Xiaomi reset to factory settings, if it does not turn on: all ways

Your Xiaomi stopped turning on after a failed upgrade, crash, or just "died" for no apparent reason? Don't rush to bring it to the service center. In 80% of cases, the device can be brought back to life on its own - even if the screen remains black and the phone does not respond to charging. The main thing is to correctly determine the cause of the malfunction and choose the appropriate reset method.

In this article, we’ll break down all the working ways to bring Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO back to factory settings when it’s not turned on:

• 🔧 Hardware reset via button combinations (if the phone is at least somehow responsive).
• 📱 Fastboot Mode is a universal method for most models.
• 🔌 EDL (Emergency Download Mode – when other methods do not work.
• 💻 Firmware via Mi Flash Tool – if you need a complete system reinstallation.

Before you start, check the basics: charging (try another cable and power supply), physical damage (moisture, falls) and reaction to the connection to the PC (USB connection sound, vibration). If the phone is absolutely no signs of life (no charging indication, no warming, no vibrating) - the problem may be in the hardware (battery, motherboard), and without repairs can not do.

1. Checking the phone's reaction: what to do before resetting

Before you reset, make sure that the problem is not the trivial things.

If the phone is even slightly responsive (vibrates, warms, the computer makes a connection sound), the chances of recovery are high. If the full brick (zero reaction), get ready to work with EDL or call the service.

Pay attention to the charging indicator:

• 🔴 Red/orange – the phone is charging but not turning on (possibly battery drained or software malfunction).
• 🟢 Green: Battery charged, but system not starting (software failure).
• ⚫ No indication - problem with battery, plume or motherboard.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone heats up when connected to charging (especially in the area of the processor), immediately turn it off! this may indicate a short circuit - further manipulation without repair is dangerous.

2. Hardware reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone reacts in any way)

If your Xiaomi vibrates when charging, warms up or your computer “sees” it, try logging into Recovery Mode.This is the safest way to reset, as it does not require a PC connection.

Instructions for most models (Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12, etc.):

1. Turn off the phone (if it is in a “hang” state – hold the power button for 20+ seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons – the Recovery menu (English or Chinese) should open.
4. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for selection.
5. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or similar).
6. Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.

If the Recovery menu doesn’t open or the phone hangs on the logo, go to the Fastboot method.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Xiaomi 12T) To enter Recovery, you first need to pin the Volume upwards + Food, and after the logo appears, let go of Food, continuing to keep Volume up.

3. Reset via Fastboot Mode (universal method)

Fastboot is a firmware mode that is available even on dead phones, if they are somehow determined by the computer, and you will need a PC with Xiaomi drivers installed and a fastboot utility to work.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools (or download fastboot separately).
2. Turn off the phone (if it is in a “hang” state – hold the power button for 30 seconds).
3. Press Volume Down + Nutrition and hold until the hare appears in the hat-eared (Fastboot logo).
4. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
5. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with fastboot and execute the commands: fastboot devices (should display the serial number of your device). fastboot flashing unlock (unlock the bootloader if it is blocked). fastboot erase erase erase cache fastboot reboot

If the phone still doesn’t turn on after the reboot, try flashing it through the Mi Flash Tool (more on that below).

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If the fastboot device command doesn’t show your phone, install the Mi USB Driver drivers and try again.

4. EDL Mode Recovery (if the phone doesn't respond at all)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode is a firmware emergency mode that works even on completely dead phones, if they are somehow detected by a computer. EDL need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (better) 10/11).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original or high-quality).
• 🛠️ Utilities: Mi Flash Tool, QDLoader HS-USB Driver.
• 📄 Firmware for your model (download only from the official Xiaomi website).

Instructions for activation of EDL:

1. Turn off the phone (if it is in a “hang” state – hold the power button for 30 seconds).
2. Connect your phone to your PC without pressing buttons.
3. Close the contacts Test Point (location depends on the model, see below).
4. Device Manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
5. Install the QDLoader driver (unless Windows finds it automatically).
6. Open the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware and press Flash.

Location Test Point for popular models:

• 📱 Redmi Note 8/9/10: under the cover, next to the charging connector (two contacts, close with a needle).
• 📱 POCO X3/X4: under the back cover, near the battery (look for the inscription) EDL).
• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 11/12: Disassembly is required - contacts are on the motherboard.

⚠️ Warning: Test Point failure can damage the motherboard. If you're not sure, you should contact the service. EDL The phone may require authorization to the Mi Account (if the account was linked).

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Firmware through EDL is the last chance to bring the phone back to life without replacing the parts, but this method requires disassembling the device and risks voiding the warranty.

5. firmware via Mi Flash Tool (full system recovery)

If resetting via Recovery or Fastboot doesn't work, you'll have to completely flash it through the Mi Flash Tool, which is a method that's suitable for phones that:

• 🔄 Hanging on the Mi logo.
• 📵 Not included after a failed update.
• 🔧 Have damaged firmware (for example, after installing custom software).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
4. Put your phone in Fastboot mode (see Section 3).
5. Connect your phone to your PC and open the Mi Flash Tool.
6. Click Select, point the way to the firmware folder.
7. Select firmware mode: Clean All - complete cleaning (recommended). Clean All and Lock - cleaning + lock bootloader (if you need to sell the phone).

Flash

Once you've done the firmware, the phone will restart and have to turn on the factory settings, so if you have an anti-rollback error, you're trying to flash the older version of the software, download the new firmware.

6.If nothing worked: hardware reasons and service center

If all of these methods didn’t work, the problem is likely hardware, and here are the most common reasons why Xiaomi doesn’t turn on even after a reset:

• 🔋 Failed battery – the phone doesn’t charge or shuts down immediately.
• 🔌 Damaged charging connector - oxidation, break of contacts.
• 💧 Short circuit after moisture is ingested.
• 🖥️ Damaged motherboard (often after falls).
• 🔄 Power controller failure (the phone does not respond to anything).

How to determine if it is a matter of “iron”:

• 🔍 The phone does not warm up when connected to charging.
• 🔌 The computer doesn't make the connection sound. USB.
• 💡 No charging indication (even after a long connection).
• 🔧 Test Point is not activated EDL (No Qualcomm 9008 device in Controller).

In such cases, self-repair is not recommended (risk of damage to the fee even more). ₽, repairs - from 1500 ₽ (Battery replacements up to 5,000–10,000 ₽ (fixation).

⚠️ Note: If the phone was on warranty, do not disassemble it yourself - this will void warranty obligations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi reset