Resetting settings on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: a complete guide with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

2018

MediaTek Helio A22

MIUI

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But how to reset Redmi 6A to avoid losing important data or turning it into a brick? In this article, we will discuss three official ways (through settings, Recovery Mode and Mi Account), explain the nuances of backup and warn against typical errors, and also answer the questions that users often ask after a failed reset.

If your Redmi 6A is stuck on your logo, doesn't respond to touches, or asks for a password after a reset, don't panic. 90% of the time, it's solved without going to the service center, and the key is to follow the instructions and not miss important steps.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do before cleaning

Factory reset is the complete removal of all data from the phone’s internal memory: photos, contacts, messages, installed applications, and even MIUI settings. If you do not save the information in advance, it will be impossible to restore it (except for data synchronized with the Mi Cloud).

Here's what you have to do:

• 📱 Sync contacts and notes with Mi Account or Google. Go to Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account and enable synchronization for the data you need.
• 📁 Copy photos and videos to a computer or cloud. Use a wired connection (mode) MTP) Apps like Google Photos.
• 🔑 Remember the passwords from Wi-Fi, social media, and banking apps, and you'll have to reset them.
• 📱 Check the Mi Account binding. If the phone was purchased from hand, make sure that the previous owner untie his account (otherwise, after the reset, you will need his login / password).

Pay special attention to applications with two-factor authentication (for example, Telegram or VKontakte). After the reset, you may need access to SMS or backup codes to restore accounts.

⚠️ Attention! If the phone has Device Protection enabled (in Settings) → Additionally. → Privacy, after reset, you will need to enter a password from the last Mi or Google account associated with the device. Without this data, the phone will remain locked even after a complete cleanup via Recovery.

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

If the phone turns on, reacts to touch, and you have access to the menu, it's the fastest and safest method, and it's suitable for most situations, before selling, when the system brakes, or after a failed upgrade.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select Additional (or Advanced Settings in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Slip on Restore and Reset (or Reset settings).
4. Select Settings Reset (sometimes called Erase All Data).
5. The system will ask you to enter a pattern lock or PIN-code (if any) if installed).
6. Confirm the action by clicking Reset phone settings (or a similar button).

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.

⚠️ Attention! If the phone turns off during the reset process (for example, due to a dead battery), it may hover on the Xiaomi logo, in which case you will have to repeat the procedure through Recovery Mode (method 2).

This method will not work if:

• 🔒 You forgot your pattern lock or password.
• 📵 Phone does not respond to touch (display broken).
• 🤖 The device freezes on the boot and does not turn on.

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If after reset, the phone asks for the old password from Mi Account, and you do not know it, try to restore access through the site account.xiaomi.com. If the device was bought from hand, contact the previous owner – without his data to unlock the phone will be extremely difficult.

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

If Redmi 6A doesn’t respond to the power button, freezes on the logo or is locked with a pattern lock, hardware reset via Recovery Mode will help. This method works even when the firmware is damaged, but requires care – wrong actions can lead to complete data loss without the possibility of recovery.

Step instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the power button and the volume button (+) at the same time.
3. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
4. In the Recovery menu, use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select the item.
5. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in some versions).
6. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data (or Yes).
7. After cleaning, go back to the main menu and select Reboot.

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

• 📛 The first item is Reboot (reboot).
• 🧹 The second point is Wipe Data (data cleanup).
• 📥 Third item – Connect with MiAssistant (for firmware via PC).

The process can take up to 10 minutes. If after the reboot the phone again asks for a password from Mi Account, then the device was tied to the account of the previous owner (see FAQ section).

Method 3: Remote reset via Mi Cloud (if phone is lost or stolen)

If you lost the Redmi 6A or it was stolen, you can try to reset it remotely via the Mi Cloud service.

1. The phone was tied to your Mi Account.
2. The device is enabled Internet (mobile or Wi-Fi).

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your account.
2. In the Devices section, find your Redmi 6A (if it's online, its model and charge level will be displayed).
3. Press three points (⋮) Next to the device and select Find the device.
4. In the window that opens, click Erase the data and confirm the action.

Remote reset does not always work:

• ✅ The phone must be connected to the internet.
• ❌ If the device is turned off or in aircraft mode, the command will not reach.
• ⚠️ After resetting, the phone will be uncoupled from your account, and it will be impossible to track it.

If Redmi 6A was stolen, it’s best to try the Lock feature in Mi Cloud first so that an attacker can’t take advantage of it.

Table: Comparison of Reset Methods for Redmi 6A

If none of these methods worked (for example, the phone asks for a password from Mi Account that you don’t know), there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi service center with documents on the phone.
2. Try flashing the device through Fastboot (requires unlocking the bootloader).

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Resetting via Mi Cloud is the only way to remotely clean, but it only works when the phone has an active internet connection, and if the device is turned off or in airplane mode, the command will not be executed.

6. Frequent errors after reset and how to fix them

Even after a successful reset, the Redmi 6A may not behave properly, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

Problem 1: Phone asks for password from Mi Account after reset

• 🔑 If this is your account, enter your username and password. If you forgot, restore it through the Xiaomi website.
• 🚫 If the phone was bought from hand and tied to someone else's account, contact the previous owner. Without his data, it is almost impossible to unlock the device (you need firmware to unlock the bootloader).

Problem 2: After a reset, the phone hangs on the Xiaomi logo

• 🔋 Check the battery charge (minimum 30%). Connect the charger and wait 10-15 minutes.
• 🔄 Repeat the reset via Recovery Mode (Type 2).
• 💻 If it doesn’t work, run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (requires a PC).

Problem 3: Camera or speaker fails after reset

• 🔧 First, check if permissions for applications are disabled in Settings. → Annexes → Permits.
• 📥 Update the firmware to the latest version in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ If the problem remains, a hardware defect is possible (refer to the service).

Problem 4: Not connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network

• 📶 Reboot your phone and router.
• 🔄 Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 📱 If SIM-card not determined, check the tray (possibly oxidation of contacts).

⚠️ If after the Redmi drops, 6A It's not going to turn on at all (black screen, no button response), don't try to disassemble it yourself, most likely the problem is the firmware or hardware damage - in this case, only the diagnostics at the service center will help.

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

If you forgot to save important files before reset, the chances of recovery are minimal, but there are.

Method 1: Recovery through Mi Cloud

• 📱 Sign in to the phone under the same Mi Account that was tied before the reset.
• 📁 Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud and check what data is synced (contacts, notes, photos).
• 🔄 Click Restore next to the desired categories.

Method 2: Use recovery programs (for internal memory only)

• 💻 Connect your phone to your PC in mode MTP (flash-drive).
• 🛠️ Install a program like DiskDigger, Recuva or EaseUS MobiSaver.
• 🔍 Run a scan of internal memory. The chances of finding files are higher if you haven't written new data since the reset.

Method 3: Contacting a Service Center

• 🔧 If the phone had critical data (e.g. work documents), some services offer chip-off recovery (removing data directly from memory). ₽) not always effective.

It's important to understand that recovering data after a reset is a lottery, and the more time you've gone and the more you've used your phone after cleaning, the less likely you are to get something back.

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To avoid future data loss, set up automatic sync with Mi Cloud or Google Drive. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync and enable options for contacts, photos and apps.

8.FAQ: Answers to frequent questions about Redmi 6A dump