Have you accidentally bricked your Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Many users end up in this situation while flashing custom ROMs, rooting, or during software updates. The good news? In most cases, your Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus isn’t truly dead — it can be unbricked and brought back to life.
In this article, we’ll walk you through easy and effective steps to unbrick Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus and get your phone working like new again.
🔍 What Does Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus "Bricked" Mean?
Before we dive into the process, let’s quickly understand what a bricked phone means.
- A soft-brick usually happens when your device gets stuck in a boot loop or freezes at the Mi logo. It’s software-related and easier to fix.
- A hard-brick is more serious — your phone shows no sign of life, doesn’t charge, and isn’t recognized by your computer.
Fortunately, both can be fixed with the right tools and patience.
🧩 Can’t Access Fastboot? Try EDL Mode
If Fastboot mode isn't working, you may need to use EDL (Emergency Download) Mode. This requires additional tools like Test Points or a deep flash cable. It’s a bit technical, so proceed only if you’re confident — or seek help from a technician.
Unbricking your Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus might seem intimidating, but with the right method, it’s totally doable. Just follow the steps carefully, and you’ll likely have your phone working again in under 30 minutes.
If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with other Mi users who might be struggling too. And remember — always double-check ROM files before flashing to avoid future bricks!
Requisite for Xiaomi Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus
- Xiaomi Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus device with good battery charged, do not try with low battery
- Xiaomi Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus Stock ROM Firmware
- Xiaomi Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus Flash Tool
- Xiaomi Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus USB Driver (for Flashing)
- Micro USB Cable with good quality
- Computer or Laptop
Procedure Xiaomi Redmi 5 / Redmi 5 Plus
- Download tested ROM or Flash tool from above link (if link not working then write down comment on below comment box)
- Go to Firmware WinRAR and please rename to .tgz, if is .gz or tar
- Extract to desktop both WinRAR (Note : Must your firmware folder in desktop OR C Drive)
- Must be unlock boatloaer for flashing
- Open C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash\ and choose XiaoMiFlash.exe file and open it
- For Redmi 5 Plus : Click on Select button and choose vince_global_images_V9.2.6.0.NEGMIEK_20180122.0000.00_7.1_global_7410dfd97a folder from the desktop extracted
- For Redmi 5 : Click on Select button and rosy_global_images_V9.2.3.0.NDAMIEK_20180116.0000.00_7.1_global_db670c8518
- Choose "clean all and lock" on flash tool option in below see below image
- Note: Clean All, Save User data options will not work in EDL Mode. If you want to save internal User Data, follow this:
- Open the ROM folder and find Rawprogram0.xml and edit it with Notepad++
- Open behind cover and check below image Test Point
- Touch to two point from the extractor phone and Insert USB cable then it will be gone on EDL Mode
- If not driver installed then Go to My Computer ➦ Properties ➦ Device Manager ➦ Update driver from above link's driver (check below video)
- Now click on Refresh button in XiaoMiFlash Tool, after you can see COM:10 or other on flash tool
- Tick on clean all and lock (Note : if device cloud lock then you can use this option) otherwise choose another option
- Click on Flash button and wait until finished the process, do not try to unplug while device in flashing mode
- Congratulation you are done
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