Xiaomi Redmi 5 General Guides: [ Hard Reset, Recovery, Fastboot, Download, Reset Setting etc ]

Here you will find all the Redmi 5 General Guides. You will learn how to Boot into Recovery Mode, Safe Mode, Fastboot Mode. Moreover, you will also learn how to Wipe Cache on Xiaomi Redmi 5 and much more. So let’s get started now.

Redmi 5 General Guides:

Heed the instructions below in order to learn everything about Xiaomi Redmi 5. These Xiaomi Redmi 5 General Guides will help you master everything on your device.

How To Hard Reset Xiaomi Redmi 5:

We’ve posted this guide yesterday. You can use the following link to learn how you can hard reset Xiaomi Redmi 5.

Hard Reset Xiaomi Redmi 5

Soft Reset Xiaomi Redmi 5:

In order to Soft Reset your Xiaomi Redmi 5, all you have to do is hold down the power button for 2-3 seconds and your device will turn off.

Safe Mode Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Power off the device.
• Hold the Power Button to turn on your device.
• When you see the Xiaomi logo let go of the power button and hold the volume down button.
• Release the Volume button when you see the Safe Mode logo on the bottom left side of the screen.

USB debugging Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Head over to the Settings.
• Scroll down and tap on About Device.
• Look for Build version and tap on it 7 times. You will see a pop-up saying developer options enabled.
• Head back to the Settings menu and scroll down and tap on developer options.
• Scroll down again and you will see USB Debugging option. Tap on it to enable it.

Enable USB Debugging on Android

Secret Codes for Xiaomi Redmi 5:

Every Android device has different service codes to access a number of settings. Following are the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Codes.

Boot Xiaomi Redmi 5 into Recovery Mode:

• First, you need to Turn off your device, hold down the power button for 2-3 seconds.
• Once your Redmi 5 is completely turned off. Press + Hold Volume Up and Power Key. 
• When you see the Mi logon on your screen. Let go of both buttons.
• Select English to 3s Primeceed. You can choose whatever language you find convenient.
• Use the Volume Buttons to navigate and Power button for selection.

Boot Xiaomi Redmi 5 into FastBoot Mode:

• Turn off your Redmi 5 3s Prime by holding down the power button for 2-3 seconds.
• Now Hold and Press Volume Down + Power Button.
• When you see the FastBoot Icon on your home screen let go of the button.

Bootloader Mode on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• First, you need to Turn off the device using the power button.
• Now press the Power and Volume Up key together.
• Release both buttons when you see the Mi Logo on the screen.

How to Reset Settings on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Open Settings -> Advanced Settings.
• Tap Backup & reset -> Reset all Settings.
• Now you have to tap two times on Reset all Settings.

Download Mode on Redmi 5:

• Turn off your device using the power button.
• Connect it to your PC and Press + Hold Volume Down and Power button.

Reset Network Settings on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Open Settings -> Advanced Settings.
• Tap Backup & reset -> Reset Network Settings.
• Now you have to tap two times on Reset Network Settings.

Enable Portable Hotspot on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Open Settings on your device.
• Head over to the Wireless & networks –> Tethering & portable hotspot.
• Now select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.
• In the end, Turn on Portable Hotspot.

Power Saving Mode on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Open Settings.
• Tap on the Battery.
• Here you will find all the options related to power saving mode. Customize as you like.
• Pull down the notification menu, Tap on Ultra Saving Mode to enable it.

Add Fingerprint Xiaomi Redmi 5:

Now before you Add Fingerprint on your Xiaomi Redmi 5, you have to set Pin or Pattern Lock first.

• Launch Settings on your device.
• Head over to the Security & privacy.
• Tap on Fingerprint and you will be asked to set up a Pin or Pattern. Do as you like.
• Once you’ve set your passcode or pattern, now you can add fingerprint on Xiaomi Redmi 5.

Take Screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

There are three methods which can be used to take screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi 5.

Method1:

• Open the Screen of which you want to take a screenshot of.
• Press Power + Volume Down button together for once.
• You will hear a splash voice. Done.

Method2:

• Open the screen or page of which you want a screenshot
• Drag down the notification bar.
• Tap on the screenshot and all done.

BackUp data on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

• Open Settings on your device.
• Tap on Backup&Reset.
• On the next page, select local backup.
• You’ll see the backup button at the end of the next page.
• Tap on it to start the backup.

Device Description:

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 was released in 2017, December. The Phone came out with a screen of 5.7 inches having 720 x 1440 pixels resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 5 was powered by Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. It had internal storage of 32 GB, 3/4 GB RAM or 16 GB, 2 GB RAM. The camera at the back of this phone is 12 MP and on the front, it is 5 MP. Inside this Phone, there was a 3300 mAh battery. The Phone originally ran on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat).

Check IMEI Number on Xiaomi Redmi 5:

Finding IMEI number on any Android is same, all you have to do is open your phone’s dialer. Type *#06#, Voila. You’ll see a pop-up with numbers written on it. That is your IMEI number.

That’s all. These were the Redmi 5 General Guides.