How to Hard Reset | Factory Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) to Remove Forgotten Pattern Lock Screen.

Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X). Hard reset on Android device is also known as with factory reset, it will delete everything stored in phone internal memory. Hard reset will restore your device to the default factory setting. So, if you have any problem with your Android phone e.g Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X). You can try to fix it by performing a hard reset. For example, you have forgotten the pattern lock previously set on your Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X), or your device becomes slowly when running any Android apps.

Before performing a hard reset on Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X), make sure any important data backed up at the external storage from your phone. This will avoid you lose everything, also your Google Authenticator credentials. And now, this guide will explain to you how to perform a hard reset on Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X).

Hard Reset Guide.

1. If your Android device runs on Android 5.1 or higher, you must remember your Google login and password information. you might be asked to input the Google account login and password after a hard reset process done.
2. Make sure your device run on enough battery power, at least has 75% of battery capacity.
3. This guide also applies to many other Xiaomi models, and this method will remove the pattern lock screen, PIN, and fingerprint.
4. Lets we start this guide. first, you need to power off the Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) via Power button.
5. Once the Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) completely power off, then power On the phone again by press and hold the following button simultaneously.

• Volume UP + Power Button.



Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)

6. Then, release all button on your finger if you see MI Logo comes up on the screen. and wait for a few seconds.

   

   Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) - Mi logo

7. And now your phone will enter the service menu. Generally, it will show you in the Chinese language.

   

   Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) - chinese menu

8. To change the language into English just tap this menu.



Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) - English menu

9. From the English language, tap the recovery menu to enter recovery mode.
   
10. Then, you will have a warning that says "Do you really want to enter recovery mode?

    

    recovery mode  Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) 

11. Now, tap OK.
12. Just wait for a second, now your Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X) will enter recovery mode

    

    recovery mode xiaomi redmi 4 (4X)

13. From the recovery mode, select Wipe data. (use a volume down button to navigate between menu, and the power button to confirm)
14. Then tap Wipe All Data. 
15. Now, you will see a confirm wipe all data on your screen, to continue hard reset your Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X), tap Confirm.

    

    Reset Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)

16. Now, wait a few seconds again. The system will start processing wipe all data on Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X).
17. Once the hard reset process is done, you will see a notification that says, Data Wiped Successfully.
18. Now, select Back to Main Menu.
19. Then, select Reboot to reboot your device.
20. Finish.