How to Reset Xiaomi Vacuum to Factory Settings: 3 Proven Ways

Resetting Xiaomi’s smart vacuum cleaner to factory settings is a procedure that may be required in a variety of situations. You may be planning to sell the device and want to delete all personal data, including cleaning history and binding to your Mi Home account. Or the vacuum cleaner has started to malfunction: it does not respond to commands, forgets room maps, constantly loses communication with Wi-Fi. Sometimes the reset helps even in cases where the device has hung during the firmware update phase and stopped turning on.

But before you get started, it’s important to understand that not all models are reset the same way. For example, the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite and Dreame D9 use different combinations of buttons, and in some cases, you’ll need special software from the manufacturer. This article covers all the current methods – from hardware reset to software tools – and also explains how to avoid the typical mistakes that can turn a vacuum cleaner into a “brick”.

If you’ve never done this kind of manipulation of Xiaomi’s hardware before, don’t worry: we’ll take every step as closely as possible. And for power users, at the end of the article, there’s a section with advanced techniques, including ADB resetting and manual firmware recovery.

1.When you need to reset the Xiaomi vacuum cleaner to factory settings

Don't rush to drop the device when you have the first problem, sometimes you just need to reboot the vacuum cleaner or update the firmware, but there are situations where a complete reset is the only solution.

🔹 Selling or transferring the vacuum cleaner to another owner, without resetting, the new user will not be able to link the device to his Mi Home account, and you risk that he will gain access to your data (for example, to apartment layouts stored in the cloud).

🔹 If the vacuum cleaner gets stuck on the load, doesn't respond to buttons, or constantly emits an Error 10 error (a problem with sensors), resetting often helps to return to work.

🔹 Wi-Fi connection problems, for example, a vacuum cleaner can see the network but can't connect, even though the password is correct, and this could be due to damage to the configuration files, resetting them will restore them.

🔹 Mapping errors: Xiaomi's smart vacuum cleaners sometimes start to "mudder" rooms, wrongly build routes or ignore virtual walls.Reset clears the card cache and forces the device to retrain.

⚠️ Warning: If the vacuum cleaner is physically damaged (for example, after a fall or water hit), the reset will not help.

And here's when the dump isn't needed:

• 🔋 Vacuum cleaner discharges quickly - the problem is in the battery, not in the software.
• 🎛️ One of the functions (such as wet cleaning) doesn’t work, but the rest work fine – check the mechanical parts.
• 📶 Vacuum cleaner doesn't catch Wi-Fi signal in some rooms - it's a network coverage problem, not a device.

2. Method 1: Hardware reset via buttons (for most models)

It’s the most versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi vacuum cleaners, including the popular Mi Robot Vacuum 1S, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro and Dreame D9. You won’t need any additional devices – just the vacuum cleaner itself and 10 minutes of time.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner by pressing and holding the Power button for 3-5 seconds.
2. Wait for the indicators to go out (usually it takes 5-7 seconds).
3. Hold two buttons at the same time: 🔘 Power (power) 🏠 Home (return to base) or 🔄 Spot Cleaning (Spot Cleaning) – Depends on the model.

10-15 seconds

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Release the buttons. The vacuum cleaner will automatically restart and start the reset process (this will take 2-3 minutes).

After the discharge, the vacuum cleaner will emit a long beep and go to the initial setting mode (blind orange or blue) and can now be connected to the Mi Home app as a new device.

Charge the vacuum cleaner at least 30%|Disconnect from the base (if connected)|Make sure there are no obstacles around|Prepare the charger (may be required after discharge)-->

⚠️ Attention: On Viomi models V3 dreame Z10 The combination of buttons may differ. Z10 Pro needs to hold the power. + Mop (wet cleaning button) For the exact combination for your model, see the table below.

Method 2: Reset via Mi Home (without data loss)

If the vacuum cleaner is connected to your Mi Home account and responds to commands, you can do a software reset directly from the app, which is softer than hardware: it saves some settings (such as language and region), but removes the account anchor and resets network settings.

How to reset via Mi Home:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to your vacuum cleaner page.
2. Put three points on it (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Device Settings.
3. Scroll down and find Reset to factory settings (or Delete Device on some versions of the app).
4. Confirm the action, the vacuum cleaner will reboot and unload the account.

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If after resetting through Mi Home, the vacuum cleaner does not appear in the list of devices, try restarting the router. IP-Addresses prevent reconnection.

Method 3: Resetting through a hidden menu of the engineering mode

This method is suitable for advanced users and is used when standard methods do not work, for example, if the vacuum cleaner does not respond to buttons or is stuck in the boot cycle. To enter the engineering menu, you will need a USB-OTG cable and an Android smartphone (or a PC with Xiaomi drivers installed).

