Your Redmi S2 will display a warning screen highlighting data loss risk. Wait for the 10-second countdown to finish, then tap . A second confirmation countdown will appear. Wait for it to finish and tap OK . The phone will automatically restart and begin the formatting process.

Ensure your Redmi S2 has at least . If the phone powers off unexpectedly during the formatting process, it can corrupt the operating system firmware and brick the device. Method 1: Hard Reset Using Hardware Keys (Recovery Mode)

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Highlight "Wipe All Data" using the volume buttons, and press the Power button to confirm.

A hard reset will erase all data on your device, including contacts, messages, photos, and downloaded apps. Please back up your important data before proceeding.

Yes, a hard reset will remove the Google account from the device when performed through the settings menu. However, if you perform a hard reset via recovery mode or PC without first removing the Google account, the phone may ask for the previous Google account credentials after the reset due to Google's Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature. To avoid this, always unlink your Google account before resetting if you plan to sell or give away the phone.

Confirm your choice by signing into your Google account one more time, then click .

Press and hold the until the power menu appears on the screen. Tap Power off and wait for the device to vibrate, confirming it is completely shut down. Step 2: Trigger Recovery Mode

⚠️ A hard reset will permanently delete all data on your internal storage, including photos, contacts, and apps. Ensure you have backed up your files and know your Google/Mi Account credentials , as you will need them to log back in after the reset. Method 1: Using Hardware Buttons (Recovery Mode)

Apps are crashing, or the Android system is showing errors.

Tap on Factory data reset .

Wait a few seconds for the data wiping process to complete. A message reading "Data wiped successfully" will appear. Press the to select Back to Main Menu . Highlight Reboot and press the Power button .

Scroll down and select (or Backup & reset depending on your MIUI version).

Use this method if you cannot access the phone's menu or have forgotten your pattern/PIN.

Your Redmi S2 will now restart automatically. The process takes about 2–5 minutes. Once completed, you will be greeted by the initial setup screen, just like a new phone.