Redmi Note 5 Pro by Xiaomi was launched in February 2018. The smartphone comes with a nice 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2160 pixels. Redmi Note 5 Pro price starts from Rs. 14,899 in India.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core processor and has 4GB of RAM. The phone has 64GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. For the camera, the Redmi Note 5 Pro packs a 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.25-micron) + 5-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron) primary camera on the rear and a 20-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by a 4000mAh non removable battery which is large enough for non-hindered performance. It's size is 158.60 x 75.40 x 8.05 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 181.00 grams.The Redmi Note 5 Pro is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM in both sim slots. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Micro-USB, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor, Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
Though Redmi Note 5 Pro is a upper mid-range oriented smartphone by the company, it is not perfect all around. In this article, we are addressing some common issues with this handset and their solution. So, give a read!
Redmi Note 5 Pro Lagging or App taking too much time to open
- If every app is opening slow on your Redmi Note 5 Pro then you might need to restart your device, so that services can run fresh.
- Update all the pending apps and the OS if the apps are not updated and restart your device. Check if any app is running is the background that might cause lagging.
Game or Application(like Facebook, Camera, Instagram, PUBG) crashes or unexpectedly closes in Redmi Note 5 Pro
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Go to in-built app Security-> Clear Cache. This might speed up the phone.
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Go to Settings > Apps , and choose the app which is crashing frequently and clear its cache/data.
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Uninstall the app and install it again from the play store.
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Try updating the software or firmware of the phone your self in the updates option.
Redmi Note 5 Pro Touch not working sometimes
- If the mobile touch is not working properly, restart the phone and press power and volume up/down button together. This will take your phone to the Safe Mode. If it is working fine in this mode, the problem is due to some fault apps in the phone. Uninstall the apps and it should work fine.
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Lastly, you can perform a factory reset on the Redmi Note 5 Pro. After this manually restore your data.
Apps not downloading from the play store in Redmi Note 5 Pro
This is one of the common issues for many Android users irrespective of the handset they use. To resolve this:
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Go to settings on the Redmi Note 5 Pro and clear app data of the app Play Store.
- Logout from your Google account by going into Settings > Other Accounts > Google and in the bottom click on the 3 dots and select Remove account .
Restart and open Play Store and login again into your Google Account. Then try downloading the app.
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Clear search history from the Play store app. Check if the Google Play store app is updated and try again to download the app.
Redmi Note 5 Pro Screen Stuck or Frozen
Make sure the device is not facing this problem due to a liquid or a physical damage to the screen caused internally.
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Check if the phone is overheating. If there are apps you rarely use, remove them from the phone temporarily.
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If you are getting stuck on the default apps on Redmi 5 Pro such as Phone, Messaging or the camera app, go to Setting > Apps > Default Apps ,
choose the app you are getting issues with and clear the cache/data.
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If anything else does not work, a factory reset or phone format could help you solve the problem.
Redmi Note 5 Pro Mobile Network not working properly or Internet working slowly
For data network issue, try the following:
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Go to Network type by Settings>More>Cellular Networks>Preffered Network type, select LTE and save settings.
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Check if there is a minor damage on the SIM tray which can also be the reason to this problem.
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Turn Airplane mode ON and then OFF.
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Remove the SIM card and put it back again.
Redmi Note 5 Pro Hangs on Logo
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Download "MI Flash Tool" on your device.
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Download "Fast boot File" according to your device details.
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Press "Volume Down key + Power key" together and choose "FASTBOOT" mode.
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Connect your device to Computer/Laptop via USB Cable or Deep Flash Cable.
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Install and open "MI Flash Tool", click on the "FLASH" button to connect your device to software.
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Click "Select" button to select "Fast boot File", and click on "FLASH" button to flash it.
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After successfully flashing done, disconnected device, wait 7-8 Minutes till it starts.
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If the phone is stuck on "MI Logo", restart it by "Volume down Key + Power Key".
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Again wait for 8-10 minute, it will start.
Consistent and dependable performance has been the forte of Xiaomi?s Redmi Note series. The Snapdragon 636 used on the Note 5 Pro is the first mid-range chipset to with Qualcomm's custom Kryo cores (the same cores as in Snapdragon 820) and the performance you will get makes the phone feel premium.Gaming is smooth, apps open and close quickly, and the UI is very responsive.The display shows high contrast and saturated colors that pop and appears pleasant to the eyes.The 4000mAh battery on the Redmi Note 5 Pro can easily last for a day.Redmi Note 5 Pro does offer a good camera for its price.If camera is your priority and you are restricted by a budget of 20K, the Redmi Note 5 Pro will not disappoint.
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