How to go to Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: all working ways

Why you need Recovery Mode on Redmi 5 Plus and when to use it

Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (codenamed vinci) is an Android service environment that allows you to perform critical operations without fully loading the system. Here you can reset to factory settings, flash custom software or restore the functionality of the smartphone after crashes.

Typical scenarios when you need to log in to Recovery:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (if the phone brakes or does not respond to commands).
• 📦 Installation of official / customy firmware through ZIP-file.
• 🔧 Cache Cleaning (Wipe Cache Partition) to Remove Lags.
• 🛠️ Recovery after a failed update or “brick” (if the screen hangs on the Mi logo).

It is important to understand the difference between stock Recovery (from Xiaomi) and custom Recovery (for example, TWRP). Stock is limited to basic functions, while TWRP provides access to backup, partition mounting and unofficial firmware installation. Redmi 5 Plus has stock Recovery installed by default, but it can be replaced — we will talk about this below.

Method 1: Enter Recovery via hardware buttons (for all versions of MIUI)

This is the most versatile method that works even if the smartphone is not turned on or locked.Suitable for the Redmi 5 Plus on any version of MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14).

Sequence of action:

1. Turn off your phone. If it freezes, hold the power button for 10 to 15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Hold it together: 🔘 The Volume Up button (Volume Up). 🔄 Power button (Power).

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5-10 seconds

Release the buttons when you see the Recovery menu (English or Chinese text).

If the phone turns on as normal instead of Recovery, it means the buttons were released too soon or too late.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware may require additional pressing of Volume Up to confirm the Recovery login after the Mi logo appears.

Method 2: ADB Login (for unlocked bootloader)

If you have a bootloader unlocked and USB debugging enabled, you can log into Recovery via the ADB command. This method is useful when hardware buttons do not work or you need to automate the process.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 5 Plus to your computer and allow debugging (a request will appear on your phone).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

adb reboot recovery

The phone will automatically reboot in Recovery Mode.

⚠️ Note: If after the command adb reboot recovery phone boots in normal mode, then you have custom Recovery (for example, you have custom Recovery installed, TWRP), In this case, use the command adb reboot bootloader and then select Recovery via Fastboot.

Method 3: Sign in via Fastboot (if the phone doesn't respond to buttons)

If the hardware buttons are broken or the phone is completely "brick" (it does not react to turn on), you can log into Recovery via Fastboot mode. USB.

Steps:

1. Turn off your phone (if you are stuck).
2. Press Volume Down + Power until the screen with Fastboot appears (Android robot and FASTBOOT label).
3. Connect your phone to your computer and open the command line in the ADB folder.
4. Enter the command to move to Recovery:

fastboot reboot recovery

If the command doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery

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If the fastboot reboot recovery command returns a FAILED (remote: unknown command) error, upgrade the Fastboot to the latest version or use the Mi Flash Tool (described in the next section).

Method 4: Use the Mi Flash Tool (for firmware and recovery)

Mi Flash Tool is the official Xiaomi utility that allows you to flash your smartphone in Fastboot mode, and you can also use it to force you to log in to Recovery if other methods don’t work.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Turn off Redmi 5 Plus and press Volume Down + Power to log in to Fastboot.
3. Connect the phone to the computer.
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, press Refresh – the device must be determined.
5. Click Select and select the firmware folder (even if you don’t plan to flash).
6. Select Clean All (not Flash all!) and click Flash.
7. After the process starts, interrupt it with the Stop button – the phone will automatically reboot to Recovery.

This method is useful if you want to “push” the phone out of the bootloop state (infinite reboot) or when other methods are blocked by firmware.

What to do if Recovery does not start (common errors)

Sometimes users encounter problems when trying to log in to Recovery. Consider typical situations and solutions:

Problem 1: The phone vibrates but does not load into Recovery.

• 🔋 Check battery power – at levels below 10%, some Recovery features are blocked.
• 🔌 Connect the charger and wait 5-10 minutes, then try again.
• 🔄 Try a different order of button pressing: first Volume Up, then Power.

Problem 2: The Mi logo appears, but then the phone turns on as normal.

• 🛠️ This means that Recovery is replaced by custom (for example, the Recovery is a customized one, TWRP), Solution: Fastboot Fastboot Fastboot Fastboot Fastboot Recovery:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img


fastboot reboot recovery

The recovery.img file can be extracted from the official firmware for Redmi 5 Plus.

Problem 3: The screen displays "No command" (Android robot lying down).

• 🤖 It's not a bug, it's a standard screen of stock Recovery. Press and hold Power, then once press Volume Up, the menu will appear.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone restarts to Fastboot or shuts down after logging in to Recovery, this may indicate damage to the recovery partition.In this case, you will need a complete flashing through the Mi Flash Tool in Clean all mode.

How to Get Out of Recovery Mode on Redmi 5 Plus

After you have done the right things in Recovery, it is important to exit this mode correctly to avoid crashes.

• 🔄 Reboot: From the Recovery menu, select Reboot system now (usually first on the list). Use volume buttons for navigation and Power to confirm.
• 🔋 Forced exit: If the menu doesn't respond, hold the Power for 10-15 seconds until the phone shuts down.
• 📱 Through ADB: If the phone is connected to the computer, execute the command:

adb reboot

Redmi 5 Plus with custom Recovery (like TWRP) may request root installation or disable signature verification after it is released.

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Always log out of Recovery via the Reboot system now menu. Forced power button shutdown can damage data if you were writing to disk at the time of exit (for example, when you reset settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus