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How to factory reset a Xiaomi smartphone from Settings
Step 1: Go to Settings and select ‘About Phone.’
Step 2: Select ‘Backup & reset’ and tap on ‘Erase all data (factory reset).’
Step 3: In the following window, select ‘Delete all data’ from the bottom of the screen.
Step 4: Enter your smartphone’s PIN, pattern, or password. Step 5: Tap ‘OK’ on all backup warnings.
It will take a few minutes for your phone to reset. Following the factory reset, your smartphone will reboot and you will have to sign in using your Google account again.
How to hard reset a Xiaomi smartphone
Can’t access your Xiaomi smartphone’s screen due to a faulty screen? Here’s how you can hard reset your device. Step 1: Switch off your Xiaomi smartphone and then press and hold the power key and volume up button. Step 2: Release the power key once the smartphone logo appears but keep holding the volume up button. Step 3: Once your phone boots in Recovery Mode, use the volume keys to scroll down to the ‘Wipe Data’ option. Step 4: Press the power key to select the ‘Wipe Data’ option. Step 5: Select ‘Wipe all data’ and press the power key again to confirm your selection. Step 6: Once the data has been wiped, select ‘Back to main menu.’ Step 7: Reboot your smartphone. It will be restored to factory settings. Read Also: Truecaller launches Family Plan supporting up to five users
Conclusion
These are the two simple ways you can hard reset or factory reset a Xiaomi smartphone. A hard reset or factory reset deletes all data from your smartphone and restores it to its factory settings. This is why it is essential to create a backup of the data on your phone before performing a factory reset. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments! For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
