How to Hard or Soft Reset Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released in December 2017 having that perfect: 5.2inch display, 16.0MP plus 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 3000mAh battery, connectivity, OS performance multiple audio and video playing format. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your Redmi 5 Plus then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find full specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus here.

Smartphone users mostly do reset when the phone becomes unresponsive or they want to hand it over to someone as a gift.

Here are steps on how to hard reset Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus:

Step 1: You might want to backup data because the reset will set your Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is charged to a minimum of 50% before you proceed.

Step 3: Hold down the volume up key and power button simultaneously for thirty (30) seconds or until the “Mi Logo” shows up.

Step 4: keep holding the Volume Up until Recovery Mode appears then let go of the key.

Step 5: Choose English with the volume button.

Step 6: Choose “Wipe Reset” followed by “Wipe All Data” option.

Step 8: Sit back and watch your wipe and after reset select “Reboot system now” and use the power button to accept.

Here is how to soft/factory reset Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus:

This option requires that the device must be in a good working condition which will enable to access the settings and do the reset.

Turn on the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus if switched off.

Go to Settings

Additional Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

That’s all, your Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus by THEUPSPOT is mainly for education purpose and we are in no way responsible for any data lost or whatsoever makes your device warrantee void. So, we strongly recommend you first of all try to locate your phone’s support centre where the issue(s) might be fixed free or low cost. Although, this guide here is a do it yourself (DIY) free tutorial.