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How to Hard Reset — Xiaomi Redmi

Hard ResetAndroid 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

How to Hard Reset — Xiaomi Redmi

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Xiaomi Redmi is a 2013 Android 4.2 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm) with 1GB and 4GB internal storage. It features a 4.7", IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels.

The Redmi is equipped with a Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 3 MP, 720p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM configuration. It weighs 158 g.

Hard resetting your Xiaomi Redmi via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.

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All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.

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Power off Xiaomi Redmi

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Hold Volume Up + Power until Recovery appears

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Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power — confirm 'Yes' or 'Factory reset'

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Wait for completion

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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