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How to Soft Reset — Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
How to Soft Reset — Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
The Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) is a 2018 Android 8.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) with 3GB | 4GB and 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.0", IPS LCD, 720.0x1440.0 display and is available in Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Mesmerising Blue, Stunning Black.
The Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) is equipped with a Li-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable, a 12 MP, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 170 g.
Performing a soft restart on your Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) 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.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2): hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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