How to reset to the factory settings Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with photos and videos

Why you need a reset to factory settings and when to do it

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi to factory settings is a radical but sometimes necessary step to restore the smartphone to work, which removes all user data, applications and settings, returning the device to a “out of the box” state, most often resorted to in three cases:

First, if the smartphone started to slow down or spontaneously reboot after the MIUI update. This may be due to a conflict of old settings with the new firmware. Second, the reset helps in preparing the phone for sale - so that the new owner does not get access to your accounts and files. And finally, this is the only way to unlock Redmi if you forget the pattern lock or password.

It is important to understand that resetting does not fix hardware problems (such as a faulty battery or a broken screen), but can solve most software failures. For example, after a reset, errors such as “Com.android.phone process stopped” or problems with connecting to the mobile network often disappear.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you start resetting, do a few critical steps, or you risk losing photos, contacts, and other data without the ability to recover.

First, back up through the built-in Backup app (Settings → About Phone → Backup).

• 📱 Contacts and call log
• 📷 Photos and videos (unless you use Google Photos)
• 📝 SMS and MMS-message
• 🎵 System and application settings

Note: MIUI backup does not store data from some applications (such as WhatsApp or banking programs).

💡

If you have Mi Account sync enabled, contacts, notes, and certain settings will be restored automatically after you log in.

Next, check the battery power – it should be at least 50%. If the smartphone runs out during the reset, this can damage the system files and “brick” the device. Also turn off Find the device (Settings → Mi Account → Find the device), otherwise after reset, the phone may require the old password.

⚠️ Note: If you reset Redmi before selling, be sure to log out of Mi Account (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account → Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to use the phone due to the link to your account.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (the easiest one)

This is the basic method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models (from Redmi 4A to Redmi Note 12 Pro+).It is suitable if the phone is turned on and you remember the unlock password.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to About Phone (in older versions of MIUI – Additional → Recovery and Reset).
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Tap to erase all data (it may be necessary to enter a password or pattern lock).
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings.

The process will take 3-10 minutes, and the phone will restart and start with the screen of the initial setting, as after purchase.

Are photos uploaded to the cloud?|Is WhatsApp sync disabled?|Battery charge >50%|Exit from Mi Account (if you sell your phone)-->

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) K50) After a reset, you may be asked to enter a password from Mi Account, even if you are logged out. This is anti-theft protection. To avoid problems, untie the device from your account in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

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

If Redmi doesn’t load beyond the MI logo, freezes on the lock screen, or reboots constantly, use Recovery Mode, which works even without a password.

Steps to Enter Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the Power Button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 5-10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons - you will see a menu with an android and an exclamation mark.

Control in Recovery is carried out by volume buttons (Up/Down - move, Power - select).

1. Select Wipe Data (Called Clear Data or Factory Reset).
2. Confirm the action by selecting Yes.
3. Once completed, select Reboot to reboot.

If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons: the desired item is usually indicated by an android with a broom.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is used if:

• 🔧 Recovery Mode is unavailable or damaged;
• 🔒 Phone blocked by Mi Account after reset;
• 📱 You need to refashion the device from scratch.

You will need a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and Mi Flash Tool.Warning: Wrong actions in Fastboot can turn your phone into a brick.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off Redmi and press Volume Down + Power to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB and execute: fastboot devices If the device is determined, type: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

For a full reset with flashing, download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website and use the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option.

💡

Resetting via Fastboot deletes not only user data, but also system partitions, and may require re-activating the phone through Mi Account, even if you logged out.

What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful reset, Redmi will launch with a welcome screen, where it is important to properly perform the initial setup to avoid problems in the future.

Follow these steps:

1. Choose a language and region (for Russia, to avoid problems with Google services).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi. Don't miss this step, because without the Internet, you won't be able to activate some functions.
3. On the Mi Account sign-in screen: If you reset before you sell, don't log in. If it's your phone, log in to restore the backup.

Password.

pattern lock

PIN

Restore the data from the backup (if you created it in advance).

After setting up, check:

• 📶 Mobile network operation (sometimes resets are made) APN).
• 🔊 Sound and microphone (test call to another phone).
• 📷 Camera and sensors (gyroscope, compass – through the Tests in Settings app) → The phone).

⚠️ Warning: If after resetting the phone requires you to enter a password from Mi Account you don't remember, don't try to guess it many times. After 5 failed attempts, the device will lock for 24 hours. Instead, use the official unlock service: restore access.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if the reset is done correctly, there can be problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If Redmi starts to warm up or discharge quickly after reset, it is normal in the first 2-3 days. the system indexes files and optimizes work. But if the problem persists longer, check the background processes in Settings → Battery.

💡

To speed up the phone after reset, turn off the interface animation. To do this, activate Developer Mode (7 times tap on the MIUI version in About Phone), then in Additional → For developers, install Windows Animation = 0.5x and Transition Animation = 0.5x.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Redmi reset