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How to Factory Reset — Xiaomi Mi 5s

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How to Factory Reset — Xiaomi Mi 5s

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Xiaomi Mi 5s is a 2016 Android 6.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) with 3GB | 4GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.2", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold.

The Mi 5s is equipped with a Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable, a 12 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps main camera, a 4 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 145 g.

Factory resetting your Xiaomi Mi 5s through the Settings menu is the easiest way to erase all personal data and restore the device to factory defaults. This method is ideal when the phone is still accessible and functional. All apps, contacts, photos and accounts will be permanently removed so ensure you have backed up everything important first.

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All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.

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On your Xiaomi Mi 5s: open Settings

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Tap 'Additional settings'

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Tap 'Back up and reset'

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Tap 'Erase all data (factory reset)'

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Confirm with Mi Account or PIN

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Tap 'Erase all data'

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