How Do You Use and Refill the Vaporesso Xros 5?
A simple step by step guide to the Vaporesso Xros 5, from first charge and fill to priming, the screen, modes and airflow, so you get the most from it.
The Vaporesso Xros 5 is one of the simplest refillable pod kits to live with but a few small habits make the difference between a great first vape and a disappointing one. This guide walks you through everything from opening the box to your first draw, then covers refilling, the screen, airflow and day to day care, so you can get the most from the device from the very start.
There is very little to learn. The Xros 5 works by simple inhale or a button and most of this is about filling and priming the pod correctly rather than settings. Follow the steps below and you will be vaping within a couple of minutes.
Shop the Vaporesso Xros 5 KitWhat is in the box
The Xros 5 kit is designed to get you going quickly. Inside you will typically find the device with its built in battery, one or two Corex 3.0 pods with the coil already fitted, a USB-C charging cable and a short instruction leaflet. Check you have a pod to hand before you start, since that is the only part you need for a first fill.
Charge it first
Even a new device is worth topping up before you start. Plug the USB-C cable into the port and a standard charger and the colour screen will show the charge climbing. Thanks to fast 3A charging, a full charge takes only around 26 minutes. Starting full gives you a clean first impression and lets you enjoy the screen showing an exact battery percentage rather than guessing.
Fill the pod
This is the step that matters most, so take your time. Remove the pod from the device, find the fill port on the top and open its silicone stopper. Tilt your e-liquid bottle to the edge of the port and fill slowly, letting the liquid run down the side rather than forcing it straight down the centre, which helps avoid air pockets. Fill to just below the maximum line, then close the stopper firmly and wipe away any excess. Drop the pod back in and it holds with a magnetic click.
Prime it and wait
This is the one step worth not skipping. A fresh coil needs a few minutes to soak up liquid before you vape or you risk a dry, burnt first puff that can spoil the pod. After filling, leave the device to stand for around five minutes. If you are impatient, a few gentle draws with the device on but without firing hard can help pull liquid into the coil. A short wait now protects the pod and gives you clean flavour from the first proper draw.
Using the screen and modes
The colour screen is where the Xros 5 stands out. It shows your battery percentage, the current resistance, wattage and a puff count at a glance. The device offers preset modes, usually ECO, Normal and Power, which adjust the output for longer battery life or a warmer vape and full wattage control is available on the 0.4 ohm pod. There is also a lock feature to stop accidental firing in a pocket. You do not need to touch any of this to vape but it is there when you want it.
Set the airflow
The Xros 5 has an adjustable airflow slider that shapes your draw. Slide it closed for a tight, cigarette like mouth to lung draw that suits higher nicotine salts or open it for a warmer, airier restricted lung vape. Make small adjustments and take a test draw between each until it feels right. There is no wrong setting, it is purely about what you find comfortable.
Vape it
Now the easy part. You can simply inhale and the device fires automatically or use the button if you prefer a more deliberate draw. There is no complicated setup and the screen keeps you informed as you go. Start with gentle draws to judge the flavour and vapour, then settle into your rhythm.
Refilling and changing the pod
Refilling is the same as the first fill: pop the pod, open the top port and top it up before it runs completely dry, since vaping a near empty pod is the fastest way to burn a coil. The pod itself lasts a week or two for most people before the flavour starts to fade, at which point you swap in a fresh one rather than a separate coil. We explain the pod range and when to change in our Vaporesso Xros 5 Coils Explained guide.
This how to guide is one chapter of a larger resource. Our Complete Vaporesso Xros 5 User Guide brings together setup, coils, troubleshooting and comparisons in one place, so it is worth a look if you are new to the device.
Keeping it working well
A little care keeps the Xros 5 performing. Charge it before it runs flat rather than draining it completely each time, store it upright at room temperature away from heat and sun and wipe the pod contacts and mouthpiece occasionally with a dry tissue. Refill before the pod empties and replace the pod as soon as the flavour dulls. If anything does go wrong, our Vaporesso Xros 5 Troubleshooting guide covers the common fixes.
Get your Vaporesso Xros 5 kit today
The genuine Vaporesso Xros 5 kit and compatible pods are in stock at Uptons, ready to ship the same working day.
Shop the Vaporesso Xros 5 KitQuick tips for the best experience
- Always prime a new pod for a few minutes before the first vape
- Fill slowly down the side of the port to avoid air pockets
- Use ECO mode to stretch battery life or Power for a warmer vape
- Top up before the pod runs dry to protect the coil
- Match a higher strength salt to a tight draw and a lower strength to an open one
Not sure which e-liquid to fill it with? Our Best E-Liquids for the Xros 5 guide points you in the right direction.
Why buy your Vaporesso Xros 5 from Uptons
Buying genuine matters with hardware, because a counterfeit device can be poorly built and unsafe to charge. Uptons stocks the authentic Vaporesso Xros 5 kit and compatible pods, correctly matched and covered by real support, so your device works as it should. You can pick one up on the main Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Kit product page. If you would like help choosing a pod or a first e-liquid, our team is happy to advise.
Remove the pod, open the top fill port and add e-liquid slowly down the side to avoid air pockets, filling to just below the maximum line. Close the stopper, wipe any excess and drop the pod back in until it clicks magnetically. Yes. After filling, let the pod stand for around five minutes so the coil soaks up liquid before your first vape. Skipping this can give a dry, burnt first puff and shorten the pod life. You can simply inhale and it fires automatically or use the button for a more deliberate draw. The screen shows battery, wattage and resistance and there is a lock feature to prevent accidental firing. The Xros 5 has preset modes, usually ECO, Normal and Power, which adjust the output for longer battery life or a warmer vape. Full wattage control is available when using the 0.4 ohm pod. Use the airflow slider on the device. Close it for a tight mouth to lung draw or open it for a warmer restricted lung vape. Make small adjustments and test between each until it feels right.Frequently asked questions
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