To perform a force restart on the Redmi Watch 5 Active, follow these steps:
1. Locate the Power Button: Find the power button on the right side of the watch's frame. This button is used to control the watch's power and is essential for initiating a force restart.
2. Press and Hold the Power Button: Press the power button and hold it for at least 10 to 15 seconds. During this time, ignore any prompts or menus that appear on the screen, as they are not relevant to the force restart process.
3. Release the Button When the Screen Goes Black: Continue holding the button until the screen goes black. This indicates that the watch is shutting down.
4. Watch for the Redmi Logo: After releasing the button, the watch will automatically reboot. You should see the Redmi logo appear on the screen, signaling that the device is restarting.
5. Wait for the Watch to Restart: Allow the watch to complete its restart process. Once it boots back up, it should be free from any temporary glitches or unresponsiveness that prompted the force restart.
This process is similar for both the Redmi Watch 5 Active and the Redmi Watch 5 Lite, as both devices use the same method for a force restart[1][2][5]. If your watch continues to experience issues after a force restart, you may need to consider resetting the device or contacting support for further assistance[3][9].
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Ulebh0FH8
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0BSZ-CIr9c
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/smartwatch/comments/152g0pv/redmi_watch_3_gps_suddenly_stopped_working/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtOWUIqqF8k
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/1hmxmld/i_need_help_with_my_redmi_watch_5_lite/
[6] https://www.mi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-231124/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPRuKB-k0VY
[8] https://www.tiktok.com/discover/redmi-watch-5-active-hard-reset
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUBeD1Y3XzY
[10] https://www.reddit.com/r/miband/comments/1gex6lu/redmi_watch_5_lite_sudden_reboots/
[11] https://www.reddit.com/r/miband/comments/1frajyg/help_for_redmi_watch_5_activelite/