How to Reset Your Settings on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 3 Working Ways (2026)

Why Redmi 9A Should Reset Your Settings?

Xiaomi Redmi 9A is one of the most popular budget devices of the brand, but even it is not immune to software failures. Over time, the device begins to slow down, spontaneously reboot or give errors when installing applications. In 80% of cases, these problems are solved by a complete reset (factory reset), which returns the smartphone to a factory state.

The reasons for resetting can range from the banal (selling a phone) to the critical (virus infection or a "brick" after a failed firmware). It is important to understand that reset deletes all data — photos, contacts, messages and installed applications. So you need to make a backup before the procedure, and also choose the right method: through the settings menu, power buttons or the computer.

In this article, we will discuss all the current reset methods for the Redmi 9A (model M2006C3LG/M2006C3LI), including the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and cases when the phone does not turn on, and you will learn how to recover data after a reset and avoid common errors.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you start resetting, follow the necessary preparatory steps, which will save you from losing important data and problems in the process.

First, resetting to Redmi 9A with MIUI 12 and later requires you to enter a password from your Mi Account after the procedure, even if you haven't used it. Make sure you remember the username and password from Mi Account, otherwise the phone may be locked. If the account is not tied, create it in advance in Settings → Mi Account.

• 🔄 Create a backup: Use the built-in Settings tool → The phone. → Backup or third-party services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) is especially important to keep contacts, SMS photo.
• 🔋 Charge your phone: the battery level should be at least 50%, and at low charge, the reset can be interrupted, leading to serious failures.
• 📡 Turn off the screen lock: if you use it PIN, pattern lock or fingerprint, temporarily remove them in Settings → Lock screen, it'll make it easier to do after reset.
• 📱 Delete your Google account (if you plan to sell your phone): go to Settings → Accounts. → Google and delete the linked profile, otherwise the new owner will not be able to log in.

⚠️ Warning: If you drop your phone before selling, remember to log out of all accounts (Mi, Google, social media) and untie your device from Find My Device and Mi Cloud. Otherwise, the new owner may face activation blocking.

If your Redmi 9A doesn’t turn on or is stuck on the logo, the preparation will be different: you will need a computer with Qualcomm drivers installed and Mi Flash Tool.

Make sure your phone is 50%+ charged

Backup of important data

Remember/write down the username and password from Mi Account

Disable screen lock (PIN/pattern lock)

Delete your Google account (if your phone is for sale)-->

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (soft reset)

This is the easiest and safest method that works if the phone turns on and responds to touch, and it's called soft reset, because it doesn't affect system files, it just deletes user data.

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Slip on backup and reset.
4. Select Settings Reset.
5. Click Delete all data and confirm the action.
6. If you ask for a password, enter it. PIN-code.
7. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and restarted.

After the reset, the phone will turn on in the initial setup mode, as after the purchase, you will only have to go through the activation process, select a language and restore data from the backup (if it was created).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may call Reset Factory or Reset Factory. If you can't find this section, search the settings (the magnifier icon at the top).

If after resetting the phone requires you to enter a password from Mi Account, but you do not remember it, restore access through account.xiaomi.com. Without this, you will not be able to unlock the device.

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If resetting through settings doesn’t help fix the lags, try clearing the app cache first. Go to Settings → Apps → App Management, select the problem app, and click Clear Cache.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (hard reset)

If the phone doesn't turn on, freezes on the Redmi logo, or doesn't respond to touch, you'll have to use Recovery Mode, a technique called hard reset, and resets the device at the firmware level.

For Redmi 9A, Recovery is logged in via a button combination. Importantly, if you have customized Recovery (such as TWRP), the instructions may differ.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press and hold the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time.
3. When the Mi logo appears on the screen, release the power button, but keep the Volume up.
4. After 5-10 seconds, you will see the Recovery menu (black screen with yellow inscriptions in English).
5. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
6. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.
7. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

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

• 1st item - reboot (Reboot),
• 2nd point - off (Power Off),
• 3rd point - reset (Wipe Data).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone gets stuck on downloading after reset via Recovery (the endless Redmi logo), it means that the firmware is damaged. In this case, you will need a complete flashing through Fastboot (see the next section).

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This is the most radical method used if:

• 📵 The phone is not included in or included in Recovery,
• 🔄 Firmware damaged (infinite download, update errors),
• 🔧 You need to install custom firmware or unlock the bootloader.

To reset via Fastboot, you will need a computer with Qualcomm drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool program. You also need to download the official firmware for the Redmi 9A (model M2006C3LG or M2006C3LI) from the Xiaomi Firmware site.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume down for 10 seconds to enter Fastboot mode (the image of a hare in a hat-eared will appear).
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.
4. Run the Mi Flash Tool on your computer.
5. Press Select and select the folder with unpacked firmware.
6. At the bottom, select Clean All (full reset) or Clean All and Lock (reset + lock bootloader).
7. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (5-15 minutes).
8. After successful firmware, the phone will restart automatically.

If the Mi Flash Tool is making an error, try:

• 🔌 Use the other USB-cable (preferably original),
• 🖥️ Launch the program on behalf of the administrator,
• 🔄 Reinstall Qualcomm drivers manually through Device Manager.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data without recovery, including files in internal memory, and this method can lead to locking the bootloader if you choose Clean All and Lock mode!

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Fastboot reset is the only way to bring the brick back to life, but it requires technical skills. If you're not sure about your abilities, contact the service center.

What to do after resetting: setup and recovery of data

After a successful reset, Redmi 9A will be activated in initial settings.

1. Choose a language and region.
2. Connect to the Wi-Fi network.
3. Sign in to your Mi Account (if it was tied before the reset).
4. Set up a lock screen (PIN, pattern lock or fingerprint).
5. Restore data from a backup (if it was created).

To recover data:

• 📱 If you used Mi Cloud: Sign in and select Restore from the Cloud in the Settings menu.
• 🖥️ If backup is on PC: connect your phone and copy files manually (photos, videos, documents).
• 🔄 For contacts and SMS: If they were synced with Google, they will automatically recover after logging in to your account.

If your phone is running slower than before, follow these steps:

• 🚀 Turn off animation: in Settings → About the phone tap 7 times on the version MIUI, Then in the Developer Settings, install Windows Animation = 0.5x.
• 🧹 Clear the cache of system applications through Recovery (wipe cache item).
• 🔋 Calibrate the battery: completely discharge the phone, then charge to 100% without interruptions.

If you dropped your phone before selling, remember:

• ✅ Delete all accounts (Mi, Google, social networks),
• ✅ Disable Find My Device in Google Settings,
• ✅ Getting out of Mi Cloud in Settings → Mi Account.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

If the IMEI is missing after the reset (the phone can’t see the network), try to restore it:

1. Dial in the dialer ##4636##.
2. Select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down and click Turn on the radio (if disabled).
4. If you don’t have an IMEI, use the SN Write Tool (requires PC and root rights).

⚠️ Attention: Change IMEI If you are not sure about your actions, contact the Xiaomi service center.

If after resetting the phone began to work worse (lags, overheating), it may have been installed unstable version of MIUI. Check the relevance of the firmware in Settings → About phone → System update and if necessary update.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Redmi 9A Reset