How to return factory settings to Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: the full guide

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but even it eventually starts to “brake,” glitch or require a complete clean before selling.Resetting to factory settings solves most software problems, from freezes to errors after a MIUI update. However, an improper reset can lead to a Mi Account being blocked, data loss, or even a “brick” of the device if interrupted.

In this article, we have 3 proven ways to return the Redmi Note 7 to factory status: through phone settings, Recovery mode and Fastboot. Let’s analyze which method to choose depending on the situation (the phone is turned on / off, password locked), and also tell you how to avoid typical errors. Reset via Fastboot on Redmi Note 7 requires an unlocked bootloader – without this device will not accept commands.

Preparing for resetting: what to do before cleaning

Reset erases all the data on the phone: photos, contacts, messages, installed apps and even files on internal memory (if not used). SD-This is what you need to do in advance:

• 📱 Back up. Use the settings. → The phone. → Backup or third-party services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) is especially important to save:
• 🔋 Charge the phone to at least 50% Interrupted reset due to battery discharge can cause firmware damage.
• 🔐 Make sure to remember your Mi Account details. After resetting, the phone may require you to enter a username/password from your Xiaomi account (if it was tied to you).
• 📡 Turn off Google. FRP (Factory Reset Protection! To do this, delete all Google accounts in Settings → Accounts. → Google.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell a phone, be sure to log out of your Mi Account before resetting, otherwise the new owner will not be able to activate the device without your password.

If the phone is not turned on or locked with a pattern lock, skip this step and proceed to reset via Recovery or Fastboot.

Method 1: Reset via phone settings (if the device is working)

This is the easiest and safest method, but it is only available if:

• 📱 The phone is turned on and reacts to touch;
• 🔓 You know the password/pattern lock;
• 📶 No critical failures in MIUI (For example, constant reboots).

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to About Phone → Backup and Reset.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Click Delete all data and confirm the action.
5. Enter your password (if required) and wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

The phone will reboot and start setting up as it did after the purchase, and if after the reset, the error "This device is reset. Sign in to Mi Account" appears, enter the associated account details.

Battery charge > 50%|

Backup created |

Google accounts deleted (if you sell a phone) |

Remember the password from your Mi Account (if tied)-->

Method 2: Recovery reset (if the phone is not turned on or locked)

If the Redmi Note 7 doesn’t respond to the screen, freezes on the logo or is locked with a password, use Recovery Mode.This method works even without entering a pattern lock, but requires physical access to the phone’s buttons.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the volume button (+) and the power button at the same time.
3. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
4. In the Recovery menu, use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for selection.
5. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.
6. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

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

⚠️ Note: If after reset via Recovery, the phone requires a password from the Mi Account, and you do not remember it, you can unlock the device only through the official Xiaomi service (you need a check or a box with a phone number). IMEI).

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 Recovery is damaged or not opened;
• 🔒 Phone locked and reset via Recovery doesn't help;
• 📥 You need to reflash the device after a failed update.

To reset via Fastboot, you will need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website);
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original);
• 🛠 The Mi Flash Tool or ADB/Fastboot.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the volume down button (-) and the power button until the hare appears in the hat-eared (Fastboot mode).
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

fastboot devices

(Serial number of the device must be displayed).

1. Run the command to completely reset:

fastboot erase userdata


fastboot erase cache




fastboot reboot

If you need to reflash your phone (for example, after a crash), download the official firmware for the Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website and use the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 7 has a default boot loader locked. Fastboot commands (except erase) require unlocking through the official Mi Unlock app. Without it, the phone won't accept firmware and can turn into a brick».

1. Reinstall drivers (use Mi PC Suite).

2. Change. USB-cable.

3. Enable debugging by USB In Settings → For developers (if the phone is switched on).-->

What to do after resetting: setup and recovery of data

After a successful reset, the Redmi Note 7 will launch with a greeting screen, just like after the purchase.

• 📱 Go through the initial setup: Choose a language, connect to Wi-Fi. Sign in to Mi Account (if the phone was tied) Skip the offers to recover from the cloud (if you don't need one).
• 🔄 Recover Data: Copy files from backup (via Settings) → Additionally. → Restore and Reset: Install apps from Google Play or through APK.
• 🔒 Set up security: Set a new password/pattern lock. Enable Settings → Lockdown and protection → Find the device (for remote control).

If the phone doesn't turn on or hangs on the logo after the reset, there may have been an error in cleaning the system partition.

1. Repeat the reset via Recovery.
2. If it doesn’t work, run your phone through Fastboot (see Method 3).
3. Contact the service center if independent actions did not give results.

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After reset, be sure to update MIUI to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update. This will fix any bugs and improve performance.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when resetting the Redmi Note 7. Here are the most common problems and solutions:

If you are selling a phone, make sure to:

• 📱 Resetting through settings (Method 1);
• 🔓 Signing out of your Mi Account (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account → Get out);
• 📡 Delete all Google accounts (to avoid the use of Google Accounts) FRP-lock-in).

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Redmi Note 7