How to reset Xiaomi Redmi Go to factory settings: 3 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Go

2019

Android Go Edition

factory-setting

But how do you reset Redmi Go when the device is not turning on, the pattern lock is forgotten or the system is unstable? In this article, we will discuss three official methods: through the phone settings, Recovery mode and Fastboot. You will also learn how to prepare for the reset so that you do not lose important data, and what to do if the process freezes or ends in error.

Important: Redmi Go runs a lightweight version of Android, so some standard features (like Find My Device) may not be available, and this affects the reset process as well - for example, remote cleaning through a Google account is not available here.

If you've never done a Xiaomi reset, don't worry: the instructions are tailored for beginners, the key is to follow the steps consistently and not miss the preparation, and if something goes wrong, there's a problem-solving section at the end of the article.

1.Dumping Preparation: What to Do Before Cleaning

Factory reset removes all data from internal memory: photos, contacts, messages, installed applications and even files on the memory card (if it is used as internal storage), so the first thing to do is to save important information.

Here’s what to do before resetting:

• 📱 Sync your contacts and calendar with your Google account. → Accounts. → Google and enable sync for the data you need.
• 📷 Copy photos and videos to your computer or cloud (Google Photos, Yandex.Disk). Redmi Go does not have automatic backup functionality in the computer. MI Cloud.
• 🔑 Write down passwords from Wi-Fi, social media and banking apps, and you'll have to re-enter them once you reset them.
• 📋 Save it. SMS and log of calls using third-party applications (for example, SMS Backup & Restore).
• 💾 Remove the memory card if it's used as a removable drive. If the card is connected as an internal memory, the data on it will also be erased!

If you drop your phone before selling, additionally:

1. Log out of all accounts (Settings → Accounts).
2. Remove your associated bank cards from Google Pay or other payment services.
3. Turn off the protection with a pattern lock or PIN-code (if you plan to reset through Recovery).

⚠️ Warning: Redmi Go doesn't have encryption, but it's almost impossible to recover deleted files after reset. If you're selling a phone, make sure all personal data is erased.

If the phone doesn’t turn on or is stuck on the logo, no preparation is required – go straight to reset methods via Recovery or Fastboot.

2. Method 1: Reset via phone settings (if the device is working)

This is the easiest and safest method, but it is only available if the smartphone is turned on and you remember the unlock password.The instruction is suitable for Redmi Go on any version of Android Go Edition.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select System.
3. Slip on Reset (or additionally → Reset settings in some firmware versions).
4. Select Delete all data (reset to factory settings).
5. Read the warning and click Reset the phone.
6. When you request, enter PIN-code, pattern lock or password.
7. Confirm the action with the button to erase everything.

The phone will automatically restart and start the cleaning process, which will take 3-5 minutes, and then you will see the screen of the initial setup, as after the purchase.

Backup checked.|Encryption disabled (if enabled)|Battery charge is sufficient (minimum 30%)|Extracted. SIM-card (optional)|Important accounts (Google, Mi) deleted)-->

If the phone hangs on the Redmi logo for longer than 10 minutes after reset, it may indicate a software failure, in which case try the methods in the following sections.

3. Method 2: Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone is not turned on)

Recovery Mode is a service mode that lets you reset your phone even if the system doesn't boot.Redmi Go uses Xiaomi's stock Recovery, so the interface will be in English.

How to log in to Recovery and make a reset:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when you see the Recovery menu (black screen with blue text).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Select Wipe Data (or Wipe & Reset in some versions).
6. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
7. Once completed, select Reboot to System to restart.

If the Recovery menu doesn't open, you may have let go of the buttons too early. Retry, holding the combination longer. Also make sure the phone is completely off before entering mode.

After resetting via Recovery, the phone can take up to 10 minutes to boot up.Do not interrupt the process, even if the device appears to be getting stuck.

⚠️ Note: Some versions of Redmi Go may not have Wipe Data in the Recovery menu. → Wipe Dalvik Cache, and then go back and try again. If that doesn't work, use Fastboot.

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

Fastboot is a firmware mode that allows you to control your phone through a computer, and it's a method that can be useful if you:

• The phone does not turn on or respond to buttons.
• The Recovery Menu is unavailable or damaged.
• You need to reflash the device after an unsuccessful update.

To reset via Fastboot you will need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (you can download on the official website).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Fastboot utility (part of Android) SDK Platform-Tools).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the buttons Power + Volume down and hold until the screen with the hare in the hat-eared (Fastboot logo) appears.
3. Connect your phone to your computer via USB.
4. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the phone is determined (the serial number will appear), continue. If not, install the drivers.
6. Run the reset command: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the phone will be reset to factory settings. If you want to completely reflash the device, instead of resetting, use the command:

fastboot flash all [name file firmware].zip

Redmi Go

1. Reconnect. USB-cable.

2. Enable debugging mode via USB (if the phone is at least somehow turned on).

3. Install drivers manually through Device Manager (select"ADB Interface").-->

5.Table: Comparison of resetting methods for Redmi Go

Note that remote reset via Mi Account on Redmi Go is unstable due to the lightweight version of Android. If you forget your password and your phone is locked, you should use Recovery or Fastboot.

Possible problems after discharge and their solution

Even after a successful reset, problems can occur, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 phone is stuck on logo after reset Reason: damage to system files Solution: repeat reset via Recovery or flash the phone through Fastboot with official firmware.
• 🔒 Requires an old password after reset Reason: Protection was turned on FRP (Factory Reset Protection: Solution: Enter the data from the last Google account linked.
• 📵 Does not catch the network after reset Reason: the settings are lost IMEI. Solution: Check the correct installation SIM-map or restore IMEI via the engineering menu (#4636##).
• 🔋 Quickly discharges after reset Reason: background optimization processes Solution: let the phone run 1-2 charge/discharge cycles.

If after resetting the phone requires you to enter your Mi Account data, but you do not remember them, use the password recovery function on account.xiaomi.com. To bypass FRP-lock on Redmi Go, you can use special utilities (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool), but this requires skills and can violate the warranty.

⚠️ Note: If the phone stopped turning on after being reset via Fastboot (black screen, no button response), it may not have been installed for this model, in which case only flashing through the Fastboot will help. EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

1. Free space in memory (minimum should be 1-1.5 GB).

2. availability of system updates (Settings → System → Software update).

3. no viruses (install antivirus, for example, Malwarebytes).-->

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)