Instructions for entering the engineering menu:

1. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the charger (it should be turned on).
2. Download and install the MTK Engineering Mode app on your smartphone (available on Google Play).
3. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your smartphone via USB-OTG (use the port on the vacuum cleaner body, it is usually hidden under the cover).
4. Start the MTK Engineering Mode and select Port Switching → USB Port.
5. Go back to the main menu and go to Hardware Testing → Factory Reset.
6. Confirm the reset. The vacuum cleaner will reset and return to factory settings.

Important: This method only works on vacuum cleaners with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum 1 and some Viomi models). D10 Plus, you will need another software – QFil Tool.

If you are not sure about the processor model, check it out through the Mi Home app:

1. Go to the Device Settings → About the device.
2. Find the platform model or chipset line.

Table: Reset button combinations by model

To avoid guessing which buttons to press, we have compiled the most relevant combinations for popular models. If your model is not on the list, try the universal method (see Method 1) or contact Xiaomi for support.

If your model isn’t listed, try the standard Power + Home combination – it works on most Xiaomi and Dreame devices.

6. Frequent errors in resetting and how to avoid them

Even a simple procedure like resetting can go wrong, and here are some common user errors and ways to prevent them:

🔴 Interrupting the reset process: If you release the buttons too early or pull the power cord, the vacuum cleaner can hang on the logo, in which case only reset or firmware through the logo will help. USB.

🔴 Using a non-original charger. Cheap charging may not provide enough current, and the vacuum cleaner won't complete the reset.Always use the original Xiaomi adapter (5V/2A or 5V/1.5A).

🔴 The wrong combination of buttons. D9 Some users mistakenly press the power + Home, but you need a power. + Always check the combination with the table.

🔴 Reset without decoupling your account. If you sell a vacuum cleaner, remove it from Mi Home first (in your device settings.

⚠️ Note: After the vacuum cleaner is reset, Xiaomi may require re-resetting to the region. If you choose the wrong region (e.g. China over Europe), some features (e.g. voice assistant) may not work properly.

If after discharge the vacuum cleaner:

• 🔄 Not turned on – check the battery charge (plug in to charge for 30 minutes).
• 📶 Does not connect to Wi-Fi – reset your router settings (turn off 5 GHz if the vacuum cleaner does not support it).
• 🗺️ Do not build a map – calibrate the sensors (in the Mi Home app, select Settings). → Sizing).

7. Advanced Methods: Reset via ADB and Manual Firmware

If standard methods don’t help (e.g., a vacuum cleaner is blocked or doesn’t respond to buttons), you can try dumping it through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or manually reflashing it. These methods require technical skills and are only suitable for advanced users.

Dumping through ADB:

1. Install ADB Tools on PC (you can download from the Android Developers website).
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the PC via USB (use the port on the case).
3. Open the command line and type: adb devices If the device is determined, reset: adb shell su reset_factory

Manual firmware via USB:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (for example, from the 4PDA forum or Xiaomi website).
2. Unpack the archive and place the file update.zip root USB-the storage device (formatted in FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the vacuum cleaner via OTG.
4. Press the Power for 10 seconds – the device should automatically start the update.

Critical: Continuous power during firmware is a must! If the process is interrupted, the vacuum cleaner may fail.

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USB firmware is the last chance to bring the vacuum cleaner back to life if other methods have not worked. But remember: the wrong firmware can brick your device. Always use files designed specifically for your model!

8.What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful discharge, Xiaomi will return to the “out of the box” state.

• 📱 Link him to his Mi Home account.
• 📶 Wi-Fi connection (use 2.4 GHz network – 5 GHz is not supported by most models).
• 🗺️ Set up a map of the room (the vacuum cleaner will offer to conduct the first cleaning for scanning).
• ⚙️ Set suction parameters, cleaning schedule and prohibition zones.

Tips for quick setup:

• 🔄 If the vacuum cleaner "can't see" Wi-Fi, restart the router and check if it is turned on. MAC-filter.
• 📍 For accurate mapping, place the vacuum cleaner base in the corner of the room (at least 0.5 m from the walls).
• 🔋 The first cleaning after reset is carried out at full charge - this will help the vacuum cleaner to properly calibrate the sensors.

If you are selling a vacuum cleaner, don’t forget:

1. Delete it from your Mi Home account (in your device settings).
2. Erase the history of cleaning (in the appendix: Device → History → Clean).
3. Reset your router settings if the vacuum cleaner was connected to your network.

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To speed up the re-binding of the vacuum cleaner to the account, use QR-It's usually pasted on the bottom of the device or on a box.

FAQ: Frequent questions about dumping Xiaomi vacuum cleaners