Confirm your choice. A warning will appear. Use the volume buttons to select OK and press the Power button.
Read the warning carefully. It will list all the data that will be erased.
Finally, tap Erase Everything or Confirm . The phone will reboot and begin the reset process. This usually takes a few minutes. Method 2: Hard Reset via Recovery Mode (If Phone is Frozen or Locked) If your MEIZU M5 is unresponsive, stuck on the logo, or you’ve forgotten your password, you’ll need to use hardware buttons.
Press the Power button to go back to the main menu. Then select Reboot → Reboot to System . How to Hard Reset MEIZU M5
If problems continue after a hard reset, the issue may be hardware-related (e.g., failing battery, motherboard damage), and you should consult a professional repair service.
The MEIZU M5, a popular budget-friendly smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer, is known for its sleek design and Flyme OS. However, like all electronic devices, it can encounter issues such as freezing, lagging, forgotten passwords, or boot loops. When standard troubleshooting fails, a hard reset (also known as a factory reset) is the ultimate solution.
From the main menu, scroll down and select Clear Data . Confirm your choice
Scroll down and tap on Backup & Reset (may be listed under "Personal" or "System").
The reset will take a few seconds. Once complete, you will see a message saying “Clear data successfully.”
If prompted, enter your screen lock password or Flyme account password. Read the warning carefully
A hard reset will erase on your phone, including contacts, photos, apps, and settings, restoring it to its original out-of-the-box state. Before proceeding, back up your important data if the phone is still accessible. Warning: If you are performing this to bypass a forgotten Flyme account password or screen lock, a hard reset will not remove Factory Reset Protection (FRP). You will still need the original Google or Flyme account credentials. Method 1: Hard Reset via Settings (If Phone is Functional) This is the easiest method if you can still navigate the phone’s menu.
Open the Settings app on your MEIZU M5.
Tap on Factory Data Reset .