Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (codenamed Vince) is still popular thanks to its robust hardware and custom firmware support. However, even with such a proven gadget, users face problems turning on after a deep discharge, software failure or unsuccessful update. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to launch the Redmi 5 Plus — from basic to emergency, when the smartphone does not respond to the power button.
It's important to understand that the reasons for not turning on are different, from a trivial dead battery to a damaged bootloader. We're not going to limit ourselves to the standard "press the power button," but we're going to look at alternative methods, including charging when off, forcing reboot, and even entering Fastboot mode for diagnosis. If your Redmi 5 Plus is silent after falling or getting moisture, this is already a topic for a separate repair article, here we'll talk about software solutions.
1. Standard turn on: what to do if the smartphone does not respond
If the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus doesn’t turn on after the usual shutdown or discharge, follow these steps:
- 🔋 Connect the original charging cable to a serviceable adapter (preferably on the 5V/2A) Leave it on 15–20 Even if the light didn't burn, the battery could have run to zero.
- 🔄 Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds. On the Redmi 5 Plus, it is located on the right end.
- 🔊 Listen to the vibration or the boot sound, and if you have one, but the screen is still black, it could be the backlight or the plume of the display.
- 🔄 If nothing happens after holding the power button, try the Power combination. + Volume Up (volume up button) for 10 seconds.
Note that the Redmi 5 Plus (as with other Xiaomi smartphones) has protection against accidental switching on. If you press Power briefly, the device may ignore the command. Always hold the button for at least 3-5 seconds.
⚠️ Warning: Don't use cheap cables or adapters from unknown brands. Incorrect voltage can damage the power controller, and then the smartphone will not charge even when connected to the original RAM.
2. Forced reset (Hard Reset) without data loss
If the Redmi 5 Plus is stuck on the MI logo or black screen, but reacts to the charging connection (the indicator is on), a forced restart will help. This method does not erase data, but resets all temporary processes.
Instructions:
- Turn off the charger (if connected).
- Press the Power and Volume Up buttons at the same time.
- Hold them for 15-20 seconds until the screen goes out (if the logo is burning) or vibrations appear.
- Release the buttons and wait 30 seconds. The smartphone should reboot automatically.
If after that the device booted, but works unstable (brakes, spontaneously turns off), check:
- 📱 Free Memory: Go to Settings → Memory and free up space if more than 90 are occupied%.
- 🔄 Software Updates: C Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
- 🛠️ Damaged applications: Remove newly installed programs.
Free up memory (less than 1 GB free)
Update the firmware to the latest version
Remove suspicious applications
Check the temperature of the body (overheating)
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On Redmi 5 Plus with MIUI 10 and below, the forced reboot may not work the first time – repeat the procedure 2-3 times at 1 minute interval.
3. Energizing through the charger: if the battery is completely discharged
One of the most common causes of the Redmi 5 Plus is a deep battery drain, in which case a standard charging connection may not help: the power controller blocks the current to avoid battery damage, and the solution is to charge when it's off and hold the buttons.
Step-by-step:
- Connect your smartphone to the original charger (or a quality analogue with Quick Charge 3.0 support).
- Hold the Power button for 30 to 40 seconds, and the charging indicator may appear briefly on the screen.
- If the indicator does not light up without releasing Power, press and hold Volume Down for another 10 seconds.
- Release both buttons. In 5-10 minutes, a charging sign (red battery) should appear.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The charging indicator is not on. | Deep discharge or faulty cable | Use a different cable/adapter, hold the Power 30+ sec |
| The red battery burns but does not load. | Insufficient charge to be turned on | Leave on charging 1-2 hours, then try to turn on |
| Charging is going, but the percentage is not growing | Damaged power controller or battery | Check the battery at the service center |
| The phone gets hot when charging | Short circuit or faulty battery | Disable immediately, do not use until diagnosis |
⚠️ Warning: If the indicator does not catch fire after an hour of charging, do not try to turn the smartphone blind, this can damage the motherboard due to voltage surges.
