Reset Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to factory settings: a complete guide with photos

Why do you need to reset the Redmi Note 6 Pro?

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to factory settings is a radical, but sometimes the only way to get the smartphone back on track, which completely cleans the device’s internal memory by removing all user data, apps and settings, returning the phone to the “out of the box” state, most often in three cases:

First, if your smartphone starts to slow down or spontaneously reboot after a MIUI update. Incorrectly installed updates or conflicting applications can lead to system failures that cannot always be eliminated by standard methods. Second, a reset is necessary before selling or transferring your phone to another user - this ensures that your personal data (photos, messages, passwords) does not fall into the wrong hands. Finally, factory settings help eliminate the consequences of virus attacks or failed root rights experiments.

It is important to understand that the Redmi Note 6 Pro (the tulip model by Xiaomi code) has features in the reset process due to its MIUI-based firmware. For example, some versions of the software may not have the option of resetting in the Recovery menu if custom firmware was previously installed.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you start resetting, make sure you follow all the critical steps. On the Redmi Note 6 Pro, a reset without backup will result in irretrievable data loss, including gallery photos, contacts (if not synced with Google), and game saving. Here is a checklist of mandatory actions:

Backup with Mi Cloud or Google Drive|

Check the battery level (minimum 50%) |

Make sure you remember the data from Mi Account|

Remove the memory card (if any)|

Write it down. IMEI phone (in case of network problems after resetting)-->

Pay special attention to authorization in Mi Account. If you forget your password, restore it in advance at account.xiaomi.com. Once reset, the phone can request account information to unlock - this is Xiaomi's standard security measure to prevent device theft.

• 📱 Sync Contacts with Google Account: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
• 📸 Copy photos to a computer or cloud. Use a wired connection or apps like Google Photos.
• 🎮 Save game data. Many games (e.g., games, PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact) Link Progress to Social Media Account – Check the Affiliations.
• 🔑 Remove all accounts from the Settings menu → Accounts other than the main Mi Account.

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If the phone doesn’t turn on or is stuck on the logo, skip the backup steps and immediately proceed to reset via Recovery or Fastboot.

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

This method is suitable if the Redmi Note 6 Pro is turned on, touch-sensitive and allows you to go into settings. The procedure takes no more than 5 minutes and does not require additional tools.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the About Phone section (usually at the bottom of the menu).
3. Slip on the item Backup and reset.
4. Select Reset (or Reset to factory settings in newer versions of MIUI).
5. The system will tell you what to reset: 📱 Delete all data (required) 💾 Clear internal memory (optional if you want to delete media files)

Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-code.

Wait until the process is complete (the phone will reboot automatically).

After the reboot, you will see the screen of the initial settings, as after the purchase. If the phone requests Mi Account data, enter them - this is normal for Xiaomi devices with a linked account. If you forgot your password, use the restore function on the Xiaomi website.

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

If the Redmi Note 6 Pro is stuck on the logo, reboots cyclically or doesn’t respond to touch, use Recovery, which works even in severe system failures, but requires precise steps to be followed.

Instructions for entering Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button (10-15 seconds).
2. Press the buttons at the same time: 🔘 Power (Power) 🔼 Volume Up (Volume Up)

Hold them until the Mi logo appears (usually 5-10 seconds).

Recovery

In the Recovery menu, the volume buttons (Volume Up/Down – move, Power – select) are controlled.

1. Select Wipe Data (or Wipe & Reset in newer versions).
2. Confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data.
3. Wait until the process is complete (the screen will display the inscription Data wipe complete).
4. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

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If the Recovery menu does not include Wipe Data, it may mean that:

• 🔧 Unofficial firmware is installed (for example, LineageOS).
• 🔒 Phone blocked by manufacturer (rarely, but happens on devices with unpaid credit).
• 🛠️ The system partition recovery is damaged.

In such cases, try resetting via Fastboot or contact the service center.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

Fastboot is the most reliable method, but it requires connecting the phone to your computer and installing special drivers.

• 🔄 Recovery Unavailable or Damaged.
• 📱 The phone does not respond to buttons, but is determined by the computer.
• 🔧 You need to reflash the device after a failed update.

The work will require:

• 💻 Windows computer (or Mac/Linux fixed ADB/Fastboot tool).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📦 Archive with Mi Flash Tool (official utility from Xiaomi).
• 🔑 Unlocked bootloader (if not previously unlocked, you will need to link to Mi Account).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 6 Pro.
2. Press the buttons Power + Volume down until the screen with the rabbit in the hat-eared (Fastboot mode) appears.
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. Start the Mi Flash Tool, select Clean All mode.
5. Press Refresh – the program must identify the device.
6. Select the official firmware for the Redmi Note 6 Pro (download from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website).
7. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (the process will take 5-10 minutes).

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Reset via Fastboot removes everything, including firmware, and after the procedure, the phone will be as new, but you will need to reset MIUI and log in to Mi Account.

⚠️ If the Redmi Note 6 Pro has a locked bootloader, you must use the Fastboot before running the firmware:

1. Apply for unlocking through the official Xiaomi website.
2. Wait 72-168 hours (wait time depends on Xiaomi policy).
3. Unlock the bootloader using the Mi Unlock Tool utility.

Without unlocking, the firmware through Fastboot will end up with an anti-rollback or locked bootloader error.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even with the correct instructions, users of the Redmi Note 6 Pro may encounter problems, and below is a table of the most common errors and how to fix them:

If after reset Redmi Note 6 Pro does not turn on or got stuck on the screensaver MIUI, try:

1. Repeat reset via Recovery.
2. Swipe your phone through Fastboot using the full image (fastboot flash all).
3. Check the battery – sometimes the phone won’t turn on due to a deep discharge (plug in to charge for 30 minutes).

What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful reset, the Redmi Note 6 Pro will launch with a greeting screen, just like after purchase. The first setup will take 10-15 minutes.

1. Language and region choice: Specify Russian and Russia (or your country).
2. Wi-Fi Connection: Use a stable network – this will speed up the download of updates.
3. Mi Account Authorization: If your phone was linked to your account, enter the unlock details. If you don't have an account, create a new one (this will protect your device in the future).
4. Data recovery: Select backup from Mi Cloud or Google Drive (if you created it). Move files from your computer via a USB cable.
5. Security setting: Set up a pattern lock or PIN-Activate Find Device in the Mi Account settings.

After setting up, check:

• 📶 Networking: Make a test call.
• 🔋 Battery charge: If the phone discharges quickly, perform calibration (discharge to 0% and charge to 100% without interruptions).
• 🎵 Sound and speakers: test the volume in the settings.

⚠️ If the phone is slower after the reset than before the procedure, this may indicate that the device is not working properly:

• 🛠️ Problems with iron (wear of flash memory, overheating of the processor).
• 🔄 Incorrect firmware (if you used custom assembly).
• 📉 Memory Filling (check in Settings) → Warehouse).

In such cases, we recommend installing the official firmware through Fastboot or contacting the service.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions