Redmi’s mobile devices are notoriously reliable, but over time, even the most stable systems can fail. If your smartphone is slow, hanging, or you’re just planning to sell the device, returning to its original state becomes a must. The Xiaomi Redmi 8T reset process completely deletes all user data, including contacts, photos and installed apps.
Factory remediation is a radical but often the only effective way to solve software bugs. Android-based MIUI has multiple levels of access to cleanup features. Understanding the differences between conventional deletion and deep formatting will help you choose the right method.
Before you start taking action, you need to realize the irreversibility of the process. Once you complete the procedure, it will be impossible to restore information without a pre-created backup. Next, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to return the device to the state “out of the box”.
Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure
The first and most critical step is to save important data. Despite the availability of cloud services, manual control will make sure that no important document is lost. Copy photos and videos to a computer or external drive, as the internal memory will be fully formatted.
The second important step is to check the battery power: the process of cleaning files and reinstalling system parameters requires energy, and if the device turns off when new system files are written, this can lead to software failure and the need to flash through the computer.
- 🔋 Charge the battery to minimum. 60-70% beforehand.
- ☁️ Create a backup through Settings → The phone. → Reservation and rehabilitation.
- 🔑 Make sure you remember the password from the Mi Account and the Google account linked to the device.
⚠️ Note: If you do not log out of your Google account before resetting, the phone will require you to enter a password from the last synced account after turning on (protection) FRP). Forgotten password can lock the device permanently.
It is also recommended to remove the memory card. SD and SIM-Although modern systems try not to affect external drives, the risk of accidentally formatting or damaging the file system of the memory card in a global reset exists.
Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (standard method)
The safest and easiest option is available to every user whose screen responds to touch and the system is stable. This method requires no special knowledge and is performed directly from the MIUI interface. First, go to the main application menu and find the Settings icon.
In the settings that open, you'll scroll down to "About Phone," and that's where the basic information about the device and the system management function is concentrated, and if you click on this section, you'll see the "Reset" button, which initiates the cleanup process.
☑️ Checklist before resetting through the menu
The system will offer several options: reset all settings or completely delete data. Select "Erase all data", after which the smartphone will request confirmation in the form of a pattern lock or unlock pin code, which is protection against accidental deletion of information by unauthorized persons.
Once confirmed, a process that can take 5 to 15 minutes will begin, and the device will reboot and you will see the Redmi logo, followed by a screen of initial setup, as when you first turn on the new gadget.
Method 2: Hard Reset with Recovery Mode
If the operating system is not booting, the screen is locked or the sensor is not responding, the Recovery Mode is used, which allows you to perform Hard Reset at the hardware level, bypassing the Android interface.
After turning it off, press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the MI logo appears, then release the power button, but keep the volume up until the recovery menu appears. The navigation in this menu is done with the volume buttons, and the choice is made with the power button.
Entry sequence: Turn off → Click Volume+ and Power → Wait for the logo → Let go of Power → Wait for the Recovery menuFrom the menu, select the language (usually available in English and Chinese), then go to Wipe Data. The system will warn you about the risks. Select Wipe All Data and confirm the action by selecting Confirm. After the process is complete, click Back to Main Menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.
⚠️ Attention: In Recovery mode, the touch screen may not work. Use physical volume buttons to move the cursor up/down and the on button to confirm the selection.
This method ensures that all sections of user data, including cache and temporary files, that may have caused errors in the system, are deleted, and this is the deepest level of cleaning available without using a computer.
Deleting accounts before resetting
Special attention should be paid to the security system Google, known as FRP (Factory Reset Protection), which is designed to protect the owner’s data in the event of a device theft. If a phone has added a Google account, after reset, the system will require you to enter a password from him.
The same is true for Mi Account, where if Find Device is activated, the Xiaomi account will remain attached even after formatting, and you need to manually delete your accounts before the procedure to avoid blocking.
| Type of account | Removal | Consequences of neglect |
|---|---|---|
| Settings → Accounts and Synchronization → Google | Activation block (FRP) | |
| Mi Account | Settings → Mi Account → Get out | Unlockability without password |
| Annexes | Settings → Applications → Application Management | Data loss within applications |
To delete a Google account, go to settings, find the account section, select the one you want, and click "Delete your account." The system will request confirmation. Only after the account has disappeared from the list can you safely reset.
What to do if your phone is locked and bought from hand?
Problem Solving: The phone is not switched on or got stuck
Sometimes standard methods don't work because of a major software glitch. If the Redmi 8T is stuck on the logo or cyclically rebooting, forced reboot. Press the power button for 10-15 seconds. If that doesn't work, try the button combination to log in to the Fastboot.
Fastboot is different from Recovery, and is designed for deep diagnostics and firmware through a PC. To enter, press the volume and power down button. The screen will show an image of a hare repairing an android. Out of this mode is done by holding the power button for a long time (about 15 seconds) until the phone vibrates and reboots.
If the device responds to clicks but the interface doesn’t work, you can try resetting through special codes, although newer versions of MIUI often block this feature. Try entering the ##7780### code in the dialer. If the system supports this request, it will offer to reset settings without losing personal files (photos and contacts will remain, but the system settings will be reset).
- 🔄 Cyclical reboots are often solved only by full formatting through Recovery.
- 🔌 Connecting to a charger sometimes helps to “revive” a saturated battery to log into the menu.
- 🛠 Using PC and Mi Flash Tool is an extreme measure for software errors.
It's important to distinguish between software and hardware failure. If the phone is warming up when it's off or makes extraneous sounds, the problem may be hardware, and software reset is powerless.
Initial adjustment after reset
Once you have successfully completed the Hard Reset procedure, you will see a welcome screen, select an interface language and connect to a Wi-Fi network, a must-have step to activate most Google services and check for security updates.
If you have previously created a backup on Google Drive or through Xiaomi, you can return contacts, call history and installed app list automatically. Be careful when choosing a backup version so as not to restore old errors.
This will be followed by setting up the biometrics (fingerprint, facial recognition) and setting the lock screen password, recommending that you set these security settings right away, and may suggest that you install an antivirus and an optimizer built into the MIUI shell.
⚠️ Warning: Don't install all applications immediately after reset. 10-15 minutes of background indexing and database optimization to avoid lags in the first minutes of use.
The final step is to update apps through the Play Market and check the operating system version, and often after a reset, the phone requires the installation of accumulated security patches that improve stability.
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The first 30 minutes after reset is a critical time for the system, so don’t load your phone with heavy games or video until the background optimization processes are complete.