How to Wipe Your Xiaomi Before Selling: Step by Step Guide

Why you should reset your Xiaomi before selling

Your Xiaomi is packed with personal stuff: photos, WhatsApp chats, apps, logins… If you don’t erase them, the buyer could access your data. On top of that, your phone won’t work properly for the new owner as long as your Google account or Mi account is still linked. A proper reset ensures peace of mind – and gives your phone a second, sustainable life.

Wiping your Xiaomi in 8 simple steps

First, make a backup (Google Drive or Xiaomi Cloud) so you don’t lose valuable data. Done? Follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Xiaomi.
2. Go to About phone.
3. Select Factory reset.
4. Tap Erase all data – this will remove contacts, photos, apps and accounts.
5. Tap Factory reset again (no backup yet? Do that first).
6. Select Erase – if you use an eSIM, erase those details too.
7. Tap Next.
8. Confirm with OK.

Note: after resetting, everything is permanently gone. Always double-check your backup and make sure you’ve transferred your data to your new phone.

Don’t forget your SIM and SD card

It sounds obvious, but many people forget: selling a phone with the SIM card or SD card still inside. Always remove them first. Forgot? Block your SIM via your provider and request a new one.

Wiping your Xiaomi remotely

Already sold or lost your phone and forgot to reset it? Don’t worry – you can wipe it remotely:

1. Go to google.com/android/find and log in with your Google account.
2. Select your Xiaomi under My devices.
3. Click Reset device to factory settings.
4. Click Next.
5. Enter your Google account details and click Next again.
6. Click Reset.
7. Select Erase to remove everything permanently.

Tip: if your phone is lost, or you notice suspicious activity, run a Google security check for extra protection.

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