How to reboot Xiaomi Redmi 5: all ways + expert advice

Xiaomi Redmi 5

Many users mistakenly think that forced reboot and reset are the same thing. In fact, a restart simply restarts the system without affecting user data. But a hard reset deletes all files and returns the phone to factory settings. In this article, we will discuss exactly the safe ways to reboot Redmi 5 in different situations, from a simple restart to exiting the brick.

If your smartphone is just slowing down, a standard soft restart is enough. But what if the screen does not respond to touch, and the phone is getting stuck on the Mi logo? There will already be alternative methods - through Recovery mode or even ADB. We will consider all options, including the nuances for different versions of the firmware (MIUI 9/10/11).

Important: Redmi 5 has a non-removable battery, so the classic "pull out" method doesn't work here, but it has hidden button combinations for emergency reboot, which we use, too.

1. Standard reboot (soft restart)

This is the easiest and safest way, and it works 90 percent of the time, it doesn't delete data, it doesn't affect settings, and use it if your phone is just slowing down or you need to update the configuration after you install apps.

How to do this:

1. Press and hold the power button (located on the right end of Redmi 5) for 2-3 seconds.
2. On the screen will appear menu with options to Turn off, Reboot and Emergency mode.
3. Select Reboot and confirm the action.

If the screen doesn't respond to touch, but the phone is still on (lights are on or vibration is running), try plugging in the charger -- sometimes it wakes up the sensor. If it doesn't work, move on to the next method.

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After restarting, check the available space in memory (Settings → Memory). If it is less than 1 GB, the system may slow down due to a lack of resources.

2. Forced reboot (hard reboot)

This method is useful if Redmi 5 is completely frozen: does not respond to the power button, the screen is black or stuck on the logo. Forced restart does not erase data, but interrupts all processes, so it is undesirable to use it during the system update.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold the power button + volume button at the same time.
2. Hold them for at least 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the phone vibrates.
3. After vibration release the buttons - the device will start to restart.

On Redmi 5 with MIUI 10+, an alternative combination of power + volume reduction can work. Try both if the first one doesn't work.

⚠️ Note: Do not use this method more than 1 time a day. Frequent forced restarts can damage the file system, especially if the data was written to the disk at the time of the freeze.

Try another button combination (power + volume down)

Connect the phone to charge for 5-10 minutes, then try again

If the screen flashes - this is a sign of hardware malfunction, you need a diagnosis

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3.Reboot via Recovery Mode

If the phone is turned on but not loaded beyond the Mi logo (called "bootloop"), rebooting through Restore mode will help, a method that is also useful if you need to reset settings or flash the device.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (if it’s on, use the forced restart from the previous section).
2. Press the power + increase the volume and hold until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).
4. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select Reboot → Reboot to System.

MIUI Recovery also has options:

• 🔄 Wipe Data – Complete reset (deleting all data!)
• 📥 Apply update – installing firmware with SD-map
• 🔧 Advanced – additional settings (for example, cleaning the cache)

⚠️ Note: If you have Chinese firmware on the Recovery menu, then you can use the second item on top to navigate, which is a reboot.

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4.Reboot via ADB (for advanced)

If you have access to a computer and debugging is enabled USB, You can restart your phone through ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This is useful if the sensor doesn't work, but USB-port.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer menu)

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 5 to your computer.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is recognized, you will see its serial number.
4. Reboot the command: adb reboot

If you need to reboot to Recovery or Fastboot, use:

• 🔄 Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery
• ⚡ Fastboot: adb reboot bootloader

Rebooting with the battery discharged

If the Redmi 5 is dead and doesn't respond to charging, the problem may be the power controller, in which case the standard reboot won't help - you need to wake up the phone in a special way.

Steps taken:

1. Connect your phone to the charger (preferably the original 5V/2A).
2. Wait 15-20 minutes – sometimes the charging indicator does not appear immediately.
3. If the screen remains black, press the power + increase the volume for 20-30 seconds.
4. Release the buttons and wait another 5 minutes. If the Mi logo appears, the phone starts charging.

If nothing happens,

• 🔌 Try another charger or cable.
• 🔋 Check if the battery is swelling (take care to press the back cover - if there is a bulge, don't turn on the phone!).
• 🔌 Connect to the computer through USB — Sometimes it helps to wake up the controller.

6.When the reboot doesn't help: hardware problems

If none of these methods worked, the problem could be hardware, and here are some signs you should contact the service:

• 🔥 The phone is very warm even when turned off.
• 💥 Artifacts appear on the screen (stripes, flickering, broken pixels).
• 🔋 The battery swelled or deformed the body.
• 💧 The device got liquid (even if everything is dry on the outside).
• 🔌 The phone does not respond to charging (no indication, no warm port).

Common causes of hardware failures on Redmi 5:

1. Faulty battery – after 3-4 years of operation, the capacity drops, and the phone can turn off at 20-30% charge.
2. Oxidation of contacts - due to humidity or sweating of the hands.
3. Motherboard problems – often after falls or bumps.

If you suspect a hardware malfunction, don’t try to disassemble the phone yourself – the Redmi 5 has a fragile screen plume and can easily damage it when opened.

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If the phone doesn't turn on after falling or getting moisture, DO NOT plug it into charging - this can cause a short circuit. First, dry the device in rice or silica gel for 24+ hours.

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