Hard Resets Xiaomi through the buttons: reset to factory settings without a password

Forgot the pattern lock or PIN-Xiaomi code and your phone is locked? Don't rush it to the service center. Hardware reset buttons is a universal way to return the device to factory settings, even if you don't remember the password, POCO Black Shark, regardless of the version MIUI Android.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for different scenarios: when the phone is turned on, off or stuck on the logo, we will also explain how to avoid common errors that can turn a smartphone into a brick, and what to do if the device requires a Mi Account after reset. Importantly, this method will remove all data from internal memory, including photos, contacts and applications – it will be impossible to recover them after reset without a backup.

If you have never done this before, don’t worry: the process is as simple as possible. The main thing is to follow the instructions and not miss the steps. Even if your Xiaomi does not respond to the touch of the screen or is stuck in a reboot cycle, the chances of a successful reset remain high.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do before the start

Before you start resetting, make sure you take into account all the nuances. Hard reset is an irreversible process, and it has its pitfalls. Here's what you need to check in advance:

✅ Battery charge. The device must be charged at least to 30-50%. If Xiaomi dies during a reset, it can damage the firmware, at worst, it can cause the phone to fail completely.

✅ Backup data: If the phone has any response to a connection to a computer (e.g., it's defined as a drive), try copying important files:

• 🔌 Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB-cable.
• 🖥️ On your computer, open this computer (Windows) or Finder (macOS).
• 📁 If the phone is displayed as a removable drive, transfer the data to a safe location.

✅ Having a Mi Account. After a reset, some Xiaomi models may require a login and password from the account associated with the device. If you don't remember the data, don't start resetting until you restore access. Otherwise, the phone will remain locked even after a hard reset.

⚠️ Note: If the Find Device function was enabled on the phone, confirmation via the device may be required after the reset. SMS Without this, Xiaomi will not be able to unlock.

✅ Cable and computer (optional) In rare cases, you may need to connect to a PC to restore firmware. USB-cable and install Mi drivers PC Suite (you can download from the official website of Xiaomi).

2. Method 1: Recovery Mode (main method)

This is the most reliable reset method that works on 99% of Xiaomi models, and the instructions are suitable for phones that:

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone. If it's stuck, press the power button on the phone. 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Press the button combination: 🔘 Power button + Loudness up (for most models). 🔘 On certain devices (e.g, POCO F1) — Power button + Loudness down.

Hold them for 8-10 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery Mode menu appear.

Choose a language.

Wipe Data

Wipe & Reset

Factory Reset

Confirm the reset.

Wipe All Data

1-3 minutes

Reboot the phone.

Reboot

Reboot to System

If the phone needs a password again after restarting, the reset was incorrect. Repeat the procedure or try an alternative method (see next section).

Battery level of charge > 30%|Original. USB-hand-held|Mi Account data is known|Backup of important files created-->

3. Method 2: Fastboot reset (if Recovery doesn't work)

If the Recovery Mode menu is not available or the phone does not respond to the button combination, you can use Fastboot mode. This method requires a connection to the computer and installed Xiaomi drivers.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the set).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (download from the official website).
• 📥 Firmware for your model (can be found on the forums) 4PDA or Xiaomi.eu).

Instructions:

1. Put your phone in Fastboot mode: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Press the Power Button + Volume down for 5-7 seconds. 3. Connect the phone to your computer. The Fastboot logo should appear on the screen.
2. Install the drivers. If the computer doesn't recognize the device, download the Mi USB Driver and install it manually.
3. Start Mi Flash Tool. In the program, press Select and specify the path to the unpacked firmware.
4. Select Clean Mode. At the bottom of the window, select Clean All or Clean All and Lock. + loader-lock).
5. Start the firmware. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (usually 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware or interrupted process can lead to brick (turning your phone into a brick) If you are not sure about your actions, contact the service center.

Once the firmware is successful, the phone will reboot in a factory state, and if the screen stays black for more than 10 minutes, something went wrong, in which case, try repeating the process with a different version of the firmware.

4. Features of reset on different Xiaomi models

While the general principle of hard reset is the same for all Xiaomi devices, some models have their own nuances.

If your model isn't in the table, try the standard combination Power + Volume Up. 90% of the time, it works.

5 What to do if the phone requires a Mi Account after resetting

One of the most unpleasant situations is when Xiaomi is blocked after a hard reset by a request for data entry from Mi Account. This happens if the Find Device or Mi Cloud function was previously enabled on the device.

Options for a solution:

• 🔑 Restore your account. Go to account.xiaomi.com and try to reset your password via email or phone.
• 📧 Use a backup email. When you register for a Mi Account, you have a spare address, check it.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi Support. Providing proof of ownership of the device (checks, box), you can request unlocking.

⚠️ Warning: Buying bypass services online is fraught with fraud. Many sites offer to “delete Mi Account in 5 minutes,” but in practice it is either a virus or a scam.

If you don’t remember your account information and can’t recover it, there are two options:

1. Contact the authorized service center Xiaomi with documents on the phone.

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Before buying a used Xiaomi, always check if the Mi Account is tied to it. Ask the seller to reset with you and make sure that after the reboot the phone does not require a username / password.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even when following instructions, users often make mistakes that make the reset process more difficult, and the most common ones are:

• ❌ Insufficient battery power: If the phone runs out during reset, it can damage system files. Always check the charge level before starting the procedure.
• ❌ Using unoriginal cables: Cheap cables often don't transmit data in Fastboot mode, which means the Mi Flash Tool can't see the device.
• ❌ If you pull the cable out or turn off the computer while you're running the firmware, the phone may stop turning on.
• ❌ Installation of software from another model or region (for example, Chinese firmware on the global version) will lead to errors.

How to minimize the risks:

• ✅ Use only official firmware from Xiaomi or trusted sources (e.g. Xiaomi.eu).
• ✅ Before reset, turn everything off. SIM-Memory cards and cards – they can interfere with the process.
• ✅ If your phone doesn’t respond to buttons, try holding them. 15-20 Seconds – Sometimes it takes longer.

If the phone doesn't turn on after reset or if it gives you a No command error, try repeating the procedure by holding the buttons longer.

7. Alternative ways of unlocking (without resetting)

Hard reset isn’t the only way to unlock Xiaomi.If you don’t want to lose data, try these methods:

• 🔓 Reset via Find Device. Go to i.mi.com and log in. Select a locked phone from the device list. Click Erase Device).

Condition:

Mi Account

Use of ADB (for advanced users)

1. Connect the phone to the PC with USB debugging enabled.


2. Enter the command:




adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key




3. Reset the device.

Limitation:

before

Reset via Safe Mode.

1. Press the power button before the off menu appears.
2. Hold your finger to turn off power until the prompt to switch to Safe Mode appears.
3. In Safe Mode, remove apps that may block the screen (such as third-party blockers).