Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus setup
This is the official instruction for Xiaomi Redmi 5 in Russian, which is suitable for Android 7.1 Nougat. In case you have updated your Xiaomi smartphone to more “fresh” version or “rolled away” to an earlier one, then you should try other detailed operating instructions, which will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with quick user instructions in the question-answer format.
- 1. Download instructions for Android 7.1 Nougat (tip)
- 2. See all instructions
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How to connect to a computer

Using the USB cable, connect the device to the PC. Select the desired option from those offered on the screen.
Find the app “Updater”click “Check for updates” (“Check for Update”. Now you have Android 7.1 Nougat with a proprietary MIUI shell (MIU)
We continue to configure the smartphone
How to restart Redmi 5
Hold the power button for a few seconds, select “Reboot” or “Reboot”
How to insert a sim card
It is necessary to remove the slot (using a paper clip), and install a SIM in the format provided for in the instruction
How to unlock bootloader
To unlock bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi 5, use this instruction
How to insert a memory card
Remove the slot and put the card so that it fits (with the contacts down)
How to enter recovery
Update. Reboot into Recovery Turn off the phone, hold down the POWER VOLUME- / VOLUME buttons
How to recover a photo
Either through Mi Cloud, or using Recuva for Windows
How to turn on the flashlight
Open the curtain and tap on the lantern
How to put a melody on contact
Go to “Contacts” and select the desired number, the item will appear “default ringtone” click and scroll to the local item and click on the item “other”, there we already select the item that is needed.
How to enable 4G
Settings. SIM cards and mobile networks. Network type
How to add a widget
Hold your finger on the desktop. Add. Click on the “Widgets” button
How to add a fingerprint
Settings. Lock screen and fingerprint
How to download music
- Via a browser, just download;
- through a computer using a USB cable;
- via bluetooth.
How to import contacts
- Contacts. Menu Key. Import from SIM Import and Export
How to change keyboard language
Settings. Language and input
How to set a theme
Reset the mtz file to the memory card in the folder / MIUI / themes / Then visit the “Themes” section and apply it Restart
How to take a screenshot
VOLUME MENU button. either release the shutter down and look for the Screenshot button there
Unable to unlock from lock screen
Hold VOLUME UP BACK
How to set a melody for an SMS message or change the sounds of alerts?
Follow the brief instructions for installing sounds on SMS and MMS
How to disable or enable vibration feedback keys?
Settings. Additional settings (additional settings). Language and input (language input). Android Keyboard or Google Keyboard. Vibration response keys.
MENU button does not work
The familiar function of the MENU key has been removed in MIUIv6. In general, now you need to hold down the “Menu” button, with a single-click press, “Clear” will appear
How to find out which processor is on Redmi 5?
Look at the specifications (there is a link above). But we can tell, in this modification the chipset is installed. Qualcomm Snapdragon 450.
Why is not saved recorded?
The microphone is in use by another application. Most often, this is the OK Google service, which uses a microphone in the background. You need to disable the background operation of the application.
How to enable mobile Internet?
Settings. SIM cards and mobile networks. Mobile Internet
How to reduce / increase brightness?
Settings. Display. Brightness Level
How to enable power saving mode?
Settings. Nutrition- Energy saving
How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life or Yota)
- Contact your operator
- Read Internet Setup Instructions
How to add a contact to the black list or block a phone number?
To do this, use our recommendations, here is a detailed instruction
How to enable USB debugging?
Go to Settings. For developers. USB debugging
How to disable auto-rotate screen?
Open Settings— Screen :: Auto-rotate screen. uncheck
How to set a melody on an alarm clock?
How to do this is indicated in the instructions for installing sounds on SMS and MMS