How to return factory settings to Xiaomi Redmi 6: full instructions with photos and videos

The Xiaomi Redmi 6, released in 2018, is still a popular budget smartphone due to its reliability and ability to upgrade to MIUI 12.5. However, over time, any gadget begins to slow down: apps fly out, the battery dies in a few hours, and the system produces errors like “com.android.phone stopped,” in 80% of these cases, helps reset to factory settings – a procedure that returns the phone to a “clean” state, as after purchase.

But there are nuances here. For example, Redmi 6 may not work if you've previously removed system applications or changed firmware. And an incorrect Recovery reset sometimes results in a device blink (total failure). In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to reset Redmi 6 in 2026, including methods for bricks, and how to avoid data loss.

When you need to reset to factory settings

Resetting is not a panacea, but it is effective in the following cases:

• 📱 The phone is severely slowing down, although there is enough memory (cleaning the cache does not help).
• 🔄 Persistent system application errors (android.process.media, Google Play Services).
• 🔒 Forgot your graphical key or password (if you don’t have a Mi Account).
• 📲 You need to sell or transfer your smartphone to another person.
• 🔄 After a failed firmware update (for example, via Fastboot).

However, there are situations where resetting will not help:

• ⚡ Battery is swelling or discharged quickly (replacement of battery is needed).
• 📡 Network problems (not catching) SIM-map, no Wi-Fi – often the fault of the communication module.
• 💥 Hardware damage (falling, sinking, overheating).

⚠️ Warning: If you forget your password but your phone has Mi Account tied, a reset via Recovery will lock your device! in which case, unlock your account on account.xiaomi.com first.

Preparing for resetting: how to save data

The factory reset completely removes:

• 📸 Photos and videos (including screenshots).
• 📱 Contacts, SMS, Call log (if not synced to Google).
• 🎮 Save games and customize applications.
• 📁 Uploaded files (music, documents).

To avoid losing something important, follow these steps:

Backup via Settings → About → Backup → | Copy photo/video to PC or cloud (Google Photo, Mi Cloud) | Export contacts to VCF | Write down account logins/passwords (if no auto login) | Check that you know the username/password from Mi Account-->

For backups via Mi Cloud:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Turn on sync for Contacts, Notes, Calls.
3. Click Backup and select the data to save.

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

This method works if:

• ✅ The phone is turned on and reacts to touch.
• ✅ Remember your password/pattern lock.
• ✅ No major system failures.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the About Phone section. → Resetting settings.
3. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
4. Enter your password if necessary.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings.

It takes 5-10 minutes, and after the restart, you'll be asked to set the phone up as new.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stuck on the Redmi logo after the reset, don't panic - wait 15-20 minutes.

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If after reset the phone began to work slower, try to turn off animation in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times on the version, then in the Developer Settings turn off Windows animation and transition animation).

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

This method will be useful if:

• 🔴 The phone hangs on the Redmi screensaver.
• 🔒 Forgot the password and Mi Account is not tied.
• 📵 The screen does not respond to touch (but the image is still there).

For entrance to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press the Volume up + Nutrition at the same time.
3. Hold on until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.

From the Recovery menu (English or Chinese) select:

1. Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (complete reset).
2. Confirm the action (Confirm).
3. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons:

• 🧹 — dataset.
• 🔄 — restart.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is needed if:

• 🔧 Recovery damaged or missing.
• 📥 You need to download the original software after an unsuccessful update.
• 🔒 Phone locked in Mi Account and other ways didn't help.

The work will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Mi Flash Tool Programming.
• 📄 Firmware for Redmi 6 (download from xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Down + Nutrition to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware (unpacked into a folder).
5. Press Refresh → Flash (select Clean All for a full reset).
6. Wait for the end (5-10 minutes). The phone will reboot automatically.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Flash Tool is an Anti Rollback error, you are trying to flash an older version. MIUI, In this case, download the new version of the firmware or use Fastboot commands to bypass the protection: fastboot oem edl fastboot flash all [name file firmware fastboot]

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Fastboot reset is the surest way to bring Redmi 6 back to life, but requires care. A firmware error can turn a phone into a brick.

What to do after a reset

After successful discharge:

1. The phone will offer to choose the language and region - specify Russia (if you need localization in Russian).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi and log in to Mi Account (if previously tied).
3. Restore data from the backup (via Settings → About Phone → Restore).
4. Update your firmware to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).

To avoid future problems:

• 🚫 Do not remove system applications (this may disrupt the work) MIUI).
• 🔄 Clean the cache regularly (Settings) → Memory. → Cleanup).
• 📱 Install apps only from Google Play or Mi App Store.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right reset, there can be problems.

If the sound is lost or the buttons are not working after the reset, the problem is most likely in the hardware (speaker, button plume).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions