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A: No. Since MIUI 8, factory reset via recovery does not remove the Mi account lock. You still need to enter the original credentials. This is intentional security. mi recovery 2.0.1 data wipe failed
: A stuck volume button can force the device into recovery mode repeatedly, making it appear as though the software reset has failed. How to Fix "Data Wipe Failed" Sometimes a simple alternative works