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5 Easy Ways to Reset a Xiaomi Cellphone

There are various ways to reset a Xiaomi cellphone, starting from using the power button, settings menu, to third-party applications.
How to Reset Xiaomi Phone
How to reset a Xiaomi cellphone. Source: VCGamers

5 Easy Ways to Reset a Xiaomi Cellphone

If you are a user Xiaomi and want to know how to reset your cellphone, then you must read this article to the end!

It turns out that there are many ways that you can try to do a factory reset on your device. Xiaomi cellphones

You are free to choose one of the available methods. So that you are no longer curious, let's look at the following discussion!

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Reset Xiaomi Phone Using Power Button

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Reset Xiaomi Using Power Button. Source: Youtube Gadgetin

The first reset method that you can try is to use the power button on your cellphone. 

If you are interested in trying it, let's follow these steps:

  • Turn off your phone first.
  • Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously for a few moments.
  • Then the Xiaomi logo will appear, release the Power button and continue holding the Volume Up button.
  • After that you will enter recovery mode.
  • Use the Volume Down button to select “Wipe Data” or Factory Reset.
  • Click the Power button to confirm.
  • Use the Volume Down button to select Yes.
  • Click the Power button to confirm.
  • Wait for the reset process which will take a few minutes. 
  • Once the process is complete, your Xiaomi phone will restart and return to factory settings.

Reset Xiaomi Phone via Mi Cloud

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Reset Xiaomi Via Mi Cloud. Source: Xiaomi

The next reset method that you can do is using Mi Cloud. However, this method can be done if you have access to the Mi account and the Xiaomi cellphone is still connected to the internet. 

If you have met these requirements, you can follow these steps:

  • Open the Mi Cloud website, namely https://i.mi.com/ from browsers.
  • Log in to your Mi account.
  • Click Find device.
  • Select the device you want to reset.
  • Click Erase device in the upper right corner.
  • Click Erase to confirm.
  • Wait for the reset process which will take a few minutes. 
  • Once the process is complete, your phone will restart and return to factory settings.

Reset Xiaomi cellphone via the Settings menu

Reset Xiaomi cellphone via the Settings menu
Reset Xiaomi Via Settings Menu. Source: VCGamers

This method is the most common method used when resetting a cellphone. Here are the steps to reset a Xiaomi cellphone via the settings menu:

  • Open Settings on your Xiaomi cellphone.
  • Select About Phone.
  • Select Additional Settings.
  • Select Factory Reset.
  • Click Erase All Data.
  • Enter your lock pattern or password, then click Next.
  • Select Erase All Data again to confirm.
  • Wait for the reset process which will take a few minutes. 
  • Once the process is complete, your Xiaomi phone will restart and return to factory settings.

Reset Xiaomi cellphone via Recovery Mode

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Reset Xiaomi via Recovery Mode. Source: Xiaomi

The next way to reset is via recovery mode. This method is usually used when the cellphone is locked or cannot turn on normally. Here are the steps: 

  • Turn off your phone.
  • Click and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously for a few moments.
  • When the Xiaomi logo appears, release the Power button but continue holding the Volume Up button.
  • You will enter recovery mode.
  • Use the Volume Down button to select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
  • Press the Power button to confirm.
  • Use the Volume Down button to select Yes.
  • Press the Power button to confirm.
  • Wait for the reset process to complete in a few minutes.
  • Reboot your Xiaomi phone afterwards which will return it to factory settings.

Using the Find My Device App

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Google Find My Device. Source: YouTube/Juan Bagnell

Find My Device is actually an application to track lost phones, but you can also use it to reset Xiaomi phones. Here's how:

  • Open the Find My Device application with another device, such as a laptop or another cellphone.
  • Enter the email and password connected to your phone.
  • After that, click the 'Erase Device' button in Find My Device and wait for the process to complete.
  • Then your cellphone will reset automatically.

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Well, those are some ways to reset Xiaomi phones easily. You can choose one according to the condition of your phone.

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