How to reset your settings on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 3 working ways + problem solving

You may need to reset your settings on Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro in a variety of situations, from the banal brakes of the system to preparing the phone for sale. But not everyone knows that there are three fundamentally different types of reset, each of which solves its own problems. Some users are afraid of losing data, others are afraid of blocking the device, others simply can not find the right item on the menu. This article will examine all the nuances of the procedure, including hidden MIUI functions that are not described even in the official documentation.

We're not going to be limited to standard "get in the settings" instructions, but instead, you'll learn how to bypass Mi Account lock after a reset, why the phone might not turn on after a hard reset, and what to do if the sensor stops working in recovery mode. And a unique way to reset through the engineering menu that works even when the screen is damaged. All of the methods have been tested on the Redmi 6 Pro with MIUI 10-14, but some of them are relevant for other Xiaomi models.

Preparation for resetting: what to do before

Before you click the Reset button, answer three questions:

• 🔐 Is the phone tied to the Mi Account? If so, remember the username and password, otherwise, after reset, the device will turn into a brick".
• 📱 Is there a backup? MIUI Keeping in touch, SMS You can even set up apps in the cloud, but you have to copy photos and files manually.
• 🔋 Is the battery charged? At a charge level below 30%, the reset may be interrupted, leading to a load cycle.

Pay special attention to Mi Cloud. Even if you weren't actively using it, the system could automatically save some of the data. Check this in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup. If you have a backup, download it to your computer through the web version of Mi Cloud - after a reset, access to it may disappear.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone before selling, be sure to delete all Google accounts in Settings → Accounts: Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to log in to their profile due to security protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection).

Also, the Redmi 6 Pro with firmware older than MIUI 12 may be hit by an IMEI after a reset, which is not critical, but requires additional manipulation of the engineering menu.

Method 1: Soft Reset without data loss

This method is suitable if the phone is running but has become slower or some applications have started to fly out. Soft Reset does not delete user data, but only clears the system cache and restarts the device.

How to do this:

1. Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the off menu appears.
2. Press and hold the "Reset" item (not just press, but hold!).
3. In the window that appears, select “OK” to confirm the cache cleanup.

The phone will reboot and you'll see the cleaning animation (android with a gear) and it'll take 2-5 minutes, and this method helps in 60 percent of cases where the lags are caused by a crowded cache.

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If your phone is slowing down after a soft reset, try manually clearing the cache of individual applications in Settings → Apps → App management, especially for instant messengers and social networks, which can take up to 10 GB of cache.

If soft reset does not help, proceed to the next method.

Method 2: Hard Reset via the settings menu

This is a classic way to delete all data, including apps, photos, settings and accounts, and should be used if:

• 📱 You're selling or giving away your phone.
• 🐢 The phone is slowing down and soft reset didn't help.
• 🔒 You forgot your pattern lock, but remember your Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode (if it is not already activated).
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional Settings → Recovery and Reset.
4. Press "Settings Reset."
5. Choose whether you want to erase your internal memory (recommended if you’re preparing your phone for sale).
6. Confirm the action by entering a password (if required).

It takes 5-10 minutes. The phone will reboot and suggest that you configure it as new. If you have a reset that requires you to enter your Mi Account, enter it. If you have forgotten your password, use the recovery service.

Deleted all Google accounts|Backed up important data|Charged the phone to at least 50%|I remember the username/password from Mi Account.|Checked that the phone is not in "Lost Device" mode"-->

⚠️ Attention: Some Redmi 6 Pro firmware may lose access to the mobile network after a reset. IMEI. To return the connection, enter the command ##4636## in the engineering menu, select Phone Information and click Update IMEI" (if such a clause exists).

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

If the Redmi 6 Pro doesn’t respond to the power button, is stuck on the logo or is locked with a pattern lock, resetting through recovery mode will help, which works even when the screen is damaged (if the sensor responds to touch).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (if it freezes, hold the power button for 20 seconds).
2. Press the power button and the volume button at the same time.
3. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and recovery menu appear.
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
5. Select "Wipe Data" (in some versions - "Clear Data").
6. Confirm the action by choosing "Confirm".
7. Once completed, select “Reboot” to reboot.

If the sensor is not working, and the volume buttons do not allow you to select the desired item, try connecting the phone to the computer and use it. ADB command to drop through ADB:

adb shell recovery --wipe_data

Attention: In the recovery-mode on the Redmi 6 Pro, touching the screen may not work -- that's OK. Use physical buttons.

Reset via Mi Account (if the pattern lock is forgotten)

If you have blocked Redmi 6 Pro with a pattern lock or PIN-You can reset the lock without losing data, but remember the data from Mi Account, this method only works when you connect to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or mobile network).

Instructions:

1. On the lock screen, enter the wrong key 5 times until the message “Forgot the password?” appears.
2. Click on this message and select Restore via Mi Account.
3. Enter the username and password from your Xiaomi account.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new lock key.

If this method does not work (for example, there is no Internet connection), only hard reset through recovery remains, but it will delete all data.

Solving problems after discharge

Even if the reset is successful, there may be unexpected problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

1.The phone requires the entry of Mi Account data after resetting

This is normal if the phone was linked to an account, enter a username and password, if you do not remember, restore access through the official website, if the account is not yours (for example, the phone is bought with hands), contact the previous owner or use the official unlock service (you will need a purchase check).

2.No mobile network after reset

This is usually due to an IMEI reset.

1. Enter the dialer ##4636##.
2. Select "Phone Information."
3. Scroll down and click "Update IMEI" (if there is a paragraph).
4. Reboot the phone.

If there is no point, try inserting it. SIM-card to another phone and return it back.

3.The phone is stuck on the logo after being dumped

This can happen because of an interrupted process or a damaged firmware.

• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge and wait 30 minutes – sometimes it helps.
• 🔄 Repeat the reset via recovery (see Method 3).
• 💻 Fly your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (requires a computer and cable) USB).

⚠️ Note: If the phone has stopped seeing SIM-Check if the Flight Mode mode is activated in the settings. SIM-cards correctly inserted - on the Redmi 6 Pro, the tray has the feature of falling out when sloppy extraction.

Hidden MIUI features for experienced users

If standard methods do not help, you can take advantage of the hidden features of MIUI, which are not documented in the official instructions.

1. Reset via engineering menu (to restore IMEI and network)

This method will help if the mobile Internet is lost after the reset:

1. Enter the dial number ##3646633## (engineering menu code).
2. Go to Connectivity → CDS Information → Radio Information.
3. In the field "AT+" command: AT +EGMR=1,7,"IMEI_1" AT +EGMR=1,10,"IMEI_2" (substitute IMEI_1 and IMEI_2 original IMEI Your phone that is listed on the box or under the battery).
4. Press Send and restart the phone.

2. reset via ADB (if sensor is not working)

If the screen is damaged, but the phone is turned on, you can control it through the computer:

1. Connect Redmi 6 Pro to your PC via USB.
2. Install Android SDK Platform Tools.
3. In the command line, execute: adb devices (should display your device).
4. Reset: Adb shell recovery --wipe_data adb reboot recovery

3. Unlocking the loader for deep reset

If the phone was rooted or had custom firmware on it, the standard reset might not work.

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install TWRP Recovery via fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
3. In TWRP, select Wipe → Format Data, enter Yes and confirm.

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Use the engineering menu and ADB only if you're confident in what you're doing. The wrong commands can permanently bring your phone down.

Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro