Xiaomi Redmi 5A is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, but even it sometimes requires a reboot. Hanging up, errors after an update or just slow work – all this is solved by a banal restart. However, not everyone knows that you can reboot the Redmi 5A in several ways, and each of them is suitable for different situations.
In this article, we'll look at all the reboot techniques you can use, from a standard soft restart to a forced reboot via Recovery mode or even a computer, how to do each method correctly, what errors you can make, and how to avoid them, and what to do if your smartphone doesn't respond to buttons at all.
Important: The instructions in this article are relevant for Xiaomi Redmi 5A based on MIUI of any version (including global and Chinese firmware).If your smartphone is modified (for example, a custom recavator is installed), some steps may differ.
1. Standard reboot (soft restart)
The easiest and safest way is to simply reboot via the smartphone menu, which is suitable if the Redmi 5A is working but slows down or needs to update settings after changing the system settings.
To make a soft restart:
- Unlock the smartphone screen (if it is locked).
- Press and hold the power button (located on the right end of the body) for 2-3 seconds.
- In the menu that appears, select Reboot (or Restart in the English version of MIUI).
- Confirm the action if the system requests confirmation.
The smartphone will turn off and automatically turn on again. This method does not affect user data and settings - they will remain intact. If problems persist after the reboot, try other ways.
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If the power button doesn’t work, a soft reboot can be done via Settings → About Phone → Reboot.
2. Forced reset (hard reset)
If the Xiaomi Redmi 5A is completely frozen and does not respond to touching or pressing buttons, a forced reboot will be required, a method that simulates battery extraction (although it is not removable in the Redmi 5A) and resets all temporary processes.
For the hard reset:
- Press the power button and hold it for 10-15 seconds.
- The screen should go out, and then the Xiaomi logo will appear – this means that the smartphone has begun to reboot.
- Release the button and wait for the system to load.
⚠️ Attention: Forced reboot interrupts all background processes. If you were updating the system or writing data to a memory card at the time of the freeze, this can damage files.
What if the smartphone does not respond even to a long hold of the power button?
3.Reboot via Recovery Mode
If the smartphone is powered on but not booted further than the Xiaomi logo (called "bootloop"), or you want to reset to factory settings, Recovery Mode will help.This is a special system recovery menu available on all Xiaomi smartphones.
To log into Recovery and restart the device:
- Turn off the smartphone (if it is on, hold the power button until it is turned off).
- Press the power button + increase volume at the same time.
- Hold them until the Mi logo appears and the vibrations are visible, which means you are logged in to Recovery Mode.
- In the Recovery menu, select Reboot (or Reboot) with volume buttons, and then Reboot to System.
- Confirm the choice of the power button.
If you want to reset, choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data. But remember, this will remove all data from internal memory.
🔹 Backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages)
🔹 Make sure the battery is charged at least 30 times%
🔹 Remove the memory card (if any) so as not to lose the data on it
🔹 Remember your Mi Account if it is tied to your device (required to unlock after resetting)
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| Action in Recovery | The result | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Reboot to System | A normal reboot. | If the smartphone hangs on the logo, but the system is not damaged |
| Wipe Data → Wipe All Data | Reset to factory settings | If the system is severely damaged or infected with viruses |
| Connect with MiAssistant | Connecting to a PC for recovery | If you need firmware through the Mi Flash Tool |
4.Reboot via ADB (for power users)
If you’re familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can reboot Redmi 5A using a computer, a method that’s useful if your smartphone is responding to a USB connection but the screen isn’t working or the system is locked.
For this:
- Install on your PC ADB and Fastboot (part of the Android SDK Platform-Tools).
- Turn on your smartphone to debug by USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times) → Additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- Get Redmi on board. 5A computer-to-computer USB-cable.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:
adb devices(This command checks that the device is detected. If the list is empty, check the drivers or cable.)
adb reboot(This team will perform a soft reboot.)
If you need to force the device to restart (similar to a hard reset), use:
adb reboot bootloader(Switch the smartphone to Fastboot mode, where you can choose to reboot or firmware.)
⚠️ Attention: teams ADB They require you to pre-set the debugging, and if you didn't turn it on beforehand, it won't work on a locked device.
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5.What to do if the smartphone is not restarted?
If none of the methods worked, and the Xiaomi Redmi 5A still doesn't respond, the problem could be more serious than just hanging.
- 🔋 Battery discharge: connect your smartphone to charging for 15-20 minutes, then try to reboot again.
- 🔌 Damaged cable or charger: try another cable and power supply. Use original or certified RAM.
- 💥 Hardware failure: If the smartphone fell or got wet, there could be damage to the board, in which case only the service center will help.
- 🦠 Damaged firmware: If the smartphone is turned on but does not load beyond the logo, you will need to flash it through Fastboot or Mi Flash Tool.
If Redmi 5A requires you to enter a password from your Mi Account after a forced reboot, but you do not remember it, restore access through account.xiaomi.com. Without this, you will not be able to unlock the device.
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If your smartphone doesn’t respond to buttons and charge, don’t try to disassemble it yourself – contact the service center. Damage to plumes or batteries can exacerbate the problem.
6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When rebooting the Xiaomi Redmi 5A, users often make mistakes that can lead to data loss or exacerbate the problem.
- 🚫 Interrupting the reset process: If you start Wipe Data in Recovery, never turn off your smartphone until it is complete).
- 🔄 Using unofficial firmware: if you flashed your smartphone custom ROM, The standard reset methods may not work, and you need access to the rest of the system. TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.
- 🔒 Forgotten Mi Account: after reset via Recovery, the smartphone will require you to enter the information of the Xiaomi account, which was previously tied.
- 📱 Using a damaged cable: when connecting to a PC ADB Always check the cable – poor contact can interrupt the process.
If you plan to sell or transfer your smartphone to another person, be sure to complete a full reset via Settings → Additional Settings → Restore and Reset → Reset.This will delete all your data, including accounts and files.