How To Hard Reset XIAOMI Redmi 3

Here you can learn how to hard reset XIAOMI Redmi 3 android mobile. You can unlock your mobile when you forgot your mobile password with these methods.

Some reset methods deletes all your mobile data. So read carefully before reset your mobile.

What is Hard Reset?

A Hard reset is a software restore of an electronic device to its original system state by erasing all of the data that were previously stored on the device.

Here is the detailed guide about Hard Reset

Contents

1 Hard Reset XIAOMI Redmi 3 with Recovery Mode
2 Hard Reset Remotely with Google Find My Device
3 Hard Reset with third party software’s
4 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
5 Resources

Hard Reset XIAOMI Redmi 3 with Recovery Mode

You can hard reset your XIAOMI Redmi 3 mobile with recovery mode without any software or tools.

This Hard reset method will delete

Photos, videos
Contacts
Installed apps and settings etc.

The following tutorial shows all steps of master reset XIAOMI Redmi 3.

Step 1 : At first turn off the mobile by holding the Power button for a few moments.

Step 2 : Then press and hold simultaneously the Volume Up+ Power button for a couple of seconds.

Step 3 : Release both keys when the MI Logo pops up.

Step 4 : In this step select English using Volume keys to browse and Power rocker to select.

Step 5 : From the MI Recovery choose “Wipe Reset” by using Volume Down to scroll and Power button to confirm.

Step 6 : Select “Wipe All Data”. Use Volume buttons to navigate and Power key to select.

Step 7 : Confirm the whole process by selecting “Yes”. Wait until the XIAOMI 3 restored default settings and delete all data.

Step 8 : Successfully completed reset your mobile.

Hard Reset Remotely with Google Find My Device

If you lose your Android device, you can easily find your device if you turned on Google Find My Device option.

To lock or erase or Reset an Android device remotely, make sure that mobile:

Has power on
Is connected to mobile data or WiFi
Is signed in to a your Google (Gmail) Account
Has Find My Device turned on
Is visible on Google Play

Note : If your mobile is off or is not connected to mobile data or WiFi, you may still find its most recent location if you’ve enabled Store recent location option.

Steps to Erase Device Remotely:

Take another mobile or Computer and on a browser, go to android.com/find.
Sign in with your google account which is used in your lost mobile.
The lost device gets a notification.
Now, You can see your device location (The location is approximate and may not be accurate).
If you get a prompt on screen, tap Enable lock & erase.
Now you can see three options on screen. 1.Play sound, 2.Secure device, 3.Erase device.
Select what you want to do.
Use erase device option to reset your mobile.

Here is the detailed information about Google Find My Device.

Hard Reset with third party software’s

If the above method not working, you can use some third party apps to reset or unlock your device.

Here we are providing best software’s to Reset and unlock your Android mobile.

Check out this link for Best Software’s for Android Mobile Hard Reset.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How do I put my XIAOMI 3 in recovery mode?

Press the Power key to turn off mobile.Then hold Volume Down and Power button for a couple of seconds. Let go of the Power key when the XIAOMI logo shows up. Release Volume Up if Recovery Mode pops up.Now choose Wipe Data. Use Volume keys to scroll down and the Power button to accept it.