How to make Hard Reset on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: 3 proven ways

Resetting to factory (Hard Reset) settings on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 can be required in a variety of situations, from the banal sale of the device to critical system failures when the smartphone stopped responding to commands. This procedure completely erases all data from the phone — photos, contacts, apps and settings — returning it to the “out of the box” state.

It’s important to understand that a hard reset isn’t a panacea for all problems, for example, it won’t help if your Redmi Note 9 has hardware damage (a broken screen, a faulty motherboard) or is locked through Mi Account after being stolen. However, in 90% of software failures — an endless reboot, interface lags, or a forgotten pattern lock — Hard Reset becomes the most effective solution.

In this article, we will discuss all the current reset methods for the Redmi Note 9 (including the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S models), their features and potential risks, as well as how to prepare the device for the procedure to minimize data loss, and what to do if the smartphone does not respond to standard methods.

When you need Hard Reset on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Before you start resetting, make sure it is really necessary. Here are typical scenarios in which the procedure is justified:

• 🔄 Smartphone severely slows down – even after cleaning the cache and removing unnecessary applications interface MIUI delayed.
• 🔒 Forgot your password or pattern lock – if you entered the wrong code several times and your device is locked.
• 📱 Bootloop – The phone is powered on but does not load beyond the Redmi logo.
• 🛠️ Preparing for sale or transfer – to prevent the new owner from gaining access to your data.
• 🐛 Critical system errors – for example, constant crashes of applications or inability to update MIUI.

However, there are situations where Hard Reset will not help:

• 🚫 Hardware locking via Mi Account (if the phone was stolen and linked to another account).
• 🚫 Damage to the motherboard or other components (repair required).
• 🚫 Firmware failure after failed update – here you may need to flash through Fastboot.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi Note 9 is locked through Mi Cloud (requires a login/password after reset), you will need the original Xiaomi account tied to the device!

Preparing for resetting: how to save important data

Before you reset the Redmi Note 9 to factory settings, be sure to back up important data. Even if the phone isn't turning on or locked, there are ways to pull out the information.

Methods of backup

If the phone is still working but you are planning a reset, follow the following steps:

How to enable backup in Mi Cloud:

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Sign in to your Xiaomi account (if you haven’t signed in earlier).
3. Select the backup of the device.
4. Click Create a backup and wait for the process to complete.

If the phone is locked but the screen is responsive to touch, try connecting it to your PC via USB in file transfer mode (MTP).

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your computer.
2. Swipe down the notification panel.
3. Click on the Charge notification via USB.
4. Select File Transfer.

⚠️ Warning: If you forget the password from the Mi Account, restore it to reset! After Hard Reset, the phone may require you to enter your account information, and without them, it will be extremely difficult to unlock the device (or impossible without contacting the service center).

Method 1: Hard Reset via the settings menu (if the phone is running)

This is the easiest and safest method if your Redmi Note 9 is turned on and allows you to go into settings. Suitable for a scheduled reset before selling or eliminating software lags.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Click Backup and Reset (in some versions of MIUI – Additional → Reset).
4. Select Settings Reset.
5. The system will tell you which data to clear: 📱 Settings 📁 All app data 🔄 Cash. 📇 Accounts.

Delete everything

The process will take 2-5 minutes, and when it is finished, the phone will automatically restart and prompt you to set it up as new.

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If after reset, the phone asks you to enter a password from your previous Xiaomi account but you don’t remember it, try to restore access via account.xiaomi.com. Use the linked email or phone number.

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

If the Redmi Note 9 is locked, stuck on the logo or unresponsive to touch, you will need to use Recovery Mode, which works even in severe system failures, but requires accurate execution of instructions.

How to get in to Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the buttons at the same time: Volume up (+) Power button

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Recovery

How to reset your settings in Recovery:

1. In the Recovery menu, use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for selection.
2. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in Chinese version).
3. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
4. Wait until the process is complete (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe successful).
5. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

You will need a computer with installed drivers. ADB and Fastboot, as well as the original USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
2. Turn off the Redmi Note 9.
3. Press Volume Down (-) + Nutrition to go into Fastboot Mode (a hare in a hat-eared image will appear).
4. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
5. Open the command prompt (CMD) in the Platform Tools folder and execute the command: fastboot devices If the device is determined (its serial number will appear), continue. If not, install the drivers or try another cable.
6. Run the reset command: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

Once these commands are executed, all data will be deleted, including accounts and security settings, which bypasses blocking the pattern lock, but will not work if the phone is linked to a Mi Account with the "Find Device" function activated.

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Use Fastboot only if other methods don't work. Wrong commands can turn your phone into a brick.

What to do after Hard Reset

After a successful reset, your Redmi Note 9 will launch as new.

1. Language and region setting: Select a language (Russian or English) and state the country (Russia or other, depending on your location).
2. Wi-Fi Connection: Select your network and enter your password. If Wi-Fi is not working, check if flight mode is on (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks).
3. Log in to your accounts: Sign in to your Mi Account (if your phone has been linked to it before). Add a Google Account to sync your contacts and apps.

Data recovery

• If you were backing up Mi Cloud, select Restore from backup.
• Transfer files from a PC or other device via USB or Xiaomi Share.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even with the exact following of the instructions, there can be problems.

If your Redmi Note 9 is unstable after reset (spontaneously restarts, shuts down), there may be a hardware problem.

• 🔋 Check the battery (wear and tear may have accelerated after resetting).
• 🔌 Try another charger.
• 🛠️ If symptoms persist, contact the service for diagnosis.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions