How to reset Xiaomi Redmi 7 to factory settings: a complete guide with photos

Why Redmi 7 Reset is Necessary and When to Use It

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 7 to factory settings is a radical but effective way to bring the smartphone back to its former performance. Over time, even budget models like the Redmi 7 (released in 2019) begin to slow down: apps open long, the system emits errors, and the battery goes down in a few hours, the reasons lie in filled memory, fragmented files and accumulated MIUI errors.

But resetting is not a panacea. It will help if:

• 📱 The phone is stiff after the update. MIUI (Especially important for transitions from Android 9 on 10/11).
• 🔒 You have forgotten the pattern lock or PIN-Code and Find Device is disabled.
• 📲 You need to sell / give the gadget and completely delete personal data.
• 🛠️ After a failed firmware or root rights, the smartphone stopped loading.

However, before you reset Redmi 7, keep in mind that the procedure deletes all data - photos, contacts, messages, installed applications. It is almost impossible to restore them after a reset without a backup. SD-card (if not encrypted).

Method 1: Reset via MIUI settings (most secure)

If Redmi 7 is turned on and reacts to touch, use the built-in reset function, which keeps the system running and minimizes the risks of bricking.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to About Phone → Additional → Resetting settings.
3. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
4. Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock (if installed).
5. Confirm the action by pressing Erase Everything.

It takes 5-10 minutes. After you reboot, you'll see the screen of the initial setup, like after you bought it. Importantly, if you have a Mi Account attached to Redmi 7, you'll need to enter your username and password to unlock it.

Make a backup copy in Mi Cloud

Save photos/video on PC or Google Photos

Sign up for a username/password from Mi Account

Charge your phone at least 50%

Delete SIM-map SD (optionally)-->

⚠️ Note: If the Redmi 7 is installed TWRP Or custom firmware, resetting through settings can lead to getting stuck on the Xiaomi logo. In this case, use Method 2.

Method 2: Hard Reset with Recovery Mode (if the phone is not turned on)

When Redmi 7 doesn’t respond to the power button, freezes on the logo or reboots cyclically, hardware reset via Recovery Mode will help, which works even when the firmware is damaged, but requires precise steps to be taken.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power + Volume increase for 10 seconds).
2. Hold Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Let go of Meals, but keep Volume+ until the menu in English appears.

In Recovery, the control is carried out by volume buttons (+/- for navigation, Power for selection).

1. Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
2. Confirm the action (Confirm).
3. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If after reset Redmi 7 requires you to enter Mi Account, and you do not remember the data – you will have to contact the service to unlock through the Internet. EDL-regime (cost) ~1500–3000 ₽).

Method 3: Remote reset via Mi Cloud (if phone is lost)

If Redmi 7 is stolen or you lose it, but it has Find Device enabled, you can reset your settings remotely.

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select your Redmi 7 from the list of devices.
3. Click Erase Data and Confirm Action.

Mind you:

• 🔄 The phone must be connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔋 Battery level - at least 20%.
• 🔒 After reset, the device will be locked (Mi Account data will be required).

⚠️ Warning: If Redmi 7 is disabled sync with Mi Cloud or it is turned off, remote reset will not work. IMEI (You can find out through a box or check).

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Before resetting remotely, try to find your phone first through Find Device, which will show the last known location with an accuracy of 50 meters (if GPS is enabled).

How to save data before resetting Redmi 7

The main mistake users make is to reset without backup, and it is almost impossible to recover deleted data after Wipe Data (especially if encryption is enabled).

Methods of backup:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup. Free available 5GB.
• 💻 Computer: Connect Redmi 7 to USB, Select File Transfer Mode and copy folders DCIM, Downloads, WhatsApp.
• 📱 Google Account: Sync Contacts, Calendar, and Notes in Settings → Accounts. → Google.
• 📁 Local Copy: Use apps like Swift Backup (requires root) or Titanium Backup.

For reservations SMS And call logs will fit the app. SMS Backup & Restore: It saves messages to a.xml file, which can then be restored on a new phone.

What is NOT saved when backing up:

• 🎮 Save games (unless they are tied to Google Play Games).
• 🔐 Wi-Fi passwords (they will have to be re-entered).
• 📱 Application settings (for example, filters in Instagram or bookmarks in the browser).

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Even if you back up to Mi Cloud, Redmi 7 will need to manually restore data through Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset → Restore from backup.

Frequent Redmi 7 Reset Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Most problems arise from negligence or ignorance of the nuances of MIUI. Here are the typical mistakes and their solutions:

Interruption of the discharge process

If you pull out the battery or turn off power during Wipe Data, the phone can turn into a “brick.” Redmi 7 has a non-removable battery, but even forced reboot (Power + Volume –) during reset can be fraught with:

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot (bootloop).
• 📵 Loss. IMEI (phone doesn't catch the net).
• 🛠️ Damage to the system partition (firmware required).

2.The Forgotten Mi Account

If you do not remember the data from the Xiaomi account, and the phone after the reset requires authorization, there are few options:

• 🔑 Try to recover your password via account.xiaomi.com (you will need access to email or phone).
• 📄 If the account is linked to another owner (for example, when buying used), ask him to unlock through Mi Unlock.
• 🛠️ In extreme cases – contact the service for withdrawal FRP-lockdown (cost from 1000) ₽).

3. reset didn't help - the phone still brakes

If Redmi 7 continues to lag after reset, the problem may be:

• 🔋 Worn-out battery (check battery health in Settings) → Battery → Battery status).
• 🛠️ Damaged memory chip (frequent read/write errors).
• 🔄 Refreshing the old slate (refresh) MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system).

What to do after resetting Redmi 7: initial setup

After a successful reset, you will have to go through the initial setup process.

1. Choice of language and region

On the welcome screen, select Russian (Russia). If you don't have such an option (for example, after you have firmwareed the global version for China), select English and change the language in the settings later.

2. Wi-Fi connection

Sans Wi-Fi you can not:

• ☁️ Sign in to Mi Account (if required).
• 🔄 Update MIUI up-to-date.
• 📱 Recover data from Google Drive or Mi Cloud.

3. Log in to accounts

Once connected, the system will prompt you to log in to Mi Account and Google.

• 🔑 Use the same Mi Account as before the reset (otherwise the phone will be locked).
• 📧 For Google, you can specify a new account – it does not block the device.

4. Data recovery

If you've made a backup, the system will suggest you restore it at the setup stage.

• ☁️ Restore from Mi Cloud (if there is a copy there).
• 💻 Restore from Google Drive (for contacts and some apps).
• 🚫 Skip (if there is no copy or you want to set up your phone from scratch).

5. Optimizing productivity

Redmi 7 does not stop after resetting:

• 🛡️ Turn off animation: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then in Settings. → Additionally. → For developers → Select the scale of animation without animation).
• 🗑️ Limit background processes: Settings → Annexes → Auto-start (disable unnecessary ones).
• 🔄 Update all apps on Google Play.

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After reset, disable MIUI auto-update in Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Settings. Automatic updates can slow down the phone again if the new version of MIUI is optimized worse.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Redmi 7 Reset