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How to Fix Bootloop — Xiaomi Poco M5
How to Fix Bootloop — Xiaomi Poco M5
The Xiaomi Poco M5 is a 2022 Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS smartphone powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) with 4GB | 6GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM), 1080.0x2408.0 display and is available in Black, Green, Yellow.
The Poco M5 is equipped with a Li-Po 5000 mAh, a 50 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 201 g.
A bootloop on the Xiaomi Poco M5 occurs when the device repeatedly restarts without fully loading Android. This is commonly caused by a failed software update, corrupted system files, or an incompatible app. Most bootloops can be resolved without losing data by clearing the cache partition first before attempting a factory reset.
Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.
On your Xiaomi Poco M5: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds
If still looping: enter Recovery Mode
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot
If still looping: return to Recovery
Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)
Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware
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