4. Enter Fastboot and Recovery Mode: Diagnostics and Recovery
If the Redmi 5 Plus doesn’t turn on even after charging, the next thing to try is Fastboot and Recovery modes, which let you reflash the device, reset your settings, or check hardware status.
How to log in to Fastboot:
1. Turn off the smartphone (if it reacts, hold the Power until it turns off).
2. Press the Power + Volume Down buttons.
3. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the image of a rabbit in a hat appears (Fastboot logo).In this mode, you can:
- 🔧 Reflash your smartphone via Mi Flash Tool (requires PC).
- 🔄 Perform a factory reset (if Recovery is available).
- 🛠️ Check the status of connectors and batteries (on indirect grounds, for example, if the device is not determined by the PC).
How to log in to Recovery:
1. Turn off the smartphone.
2.Put Power + Volume Up.
3. Hold until the Recovery menu appears (in English or Chinese).From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (data reset) or Reboot (reboot), and control is done by Volume Up/Down and Power button confirmation.
What if Fastboot is not defined by PC?
5. Problems after the update: how to return to work
Many Redmi 5 Plus users are faced with the fact that the smartphone stops turning on after the MIUI update.
- 🔄 Incomplete installation of firmware (interrupted process).
- 📱 Incompatibility of the version (for example, attempt to put the MIUI 12 on the old version of the bootloader).
- 🛠️ Damage to system files (often when updated via OTA low-powered).
Decisions:
- Recovery: Log in to Recovery (see previous section). Select Wipe Cache → Yes. Then Reboot.
- Fastboot Flash: Download the official firmware for Redmi 5 Plus (Vince) from Xiaomi. Unpack the archive and launch the Mi Flash Tool. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode and follow the instructions of the program.
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Before you run your firmware through Fastboot, disable the antivirus on your PC – it can block firmware files as “suspicious.”
If Redmi 5 Plus loads after firmware, but works unstable (apps fly out, warms up), reset to factory settings through Settings → Additional → Restore and reset.
6 Hardware problems: when without service can not do
If none of the software methods worked, the problem is probably hardware, and here are some signs you should contact a service center:
- 🔥 The smartphone overheats even when turned off (may indicate a short circuit).
- 💧 On the case or under the screen, traces of oxidation are visible (infection of moisture).
- 🔋 Battery swelled (body deformed, screen "goes away»).
- 🔌 When connecting charging, you can hear crackling or the smell of burning.
- 📱 The screen remains black, but the smartphone vibrates or makes sounds (display plume problem).
The average cost of repairing Redmi 5 Plus in 2026:
| Type of repair | Cost (rupe) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Battery replacement | 1 200–1 800 | 1-2 hours |
| Repair of the power controller | 2 500–4 000 | 1-3 days |
| Replacement of the display module | 3 000–5 000 | 2-4 hours |
| Recovery after moisture is ingested | 3 500–7 000 | 3-7 days |
⚠️ Warning: If you suspect that the battery is a problem (blown, quick discharge), do not try to turn on the smartphone - this can lead to fire.
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Before visiting the service, make a backup if the smartphone reacts in any way. After repairs (especially when replacing the motherboard), the information may be lost.
7.Prevention: How to avoid inclusion problems in the future
To make Redmi 5 Plus last longer and not “go away”, follow the simple rules:
- 🔋 Do not let the discharge below 10% – this reduces the battery life.
- 🔄 Regularly (every 2-3 months) reset the cache through Recovery.
- 📱 Avoid installing pirate firmware – they often contain errors leading to a “brick” (complete inoperability).
- 🛡️ Use a cover and protective glass to prevent mechanical damage.
- 🔌 Charge your smartphone with the original cable – cheap analogues can damage the port USB-C.
It is also recommended that:
- 📊 Watch the temperature of the case – if the smartphone is heated above 45°C, let him cool down.
- 🔄 Update MIUI Only through official channels (Settings) → Updating the system).
- 🛠️ Check the battery status in the engineering menu every six months (code #4636##).
If you plan to use the Redmi 5 Plus for a few more years, consider replacing the battery with a new one, with an average lifespan of 2 to 3 years for a lithium-ion battery, after which the battery capacity drops by 30 to 50 percent.