How to Hard or Soft Reset Xiaomi Redmi 5A

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released in December 2017 having that perfect: 5.0inch display, 13.0MP rear camera, 5.0MP 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 5A then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find full specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 5A 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 5A:

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

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

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

Step 4: Use to volume key to Select “Wipe data/factory data reset”.

Step 5: 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 5A:

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 5A if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

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

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Xiaomi Redmi 5A by THEUPSPOT is mainly for education purpose and we are in no way responsible for any data lost or whatsoever makes your device warranty 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