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

Why you need a reset to factory settings and when to apply it

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A to factory settings is a radical but effective way to bring the smartphone back to its previous performance, which removes all user data, apps and settings, returning the device to the “out of the box” state.

First, if a smartphone starts to slow down or spontaneously reboot, it is a sign of clogged systems with unnecessary files or application conflict; second, a reset is necessary before selling or transferring the device to another person to protect personal information; third, it helps to eliminate critical software errors when other methods (reboot, clear the cache) have not worked.

It is important to understand that factory reset is not a panacea for hardware problems (such as a faulty battery or a broken screen), but in 80% of cases it solves software failures caused by:

• 📱 Viruses or malware
• 🔄 Failed update MIUI
• 📁 Overflow of internal memory
• 🔧 Incorrect system settings

Before you start, evaluate the feasibility: if the problem appeared after installing a particular application, try to delete it first. If the smartphone just got slower over time, try clearing the cache through Settings → Memory → Clean.

Ready to Reset: What to Do to Avoid Losing Important Data

The main mistake users make is to start resetting without backing up. After factory reset, all the data on internal memory (photos, contacts, messages, applications) will be permanently deleted. SD-card, if it is installed and not used as an internal memory.

Minimum backup kit:

• 📸 Photos and videos: copy to PC via USB-Cable or upload to Google Photos/Mi Cloud
• 📞 Contacts: sync with your Google or Mi Account account in Settings → Accounts.
• 💬 Messages: Use applications like SMS Backup & Restore
• 🎮 Game progress: link games to Google Play accounts or social networks

Pay special attention to Wi-Fi passwords, which are not always easy to recover, save a list of networks with passwords in a text file, or use password managers, and if you used fingerprint or facial recognition, you'll have to reconfigure them.

⚠️ Warning: If you forget the password from the Mi Account tied to the device, the reset may block the smartphone.

Make sure the battery is charged > 50%|Make a backup copy of important data|Remember passwords from Mi Account and Google|Get out. SIM-map SD-map (optional)|Prepare the charger in case of a long process-->

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

This method is suitable if the smartphone is turned on and you can log in. It is as simple as possible and minimizes the risk of errors. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 9-14 (including global and Chinese versions).

Step-by-step procedure:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to About Phone (or Additional → Recovery and Reset in older versions of MIUI).
3. Select Resetting (may be called Resetting to Factory).
4. Click Delete all data and confirm the action by entering the pattern lock/PIN-code.
5. Wait for the reboot (it will take 3-7 minutes).

After the reboot, you'll see the screen of the initial setup, like after you bought it. If the process has been stuck on the Redmi logo for longer than 10 minutes, that's a cause for concern. In 90% of cases, a forced reboot helps (clutch Power + Volume up for 15 seconds).

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If the menu does not contain the item "Reset settings", try to enter the "Reset" request in the search box settings - the system will tell you the right way.

Method 2: Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (if the smartphone is not turned on)

If the Redmi Note 5A doesn’t load beyond the logo, freezes in a reboot cycle, or locks, resetting through recovery mode will help, which works even when the firmware is damaged, but requires care.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off your smartphone (clip the power for 10 seconds).
2. Press the power + volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds.
3. Release the buttons when the Mi logo and menu appear in English/Chinese.

In the Recovery menu, use volume buttons for navigation and power for selection.

1. Select Wipe Data (or in Chinese version).
2. Confirm Wipe All Data.
3. After cleaning, go back to the main menu and select Reboot.

⚠️ Note: In Chinese versions MIUI Recovery menus can be entirely in Chinese. Look for characters (clean up data) and (reboot) Don't pick items from fastboot or download, these are the modes for firmware!

If after resetting the smartphone requires you to enter the Mi Account password, and you do not remember it, you will need an official unlock through the Xiaomi service center. IMEI.

Method 3: Fastboot Reset (for power users)

This method is used in extreme cases where:

• 🔧 Recovery Mode is unavailable or damaged
• 📱 Device locked after failed update
• 🔄 You need to refashion the smartphone with a full cleaning

The work will require:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot from Android SDK
• 📄 Firmware for Redmi Note 5A (Download from the official website)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the smartphone.


2.Put Loudness down + Nutrition - the image of a hare in a hat will appear (Fastboot Mode).




3. Connect the device to the PC.




4. Open the command line and check the connection:


 fastboot devices


(Serial number of the device must be displayed)




5. For a complete reset, do:


 fastboot erase userdata
 fastboot erase cache


Reset the device:


 fastboot reboot

If you plan to re-flash the device, after step 4 Use the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option. This method deletes all information, including partition data. /system, Therefore, use it only when absolutely necessary.

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Fastboot reset is the most radical method, it deletes not only user data, but also system files, and without firmware after cleaning it, the smartphone will not boot!

What to do after a reset: initial setup and data recovery

After a successful reset, the Redmi Note 5A will offer an initial setup procedure.

1. Language and region choice: Specify Russian and Russia (or your country) to avoid problems with Google and Mi Account services. In Chinese versions of MIUI, additional region change may be required via Settings → Additional → Region.

2. Wi-Fi connection. Use the same network you connected to before the reset, which will speed up the recovery of backups. If the network does not show, check if Flight Mode is on (sometimes it activates automatically).

3. Data recovery: The system will offer to restore data from:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud (if backup was enabled)
• 📱 Google Account (Contacts, Calendar, Some Settings)
• 💾 Local copy (if backup was done through Settings) → Additionally. → Backup)

If you haven’t backed up, software like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver can help restore the data, but the odds depend on whether the data was overwritten after the reset.

⚠️ Note: After reset, some system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) may disappear. → Annexes → Application management → Show all system (find what you need and click Enable).

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the correct reset, problems can arise. Consider typical situations and ways to fix them:

If after resetting the smartphone began to warm up strongly or discharge quickly, this may indicate:

• 🔋 Battery wear (check status via AccuBattery)
• 📱 Background processes (disable autoloading of unnecessary applications)
• 🔄 Unstable firmware (update) MIUI last-minute)

For diagnostics, use the built-in testing menu: dial ##4636## and select Battery Information or Usage Statistics.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A