How to reset or factory restore Xiaomi Black Shark 3S device?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 3S is a powerful smartphone that users may wish to reset or factory restore for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will outline the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S. These methods include using the phone's built-in recover mode, using a computer to recover your device, and using Xiaomi's official software.
Method 1: Using the phone's built-in recover mode
Prior to resetting your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S, make sure to backup any important data to an external storage device, cloud storage service, or another device.
To reset your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S using the built-in recover mode, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your phone and wait for the device to power off completely.
2. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds until the recovery mode appears on the screen.
3. Tap the "Yes, delete all user data/factory data" option to proceed.
4. Wait for the reset process to complete, which may take several minutes to complete.
5. Once the reset is complete, tap the "Reboot system" option to turn your phone back on.
Note: If you only want to reset everything to the and reset the security system to factory reset, just select the option of reset security system via Pinyin (indicated on the recover mode screen)
Method 2: Using a computer to recover your device
To recover your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S using a computer, you'll need to have the latest version of Xiaomi's official recovery software and the latest version of the Xiaomi USB driver installed on your computer.
To recover your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S using a computer, follow these steps:
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the Xiaomi USB cable.
2. Open the Xiaomi recovery software on your computer and select the "Recover" option.
3. Select the "Download Recommended Apps and Data" option to restore your phone to its factory state.
4. Wait for the recovery process to complete, which may take several minutes to complete.
5. Once the recovery is complete, select "Reboot device" to turn your phone back on.
Method 3: Using Xiaomi's official software
Xiaomi has a built-in restore function that you can use to reset your device to its factory state. This can be accessed through the "Security" menu in the phone's settings.
To use Xiaomi's official software to reset your Xiaomi Black Shark 3S, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Security" menu in the phone's settings.
2. Tap the "Erase data" or "Format data" option.
3. Tap "Yes, delete all user data" to confirm the reset.
4. Wait for the reset process to complete, which may take several minutes to complete.
5. Once the reset is complete, reboot your phone to complete the process.
It is important to note that Resetting your device will erase all of your personal data and settings, including your contacts, messages, photos, and other files, so it is recommended to take the appropriate backup of your data before performing the reset. Additionally, be sure to only use the official Xiaomi software to reset your device in order to maintain the security of your device.
