How to Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4X: The Complete Guide

Redmi series smartphones have gained popularity due to their reliability, but over time, even the most powerful device can start to work unstable. Resetting is often the only effective solution to fix software errors, freezes or performance problems. Owners of the Redmi 4X model may face the need to clean up memory before selling the device or after a failed system update.

The factory-return procedure does not require a deep technical knowledge, but it requires care. Complete cleaning removes all user data, including contacts, photos, messages and installed applications. Before you start active actions, you need to clearly understand the difference between a regular reset via a menu and a hard reset through a recovery mode.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available ways to reset the Xiaomi Redmi 4X. We will look at standard methods for a working device and special procedures for cases when the phone is locked or not booting. Properly performing each step ensures a successful result without risking damage to the software.

Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure

Before you start any manipulation of system files and data, it is critical to do a series of preparatory steps. Backup is the first and most important step that should not be ignored. Since all information will be permanently deleted during the reset process, you need to save important contacts, photos and documents to the cloud or to your computer in advance.

You should also make sure that the battery level is sufficient to complete the process.Discharge the battery during the reset can lead to critical errors in the file system, after which the phone can stop turning on.

Remember to unplug accounts if you plan to transfer the device to another user.MIUI has built-in protection against theft, and the new owner may face activation lock if your Google or Mi Account remains tied to the device.

• 📂 Back up all important files to external media or the cloud.
• 🔋 Charge the Redmi smartphone 4X minimum 60-70% or plug in to charge.
• 🔑 Remember passwords from Google and Mi Accounts if you need to re-authorize.
• 📱 Extract. SIM-MicroSD card and memory card before the procedure.

Ignoring training can lead to the loss of valuable data that cannot be recovered by standard means.

Reset via the standard settings menu

The easiest and safest way to return the Xiaomi Redmi 4X to its original state is if the phone turns on and responds to touch, a method that is preferred by most users, as it eliminates the risk of random selection of incorrect parameters in the engineering menu.

To start, you need to go to the main system settings menu. Find Advanced Settings (or additionally in older firmware versions) and scroll to the bottom, and there you will find the Recovery and Reset option. This is where the device state management tools are located.

After selecting Reset, the system will prompt you to choose whether to clear internal memory. Full reset means deleting all files, so make sure the tick is in the right place. Press Reset button and confirm the action by entering the unlock password if it is installed.

Once confirmed, the phone will restart and the deletion process will begin, which can take 5 to 15 minutes.The Redmi 4X can flash the screen several times or vibrate - this is normal system behavior.

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Before resetting through the settings menu, it is recommended to log out of all social media accounts and instant messengers manually so that an active session is not saved on other devices.

Using Recovery Mode for Resetting

If the smartphone does not boot, freezes on the logo or does not respond to touching the screen, Recovery mode comes to the rescue. This is a special diagnostic mode built into the device’s memory that allows you to perform system operations regardless of the state of the main operating system.

To enter this mode on the Redmi 4X, you need to turn the device off completely. Then simultaneously press the Volume Up and Power button. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, after which the power button can be released while keeping the volume still.

When the Recovery menu opens, the volume buttons (up/down) control it, and the power button selects the item. Find the Wipe Data bar and confirm the selection. In the next menu, select Wipe All Data for full cleanup.

⚠️ Warning: In Recovery mode, the touch screen is not working. All actions are performed only with mechanical buttons, so be careful when navigating the menu.

Once the cleanup process is complete, select Reboot and then Reboot to System. The first turn on after such a reset will take longer than usual, as the system takes time to initially set up files.

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Recovery mode is the only way to reset settings if the phone doesn’t boot to the desktop or is locked with a forgotten pattern lock.

Reset via service menu (engineering mode)

There's an alternative reset method that's available directly from the Phone app, which is useful if the settings menu isn't working properly, but you can type characters, and it uses hidden engineer codes to start the cleaning procedure.

Open a standard caller and type the combination ##7780##. In some versions of MIUI, this code may not work or require you to enter a security password, which is often the default 123456 or 000000 if you haven't changed it.

The system will issue a warning that all data will be deleted, and once confirmed, a process similar to resetting through settings will begin, and it is important to understand that this method only removes user applications and settings, but can leave media files if you do not choose the option of complete cleanup.

Use this method only if the standard path through settings is not available for any reason.

Deleting Google Account and Protecting against Blocking

One of the most common problems after a reset is blocking FRP (Factory Reset Protection) activation, which is an Android security mechanism that prevents the stolen device from being used. If you reset your phone without first deleting your Google account, the system will require you to enter a password from the last synchronized account.

To avoid a situation where Redmi 4X turns into a “brick” due to a forgotten password, you must log out of all accounts in advance. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Advanced Settings → Accounts).

Select your Google account and click Delete or Sign Out. The same is true for Mi Account, and only after all profiles are untied can you safely perform the Wipe Data procedure.

⚠️ Note: If you bought a phone with your hands and when you turn it on, it requires a password from someone else's Google account, you can legally unlock it only by providing a check for the purchase to the service center. FRP Other methods may be illegal.

Neglecting this step can make the device unusable, as without entering correct credentials, logging in will be impossible.

Post-dumping solution

Once the Xiaomi Redmi 4X completes the reset and boots, you will see the screen of initial setup. At this stage, you may have questions. For example, the phone can take a long time to set up — this is normal, since the system optimizes application databases.

If the device starts to run out quickly after reset, let it run normally for about an hour. Background indexing and synchronization processes can temporarily increase energy consumption. Battery calibration will occur automatically after several charge-discharge cycles.

In case the phone continues to behave unstable even after a complete reset, the problem may lie in the hardware or damage to the system partition, which is not cleaned by a standard wip, then deeper intervention will be required.

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After the first turn on, do not install all the applications at once. Install 2-3 main ones and watch the phone work to identify the possible culprit of the crashes.

A clean system without user debris should be faster and more stable, and if this does not happen, it is worth checking the state of the drive or contacting the service.