If you have a Mi Note 5, it’s important to remove the battery and SIM card before you can stop using your device. If you don’t do this, your phone could become unusable. To remove the battery and SIM card from the Mi Note 5, follow these steps:

  1. Open the phone’s Settings app and tap on General.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Storage & Security.
  3. Tap on Remove Battery and Remove SIM Card.
  4. Tap on Done to confirm these steps are necessary for stopping use of the Mi Note 5.