How to reset Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro to factory settings: 3 working ways

Resetting your smartphone to factory settings is a radical but sometimes necessary solution. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro, despite its reliability, can start to slow down after años updates, memory filling or MIUI failures. Restoring factory settings helps return the device to performance, eliminate errors or prepare the phone for sale. However, an improper reset can lead to data loss, blocking the Mi Account account or even “bricking” the device.

In this article, we will show 3 proven methods of resetting Redmi 9 Pro (including Redmi 9 Pro Max), detailed instructions with photos, and answers to questions about the consequences of the procedure, we will discuss how to save important files, avoid possible errors and what to do if the phone does not respond to commands.

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all data from internal memory, including photos, contacts and installed applications.If you have not made a backup, it will be impossible to restore the information.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do before the start

Before you return the Redmi 9 Pro to factory settings, follow a few critical steps, and neglecting them can lead to personal data loss or Xiaomi account issues.

First, save a backup. Use the built-in Mi Cloud or third-party services like Google Drive.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup and reset → Local backup.
• ☁️ Connect your Mi Cloud account to Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud and sync contacts, notes, photos.
• 💾 Copy files to your computer through USB-cable or use Xiaomi PC Suite.

Second, unplug your Mi Account if you plan to sell the phone, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use the device without your login and password.

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Exit.
3. Confirm the action with a password.

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If you have forgotten the password from Mi Account, restore it to account.xiaomi.com. After resetting without detachment of the account, the phone will require data entry to unlock!

Third, charge the battery to at least 50%, interrupting the discharge process can cause software failures, and check if you have:

• 🔑 Password from Mi Account (if the account is linked).
• 📡 Stable Wi-Fi connection (for reset via Recovery).
• 🔧 Cable USB (In case you need to use the Fastboot).

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2. Method 1: Reset via phone settings (the easiest)

This method is suitable if the Redmi 9 Pro is turned on, touch-sensitive and you have access to the menu.The procedure takes 5-10 minutes and requires no additional tools.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Click Backup and Reset.
4. Select Reset (in some versions of MIUI – Reset all settings).
5. Read the warning and click Reset Settings.
6. Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock, if requested.
7. Confirm the action by pressing OK or Delete everything.

The phone will reboot and start cleaning. The Redmi logo and progress indicator will appear on the screen. Don't turn the device off until it's complete (usually takes 3-5 minutes). Once reset, the phone will turn on as new, and you'll need to reset.

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

If the Redmi 9 Pro is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touch or is locked, use Recovery Mode, which works even in severe crashes, but requires precise steps to be followed.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power button + Volume Up button at the same time.
3. Hold on for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.

In the Recovery menu, use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation.

1. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in some versions).
2. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until the process is complete (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe complete).
4. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: In Recovery Mode, Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro can request a password from Mi Account if the account was linked. Without it, reset is impossible! If you forget the data, restore it on Xiaomi website before the procedure begins.

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Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

This is a method that works if the first two fail or you need to flash it completely, and it's more complicated but more effective in critical crashes, and you need a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and a USB cable.

⚠️ Warning: The wrong commands in Fastboot can permanently shut your phone down. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions or follow proven instructions.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools on PC (includes fastboot).
2. Turn off Redmi 9 Pro and press the Power button + Volume Down to enter Fastboot Mode (a hare in a hat-out-of-the-box will appear).
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Open the command prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and check the connection:

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

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

Once completed, the phone will restart and start setting up from scratch. If you want a full flashing, download the official firmware for Redmi 9 Pro (codename joyeuse) from Xiaomi Firmware and use the command:

fastboot flash all [name file firmware.zip]

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Fastboot reset removes all data, including hidden partitions. Use it only when absolutely necessary!

5 Possible Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with the exact instructions, there can be problems, and here are the most common errors when resetting the Redmi 9 Pro and how to fix them:

• 🔒 "This device is locked" (Mi Account) - the phone requires the entry of Xiaomi account data after the reset.Solution: restore the password on the official website or contact the service center with proof of purchase.
• ⚡ The phone turns off during reset, the battery runs out. Solution: charge the device to at least 70% and try again.
• 🤖 Hanging on the Mi logo after a reset is the firmware damaged. Solution: Fastboot reset or phone reflash.

If Redmi 9 Pro fails to turn on or gives a No command error in Recovery after reset, try:

1. Take it out and put it back in. SIM-memory-card.
2. Connect the phone to charge for 30 minutes, then repeat the reset.
3. Use a different USB cable (for Fastboot).

6.What to do after resetting: initial setting

After a successful reset, the Redmi 9 Pro will turn on as new.

1. Choose a language and region.
2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network.
3. Sign in to your Google account (required!) and/or Mi Account.
4. Restore data from the backup (if you made it in advance).
5. Update the firmware to the latest version in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell a phone, do not restore your accounts or connect to Wi-Fi. Pass the device to the customer in a post-purchase state to avoid problems with the Mi Account binding.

To speed up the setup:

• 🔄 Use the Quick Recovery feature in Mi Cloud if you have backup.
• 📲 Install apps from Google Play from the list (save a screenshot of the programs screen in advance).
• 🔒 Set up unlocking by fingerprint in Settings → Password and security → Fingerprint.

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After reset, disable unnecessary system applications through Settings → Applications → Application Management. This will free up memory and speed up the Redmi 9 Pro.

7. Frequent Questions About Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro Reset

8. Alternatives to resetting: when can you do without it

Resetting to factory settings is a last resort, and in some cases, the problem can be solved less radically:

• 🐢 Phone's slowing down. → Clear the cache in Settings → Memory. → Clean or disable autoloading of unnecessary apps.
• 🔋 The battery goes down fast. → Check the expense in Settings → Battery → Using the battery and disabling energy-consuming applications.
• 📵 Network problems → Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 🛠️ Application errors → Update them via Google Play or reinstall them.

If the problem is viruses, try scanning your phone through Google Play Protect. → Google → Security or install an antivirus (such as Dr.Web or Kaspersky).

A discharge is justified only if:

• The phone is not turned on or stuck on the logo.
• You sell the device and you want to delete all the data.
• Updating the firmware is impossible due to errors.
• The device is infected with malware that is not removed by the antivirus.