Resetting Xiaomi's main menu settings to factory: All Ways (2026)

Resetting the main menu settings on Xiaomi devices is a procedure that may be required when selling hardware, fixing software failures or after a failed firmware update. Where exactly in the main menu is hidden the reset option, how not to lose important data and what to do if the device does not respond to commands. TV, Smartphones and other gadgets of the brand – from the standard menu to hidden engineering modes.

Feature of Xiaomi devices – a variety of interfaces depending on the model and version MIUI (For smartphones, or PatchWall for TVs, for example, on Mi. TV 4S The way to reset is different from the Mi Box S, and in smartphones with a MIUI 14 settings menu redesigned compared to MIUI We will look at each case separately, including a unique method of resetting through the service menu for 2023-2026 TVs, which is not documented in official instructions.

Before you start, consider that the reset deletes all user data from installed applications to stored Wi-Fi passwords. In some cases (for example, when you activate the Find Device feature), you may need to enter your username and password from Mi Account after you reboot. If you sell a device, be sure to log out of your Xiaomi account in advance!

1.What is the “main menu” in Xiaomi devices and where to find it

The term main menu in the context of Xiaomi can mean:

• 📺 The main menu of TVs – PatchWall interface or Google TV (Android-based TV), where the applications, settings and recommendations are collected.
• 📱 Smartphone settings menu - Settings section → About the telephone or additionally in MIUI.
• 🎮 Engineering menu – hidden section for diagnosis (called by a combination of buttons or via a button) ADB).

On Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 2026 or Redmi Smart TV X) main menu usually opens with the Home button on the remote, and in smartphones, it's an app icon screen, and system settings are accessed through a gear in the upper right corner. TV 5 Pro) the reset option is hidden in the Account and Security submenus, not in the main System section.

If your device does not respond to the remote or sensor, the main menu can be opened in alternative ways:

• 🔄 On TVs: Hold on to Power + Menu on the remote for 10 seconds for forced reboot.
• 📱 On smartphones: pinch the power + Volume up for Recovery Mode call.

2. Reset settings via main menu: step-by-step instructions

The safest way is to use the built-in menu options, and let's look at the different types of devices.

Xiaomi Televisions (Mi) TV, Redmi TV)

For PatchWall models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1E or Redmi Smart TV A2):

1. Press the Home button on the remote → Select Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Go to the Account and Security → Resetting settings.
3. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Network Reset!).
4. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if not changed).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

On Google TVs TV (Like Mi. TV P1 2023):

1. Open Profile. → Settings → System system → Reset.
2. Choose Delete all data (factory reset).
3. Please use a Google Account password if requested.

Smartphones Xiaomi (Redmi, POCO, Mi)

For devices on MIUI 12–14:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select "Erase All Data" (factory reset).
3. Enter the pattern lock or PIN.
4. Confirm by clicking Delete Everything.

On Android One smartphones (such as Mi) A3):

1. Go to Settings. → System system → Additionally. → Reset.
2. Select Delete all data (reset to factory).

⚠️ Note: Smartphones with a Mi Account tied may require login and password to be unlocked after reset. If you forget your account details, use the pre-reset recovery service!

2.3 Mi Box and Mi Stick consoles

For the Mi Box S or Mi TV Stick:

1. Open the settings → Device → Reset.
2. Select Factory Reset.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

If the console does not respond to the remote, use a hardware reset:

1. Turn off the power to the device.
2. Press the Reset button (on the body) with a toothpick.
3. Connect the power by holding the button for 10-15 seconds.

3. Recovery Mode reset (if main menu is not available)

If your Xiaomi device doesn’t boot or the settings menu isn’t available, use Recovery Mode, which works for smartphones, TVs (with physical buttons) and consoles.

3.1 Entrance to Recovery on Smartphones

For most models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and the Recovery menu will appear.
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
5. After reset, select Reboot.

On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The combination may be different: Nutrition + Loudness up + Loudness down.

Recovery Mode on Xiaomi TVs

For TVs with buttons on the body (for example, Mi). TV 4A):

1. Turn the TV off the socket.
2. Press the Menu button on the body (near the connectors).
3. Connect the power by holding the button for 10-15 seconds.
4. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data/Factory Reset (navigation – volume buttons on the body or remote control).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs from 2023 to 2026 (e.g. Mi) TV Q2) hardware reset may result in a bootloader lock if the device is tied to the Mi Account, in which case authorization will be required after the reboot!

