Reset Xiaomi through buttons: instructions for all models (2015–2026)

Xiaomi's smartphone is getting glitzy, hanging, or not turning on at all? It might be a factory reset. But what if the screen doesn't respond to touch and the phone is locked? In this case, hardware resetting through buttons, a method that works even on "bricks" (defaulting devices).

In this article, you will find the most current reset methods for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (including new devices from 2023-2026).

• 🔹 How to log in to Recovery Mode and reset via the menu
• 🔹 Reset via Fastboot (if Recovery is not available)
• 🔹 What to do if your phone doesn’t respond to the buttons
• 🔹 How to avoid data loss before resetting

Important: hardware reset removes all data from internal memory (photos, contacts, messages). If the phone is still turning on, first try to save information through Mi Cloud or a PC connection.

1.Resetting preparation: what you need to know

Before you start resetting, check out a few key points:

• 🔋 The battery charge must be at least 30%, and if the phone runs out during the process, it may result in the inability to turn on without service intervention.
• 🔌 Turn off all cables (charging, headphones, OTG). They can prevent you from correctly logging into Recovery Mode.
• 📱 Make sure the power and volume buttons are +/- They work physically on some models (e.g. Xiaomi). 12T Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) Use a side button instead of the traditional power key.

If you are resetting your phone before selling, please note that after the reset, the device may require you to enter your previous Mi Account (Mi Account protection).

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account
2. Click "Exit" and confirm the action.

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If you forget your Mi Account password, resetting through the buttons will not unlock your phone, in which case you will need to officially unlock through the Xiaomi Service Center.

2. Method 1: Reset via Recovery Mode (recovery menu)

It is the most versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi models, including:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra, 12/12 Pro/12S
• 📱 Redmi Note 11/12 Pro, Redmi 10/10A
• 📱 POCO F4/F5, POCO X5 Pro
• 📱 Old models: Mi 9, Mi A2, Redmi 5/6/7

Instructions for entering Recovery:

Press the Power and Volume button + at the same time |

Hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi| logo appears.

Release the buttons when you see the menu with the Android robot |

Choose your tongue (volume buttons) and confirm your meals.-->

The combination for most models:


1. Turn off the phone (press the power for 10 seconds if it freezes).




2. Press Power + Volume up.




3. Hold until the Recovery menu appears (usually 10-20 seconds).

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

1. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data on new firmware).
2. Confirm Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until it is completed (it can take 1-5 minutes).
4. Select Reboot to reboot.

Method 2: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

If Recovery Mode is not available (for example, due to a damaged firmware), you can reset your phone via Fastboot mode. This method requires you to connect to a PC and use the MiFlash utility or ADB commands.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 📥 MiFlash utility (official tool of Xiaomi)
• 📄 Firmware for your model (download from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com)

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume down for 10-15 seconds until the image of a rabbit in a hat appears.
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Open MiFlash, select the downloaded firmware (file with the extension.tgz).
5. Press Refresh – the program must identify the device.
6. Select Clean All mode and press Flash.

⚠️ Warning: Continuous use of Fastboot for more than 30 minutes can lead to overheating of the processor. If the firmware is "hung" by 99%, do not turn off the cable - wait for automatic restart (can take up to 10 minutes).

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Reset via Fastboot deletes all data, including firmware. After the procedure, the phone will be like new - you will need an initial setup (language selection, Wi-Fi connection, etc.).

Method 3: Reset via service menu (for older models)

Some Xiaomi devices of 2015-2018 release (for example, Mi 4, Redmi 3S, Mi Max) have a hidden service menu that allows you to reset settings without logging into Recovery.

How to get there:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the combination ##3646633## on the keyboard of the set (does not work on all models).
3. Or use the button sequence: Power + Volume up + Volume down (hold 15 seconds).

On the service menu:

• 🔧 Go to Factory Reset or Restore Defaults.
• 🔄 Confirm the reset (usually with the power button).
• 🔋 Wait for the reboot (can take up to 10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On newer models (Xiaomi 11 and newer), the service menu is blocked. IMEI (net-break).

5 What to do if the discharge does not help

If after resetting the phone:

• 🔄 He's fixated on the logo. → Try flashing the device through MiFlash (method 2).
• 🔋 It doesn't turn on at all. → Check charging (plug in to another cable/block for 30 minutes).
• 🔒 Requires an old Mi Account → Contact Xiaomi Support to Unblock.
• 📵 Not catching the net. → Maybe it did. IMEI. Restore it through the Engineering Menu (#4636##).

If none of the methods worked, hardware problems are likely:

• 🔋 Failure of the battery (swelling, short circuit).
• 🖥️ Damage to the motherboard (after falling/flooding).
• 🔌 Oxidation of button contacts (if the phone does not respond to clamping).

In such cases, we recommend contacting the service center. The average cost of diagnosis in the official Xiaomi SC is 500-1000 ₽.

6. How to avoid data loss before resetting

If the phone is still on, but you are planning a reset, try saving the data:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Enable synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud: Contacts, notes, photos are saved (if option is enabled).
• 🖥️ Connecting to a PC: Use MTP-Mode (file transfer) for copying photos/video to a computer.
• 📱 Backup: Find the System in the settings → Backup and save data to Google Drive or locally.

For devices with an unlocked bootloader, you can use ADB Backup:

adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f C:\backup.ab

This command will create a complete copy of the applications and data on the PC. To recover after a reset, use:

adb restore C:\backup.ab

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If the phone is locked but the screen is working, connect it to your PC and use Dr.Fone or Tenorshare 4uKey to retrieve data without resetting.

7 Frequent errors in resetting and how to avoid them

Error 1: No Command in Recovery

🔹 Reason: Wrong button combination or damaged Recovery.

🔧 Solution: Try it:

• Hold the buttons longer (up to 20 seconds).
• Connect the charger and try again.
• Use ADB to Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery

Error 2: “Fastboot Mode” is not defined by PC

🔹 Reason: Qualcomm or MediaTek drivers are missing.

🔧 Solution: Install:

• Xiaomi Drivers (official website)
• QDLoader HS-USB Driver for Qualcomm.
• MTK Driver Auto Installer for MediaTek

Error 3: Resetting is interrupted by 50%

🔹 Reason: Section damaged /data or lack of space.

🔧 Solution: Perform formatting through Fastboot:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions