If your phone is lost or stolen, you can wipe it remotely using a computer. Go to the mi.com website on a browser. Log in with your Mi Account. . Locate your and select Wipe Data . What to Do After the Hard Reset?
Release both buttons immediately when the appears on the screen.
: Select Wipe All Data and then Confirm . The device will begin the formatting process.
Use this method if you still have access to the phone and simply want to wipe it for a fresh start or to sell it. How to Hard Reset XIAOMI Redmi S2
If you have a Google or Mi account linked, you will need to enter the login credentials after the reset (Factory Reset Protection) to use the phone again.
This method is best if your phone is frozen, stuck on the Mi logo, or if you have forgotten your password/pattern.
Tap the button located at the bottom of the screen. Step 5: Enter Security Credentials If your phone is lost or stolen, you
The phone will now restart fresh. (Note: This method requires USB Debugging to be enabled beforehand, which may not be possible if the phone is bricked).
Need help with other XIAOMI issues? Check out our guides on updating MIUI, clearing cache, and bypassing FRP lock.
Continue holding Volume Up until you see the MIUI Recovery screen (usually blue or black background with text). Release both buttons immediately when the appears on
Move down to select and press the Power button to initiate the wipe. Step 4: Reboot Your System
If you can't remember your Google/Mi password after the reset, you will be stuck at the "Verify your account" screen. You must recover your account via a secondary device to regain access.
: If the menu appears in Chinese or another language, look for the option that looks like a globe or "Language" to change it to English.
If the device is stuck in a bootloop (constantly restarting) after a hard reset, try entering Recovery Mode again and repeating the steps. If that doesn't work, you may need to flash the stock ROM using a PC (a slightly more advanced procedure).