore the photos:

1. Connect Redmi Go to PC via USB-cable.
2. Start with Recuva or EaseUS Data Recovery.
3. Select the phone’s drive and start scanning.
4. After searching, mark the desired files and save them to the computer.

Warning: ⚠️ Do not save recovered files back to your phone - this can overwrite the remaining data. Also avoid using the phone until the recovery is complete so as not to reduce the chances of success.

7.Alternative methods: when standard discharge does not help

If none of these methods work, radical measures remain, and should only be used in extreme cases:

• 🔧 Fastboot Firmware Re-installation: Complete Firmware Reinstallation with Mi Flash Tool. Requires a computer and official ROM For Redmi Go.
• 📱 Dumping through ADB: if debugging is on USB, You can also use the command adb shell recovery. --wipe_data (detailed instructions on the forums 4PDA or XDA Developers).
• 🔄 Update through OTA: sometimes installing a fresh version MIUI Go solves problems without reset. Check in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

For flashing through Fastboot:

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi Go (e.g. V10.2.2.0.OCLMIXM) from Xiaomi’s website.
2. Unpack the archive and install the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume Down).
4. In the program, select the firmware folder and press Flash.

Attention! ⚠️ The wrong firmware can permanently disable your phone. ROM For the Redmi Go, don't experiment with custom firmware unless you're confident in your skills.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Go reset