More often than not, you will need to wipe, factory reset or format your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 when you forget the password, pattern lock or any other security barriers you may have set on your Redmi Note 4 to prevent unauthorised third-party access to your device.
It may also be necessary that you format, factory reset or wipe your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 especially, when you notice a sudden change in your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 performances in terms of its speed or level of applications deficiency.
Here, I discuss the step by step procedures involved in wiping, factory reset or formatting your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. NOTE: I- the methods discussed herein will erase all the data on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, therefore, if need be, you should backup every necessary data on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 before you proceed. II- Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 may also end up getting stuck at FRP. FRP Lock which is an acronym for Factory Reset Protcetion is a security meansure that restricts access to your android device following a factory reset, hard reset or wipe.
How to Factory Reset your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
1. Power off your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. You may do this by pressing and holding the Power Button. If the battery can be removed by you, then; that's your best means.
2. Now, press and hold Volume Up (+) and Power Button for few seconds or until Xiaomi logo appears on your Redmi Note 4 screen.
3. As soon as Mi Logo appears on your Redmi Note 4 screen, release both keys that were held down in Step 2 above.
4. Using Volume Keys to navigate, select ENGLISH (or, your prefered language) and use Power Key to make your selection.
5. Scroll to Wipe Reset and select it. Confirm your selection.
6. Scroll down to select Wipe All Data.
7. Now, confirm the whole process by scrolling to YES and select it.
8. You may now wait patiently for your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to initialize and complete the Factory Reset/Data Wipe Operation.
NOTE:
1. At the Step 3, you may release ONLY the POWER KEY and continue pressing the VOLUME UP (+) KEY until Xiaomi Mi recovery screen shows up.
How to Format (Wipe) your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: Method 2
1. If your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is Switched off, begin by Switching On the phone.
2. From your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 go to Settings > Backup & Reset.
3. Tap Factory Data Reset then, select Reset Device.
4. Choose Erase Everything. Be sure that all the data on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will be erased/formatted following this step.
5. Select OK to confirm the whole process.
6. Now, wait patiently while your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 initializes and performs the Data Wipe (Factory Reset) operation until it is completed.
When the whole process is complete, your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will be rebooted hence, your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has been reseted to factory defaults settings and you are now welcomed by the brand new Redmi Note 4.
If after wiping or formating your Redmi Note 4, you still encounter issues or find yourself at FRP Lock screen, you could use these tutorials to help yourself out.
