How to reset settings on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: Full instructions

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, released back in 2017, remains a popular device due to its reliability, but over time, the software part can fail. Users often face the need to clear memory, remove system debris or unlock access to the device after a forgotten password. The process of returning to factory settings is a radical, but often the only effective solution to software problems, interface brakes or MIUI system errors.

There are several proven ways to do this: through the built-in settings menu if access to the system is saved, or through Recovery mode if the phone is locked or not booting. It is important to understand that any of these actions will lead to the complete deletion of user data, so pre-preparation is critical to preserving important information.

In this guide, we will take a closer look at each step of the procedure, focusing on the nuances of working with the MIUI shell on older models, learn how to properly prepare the gadget, what steps to perform in recovery mode, and what to do if standard methods do not help to bring the device back to life.

Preparation of the device for complete reset

Before you start any manipulation of system files, you need to make sure that the battery is charged at least 60-70%. the process of formatting internal memory is energy intensive, and a sudden power outage can damage the bootloader or turn the smartphone into a “brick”.

Make sure to back up all your important data: contacts, photos, music and documents, you can use the Mi Cloud cloud service, sync with your Google account or third-party programs on your computer, and once you reset, you can't recover deleted files without a backup.

Don’t forget to unplug your Google account if you plan to transfer your device to another owner or sell it. Otherwise, FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection will work, and the new user will not be able to activate the phone without entering your password.

• 🔋 Charge the battery to a level of at least 60-70% avoidance.
• ☁️ Make a backup of data through Mi Cloud or computer.
• 🔓 Untie your Google account in the settings before resetting.
• 💾 Extract. SIM-microSD card and memory card (if any).

Check if you know the password for your Mi Account, and after the reset, the system will require authorization to confirm ownership, and without access to the account, you will not be able to activate the device.

Resetting settings through the smartphone menu

The safest and easiest method is available if you can unlock the screen and log in, ideal for those who want to simply clear memory or fix minor software errors without using control buttons.

To start, go to the main menu and find the Settings icon. Depending on the MIUI firmware version (7, 8 or 9, which is relevant for this model), the path may vary slightly, but the logic remains the same.

Find the Advanced Settings or About Phone section, and you need to select Reset Settings or Clear All Data, and the system will alert you that all files will be deleted and ask you to enter the unlock password to confirm the operation.

Once confirmed, the phone will restart and the formatting process will begin, and the screen can go out and light up several times — this is normal behavior when the system reinstalls configuration files.

⚠️ Warning: If the device has a two-factor password or complex graphics protection, make sure to remember them. Once reset, login will not be possible without this data.

Hard Reset via Recovery Mode

If the phone doesn't turn on, you're stuck on the logo, or you've forgotten your pattern lock, you'll have to use Recovery mode, which works at the bootloader level and doesn't require access to the operating system.

To enter this mode, Redmi Note 4X must turn off the device completely. Then press the Volume Up and Power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, while keeping the volume high.

You'll see a menu with English text and possibly an orange status bar, and you'll see volume buttons (up/down) and the choice of item is confirmed by the power button, and you'll need to find Wipe Data or Wipe & Reset.

• 📱 Turn off the smartphone completely.
• 🔼 Hold the volume. + and feeding at the same time.
• 👆 Release power when the logo appears, keep the volume.
• ✅ Choose Wipe Data -> Wipe All Data.

The system will ask for confirmation of action. Select Confirm or OK. The process will take a few minutes, after which the phone will prompt you to return to the main menu (Back to Main Menu) or restart (Reboot).

Deleting Google Account (FRP) and Data Protection

One of the most common issues after a reset is FRP (Factory Reset Protection) blocking, an Android security mechanism that requires you to enter a password from the last synchronized Google account.

If you reset your phone through the settings menu by pre-deleting your account (Settings → Accounts → Google → Delete your account), there will be no lock, but when reset via Recovery or buttons, this protection activates automatically.

Owners of the Redmi Note 4X should be especially careful, since older versions of Android (6.0 or 7.0) have sometimes encountered vulnerabilities, but you should not rely on them.

If you buy a used device and it's locked by someone else's account, it's almost impossible to legally unlock it without the previous owner's password.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass programs FRP, The ones found on the Internet often contain viruses or require payment without guaranteeing results.

Use of engineering menus and codes

There is an alternative reset method that takes advantage of the hidden capabilities of the system: on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X phone, you can try to enter a special engineering code through the Phone app.

If the system supports this code on your firmware version, the reset confirmation window will open, which is less radical than full Wipe, and may not affect some system files, but user data will be deleted.

Another code is *2767*3855#. Be very careful: on some devices, this code triggers an instant reset without additional warnings. Use it only in extreme cases when other methods are not available.

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Once you have entered the code, the phone can start restarting immediately, so don't interrupt the process and wait for the screen to appear.

Possible problems and solutions

After the Hard Reset procedure, the device may behave unusually in the first minutes of operation, the system re-indexes files, installs basic drivers and checks the integrity of memory partitions.

A common problem on the Redmi Note 4X is the “bootloop” cycle, where the phone is constantly switched off and on, which can be due to damage to system files during previous work or a failed update.

If the phone is stuck on the Mi logo for more than 15-20 minutes, try resetting again via Recovery. If that doesn't work, you'll need to flash the device through your computer using the Mi Flash Tool utility.

• 🔄 Cyclical reset is often treated with a reset.
• 📉 Long first load (up to 10 minutes) is normal.
• 🔋 Quick discharge after reset - battery calibration is underway.
• 📶 Network problems solved by resetting settings APN.

Users may also experience a latency response from the touch screen, usually after all Google Play Services are fully loaded and the system is updated.

⚠️ Attention: If after reset, the phone heats up in the processor area even in a simple one, perhaps the thermal layer is damaged or the processor is flooded.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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Resetting is a powerful resuscitation tool Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, but requires mandatory retention of backup data and knowledge of passwords from accounts.