How to reset Xiaomi Redmi 4X to factory settings: 3 working ways

Why Factory Resetting May Be Needed

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi 4X to factory settings is a radical but sometimes necessary solution, which brings the smartphone back out of the box by removing all user data, apps and settings, most commonly used in three cases: before selling the device, to fix software failures, or after a failed firmware experiment.

It's important to understand that a complete reset is not just a cache cleaner or an application uninstaller, it affects the system partition, returns standard settings. MIUI, deletes Google and Xiaomi accounts, and erases all files in internal memory. SD-The map (if installed) is usually left intact - but it is better to remove it in advance.

On the Redmi 4X (codenamed santoni), the reset can be done in a number of ways: through the settings menu, using Recovery mode, or even remotely via the Mi Cloud. The method depends on the current state of the phone: whether it works stable, whether you remember the pattern lock, or the device does not turn on at all.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you start resetting, do a few critical steps to avoid losing important data and make it easier to set up your phone after the procedure.

• 📱 Keep your contacts: export them to the VCF-file or sync with your Google account. on Redmi 4X This is done through contact. → Settings → Imports/Exports.
• 📷 Backup of photos and videos: transfer media files to your computer, cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud) or external drive. DCIM will be completely cleaned!
• 🔑 Remember the account data: write down the username and password from Mi Account and Google – after reset, you will need to re-authorize.
• 📡 Check it out. IMEI: dial *#06# and save both numbers, which will help restore the network if the connection is lost after the reset.

⚠️ Attention: If on Redmi 4X You have enabled Device Protection (in Mi Account settings), you need to reset your password from your Xiaomi account, and without that, your phone will become a brick"!

It is also worth considering that on some MIUI firmware (especially custom) a reset can result in a bootloader lock.If you previously unlocked it through the Mi Unlock Tool, you may need to re-unblock it after the reset.

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

If the phone turns on and you remember the pattern lock (or password), this method is the best choice. It requires no additional tools and takes only 5-10 minutes.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Additional → Recovery and Reset.
3. Select the Reset option.
4. The system will offer two options: "Reset" (only parameters) or "Erase all data." For a complete reset, choose the second.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password (if required) and clicking Reset the phone.

After that, the Redmi 4X will automatically restart and start the cleaning process, which will take 3-7 minutes, and when you complete, you will see the screen of the initial setup, as after you purchase it.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 10 and below) the path to reset may be different: Settings → The phone. → Reset. If you don't find a paragraph, search the settings for "reset".

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

If the Redmi 4X is stuck on the logo, reboots cyclically or doesn't respond to touch, Recovery Mode will help.This method is also suitable if you've forgotten the pattern lock.

Instructions for standard MIUI Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power at the same time and hold for 5-7 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons - you will be taken to the Recovery menu (navigation is carried out by volume buttons, the choice is by the power button).
4. Select Wipe Data (or Wipe & Reset in older versions).
5. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
6. After cleaning, go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If your Redmi 4X has custom Recovery installed (like TWRP), the process will be a little different:

• In TWRP, select Wipe → Advanced Wipe.
• Check the Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage and Cache sections.
• Swipe your finger through the Swipe to Wipe strip.
• After completion, press Reboot System.

Redmi 4X with unlocked bootloader after reset via TWRP may require re-routing magisk or GApps firmware if they were installed earlier.

Method 3: Remote reset via Mi Cloud (if phone is lost)

If the Redmi 4X is lost or stolen and Find Device has been activated, you can reset remotely.

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. In the Devices section, select your Redmi 4X.
3. Click Find the device, then erase the data.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from the account.

Please note that this method only works under the following conditions:

⚠️ Note: After Remote Reset, Redmi Phone 4X It will be unlocked, but when it is first enabled, it will require input from the Mi Account to which it was linked.

What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful reset, the Redmi 4X will launch with a greeting screen, just like after the purchase.

1. Select the language and region (it is recommended to specify the real country to avoid problems with Google services).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi – this is necessary to check for updates and recover data from the cloud.
3. Sign in to Xiaomi account (if the phone was linked to Mi Account) without this step, some features (such as themes or cloud storage) will not be available.
4. Restore data from the backup (if it was created through Settings → Additional → Backup).
5. Update your firmware to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

If the sound is gone after the reset, the camera is not working or the mobile network is missing, the driver is likely to be the problem, in which case flashing through Fastboot will help:

• 🔧 Download the official firmware for Redmi 4X (codename santoni from en.miui.com.
• 💻 Install the Mi Flash Tool on your computer.
• 🔌 Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down) + Nutrition).
• 📥 Download the firmware via Mi Flash by selecting the Clean All option.

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If Redmi 4X is slow after reset, turn off animation in the developer settings. Go to Settings → About Phone, tap 7 times on the MIUI version, then install Windows Animation and Off-Shoot Climbings in the developer settings.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even when resetting correctly, Redmi 4X users sometimes face problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If after the Redmi reset 4X stopped SIM-Check if the modem firmware has crashed, and if it does, the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All and Lock tick will help (but note that this will block the bootloader if it has been unlocked).

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If after reset, the phone requires a 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. Restor access through the Xiaomi website or contact support.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 4X reset