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How to Soft Reset — vivo Z5i

Soft ResetAndroid 9.0 (Pie)

How to Soft Reset — vivo Z5i

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The vivo Z5i is a 2019 Android 9.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) with 8GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", IPS LCD, 1080.0x2340.0 display and is available in Glazed Black, Jade Blue.

The Z5i is equipped with a 5000 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 193 g.

Performing a soft restart on your vivo Z5i is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.

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Does not erase any data. Always try this first.

1

On your vivo Z5i: hold Power for 2 seconds

2

Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu

3

Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete

4

Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black

5

Device reboots automatically — no data is lost

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