4. Reset via Mi Account (remote)

If you lose access to a device but it's tied to your Mi Account, you can reset remotely, which works for smartphones and some TVs (assuming you're connected to the Internet).

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select your device from the list (if it is online).
3. Press Find the device. → Erase the data.
4. Confirm the action. SMS-code.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work if the device is off or not connected to the network.
• ❌ On TVs only available for PatchWall 4.0 models+ (2022 and newer).
• ❌ After the reset, you may need to re-authorize in the Mi Account.

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If the remote reset doesn't work, check if Find Device is disabled in your device settings. On smartphones, you can find it in Settings. → Mi Account → Find Device.

5.Dumping through ADB (for advanced users)

This is a good method if the standard methods don't work and the device connects to the computer.

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (for smartphones) or network connection (for TVs).
• 🔐 Included debugging by USB (on smartphones) or ADB over Network (on televisions).

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line.
2. Enter the commands in order: adb devices (should display your device), adb shell su (if root rights exist), wipe data or reset --factory_reset

For Xiaomi TVs:

1. Activate. ADB over Network in Developer Settings (Settings) → On TV. → Software version – press 7 times on the version, then return to the Additional → For developers).
2. Connect to the IP: adb connect [IP_TV address]:5555
3. Reset: Adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.FACTORY_RESET

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Xiaomi TVs could cause licenses to fail DRM (Netflix support will be lost in the 4K). After reset, you may need to re-activate services through Settings → Annexes → Google Play Services.

6. Reset via engineering menu (hidden codes)

For some Xiaomi devices, there are hidden codes for accessing the engineering menu from where you can initialize the reset. These methods are not officially documented and may vary depending on the model.

Xiaomi smartphones 6.1

Enter the dialer:

• 📱 ##7378423## - Service menu (select Wipe Data).
• 📱 ##4636## → Testing → Resetting settings.

6.2. Xiaomi TVs

Press sequentially on the remote:

• 📺 Menu → 4725 → Menu – Engineering menu will open (select Factory Reset).
• 📺 Home → Up. ×2 → Right. ×3 → Down. ×2 → OK is an alternative path to PatchWall 3.0+.

On models of 2026 (for example, Mi). TV Q2 75") the engineering menu may be blocked. ADB Or go to the service center.

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Hidden codes may vary depending on the firmware region. If the code doesn't work, check the version in Settings. → About TV and find the right combination for your model.

7.What to do after resetting: setup and recovery

After reset, the Xiaomi device will return to the factory settings.

1. Select language and region (on TVs, this affects available apps, for example, YouTube is blocked in some regions).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi (on smartphones, you may need to re-authenticate on the network).
3. Sign in to Mi Account (if the device has been tied).
4. Restore data from a backup (if it was created through Settings → Additional → Backup).

On the TVs after the dump:

• 🔊 Set up the sound: go to Settings → Sound. → Sound modes and select Movie or Music.
• 📺 Calibrate the image: Settings → Display. → Image modes → User (recommended values: contrast 90, brightness 50, color temperature Warm).
• 🔒 Activate Parental Controls if the device is used by children.

On smartphones:

• 🔄 Update the firmware: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ Enable Find Device and Lock When Lost in Mi Account Settings.
• 📱 Reconfigure gestures: Settings → Display. → Full-screen gestures.

8. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you reset Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If after reset, the Xiaomi device does not turn on or hung on the logo, try:

1. Connect to charging for 30 minutes (sometimes helps with a discharged battery).
2. Perform a hard reset (for TVs - hold the Power for 30 seconds).
3. Refuse the device manually (instruction below).

9.Restoring firmware after failed reset

If the reset went wrong and the device doesn't boot, you'll need to flash it back.

• 🖥️ Computer with Mi Flash Tool (for smartphones) or official firmware for TVs.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (for smartphones) or USB-A (port-television USB 3.0).
• 🔋 Charged device (at least 50%).

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Download the firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Unpack the archive and launch MiFlash.exe.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down).
4. In the program, select the firmware folder and press Refresh → Flash.

For Xiaomi TVs:

1. Download the firmware for your model (e.g. here).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the FAT32 flash drive.
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and pinch the Menu + Power on the body.
4. From the recovery menu, select Apply update from USB.

⚠️ Note: Reflashing Xiaomi TVs through USB It could reset Widevine’s licenses. L1, This will result in the loss of support for Netflix and Disney.+ To avoid this, use the official firmware from Xiaomi and do not interrupt the process!

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