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How to Soft Reset — Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

Soft ResetAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

How to Soft Reset — Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek)

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) is a 2015 Android 5.0.2 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) with 2GB | 3GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.5", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Silver, Gray, Gold.

The Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) is equipped with a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 164 g.

Performing a soft restart on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek) 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.

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On your Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek): 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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