How to reset settings on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways (including a locked phone)

Resetting the settings on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a procedure that can be required in a variety of situations, from banal system freezes to preparing the device for sale. However, not all users know that there are three fundamentally different types of reset, each of which solves its own tasks: some methods save user files, others erase everything without recovery, and still others require special tools at all if the phone is locked.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset for the Redmi Note 7 (including the Redmi Note 7 Pro and regional versions), and how to prepare for the procedure so as not to lose important data. We will focus on the hidden nuances of MIUI 14/15 that can interfere with a standard reset via the settings menu. If your phone is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touches or requires a password after a failed update, here you will find working solutions.

When you need to reset settings on Redmi Note 7

Before we start taking radical measures, we need to know if they're really necessary, because resetting is not a panacea, but a tool with clear indications, and these are typical cases where the procedure is justified:

• 📱 System failures: the phone spontaneously restarts, applications crash, or an error appears MIUI stopped".
• 🔒 Forgotten pattern lock or PIN-code: if you can't unlock the screen and your Mi Account is not tied.
• 🐢 Critical slowdown: The device brakes even after cleaning the cache and removing unnecessary applications.
• 📦 Preparation for sale/transfer: to delete all personal data without the possibility of recovery.
• 🔄 Failed Update: After installing a new version MIUI The phone is not working or is not working properly.

However, there are situations where resetting will not help or even exacerbate the problem:

• 🔋 Hardware malfunctions: If the phone doesn’t turn on due to a broken screen or bloated battery, resetting is useless.
• 📡 Network problems: Lack of mobile signal or Wi-Fi is more likely to be due to the communication module than to the software.
• 💾 Damaged Memory: If the phone can't see SIM-card or internal storage device, iron diagnosis is required.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi Note 7 is locked through Mi Account (Xiaomi account), a regular reset won’t help – you’ll need official unlocking or bypassing through the phone. EDL-It's a separate subject that we won't touch on.

Preparing for resetting: how not to lose important data

Even if you plan to soft reset (without deleting files), we recommend saving critical information in advance.

• 📸 Photos and videos: they can be transferred to a computer via cable or uploaded to the cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud).
• 📞 Contacts: sync them to your Google account or export them to a file VCF.
• 📅 Messages and calls: use apps like SMS Backup & Restore.
• 🎮 Game saves: many games (e.g. Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) Links progress to your account, but some local saves will be lost.
• 🔑 Passwords and logins: if you use a built-in password manager MIUI, export data.

For backup in MIUI there is a built-in tool:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select data to save (contacts, messages, system settings).
3. Click Create a backup and wait until it is completed.
4. The backup file will be stored in the internal memory in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder.

If the phone is no longer responsive to touch, but turns on, try connecting it to your computer and manually copy files through the phone. MTP-It's like a flash drive, and it'll help. ADB-data-pulling:

adb pull /sdcard/ C:\RedmiNote7_Backup\

⚠️ Warning: Don't copy the Android folder, it stores cache and app data, which will still be useless after the reset. DCIM, Downloads, Pictures, etc.

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If your phone is not computer-defined, try another one. USB-cable (original from Xiaomi) and port USB 2.0 – They are more likely to work stably.

Method 1: Soft reset (without data loss)

If the Redmi Note 7 is running but is slow or glitchy, try soft reset, which reboots the system, clears the cache, and resets some settings to default without affecting user files.

In MIUI, soft reset is implemented through the Cleanup of all data in recovery mode, but there is an easier way to:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset app settings.
3. Confirm action. This will return the standard settings for all applications (permissions, notifications, cache).

For deeper cleaning without deleting files:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
2. Choose Deep Cleanup and wait for the process to be completed.
3. Reboot the phone.

If these methods do not help, move on to a complete reset.

Method 2: Complete reset via the settings menu (hard reset)

It is a standard method that erases all data, including apps, settings, and files in internal memory (but does not affect the data). SD-It works if the phone is working, but you want to get it back to factory.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Tap Delete all data (entry may be required) PIN-code-key).
4. Confirm the action by selecting Reset your phone settings.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the phone will restart and offer an initial setup.

In some firmware, the path may be slightly different:

• 📌 V MIUI 12: Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting settings.
• 📌 In Global Firmware: Settings → About phone → Factory reset.

⚠️ Note: If the device protection feature is enabled on the phone (in the security settings), after reset, you will need to enter the username and password from the Mi Account that was associated with the device!

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

If the Redmi Note 7 is stuck on the logo, reboots cyclically or doesn’t respond to touch, you’ll need to use Recovery Mode, which works even on a locked phone, but requires physical access to the buttons.

Instructions for entering Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the Power button + Volume Up button at the same time.
3. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then let them go.
4. In a few seconds, the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese) will appear.

In the Recovery menu, use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.

1. Select Wipe Data (or in Chinese firmware).
2. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until the end (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe complete).
4. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot (or ).

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

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may require you to enter a password after you select Wipe Data, and if you don't remember it, it won't work, you'll have to use Fastboot or you'll have to use it. EDL.

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Recovery removes all data, including Google and Mi accounts. After the procedure, the phone will be as new, but may require proof of ownership (FRP).

Method 4: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g. Recovery is unavailable or requires a password), you can use Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer and drivers installed, but allows you to reset settings even on a completely locked phone.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (or Mac/Linux fixed ADB).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the set).
• 📥 Mi Flash Tool or Platform Tools (for the purpose of the ADB).
• 🔋 Battery charge of at least 30%.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume Down button to enter the Fastboot Mode (a hare in a hat-out-of-the-box will appear).
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Download and unpack Platform Tools.
5. Open the command line in the folder with utilities and type:

fastboot devices

If the phone is determined (its serial number will appear), run the command to reset:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the phone will be reset to factory settings.

If you need to reflash your phone completely (for example, after a failed update), use the Mi Flash Tool:

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi Note 7 (for example, from en.miui.com).
2. Unpack the archive and launch the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Select the firmware folder and press Refresh (the phone should be in Fastboot mode).
4. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (the process will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data without recovery, including IMEI If the network goes missing after the procedure, you'll need to restore it. IMEI through the engineering menu (a separate topic).

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If the fastboot device command doesn’t show your phone, install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers manually through Device Manager.

What to do after resetting settings

After a successful reset, the Redmi Note 7 will turn on in initial setup mode.

1. Choose a language and region: we recommend you to specify Russia or Global to avoid problems with Google services.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi: This will be needed to restore backup and update the system.
3. Skip the Mi Account binding (unless you plan to use Xiaomi services).
4. Recover the data: 📱 Backup copy. MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Backup and reset → Restore. ☁️ From Google Account: When setting up, select Restore from the Cloud.

Update the system.

Settings → About the phone → System update

If there are problems after the discharge:

If your phone is slower after reset, check:

• 🔄 Background activity: C Settings → Battery → Battery usage see which applications are using up resources.
• 📦 Residual files: sometimes temporary data is left after the reset. Clear the cache in Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 🔒 Developer settings: If they were enabled before reset, some settings may have gone wrong. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times), then reset them to the developer’s Settings to standard.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 7 reset