How to Reboot Xiaomi Redmi 5: Everything from a Soft Reboot to Recovery Mode

Xiaomi Redmi 5

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This article will not just list the methods of reboot, but will help diagnose the cause of the freeze (software failure, hardware defect or firmware conflict) and choose the best method. We'll figure out when holding the power button is enough, and when you need a Fastboot or even disassembling the case to remove the battery, and we'll focus on the risks, like why you have to reboot during an upgrade. MIUI It can turn your phone into a brick, and how to avoid it.

If your Redmi 5 is just slowing down, try a soft reboot first. If the screen is black and doesn't respond to buttons, you'll need a hard reset. If the smartphone is stuck on the logo after a failed update, you can't do without Recovery Mode or ADB. Read on to find out all the nuances.

1. Soft reboot: when the smartphone responds to commands

Soft reboot is the safest way to restart, which does not interrupt background processes or reset settings.

• 📱 Redmi 5 is slow but responds to touch;
• 🔄 Apps are constantly flying out or "hanging»;
• 📶 Wi-Fi or network disappears periodically;
• 🔋 Battery discharges quickly (possible software failure).

For a soft reboot, do one of the following:

1. Hold the power button (on the right of the case) for 3-5 seconds until the menu with the Reboot option appears.
2. If the screen does not respond to touch, but the buttons are working: hold the power + increase the volume at the same time for 10-12 seconds until the device vibrates and starts to restart.

Important: If problems persist after a soft reboot (for example, MIUI is still slowing down), this may indicate:

• 🛠️ Overflowing memory (check in Settings) → Warehouse);
• 🦠 Virus software (install antivirus, for example Malwarebytes);
• 🔄 Update conflict (try resetting to factory settings).

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If a soft reboot doesn’t help and your smartphone is warming or discharged quickly, check the list of running processes in Settings → Applications → Running. Close unnecessary background tasks.

2. Forced reboot: if the screen is black or the phone is frozen

Hard reboot is an emergency measure that forcibly terminates all processes and restarts the system from scratch.

• 🖥️ The screen is black, but the phone vibrates when you press the buttons;
• 🔄 The device hung on the logo. MIUI or download animation;
• 📵 Does not respond to touches and buttons (except vibrations).

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 5:

1. Hold the power button + increase the volume at the same time.
2. Hold for 15-20 seconds until the screen goes out and vibration starts.
3. Release the buttons – the phone should restart as normal.

Warning: Forced rebukes during data recording (e.g., when updating MIUI or copying files) can cause loss of information or damage to system files. If the phone has been updated, wait at least 30 minutes before forcibly discarding it.

3.Reboot via Recovery Mode: If the phone doesn't turn on or gets stuck on the logo

Recovery Mode is a service mode that lets you reboot your smartphone, reset your settings, or install an update manually.

• 🔄 Redmi 5 is stuck on the logo MIUI or download animation;
• 📱 The phone turns on, but immediately turns off;
• 🔧 We need to roll back a failed update.

How to Sign In to Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

Turn off the phone (hold power for 10 seconds)|Hold on to power. + loudening|Release buttons when the Mi logo appears|Select your language using volume buttons-->

In the Recovery menu, use volume buttons for navigation and power buttons for confirmation.

• 🔄 Reboot - a normal reboot;
• 🗑️ Wipe Data – reset to factory settings (deletes all data!);
• 📦 Install Update – Install firmware from memory card.

Note: if you choose Wipe Data, all photos, contacts and apps will be deleted. Try connecting your phone to your PC via ADB (section 5) beforehand to save the data.

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4. Emergency reboot: battery retrieval (if nothing helps)

If Redmi 5 doesn’t respond to any combination of buttons and the screen stays black, the last way is to physically shut down the battery, a method that is risky (you can damage the plumes), but sometimes it’s the only one that saves the brick.

What you need:

• ⚒️ Plastic blade or mediator;
• 🔧 Cross screwdriver (size) PH00);
• 🧲 Suction (optional, for screen removal).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone (if it is still responding).
2. Remove the back cover, smacking it with a spatula from the bottom edge (there is a gap).
3. Unscrew 6 screws around the perimeter (don’t lose them!).
4. Carefully disconnect the battery plume (it is under the black tape).
5. Wait 1-2 minutes, then plug the plume back in and collect the phone.

⚠️ Warning: If you've never taken out a smartphone, you should go to a service center:

• 🔌 Damage to the display plume or battery;
• 💥 Short circuit with incorrect connection;
• 📱 Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).

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Battery extraction is a last resort. Before disassembling, try charging your phone for 30 to 60 minutes: sometimes a dead battery blocks any reactions to buttons.

5.Reboot via ADB: for advanced users

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a debugging tool that lets you control your smartphone through a computer.

• 🖥️ The phone is turned on, but the screen is not working;
• 🔧 You need to restart the device in Fastboot or Recovery without buttons;
• 📡 Data must be stored before resetting.

What needs to be done:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect Redmi 5 to your computer and execute the commands: Adb devices adb reboot

If the screen is not working, but ADB sees the device, you can reboot it in Recovery:

adb reboot recovery

Tip: If ADB doesn’t recognize your phone, try:

• 🔌 Change. USB-Cable (use the original from Xiaomi);
• 🖥️ Reinstall Mi Phone Manager drivers;
• 🔄 Reboot the computer.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users compound the problems by trying to reboot Redmi 5 incorrectly.Reviewed bugs and their solutions:

Error 1: Forced reset during MIUI update

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is updated (boot indicator or Updating...), do not interrupt the process for at least 40-60 minutes.

✅ Solution: If the update has been hanging for longer than an hour, plug your phone into charging and wait until the battery drains to 0%. Then try logging into Recovery and selecting Wipe Cache.

Mistake 2: Using unofficial firmware

Installing custom firmware (like LineageOS) without unlocking the bootloader results in a “brick.” Xiaomi locks the bootloader by default, and it needs to be officially unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool.

Error 3: Disassembling the phone without turning off the battery

If you remove the back cover but don't disconnect the battery plume, you risk closing contacts. Always turn off the battery before any manipulation of the board.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions