How to Reset Network Settings on Xiaomi: 5 Ways + Error Solving

Network problems on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones can manifest themselves in different ways, from the sudden disappearance of mobile Internet to the inability to connect to Wi-Fi. Most often the fault is a failure in the configuration of network parameters, which is solved by a complete reset of network settings. This procedure returns to factory values all the parameters associated with connections: Wi-Fi, mobile data, Bluetooth, VPN and even APN settings for data transfer.

Unlike a full phone reset, a network reset does not affect personal data, photos or installed applications. However, it removes all saved passwords from Wi-Fi, data about Bluetooth conjugated devices and individual APN settings. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to reset network settings on Xiaomi, including hidden methods for devices with a damaged screen or blocked MIUI, and also explain how to avoid typical errors when restoring a connection.

When you need to reset network settings on Xiaomi

Before proceeding with the procedure, it is important to make sure that the problem is really related to software settings, not hardware faults (such as a damaged Wi-Fi module or antenna).

• 📶 Mobile Internet is unstable: connection is often broken, download speed drops to zero, although the network indicator shows a full signal.
• 🔄 Wi-Fi connects, but does not work: the smartphone “sees” the network, connects to it, but the pages do not load, and the status is displayed “Without access to the Internet".
• 🔌 Bluetooth doesn’t find devices or connects with constant breaks, although on another phone the same gadgets work stably.
• 🛑 Authentication errors: When you try to connect to Wi-Fi, a message appears: Save, Protected WPA/WPA2" or failed to obtain IP-address".
• 📱 SIM card is not determined after the update MIUI Change the operator, although physically it is.

If you have at least one of these symptoms on your Xiaomi, a network reset has an 85% chance of solving the problem.

⚠️ Warning: If the problem persists after reset, check IMEI If a 15-digit code is displayed as zeros or "Invalid", this indicates firmware damage or hardware failure - you will need to flash through Fastboot or repair.

Method 1: Standard reset via MIUI settings

This is the safest and most recommended method that works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI version 12 to 15. Instructions are universal for Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13T, POCO X5 Pro and other Android 11-14 devices.

Steps for discharge:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (on some firmware - System).
3. Slip on Reset (or Backup and Reset in older versions of MIUI).
4. Select Network Reset (not to be confused with Resetting all settings!).
5. Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or PIN-lock-screen.
6. Wait for the process to complete (usually 10 to 30 seconds) and restart the phone.

After the reboot, all network settings will be reset to factory settings.

• 🔑 Enter passwords from Wi-Fi networks.
• 📱 Set up APN for mobile Internet (usually settings are automatically pulled up from the operator).
• 🎧 Connect devices via Bluetooth (earphones, fitness bracelets, etc.).

Check mobile internet | Connect to Wi-Fi and enter password | Set up APN manually (if the internet doesn't work) | Reconnect Bluetooth devices | Update MIUI firmware (if the problem repeats)

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If the mobile Internet does not work after the reset, check the APN settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Access points (APN).
2. Make sure that your operator’s profile is active (for example, internet.beeline.com for Beeline).
3. If there is no profile, click Add APN and enter the settings manually (they can be found on the operator’s website).

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

If Xiaomi's smartphone is stuck on the logo, does not respond to touch, or the screen is damaged, but the device is turned on, you can reset network settings through Recovery mode. This method is also suitable if you forgot the pattern lock, but you need to return the network to work.

Note: Recovery does not have a separate point to reset only network settings. You have to choose the Wipe Data option, which resets all settings, but saves personal files (photos, videos, documents).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the button combination to enter Recovery: For most models: Volume up + Power. For POCO F5, Xiaomi 12T and new devices: Volume up + Volume down + Power.

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Recovery

Wipe Data

Clear Data

Confirm

Reboot

⚠️ Note: If after reset via Recovery, the phone requires you to enter data from Mi Account, and you do not remember them, you will have to unlock the device through the official Xiaomi service (this can take up to 72 hours).

Method 3: Reset via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail or you have root access, you can reset your network settings via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware.

The advantage of the method is that it allows you to reset only network settings without affecting the rest of the system settings, but it will require a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB tool.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes ADB and Fastboot).
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version until the notification "You've become a developer" appears.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

Connect your phone to your PC via USB (use the original cable!).

ADB

adb devices


adb shell settings put global network_settings_reset 1




adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.NETWORK_SETTINGS_RESET




adb reboot

After the reboot, the network settings will be reset. If the command does not work, try an alternative:

adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The wrong commands can cause the system to fail. If you're not sure what you're doing, you better use the first or second method.

Method 4: Reset via Mi PC Suite (official software)

If the Xiaomi phone does not respond to touch, but is determined by a computer, you can use the proprietary utility Mi PC Suite. It allows you to control the device through a PC, including resetting network settings.

This method is suitable for Redmi 9A, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and other devices where standard methods are not available. However, the utility does not support all models - for example, Mi Flash Tool may be required for the POCO F4 GT or Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Mi PC Suite from the official website.
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (use the port) USB 2.0 for stability).
3. Run the Mi PC Suite and wait for the program to identify the device.
4. In the main menu, select the Device (or Device) section.
5. Go to System Settings → Reset settings.
6. Select Network Reset and confirm the action.

If the Mi PC Suite can't see the phone:

• 🔌 Check the cable (better to use the original from Xiaomi).
• 🖥️ Install Xiaomi drivers manually (you can download on the website) MIUI Downloads).
• 🔄 Switch the connection mode USB on the phone to File Transfer (in the notification curtain).

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If the Mi PC Suite doesn’t detect the device, try connecting in Fastboot mode: turn off the phone, press Volume Down + Power, then connect to the PC. In the utility, select Update – sometimes this helps to “wake up” the device.

Method 5: Reset through the engineering menu (hidden method)

Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden engineering menu that allows you to reset your network settings without losing data, which works on most devices with Qualcomm processors (Redmi Note 12, POCO F5) and some models on MediaTek (Redmi 10A).

Warning: Incorrect actions in the engineering menu may disrupt the communication module.

Steps for discharge:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Wi-Fi information or Network block.
4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth (the name may vary).
5. Confirm the reset and restart the phone.

If #4636### doesn’t work, try the alternative codes:

• 📞 ##36446337## - Engineering menu for devices on MediaTek.
• 📞 ##225## - Check calibration information (sometimes contains a reset option).
• 📞 ##7378423## - Network Testing Service Menu (Qualcomm only).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI If nothing happens after you enter the code, your model doesn't support the method.

Frequent mistakes after resetting and how to fix them

Even after a successful network reset, problems can arise, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

If the network problem persists after the reset, follow these additional steps:

• 🔄 Update the firmware MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest version.
• 📱 Check it out. SIM-card: try inserting it into another phone. If it doesn't work, ask the operator for a replacement.
• 🛠️ Reset the operator network settings: in the settings SIM-Select Network Resetting (if available).

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If the problem is repeated after resetting the network settings, it is likely that the firmware or hardware malfunction is to blame, in which case only flashing through Fastboot or contacting the service center will help.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions