How to reset all settings on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 3 proven ways

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 9A to factory settings is a radical but sometimes necessary step.Maybe your smartphone started to brake after the MIUI update, got infected with a virus or just requires a clean start before selling.

Many users are afraid to reset because they risk losing photos, contacts or passwords from their accounts. Indeed, without preparation, you will lose everything that is not synced with the cloud. But if you follow the instructions, the process will take no more than 10 minutes, and the result will exceed expectations: the phone will work faster, the interface glitches will disappear, and you will get a device out of the box.

In this article, we will discuss three official Redmi 9A reset methods (including hidden Recovery Mode features), explain how to bypass Mi Account lock after reset, and warn against typical errors that can turn your phone into a “brick.” If your device hovers on the logo or does not respond to touch, there is a solution here too.

Preparing for resetting: what to do before the start

First rule: resetting without backup is like cutting without scissors. Even if you plan to drop your phone before selling, save data in case the buyer changes his mind. Redmi 9A has two ways of backing up: through the built-in Mi Cloud utility and manually to your computer.

To copy to the cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Sign in to your account (if not logged in).
3. Activate sync for contacts, notes, SMS and photos.
4. Wait until the download is complete (check out the free space in the cloud!).

Mi Cloud

DCIM

Downloads

Pictures

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Warning: If you forget your Mi Account password, the reset will lock your phone! After the procedure, the system will require you to enter the username and password of the last associated account.

Also check:

• 🔋 Battery charge at least 50%. If the phone runs out during reset, firmware errors are possible.
• 📡 Wi-Fi connection – after reset, you will need to download updates.
• 🔑 Account passwords (Google, Mi, social networks) – write them down on paper.
• 📱 IMEI — type *#06# and take a picture of the screen (in handy for network recovery after resetting).

Backup to Mi Cloud or PC|Write down passwords from Mi Account and Google|Charge your phone at least 50 times%|Ensure a stable Internet connection|Save. IMEI phone-->

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

This is a method that works if the phone turns on and responds to touch, and it's the simplest and least risky method, because it's controlled by MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode (optional, but useful for future settings).
3. Return to the main Settings menu and select Additional → Recovery and Reset.
4. Click Reset Settings → Delete all data.
5. Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock if requested.
6. Confirm the action with the Reset button.

The phone will reboot and start the cleaning process, which will take 3-5 minutes. After that, you will see the screen of the initial setup, as after the purchase. If at this stage the phone requires a password from Mi Account, and you do not remember it, do not try to guess! Three wrong attempts will lock the device for 24 hours.

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If after resetting the phone hangs on the Redmi logo for a long time (more than 10 minutes), try forcibly rebooting it by holding the power button for 15 seconds. If this does not help, repeat the reset via Recovery Mode (method 2).

Method 2: Hard reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone doesn't turn on)

If the Redmi 9A is stuck on the screensaver, does not respond to touch, or is locked with a pattern lock that you forgot, hardware reset via recovery mode will help, which works even with damaged firmware, but requires accurate follow-up.

How to log in to Recovery Mode:

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.
3. Hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and menu appear.

In the Recovery menu, the volume buttons (up/down for navigation) and the power button (select) are controlled.

1. Select Wipe Data (or Wipe & Reset in newer versions).
2. Confirm Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until the end (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe complete).
4. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

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Attention: Recovery Mode Redmi 9A doesn't have a cancellation feature! If you accidentally chose the wrong item (like Wipe Cache instead of Wipe Data), it's okay - the cache can be cleared without losing data. But if you confirmed Wipe All Data, it will not be possible to return the information.

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot and Mi Flash Tool (for experienced)

This is the most radical method used if the first two fail or the phone doesn’t show signs of life at all (except vibrations when connecting to a charger), which will require a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool program.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 9A (select Global or Russia region).
2. Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\ROM\redmi9a).
3. Install the Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi drivers.
4. Turn off your phone and put it in Fastboot mode: Clip the power + Volume down for 10 seconds. USB-cable to PC – on the screen will appear a hare in a hat (Fastboot Mode).

Mi Flash Tool

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Refresh

Clean All

Flash

It takes 5-10 minutes, and when it's done, it automatically reboots to the clean system, and it also helps if you:

• 📱 Phone fixated on Mi logo.
• 🔄 Firmware damaged after failed update.
• 🔒 The device is locked after incorrect password entry.

Yes, via the settings menu | Yes, via Recovery Mode | Yes, using the Mi Flash Tool | No, never | Tried, but failed-->

What to do after a reset: initial setup and data recovery

After a successful reset, Redmi 9A will offer to go through the initial setup.

1. Do not miss the step with a connection to Wi-Fi – without the Internet, you will not be able to recover data from the Mi Cloud.
2. Sign in to the same Mi Account that was tied before the reset (unless you plan to sell the phone).
3. Turn off automatic updates in Settings → About Phone → Update system if the previous version of MIUI worked more stable.

To get the data back:

• 📁 Photos and files: connect your phone to your PC and copy saved folders back.
• ☁️ Contact and SMS: sync via Mi Cloud (if you have backups).
• 🎮 Apps: Restore from Google Play → Library → Established.

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Note: If after reset mobile Internet disappeared, check the settings APN: Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN). Press Add Add Add. APN and enter your operator's settings (you can find them on Beeline/MTS/Tele2.

How to Unlock Mi Account After Resetting If You Forgot Your Password

If Redmi 9A requires you to enter your Mi Account login and password after resetting, and you don’t remember them, there are two official ways to unlock:

Method 1: Recovery via email/phone

1. On the lock screen, click Forgot your password.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with the account.
3. Follow the instructions in the letter/SMS to reset your password.

Method 2: Unlock through Xiaomi website

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Select Forgot Password? and enter email.
3. Confirm your identity through a linked phone number or backup email.
4. Create a new password and wait 72 hours (sometimes the lock is not removed immediately).

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Warning: Do not use "grey" ways to unlock through third-party programs (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool: 🚫 Block your account permanently. 📵 Deprive of guarantees. 💻 Official unlocking takes up to 3 days, but ensures the safety of data and device.

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If you buy a Redmi 9A with your hands, always check to see if the Mi Account is untied! ask the seller to do a reset on you and make sure the phone doesn't require a password entry after the reboot.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when resetting.

Error 1: Resetting without detachment of Google account

If the phone has FRP (Factory Reset Protection) enabled, it will require you to enter data from the last Google account after the reset.

• Before resetting, untie your account in Settings → Accounts → Google.
• Remember the login/password used on the phone.

Mistake 2: Interrupting the discharge process

If you take out the battery or force the phone to turn off during a reset (especially through the Mi Flash Tool), it can lead to:

• 📵 Poose. IMEI (The phone won't catch the network).
• 🐢 Located on the Mi logo.
• 🔧 The need to refashion the device through EDL Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

Error 3: Using unofficial firmware

Downloading firmware from dubious sites (not from the official Xiaomi portal) is fraught with:

• 🦠 Viruses in the system.
• 📉 Unstable phone operation.
• 🚨 Loss of guarantee.

1. the number of installed applications (remove unnecessary ones).

2. Animation settings in Settings → Special features → Remove animations.

3. Version MIUI (Maybe you should go back to the older ones).-->

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