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How to Recovery Mode — Xiaomi Mi 4i

Recovery ModeAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

How to Recovery Mode — Xiaomi Mi 4i

⏱ ~5 min📋 4 steps

The Xiaomi Mi 4i is a 2015 Android 5.0.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) with 2GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Dark Gray, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink.

The Mi 4i is equipped with a Li-Ion 3120 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 130 g.

Recovery Mode on the Xiaomi Mi 4i is a special bootable partition that operates independently from the main Android system. It allows you to perform advanced operations including cache wipes, factory resets, and software repairs even when the phone cannot boot normally. Access it carefully as some options will erase all data.

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Used for cache wipes, factory resets, and advanced repairs.

1

Power off Xiaomi Mi 4i

2

Hold Volume Up + Power until Recovery appears

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Navigate with Volume, confirm with Power

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To exit: select 'Reboot system now'

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