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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Hard reset, Factory Reset, Format tutorial

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Hard Reset Tutorial: Know How to perform Hard reset or Factory Reset in the safest way? How to Wipe all data in Xiaomi Redmi K40? Things to do before format or Hard reset? Know what all data will be deleted while performing hard or factory reset.

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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Hard Reset

Q : How to perform Xiaomi Redmi K40 hard Reset?

A : If you want to get rid of all the unwanted data like Apps, media and system files follow the below mentioned steps.
1. First press power button for few seconds to turn off your Xiaomi Redmi K40 device.
2. Now hold Volume UP and Power button together for couple of seconds.
3. Release all buttons as soon as soon as you see the Redmi logo
4. Use volume button to select Wipe data and use power key to confirm it.
5. Again use your Volume button to select Wipe all date and power button to confirm it.
6. Now select Confirm using volume keys and press Power button for confirmation
7. Wiping data process will start, after the process ends, select Back to main menu using volume keys and press Power button
8. Now select Reboot and Reboot to system using volume keys and use power button for confirmation.

Q : How to perform factory reset on Xiaomi Redmi K40?

A : Follow the steps to perform Factory reset on Xiaomi Redmi K40
1. Tap on Settings icon to open it
2. Scroll down and choose About Phone
3. Select Factory Reset
4. Select Erase all data
4. Tap on Next button appearing on the screen
5. Congratulation! Your Xiaomi Redmi K40 device will now start factory reset process.

Q : Reasons to perform Hard/Factory Reset?

A : Below mentioned are some of the very main reasons to perform wipe data, Format, Hard reset or Factory reset.
1. When Xiaomi Redmi K40 works very slow and lags all the time
2. If you have forgotten Xiaomi Redmi K40 unlock pattern or screen unlock PIN code
3. If you want to Clear all information and data from Xiaomi Redmi K40 before selling
4. If you want to restore your phone to the default factory settings

Q : Things to do before Performing Format, Factory reset or Hard Reset on Xiaomi Redmi K40?

A : Please follow below mentioned
1. Make sure to a backup of your Xiaomi Redmi K40 data either through a computer by connecting the Xiaomi Redmi K40
2. You can also take a cloud back up through a Google Drive, Microsoft One, Apple iCloud, Dropbox or Amazon Drive account
3. Make sure your battery is at least 80% charged before performing Hard or Factory reset.

Q : Is it safe to perform Factory reset or Hard Rest?

A : Doing a format should not involve any risk but you should be aware that all data will be deleted and Phone will return to its factory state

Q : What all data is Deleted while performing while performing format, Factory reset or hard reset?

A : List of things that will be deleted
1. Hard reset or formatting Xiaomi Redmi K40 will erase all data that has been stored since the first moment Xiaomi Redmi K40 was launched
2. All the applications that have been installed will be deleted except the pre-installed Applications
3. All chat conversations, messages, photos, videos, audios and downloaded files will be deleted
4. Your Xiaomi Redmi K40 will be unlinked from all social media accounts and services such as Google, Facebook, twitter or Instagram.

So Guys this was our tutorial blog on Hard/Factory Reset. Please check out Xiaomi Redmi K40 FAQs to get answers for all frequently asked questions