: Release both buttons once the "Realme" logo appears on the screen.

Your Realme 5 Pro will restart. The first boot takes 5–10 minutes. Do not interrupt it.

Once the wipe is complete (you will see "Data wipe complete"), you will return to the main Recovery menu. Use Volume Down to scroll to Reboot and press Power .

This is a common Android glitch. Press and hold the Power button, then tap Volume Up once without releasing Power. The menu should appear.

On Realme 5 Pro, Recovery Mode only uses volume and power buttons. Touch is disabled. Use physical buttons only.

Press the Confirm button (use Volume keys to navigate, Power to select).

The Realme 5 Pro, despite being an older model in the lineup, remains a reliable workhorse. However, like any Android device, there comes a time when you need to wipe it clean—whether you are troubleshooting persistent lag, forgetting your screen lock password, or preparing the phone for a new owner.

If you used Recovery Mode and selected "Format Data," it should not ask for a password. If it does, you may have performed a "Wipe Cache" instead of "Format Data." Repeat the process correctly.

If you're unable to access your REALME 5 Pro or perform a hard reset via the settings menu or recovery mode, you can use the Find My Phone feature to reset your device remotely. Here's how: