Full reset of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus settings: a guide

Xiaomi’s Redmi series is well-deservedly popular for its balance of cost and performance. The 2017 Redmi 5 Plus is still in service for many users, but the software may not work as well over time. Slowing down the interface, getting system errors, or wanting to hand over the device to a new owner all require drastic measures.

Known as Hard Reset, it completely clears the internal memory of the device from user data, which returns the operating system to the original state in which you received the phone in the store. It is important to understand that this process is irreversible, so before starting any actions, you need to make sure that important contacts, photos and documents are safe, ignoring this stage can lead to permanent loss of personal information.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the reset methods available for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. We will look at the standard method through the settings menu, which is suitable for most cases, and the method of forced reset via Recovery mode, necessary when locking the system, and will also touch upon the important nuances associated with Google account and protection against theft, which is critically important to know before starting the procedure.

Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure

Before you start taking action, you have to do a number of preparatory things. Backup is the most important step that you can't miss. Built-in tools. MIUI allow you to save contacts, messages, call logs and application settings to the Mi Cloud cloud or external drive. For photos and videos, it is better to sync with Google Photos or copy to your computer via a computer USB-cable.

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Before the discharge begins, remove SIM-microSD card and memory card, if installed to avoid accidental formatting of external media or loss of contacts stored on the SIM card.

Be sure to check the battery level. The process of reinstalling the system and cleaning the memory partitions requires energy, and suddenly turning off the smartphone at this point can damage the bootloader. Charge the device to a minimum of 60-70% to have time to perform all operations without risk. Also make sure you remember the password from your Google account, as after the reset, the system will require it to confirm ownership.

There is another important aspect of the preparation, which is to disable the reset protection, if the phone has a lock screen (pattern lock, PIN-code or password, you either need to remember it or temporarily disable it in the security settings. MIUI Without first logging out of the Mi Account and Google Account after the reset, the device can be blocked, requiring the data of the previous owner to be entered.

Reset method through the system settings menu

The safest and easiest way to bring the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus back to factory settings is to use the standard operating system functionality. This method is ideal if the smartphone is turned on, the screen responds to touch, and you have access to the main menu. The action algorithm is standardized for most MIUI shells, but the item names can vary slightly depending on the Android version and regional firmware.

To start, open the Settings app and scroll down to About the phone section. In the menu that opens, look for Resetting (sometimes called Advanced Settings → Recovery and Reset) and the system will warn you that all data will be deleted. If there are multiple users on the device, make sure that the main administrator profile is selected, as the reset is only possible from under it.

Click on Reset (or Clear All Data) button. The phone may request a screen unlock password to confirm the operation. Once confirmed, the preparation process will begin, which will take a few seconds, after which the device will restart and begin cleaning. The screen may go out and light up several times, which is normal behavior, indicating that system scripts are working.

Forced reset via Recovery Mode

Situations where the smartphone is not loading, stuck on the logo or the touch screen is unresponsive require the use of Recovery Mode, a technique often called Hard Reset that allows you to clean the memory at a low level, bypassing the operating system. For the Redmi 5 Plus, logging in is done by a combination of physical buttons.

Turn the device off completely. Then simultaneously press the Volume Up and the power button. Keep them pressed until the Mi logo or recovery menu appears. If an image of an Android robot with a red triangle appears, press the power button (sometimes you need to press it several times or press it with the volume) to open the action menu, which is controlled by volume buttons, and the power button selects.

Select Wipe Data and confirm the action. Newer versions of Recovery may require you to type in the word yes or select "Confirm" to confirm. Cleanup takes 5 to 15 minutes depending on the amount of memory filled. Once completed, the "Data wiped successfully" message will appear on the screen, and you can select the Reboot item to restart.

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Using Recovery Mode is the only way to reset your phone if it doesn’t turn on or the system is blocked by a virus-blocker.

Deleting Google Account and Protecting FRP

One of the most common problems after a reset is FRP (Factory Reset Protection), an Android security mechanism that prevents the use of a stolen device. If a Google account was entered on a phone before a reset, the system will require that account to be passwordd after a reboot, without which it will be impossible to use the phone.

To avoid blocking, it is strongly recommended that you log out of your account before resetting via the settings menu. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync (or “Users and Accounts”), select your Google account and click “Delete Account.” Repeat the procedure for your Mi Account if it was used. This ensures that after reset, the phone will not ask for old passwords.

⚠️ Note: If you have forgotten your Google account password, restore access to it through your computer or other device before you perform the reset. FRP After cleaning the data often lead to complete inoperability of the device.

If the phone was bought by hand and the previous owner did not log out of the account, it can only be legally unlocked by providing a check of purchase to the manufacturer's service center. Software methods for bypassing FRP on modern versions of Android are complex, unstable and often contain vulnerabilities, so you should not rely on them.

Problems solved after Hard Reset

After performing a full reset and the first download, users may encounter a number of behavioral features: the first activation of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus after Wipe Data can last longer than usual - up to 10-15 minutes. This is due to the optimization of applications and the creation of system caches. If the phone hangs on the logo for more than 20 minutes, the system partition may be damaged, and you will need to flash it through the Fastboot.

Another common problem is that the battery runs fast in the first hours of operation, which is normal, because the background file indexing and cloud synchronization processes are consuming the CPU resources, so let the phone run quietly (connected to Wi-Fi) for about an hour, and the battery life will return to normal, and you shouldn't install dozens of apps and games right after you reset.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is constantly restarted after resetting (cyclic reboot or bootloop), do not try to reset it again indefinitely.

Also worth paying attention to the touch screen: If after reset there are “dead zones” or the screen reacts to touches chaotically, this may indicate a hardware problem that was previously masked by software failures. In rare cases, calibrating the screen through an engineering menu helps, but most often it is a sign of the need to replace the display.

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