The Xiaomi Redmi Go, which runs on a lightweight version of Android called Android Go Edition, is a great budget device. However, over time, even such a lightweight interface can start to work unstable. Users often face slowing screen response, spontaneous reboots or the inability to install new applications due to crowded memory.
In such situations, the most effective solution is to return to the original state of the system, and a Hard Reset completely clears the internal storage of user data, cache and installed programs, returning the software to the state it was in at the time of purchase, a radical but often the only way to reanimate the device without flashing it.
Before you take any drastic action, you need to be aware of the irreversibility of the process: all your contacts, photos, messages and logins in the applications will be deleted without the possibility of recovery by standard means, so it is critical to back up important data in advance, transferring it to your computer or to Google cloud storage.
Preparing the device for a complete data reset
The preparation process takes a little time, but it requires careful attention. First of all, make sure that the battery charge is at least 50-60%. If the device turns off due to a discharge when the system files are erased, this can damage the memory partitions and turn the smartphone into a brick.
You need to remove the microSD card and SIM-The map, though, is modern. MIUI Android Go and try not to touch the external drive, the risk of accidental formatting or damage to the file system of the card. SIM-The card ensures that you do not get unnecessary calls during the reboot.
Special attention should be paid to the Google account, if the phone is activated anti-theft, after reset, the device will require you to enter the username and password of the account that was synced earlier, forgetting this data means losing access to the phone.
⚠️ Warning: If you don't remember the password from your Google account, be sure to delete it from the system before reset. → Accounts. → Google, select your address and click “Delete Account».
☑️ Checklist before reset
Method One: Reset via the standard settings menu
This is the easiest and most secure way for every user whose phone is turned on and responsive to touch. Android Go is as simple as possible, so navigating points will not cause any difficulties even for beginners. We will use the built-in recovery feature.
Open the main menu and find the gear icon. You'll need to go to System and then select Additional (in some firmware versions it may be called Advanced Settings) and that's where the device management tools are hidden.
Find the Reset or Reset and Reset line, and the system will alert you that all data will be deleted. Click Reset phone settings or Erase all data. To confirm your action, you may be asked to enter a pattern lock or a digital pin if it is installed on the lock screen.
Once confirmed, the cleanup process will begin, which will take 2 to 5 minutes, and the device will reboot, and you will see a welcome screen, as when you first turn on, at which point you can reconfigure the language, Wi-Fi and restore data from the backup.
Why can the reset button be inactive?
Hard Reset with Recovery Mode
If the touch screen is not working, the system is stuck on the logo or settings menu is not available, you will need to execute Hard Reset with hardware buttons. This method works even when the operating system is not fully booted, since it starts at the low-level bootloader level.
To enter recovery mode on Xiaomi Redmi Go, you need to turn off the smartphone completely. Wait until the screen goes out and the motor stops vibrating. Then press the Volume Up and Power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears.
Once the logo appears, the power button can be released, but keep holding the volume button for a few seconds until the Recovery Mode menu appears. In this menu, the touch screen does not work - navigation is carried out with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by a short press of the power button.
Using the volume rocker, go down to Wipe Data and confirm the power button. Next, select Wipe All Data. The system will ask for confirmation — select Confirm. After completing the cleaning process, which may take some time, select Back to Main Menu, then Reboot and Reboot to System.
| Action in Recovery | Navigation button | Confirmation button | The result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving on the menu | Volume Up/down | - | Cursor moves |
| Choice of menu item | - | Meals (short) | Submenu transition |
| Wipe All Data | Loudness Down | Nutrition | Starting memory cleanup |
| Reboot to System | Volume Up. | Nutrition | Reboot to Android |
⚠️ Note: In Recovery mode, do not select items that contain the words "Format" or "Mount" unless you are an experienced user.This can change the structure of the memory partitions, after which the phone will no longer see internal memory.
Resetting a forgotten graphical password or PIN-code
Often, users are looking for a way to reset their settings precisely to unlock a device that is forgotten in a locked state. On modern versions of Android Go, this is harder to do than on older systems, but the ability to use Recovery Mode is still available.
Using the button method described above, you can erase the data along with the lock files. However, as mentioned earlier, Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection will work. Once the phone is rebooted, you will need to enter a Google account that was synced to the device before locking.
If you don't remember the password from your Google account, you can't get access back to the standard methods, and resetting through the buttons will only help if you know the account details, and trying to bypass FRP requires specialized software and computers, which is beyond the standard instruction.
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If you reset your password through Recovery but the phone requires an account, try to restore access to Google email via your computer or other phone before resetting Xiaomi.
Possible problems after discharge and their solution
After a successful return to factory settings, users may encounter a number of nuances: for example, a smartphone can warm up in the first 15-20 minutes of operation. This is normal: the system indexes files and sets the background updates to components.
Another common problem is the lack of network or Wi-Fi, in which case, check if it is installed correctly. SIM-If the problem is software, try resetting the network settings: go to Settings → System system → Additionally. → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Internet and Bluetooth.
If the phone hangs on the Mi logo after reset and does not boot further, the system partition may be damaged or data recording interrupted, in this situation, you may need to flash the device through the computer using the Mi Flash Tool utility and the official Fastboot firmware.
It's also worth noting that once you turn on the device for the first time, it's going to be slower than normal, because the flash memory has to stick to the new file system, so let the phone run in the background for about an hour without any action.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone is constantly rebooted after resetting (cyclic reboot or bootloop), do not try to reset again indefinitely. Most likely, the problem lies in a hardware malfunction of the volume button (which stuck) or damage to the system partition.
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The system actively indexes the data for the first 30 minutes after reset, so heating and a little slowness are perfectly normal behavior, not a sign of breakdown.