How to reset Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 to factory settings: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 remains a popular smartphone even years after its release — reliable “stuffing” and flexible firmware MIUI allows the device to compete with new budget, but over time, any gadget begins to slow down: temporary files accumulate, applications conflict, and system updates do not always go smoothly, in such cases, resetting to factory settings becomes the only effective solution.

This article is not just a guide, but a complete guide to resetting the Redmi Note 5, taking into account all the nuances from preparing the device to recovering data after the procedure. We will analyze three official methods (via settings, Recovery Mode and Mi Account), and also tell you how to avoid common mistakes, such as hanging on the Xiaomi logo or requiring you to enter a password after a reset. If your smartphone has become “glut”, does not turn on or you just want to sell it, here you will find the answers to all the questions.

When do I need to reset my settings on Redmi Note 5?

Factory resets are "heavy artillery" that should only be used in extreme cases.

• 🐢 Smartphone strongly slows down: applications open for a long time, animation “pods”, and cleaning the cache does not help.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI bugs: spontaneous reboots, system application errors (com.android.phone, miui.home).
• 🔒 You forgot your graphical key or password and unlocking your Mi Account doesn’t work.
• 📱 Before selling or transferring a phone to another user (even after manually deleting files, data can be restored).
• 🦠 Suspicion of a virus or malware that is not removed by antiviruses.

However, resetting doesn’t always solve the problem, such as if the Redmi Note 5 doesn’t turn on because of a damaged battery or can’t see. SIM-The card is due to hardware malfunction, the software flashing is powerless.

⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone because of a forgotten password, but you did not tie Mi Account – after the procedure, the device may require you to enter the old unlock code).

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

The factory reset will remove all data from Redmi Note 5’s internal memory, including:

• 📁 Photos, videos and music (if not on the list) SD-map).
• 📱 Contacts, SMS Call log (unless synced with Google or Mi Cloud).
• 🎮 Save games and customize applications.
• 🔑 Wi-Fi passwords, social media accounts (unless Mi Account was used).

To avoid losing important information, follow the following steps:

Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup

Copy files (photos, videos) to a PC or cloud

Make sure your phone has a ≥50% charge

Remember the username/password from Mi Account (if tied)

Get out. SD-map SIM-map (optional)-->

Pay special attention to backup. MIUI has a built-in tool: Settings → Additional → Backup → Create a backup. It saves:

If you use Google Photos to automatically upload media files, check that all files are synced. Open the app, go to Photos → Settings → Backup and Sync, and make sure the Backup status is complete.

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If you have TWRP Recovery installed, make a full backup through it (Backup → Select Partitions → Swipe to Backup).This will save even system partitions, which will help restore the phone in the event of a crash.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (the easiest one)

This method is suitable if:

• 📱 The phone is turned on and reacts to touch.
• 🔓 You know the unlock password (if installed).
• 🔋 Battery level of charge ≥30%.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Scroll down and select Additional.
3. Slip on Recovery and Reset.
4. Select Settings Reset.
5. The system will tell you what to delete: 📱 All data on the phone (required). 💾 Application settings (optional). 📁 Media files (if not copied).

Reset the settings

It takes 3-5 minutes. When it's done, the phone automatically reboots and prompts you to set it up as new. If the device is stuck on the Xiaomi logo after the reset, wait 10-15 minutes. If nothing changes, move on to reset via Recovery.

⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone before selling, be sure to log out of your Mi Account (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account → Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to activate the device!

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Resetting through settings is the safest method, but it requires a working screen and access to the system. If the phone is locked or not turned on, use Recovery Mode.

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

This method will be useful if:

• 🖥️ The device does not load (hang on the logo, cyclic reboot).

For reset via Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (press Power + Volume Up for 10 seconds if it freezes).
2. Press the buttons: Power + Volume Up at the same time until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
3. In the Recovery menu, the control is carried out by volume buttons (up/down for navigation, power for selection).
4. Choose a language (usually English or English).
5. Go to Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
6. Confirm the action by selecting Confirm.
7. Once you have finished, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If you don't have Wipe Data on the Recovery menu, you have custom Recovery (TWRP).

1. Pick Wipe.
2. Tick Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage.
3. Swipe to Wipe (Swipe to Wipe)
4. After completion, press Reboot System.

If you want to enter your Mi Account password after reset, but you don't remember it, you'll have to unlock the bootloader and flash the device through Fastboot, a complex procedure that requires a PC and special tools (such as the Mi Flash Tool).

Method 3: Remote reset via Mi Account (if phone is lost)

If you have linked your Mi Account to a Redmi Note 5, but lost your phone or it was stolen, you can try resetting it remotely.

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your Redmi Note 5 (it should be online).
3. Click on three dots next to the device and select Find the device.
4. In the window that opens, select Delete Data.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from Mi Account.

This method has limitations:

• 📶 The phone must be connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔋 Charge level ≥15% (otherwise the discharge may be interrupted).
• 🔒 If the phone has a password, it will still need to be entered after reset (unless the option Allow Remote Reset is disabled in the Mi Cloud settings).

If the phone is off or offline, the reset command will be executed the next time you connect to the Internet, but in the case of theft, it is better to lock the device through Mi Cloud first, and then erase the data, this will prevent the attacker from accessing your accounts.

⚠️ Note: After a remote reset, all data will be lost irretrievably, including photos on internal memory. If the phone is simply lost (for example, at home), first try to find it through the Sound Signal function in Mi Cloud.

Recovery after resetting: what to do next

After a successful reset, the Redmi Note 5 will appear in the form it was when you bought it.

1. Set up language and region: Choose Russian (Russia) or another language you want, and the region is better to specify the real one, which will affect the available services (for example, Google Play).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi: Without the Internet, you can not restore a backup or download applications.
3. Log in to the accounts: 📧 Google to sync contacts, emails and access to the Play Market. 🔗 Mi Account – if you plan to use branded services (Mi Cloud, themes, updates).

Recover data

If you backed up through MIUI, the system will suggest you restore it at the setup stage, and you can also manually copy files from your PC or cloud.

Update firmware

Go to Settings → About Phone → Update the system and install the latest security patches.

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

• 📶 Is it inserted correctly? SIM (Redmi Note 5 tray for two cards or one SIM + microSD).
• 🔄 Is mobile data included in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 📡 Is flight mode activated.

If network problems persist, IMEI settings may have gone wrong, in which case flashing through Fastboot or restoring IMEI using an engineering menu (team: ##4636##) will help.

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After reset, take your time to install all the applications at once, start with the most essential ones (messaging apps, banking apps), and then observe the stability of the system for 1-2 days.

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 is not turned on or got stuck, it may be a problem in the hardware (for example, a flash drive failed). In this case, it is better to contact the service center. For Xiaomi, official centers are in many cities — their list can be found on the website. mi.com/ru/service.

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If the phone gets more braked after reset, check the battery status. For the Redmi Note 5, the typical problem is a bloated battery that presses on the motherboard and causes lags. Signs: the body is swollen, the phone is quickly discharged, spontaneously shuts down.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 5 reset