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

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 9A to factory settings is a necessary procedure if the smartphone has started to slow down, freeze or need to transfer it to a new owner. However, the wrong actions can lead to data loss, locking the device or even “bricking.” In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of resetting, including soft reset through settings, hard reset via Recovery and firmware through the Mi Flash Tool – taking into account the features of the Redmi 9A model (code name delion).

The Redmi 9A features the absence of a Type-C connector (using a Micro-USB) and a MediaTek Helio G25 processor, which affects firmware choices and unlock methods. If you plan to sell a phone, make sure to log out of your Mi Account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use the device, and if the smartphone is locked, you will need additional training.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do before the start

Before you drop the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, follow the steps you need to take to avoid losing important data and account issues:

• 📱 Back up. Use the settings. → System system → Backup or third-party applications (such as Swift Backup) is especially important to keep:
• 🔒 Delete your Mi Account (if you plan to sell your phone). → Xiaomi account → Without this step, the new owner will not be able to activate the device!
• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 50%. Recovery resets at low charge can be interrupted, making it impossible to turn on the phone without firmware through the PC.
• 📡 Turn off the screen lock (PIN, Once reset, some unlocking methods (e.g., through Find My Device) may not work.

If you're resetting your phone because of freezes or errors, try clearing the cache in Recovery first (instruction below). 60% of the time, this solves the problem without completely resetting. And if the device doesn't turn on or gets stuck on the logo, immediately go to method 3 (firmware via Mi Flash Tool).

⚠️ Attention: If on Redmi 9A customized recovery (for example, TWRP), Resetting through the standard Recovery menu can result in loss of access to the system. In this case, use only the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

2. Method 1: Soft reset via settings (most secure)

This method is suitable if the phone turns on and you remember the unlock password. It stores data in internal memory (photos, music), but deletes:

• 📱 Installed applications and their data
• 🔑 System settings (Wi-Fi, sound, wallpaper)
• 📋 Google and Xiaomi accounts (unless manually deleted)

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → Reset.
4. Click Delete all data and confirm the action.

It takes 5-10 minutes. After you restart, you'll need to reconfigure your phone, like you did after you bought it, and if that doesn't work (like the phone is slowing down anyway), you'll need to go to a hard reset via Recovery.

Method 2: Hard Recovery Reset (if the phone doesn't turn on)

If Redmi 9A doesn’t respond to clicks, is stuck on the logo or is locked, use Recovery Mode.This method completely erases all data, including files in internal memory.

Instructions for entering Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume up for 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).

Further action:

1. Use volume buttons for navigation and power for selection.
2. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (full reset).
3. Confirm the action (Confirm).
4. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: If after reset via Recovery, the phone requests a password from a previous Google account (FRP-locking, you will need to enter the details of the last associated account, otherwise unlocking is possible only through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a wait of 72 hours).

Method 3: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool (for power users)

This method is needed if:

• 📵 The phone is not included in or included in Recovery.
• 🔧 Reduced version required MIUI or.
• 🔒 Device blocked by Mi Account (bootloader unlock required).

To run the Redmi 9A through the Mi Flash Tool, you will need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11 (64-bit).
• 🔌 Micro-USB cable (original or high quality).
• 📁 Stock firmware for dandelion (download from the official website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\ROM\dandelion).
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and MediaTek drivers.
3. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to enter the Fastboot (the image of a hare in a hat-eared will appear).
4. Connect your phone to your PC. In the Mi Flash Tool, press Refresh, the device needs to be determined.
5. Select a firmware folder and press Flash. It takes 5-10 minutes.

Once the firmware is in place, the phone will automatically restart. The first launch can take up to 15 minutes - don't turn off the device!

1. to run the program on behalf of the administrator.

2. disable the antivirus (it can block drivers).

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5. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you reset the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, users face typical problems.

If after resetting the phone does not turn on or got stuck on the screensaver, try:

1. Repeat the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All tick.
2. Check the cable and USB port (use the back port of the PC).
3. Make sure the firmware is suitable for the dandelion model (for the Redmi 9A).

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If after a reset, the phone requires a Mi Account and you do not remember it, the only official way to recover is through account.xiaomi.com. EDL-regime) requires special equipment and may violate the warranty.

6.How to recover data after reset

If you have not made a backup, the chances of returning the data depend on the type of reset:

• 📲 Soft reset (via settings): data in internal memory (photos, videos) is saved. Restore apps from Google Play.
• 🔧 Hard reset (via Recovery): Internal memory is cleaned. Use programs like DiskDigger or EaseUS MobiSaver to recover, but success is not guaranteed.
• 🖥️ Firmware via Mi Flash Tool: data deleted irrevocably, it can only be restored from a previously created backup.

To restore contacts:

1. If you have synced your Google account, go to Settings → Accounts → Google and enable contact sync.
2. If you used a Xiaomi account: Restore contacts through Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.

To recover photos and videos:

• Check the DCIM/.thumbnails folder – sometimes thumbnails are saved.
• Use Google Photos if you have been enabled to download.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell a phone, do not restore data after a reset, this may lead to a leak of personal information.

Alternative discharge methods

If standard methods do not help, consider alternative options:

• 🔄 Dumping through ADB (if debugging is on USB):
• 📡 Remote reset via Find My Device (if your phone is connected to the Internet):

Firmware through EDL-regime

• You need an authorized Xiaomi account and an EDL cable.
• It is used to restore "brick" phones.

Find My Device only works if:

• The phone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• Find the device in Google settings is enabled.
• The phone is neither off nor discharged.

If nothing works, only the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool remains.