A force restart on the Redmi Watch 5 Active is generally not expected to have a significant impact on its battery life. The process involves pressing and holding the side button until the watch turns off and then releases it when the logo appears, which initiates a restart[1][7]. This action is typically used to resolve issues like unresponsiveness or freezing without affecting the battery's overall health.
However, frequent force restarts might indirectly affect battery life if they are needed due to underlying issues such as software glitches or hardware problems. For instance, if the watch is experiencing sudden reboots, as reported by some users with similar models like the Redmi Watch 5 Lite, this could lead to increased battery drain due to the repeated restarts[4]. In such cases, addressing the root cause of the problem is crucial to maintaining optimal battery performance.
Additionally, if the watch is experiencing battery drain issues, it might be due to other factors such as high screen brightness, excessive app usage, or always-on connectivity features like GPS and Bluetooth[9]. Therefore, while a force restart itself is unlikely to directly impact battery life, frequent need for restarts could indicate a larger issue that might indirectly affect battery performance.
To maintain good battery health, it's advisable to ensure that the watch's software is up-to-date and to manage power-intensive features effectively[3][9]. If battery issues persist despite these measures, it may be necessary to contact Xiaomi support for further assistance.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Ulebh0FH8
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtOWUIqqF8k
[3] https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-band-problems-issues-3182177/
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/miband/comments/1gex6lu/redmi_watch_5_lite_sudden_reboots/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n8ZEA5ruzI
[6] https://www.instructables.com/Power-an-Android-Phone-Without-Battery/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtQxlGxT60g
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=123zEqQ-ERA
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnbPEfsPTds
