How to reset Xiaomi Redmi 7 to factory settings: a complete guide with photos and videos

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Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 7 to factory settings is a radical solution that is used when the smartphone starts to work unstable, most often due to overloaded memory, software conflicts after updates or viruses, for example, if the device is getting stuck on the MIUI logo, constantly restarts or gives an error com.android.phone, reset may be the only way out.

However, it's not always a problem to clean up the app cache or roll back the update via Settings → About Phone → System Update. But if you're faced with a bootloop, locking the screen after a failed unlocker, or selling your phone, a factory reset is inevitable. It's important to understand that this process deletes all data, including photos, contacts, and installed apps, if you don't have a backup.

In this article, we will discuss three official ways to reset: through the settings menu, Recovery mode and Fastboot, and you will learn how to prepare the device to minimize risks, and what to do if the reset did not solve the problem.

Preparation for resetting: what to do before the procedure

Before you start resetting, make sure you follow all the critical steps. Neglecting preparation can lead to the loss of important data or even to the “brick” of the phone.

Backup your data via Mi Cloud or locally

Charge your phone to at least 50%

Make sure you know the username and password from your Mi Account (if linked)

Get out. SIM-card and memory card (if not needed for resetting)

Write it down. IMEI phone (in case of network problems after resetting)-->

Pay special attention to backup. Use the built-in MIUI tools:

• 📱 Local Copy: Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Local backup: Stores data to internal memory or SD-map.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup: Requires Wi-Fi connectivity and free space in the cloud (5GB free).
• 💻 Computer: Connect the phone to USB file transfer (MTP) and copy the folders. DCIM, Downloads and Documents on PC.

If you forget the password from your Mi Account, the reset may lock your phone because of the Mi Account Lock function. In this case, you will need to enter your login and password after the reboot. To avoid problems, check the account's link to Settings → Xiaomi Account.

Yeah, through the settings menu.

Yes, through Recovery.

No, never.

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Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (the safest method)

This is a method that works if you turn on and react to touch, and it's the simplest and least risky method, because it goes through the MIUI interface, and it's relevant for all firmware versions, including MIUI 12/13/14.

Steps for discharge:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the About Phone section. → Backup and reset.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Click Delete all data and confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-code.
5. Wait until the process is complete (usually takes 3-5 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

Once reset, you'll be asked to set up your phone as new, and if you previously had a Mi Account attached, you'll need authorization.

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the phone requires a password from the previous Google account (FRP-locking, and you don't remember it, you'll need to bypass Fastboot or call a service center. MIUI Global.

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If the reset is frozen in the Clearup phase, don't panic. Wait 10 to 15 minutes. If nothing changes, force the phone to restart by holding the power button for 10 to 15 seconds.

Method 2: Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone is not turned on)

If Redmi 7 doesn't load, freezes on the logo or reboots cyclically, resetting through Recovery mode will help.This method is also useful if the pattern lock is forgotten. Important: on some firmware, MIUI Recovery can be in Chinese - use the screenshots below for navigation.

How to log in to Recovery and make a reset:

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 5-7 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons - you will see the Recovery menu (navigation is carried out by volume buttons, the choice is by the power button).
4. Select Wipe Data (or Chinese firmware).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data (or similar).
6. Once completed, select Reboot to reboot.

If Recovery doesn't have Wipe Data, it might have custom firmware installed, in which case try the alternative path: Advanced → Wipe Dalvik Cache, then go back and select Wipe Data.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

The Fastboot method is the most powerful, but also the most risky, and it's used if:

• 🔄 The phone does not respond to other resetting methods.
• 🔒 Mi Account password is forgotten and Recovery blocks reset.
• 🛠️ Refresh your phone after a failed update.

For this method, you will need a computer with installed drivers ADB/Fastboot original USB-Warning: Wrong commands can turn a phone into a brick»!

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes fastboot).
2. Turn off Redmi 7 and press Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot Mode (a picture of a rabbit in a hat-eared will appear).
3. Connect your phone to your PC. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with Platform Tools:

cd C:\platform-tools

1. Check the connection of the device:

fastboot devices

If the phone is determined (its serial number will appear), enter the command to reset:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

For a complete reset with deletion of Mi Account (if the password is forgotten) use:

fastboot erase frp

⚠️ Note: The fastboot erase frp command deletes the Mi Account binding, but may disrupt some features (e.g. Find Device!

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Reset via Fastboot erases all data without recovery. If the phone does not turn on after the procedure, you will need to flash through the Mi Flash Tool.

What to do after resetting: setup and recovery of data

After a successful reset, Redmi 7 will launch as new.

• 🌍 Choose a language and region.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi (recommended for downloading updates).
• ☁️ Sign in to Mi Account (if tied before reset).
• 📱 Restore data from backup (if created).

If you backed up through Mi Cloud, you can restore data in Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Restore from Mi Cloud. For a local copy, connect your phone to your PC and transfer the files back.

Tips for optimal adjustment after resetting:

• 🔋 Turn off auto-update apps in the Play Market → Settings → Auto-update to save traffic.
• 🛡️ Install antivirus (such as Avast or Bitdefender) before recovering data from a memory card.
• 📵 Set up permissions for applications manually to avoid data leakage.

If you have network problems after the reset (no signal), check IMEI in Settings → About Phone → General Information. If it is missing or displayed as Null, you will need to restore through Engineer Mode or service center.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, the reset may not go according to plan.

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be the hardware (e.g., damaged eMMC memory), in which case, contact the Xiaomi service center or a trusted wizard.

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If after reset the phone became slower to work, try to disable animation in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times on the version, then in the Developer Settings turn off Windows Animation and Transition Animation).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Redmi 7 Reset