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How to Hard Reset — Xiaomi Mi 5s
How to Hard Reset — Xiaomi Mi 5s
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.
Hard resetting your Xiaomi Mi 5s via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off Xiaomi Mi 5s
Hold Volume Up + Power until Recovery appears
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power — confirm 'Yes' or 'Factory reset'
Wait for completion
Select 'Reboot system now'
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