How to reset Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus to factory settings: 3 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (codename vince) is a popular smartphone of 2017, which is still used by many users. Over time, any gadget begins to slow down, glitches or simply requires a “clean start” before selling. Hard reset is a universal solution for such cases, but you need to perform it competently so as not to lose important data or turn the phone into a “brick”.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to reset Redmi 5 Plus: through system settings, using Recovery Mode, and even if the phone is locked or not turning on, and learn how to get around the “No command” error in recovery mode, which often occurs on older MIUI firmware, and what to do if the smartphone hovers on the logo after reset.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you start resetting, be sure to follow these steps - they will save you time and nerves:

• 📱 Back up. Use the settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset or third-party applications like Titanium Backup (requires root). Especially important to save: Contacts (synchronize with Google Account) Photos and videos (copy to PC or cloud) Messages (export via Google Account) SMS Backup & Restore)
• 🔋 Charge the phone to at least 50%. Interrupting the reset process due to battery discharge can lead to a knock (inoperability) of the device.
• 🔑 Make sure you know the data from your Mi Account. After reset, you may need to enter a username / password from Xiaomi Account if you previously activated the Find Device function.
• 📡 Disable all accounts. Go to Settings. → Accounts and delete Google, Mi Account, Facebook and other linked services.This will make it easier to set up after a reset.

If you are selling or transferring your phone to another person, be sure to log out of Mi Account via Settings → Mi Account → Sign out. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to use the device due to the Mi Cloud lock.

⚠️ Note: Redmi 5 Plus with firmware MIUI 10 and older after reset, you may need to enter a password from a previously connected Wi-Fi. Write it down in advance or turn off the network in the settings before resetting.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (the safest)

This is a method that works if the phone turns on and responds to touch, and it's the simplest and least risky.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Additional → Backup and Reset.
3. Select Settings Reset.
4. Click Delete all data (you may need to enter a pattern lock or PIN-code).
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset Settings.

The phone will automatically restart and start the cleaning process, which will take 3-7 minutes, and when you complete it, you will see the screen of the initial setup, as after you purchase it.

Battery charge > 50%|Backup created|All accounts are down.|Wi-Fi password recorded|pattern lock remembered-->

⚠️ Note: If a custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) has been installed on the phone, resetting through the settings can result in a logo getting stuck).

Method 2: Hard Reset with Recovery Mode (if the phone is not turned on)

If the Redmi 5 Plus is frozen, unresponsive or locked, you’ll need to use Recovery Mode, which will also help if you forget your pattern lock.

Instructions for stock Recovery (original from Xiaomi):

1. Turn off the phone (press the power button for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery Mode menu (may be in Chinese or English).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or → in Chinese firmware).
6. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
7. After cleaning, go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If you see an android with a red exclamation point and the words No command instead of the menu, follow these steps:

• Press the Power button + Volume up for 3 seconds.
• Release the power button, but keep Volume up until the menu appears.

It can take up to 10 minutes. Don't interrupt it or take out the battery!

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If the phone is stuck on the Redmi logo after a reset, try going to Recovery Mode and select Wipe Cache Partition.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is suitable if:

• 🔧 You installed custom Recovery (TWRP)
• 🐌 The phone is extremely slow and does not allow you to enter the settings.
• 🔓 You need to unlock the bootloader before the firmware

To reset via Fastboot, you will need a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and a USB Type-C cable.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down until the image of the hare in the hat-eared (Fastboot mode) appears.
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with fastboot and type: fastboot devices Make sure the device is determined (serial number should appear).
5. Run the command to completely reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

This method deletes all data without recovery, including files in internal memory, and only use it if other methods fail.

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi 5 Plus firmware, the fastboot erase userdata command may lead to an error FAILED (remote:'Not allowed in Lock State'. This means that the bootloader is locked.

Table: Comparison of reset methods for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful reset, the Redmi 5 Plus will launch in initial setup mode.

1. Select the language (Russian is available on official firmware).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi (preferably the same network as before the reset, if you don’t remember the password from the other).
3. Skip signing in to Mi Account if you sell a phone. If it's your device, sign in to sync your data.
4. Restore data from the backup (if you created it through Mi Cloud or Google Drive).
5. Update the firmware through Settings → About Phone → System Update. This will fix possible bugs after reset.

If the phone does not detect after the reset SIM-map, check it out:

• 📶 Is it inserted correctly? SIM (Redmi 5 Plus tray for two cards or one card + microSD).
• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 📞 Go to Settings. → SIM-Maps and mobile networks and enable automatic network selection.

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If the IMEI (no network) is lost after the reset, the modem partition is likely to be damaged, and you can only restore it through the firmware in Fastboot or EDL mode.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if the reset is done correctly, there can be problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, and the phone doesn't respond to buttons or turn on, there may have been a hardware failure, in which case, contact the service center. For Redmi 5 Plus, common problems after a failed reset:

• 🔋 Damage to the power controller (phone not charged).
• 📱 Memory chip dump (constant reboots).
• 🔌 Short circuit on the board (phone warms and turns off).

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If the phone gets too hot after the reset, check the CPU load in Settings → Battery. Often blame the background MIUI processes, which can be turned off in Settings → Permissions → Autostart.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus