How to Reset Your Settings on Xiaomi 4X: 5 Ways to Work

Xiaomi Mi 4X is a popular smartphone that, even after years, remains in demand due to balanced characteristics and support for MIUI. However, over time, any gadget begins to “slow down”, give errors or require preparation for sale. In such cases, resetting to factory settings becomes the only solution. But how to do this, so as not to lose important data or turn the phone into a “brick”?

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset for Xiaomi 4X (including models with Pro, Lite or regional versions), taking into account the features of the MIUI 12/13/14 firmware. You will learn how to bypass Mi-account lock, what to do when the system freezes, and how to recover data after a reset. And also a unique method of reset via the engineering menu, which works even on locked devices.

1.Resetting preparation: what to do beforehand

Resetting is not just a matter of pressing a button; doing the wrong thing can result in losing photos, contacts, messages, or even locking your device (if you forget your Mi-account password).

• 📱 Back up. Use the built-in Settings tool. → The phone. → Backup or third-party services like Google Drive, Mi Cloud. Especially important to save: SMS and call history (applications) SMS Backup & Restore Photos and Videos (check folder) DCIM and Pictures) Wi-Fi settings and passwords (export through Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally)
• 🔋 Recovery resets can take up to 15 minutes, and if the phone turns off in the process, the risk of bricking increases 3 times.
• 🔑 Make sure to remember: Password from Mi-account (if linked to device)IN-screen-locking code
• 📡 Disable all accounts. Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google/Mi And remove the anchorages, which will speed up the reset process and avoid synchronization errors.

⚠️ Note: If you are selling a phone, be sure to log out of Mi-account (Settings) → Xiaomi account → The new owner will not be able to use the device until you untie it from your profile through the official website.

If you are resetting your phone due to freezes or errors, try less radical methods first:

• 🧹 Clear the cache through Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 🔄 Restart the device in Safe Mode (press the power button) → long tap on "Switch off» → «Restarting in Safe Mode»).
• 📉 Reverse updates to problematic applications (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → ⋮ → Reverse updates).

2. Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (the safest)

This is the recommended method for most users, as it requires no additional tools and is minimally risky.

• 📱 The phone is turned on and reacts to touch.
• 🔓 You know. PIN-code.
• 📶 No critical system errors (e.g., constant reboots).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Tap on Backup and Reset (in some versions of MIUI – Additional → Reset).
4. Select Resetting (not to be confused with Network Resetting!).
5. The system will suggest choosing which to reset: All data is a complete cleanup (recommended). Settings - only system settings (applications and files will remain).

Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.

Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Battery Charging (minimum 50%)

Created a backup copy of important data

All accounts are disabled (Google, Mi, social networks)

Remembered. PIN-Mi-account code and password

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⚠️ Warning: If after resetting the phone requires you to enter the password from Mi-account, and you do not remember it - do not try to guess! After 5 unsuccessful attempts, the device will lock for 24 hours.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Maximum safety (minimum risk of error).
• ✅ Does not require computer or special knowledge.
• ✅ Saves the ability to recover data via Mi Cloud (if synchronization was enabled).

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Resetting via the settings menu is the only officially supported Xiaomi method that does not void the warranty.

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

If the Xiaomi 4X is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touch or reboots cyclically, you will have to use Recovery mode.

How to log in to Recovery Mode:

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 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – you will see the menu in English or Chinese (depending on the firmware version).

Follow the instructions:

1. Use volume buttons for navigation and power to select.
2. Select Wipe Data (or Clear Data in Chinese firmware).
3. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data (in some versions – Yes).
4. Wait until the process is complete (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe complete).
5. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the location of the items:

• 🔹 The third item on top is Wipe Data.
• 🔹 The first item is reboot (Reboot).

⚠️ If after reset via Recovery, the phone gives an error "This device is locked" - this means that the protection is activated. FRP (Factory Reset Protection: To unlock, you need to enter data from the last synchronized Google account, and if you don't remember it, use the bypass manual. FRP.

Method 3: Reset via Fastboot (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You know how to work with ADB/Fastboot.
• 💻 You have a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed.
• 📦 You need to reset settings on a locked or faulty device.

Step-by-step:

1. Install on PC: Platform Tools (ADB/Fastboot) Xiaomi Drivers

Fastboot

• Press Power + Volume down for 10 seconds.
• On the screen will appear a hare in a hat-eared (Fastboot logo).
• Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
• Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and execute commands in order: fastboot devices (should show the serial number of the device. If not, check the drivers) fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: Use of informal Mi-account bypass methods (e.g., via EDL or third-party programs may permanently block IMEI Xiaomi is actively fighting against such methods, and after firmware updates, the phone can turn into a “brick».

Method 3: Appealing for Xiaomi

If the phone is purchased with hands and the previous owner has not untied the account, contact support:

• 📧 Write to support@xiaomi.com Theme: Unlock Mi Account".
• 📄 Attach: Photo of the box with the serial number, check or document confirming the purchase. IMEI Devices (you can find out via *#06#).