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I used the Flash Repair Tool (FRT) to test this procedure on my own, and it successfully restored my device. Here's how to do it as well
- Windows PC or Laptop
- USB Cable
- FRT Tool (Free to use if you have MRT Dongle)
- Proper Qualcomm USB Drivers installed
- MRT Dongle (optional, if you have it — but not required in most versions, need original login details and it's not free)
Steps to Fix Realme 5i Stuck on Logo:👇Download and Install Drivers
Make sure you have Qualcomm USB drivers installed on your PC. If not, install them before proceeding.
Download & Open FRT Tool
Launch the FRT (Flash Repair Tool).
Boot Device into EDL Mode
Power off your Realme 5i and boot it into EDL (Emergency Download) mode. no need test points or a suitable EDL cable for this.
Once in EDL, the tool should automatically detect your phone.
Setup in FRT Tool
In the FRT interface:
Set Chipset to Qualcomm
Keep Firehose set to Automatic_Identification
Leave the Port field untouched (FRT will auto-select it)
Go to the Flasher Tab
Under Function Options, select Read info
Cancel Reboot Prompt
After the partitions are loaded, a pop-up may appear asking to reboot the device. Click "Cancel" – we’re not done yet.
Erase the 'misc' Partition
Find the misc partition in the list
Right-click on it
Select Erase Partition
- Reboot Your Device
Unplug your phone and boot it normally. It should now start up without getting stuck on the logo — and your data will still be there!
Notes:👇- This trick works not only for Realme 5i (RMX2032/RMX2030) but also for many other Qualcomm-based Realme models facing bootloop issues.
- Always use this method before trying a full firmware flash if your goal is to avoid data loss.
Personal Experience:- I revived my own RMX2032 using this exact method. No flashing, no factory reset — just a simple partition erase. It's clean, safe, and fast.
Download and Install Drivers
Make sure you have Qualcomm USB drivers installed on your PC. If not, install them before proceeding.Download & Open FRT Tool
Launch the FRT (Flash Repair Tool).Boot Device into EDL Mode
Power off your Realme 5i and boot it into EDL (Emergency Download) mode. no need test points or a suitable EDL cable for this.Once in EDL, the tool should automatically detect your phone.
Setup in FRT Tool
In the FRT interface:Set Chipset to Qualcomm
Keep Firehose set to Automatic_Identification
Leave the Port field untouched (FRT will auto-select it)
Go to the Flasher Tab
Under Function Options, select Read info
Cancel Reboot Prompt
After the partitions are loaded, a pop-up may appear asking to reboot the device. Click "Cancel" – we’re not done yet.Erase the 'misc' Partition
Find the misc partition in the list
Right-click on it
Select Erase Partition
- Reboot Your Device
Unplug your phone and boot it normally. It should now start up without getting stuck on the logo — and your data will still be there!
- This trick works not only for Realme 5i (RMX2032/RMX2030) but also for many other Qualcomm-based Realme models facing bootloop issues.
- Always use this method before trying a full firmware flash if your goal is to avoid data loss.