How to reset settings on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: a complete guide with photos

Introduction: Why you need to reset your settings on Redmi 7A

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 7A to factory settings is a radical but effective way to solve most software problems. This budget smartphone, released in 2019, is still popular due to its reliability and simplicity. However, over time, even it begins to slow down, make mistakes or behave unpredictable. 80% of the time, it is not the hardware that is to blame, but the debris firmware, conflicting applications or failures after updates.

The second life is helped by hard reset or soft reset, which erases everything, including passwords, accounts and files, while the second option saves some data depending on the method chosen, but there are nuances: for example, on Redmi 7A with a blocked bootloader, a reset via Recovery may require login from Mi Account, if the Xiaomi security mechanism was previously activated.

This article provides three proven reset methods (including the brick method), data retention tips, and answers to frequent questions. The instructions are valid for all versions of MIUI firmware (including MIUI 12/13 based on Android 9 Pie).

Preparation for resetting: what to do before the start

Before you click the Reset button, make sure you don't lose important information.On the Redmi 7A with 16/32GB of memory, every megabyte is in the account, so backup is critical.

• 📸 Photos and Videos: Use Google Photos (automatic sync) or transfer files to your PC via Google Photos USB-cable, folder DCIM weightiest!
• 📱 Contacts: export to.vcf file via Contacts app → Management → Export or sync with Google Account.
• 🔑 Passwords and logins: If you use Mi Account, check the linked email – you’ll need it to unlock after resetting.
• 🎮 Game saving: games of the type PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact Link to Google Play or Facebook Accounts.

Pay special attention to the binding Mi Account. If you forgot the password from it, and the phone activated the function Find Device, after reset, you may receive a request to enter the login. Without it, unlocking Redmi 7A will be extremely difficult (you will need to contact the service center).

⚠️ Note: If the phone has root access or custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), resetting through the standard menu can lead to loss of performance.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (soft reset)

The easiest and safest method is to reset directly from the operating system, which is suitable if the phone turns on but "gluts": slow, it emits application errors or displays the interface incorrectly.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Slip on Reset (in some versions of MIUI it is hidden behind Additional).
4. Choose to erase all data.
5. Enter a pattern lock or PIN-code (if installed).
6. Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings.

It takes 3-5 minutes. The phone will reboot and launch with a welcome screen, like after purchase. If after the reset, a window appears asking you to enter your Mi Account login, use the data that was tied to the device before the reset.

Battery charge > 50%|All off. SIM-Cards (if there is a problem with the network)|Synchronized contacts with Google|Backup in Mi Cloud (if used)-->

This method will not help if:

• 🔄 The phone is stuck on startup the logo and does not load any further.
• 🔒 The screen is locked and the pattern lock is forgotten.
• 🛠️ The device “bursts” after a failed update.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (hard reset)

If the Redmi 7A doesn't turn on or is stuck on the screensaver, it will help to reset through the Recovery Mode, which erases all data without the possibility of recovery, but brings the phone back to life in 90% of cases.

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (black screen with yellow text in English).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
6. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
7. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If after restarting the phone requires you to enter Mi Account data, and you do not remember them, try:

• 📧 Restore your password through account.xiaomi.com (access to your linked email or phone number is required).
• 📞 Contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of purchase (check or box).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI The Recovery menu may not have Wipe Data, which means that the bootloader is locked and you will need to unlock it via Fastboot to reset (see Method 3).

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method will be useful if:

• 🔧 Phone 'bricked' after firmware.
• 🔒 Mi Account password is forgotten and Recovery requires authorization.
• 📱 You need to completely reflash the device (for example, return the stock firmware).

The work will require:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool and firmware for Redmi 7A (You can download it on the official Xiaomi website).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Nutrition and hold until the image of the hare in the hat-eared (Fastboot mode) appears.
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware (file with the extension.tgz).
5. Press Refresh – the program must identify the device.
6. Select Clean All mode and press Flash.
7. Wait for the finish (5-10 minutes) and restart the phone.

After the procedure, the device will be as new as before, but:

• 🔄 You may need to re-link your Mi Account.
• 📶 Network settings (Wi-Fi, mobile Internet) will reset.
• 🔋 The first charge after the firmware should be full (up to 100%).

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If the Mi Flash Tool can't see the phone, install Qualcomm QDLoader drivers manually and download them from the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums (see "Redmi 7A QDLoader driver").

Table: Comparison of Reset Methods for Redmi 7A

For most users, the first two methods are sufficient. Fastboot is recommended only in extreme cases, as it requires technical skills and risks turning the phone into a “brick” if you make a mistake.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔋 Phone runs out during reset: If charge is below 30%, process may interrupt.Always charge battery to 50%+ before manipulation.
• 🔒 Mi Account password forgotten: If the phone requires authorization after reset and you don't remember the data, try to restore access through the recovery form. SMS.
• 📱 After reset, there is no network: Go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks and manually select the operator (Search Networks).
• 🔄 phone is stuck on startup Mi logo: If the device doesn’t boot for more than 10 minutes after reset, repeat the procedure via Recovery or Fastboot.

Another common problem is the loss of IMEI after resetting via Fastboot. If the IMEI number is missing from the settings (checked by the code *#06#), you can restore it using the engineering menu:

1. Type on the keyboard ##4636##.
2. Select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down and click Turn off the radio (if the option is active).
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is resetting and it says "This device is locked" and you want to enter a password, don't try to pick it up at random. After 5 unsuccessful attempts, the device will lock for 24 hours.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If you sell or transfer your phone to another person, make sure to reset via Recovery or Fastboot. Simply deleting files is not enough — data can be recovered using special programs.