When Xiaomi Redmi or POCO stops responding to touches and the physical power button is damaged, it can cause panic in any owner. The device can hang in an endless loop, stop responding to commands or simply require a banal restart after installing updates. Under normal conditions, it is enough to pinch the power key for 10 seconds, but what to do if this mechanism ceases to function? Fortunately, the Android operating system and the MIUI shell provide several software ways to manage the power state of the gadget.
Before you take your smartphone to a service center to replace a plume or button, you should try software methods to solve the problem, which range from standard interface settings to more complex engineering manipulations through the computer. The success of the method often depends on the current firmware version and condition. USB-If the screen is even partially responsive to touch, the chances of bringing the device back to life without soldering are very high.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available forced reboot methods that don’t require a functional mechanical button, learn how to use the power of the operating system, third-party applications and computer snails to manage power, and act consistently, starting with the simplest and safest options.
Use of built-in on and off schedule
The easiest and most reliable way to reboot a Xiaomi smartphone without using physical buttons is to automatically turn on and off, an option built into the MIUI and HyperOS shell specifically for these occasions or to save energy at night. The mechanism is simple: you set a shutdown time in a minute, and the phone will automatically shut down and start again.
To activate this feature, you need to go to the settings menu. Find the Battery and performance section, or just type the phrase "timetable" in the settings search. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the system, but the logic remains the same. You need to set the time off at the current moment plus 2-3 minutes, and the time on is a minute later than the time off.
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity.
- ⏰ Click on the tab Schedule on/off at the top of the screen.
- ⚙️ Activate the switch and set the time off to 1-2 moment.
- 🔄 Set the turn on time one minute later than the turn off time.
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If you can’t find an item on the menu, use the search bar at the top of the settings screen and type in “schedule” or “autostart.”
Once you set the timer, the phone will turn off and on, and it's a full reboot that clears RAM and restarts system processes, and it's perfect if the screen is running, but the touchscreen is late, so you don't have to press the power button.
Reboot through the menu of special features
In modern versions of Android and MIUI, there is a hidden assistant menu that duplicates the functions of physical buttons, which was created for people with disabilities, but was a salvation for users with broken buttons. By activating the Special Opportunity Menu, you will get a floating button on the screen containing options for locking the screen, screenshots and, most importantly, reboots.
To turn this tool on, go to the system settings. The path usually looks like: Settings → Advanced Settings → Special Features. In the list, find the Special Options Menu. Once activated, a virtual button will appear on the screen. When you click on it, you will see a menu where there is a power-off icon.
⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI When you click the off button in this menu, the phone may require confirmation via a pattern lock or fingerprint.
The good thing about this method is that it doesn't require a computer connection and works even when the system is unstable, but the interface is not yet complete. If the standard menu doesn't work, you can try third-party assistant apps from Google Play that emulate the power button.
Reset via Recovery Menu (Recovery Mode)
If the system interface is completely locked and does not respond to touch, but the phone itself is on (lights or an indicator), you can try to enter Recovery mode. Unlike a full reboot, logging into this menu is often a combination of volume buttons when turned off (or got stuck) but sometimes requires a power button. However, if the phone is getting stuck and the screen is black but charging, there is a chance.
You can get into the Recovery menu on Xiaomi by holding the Volume Up button and connecting a USB cable connected to your computer. If the phone is turned off and does not respond, this method may not work without the power button, but if the device is just hanging dead, connecting the cable at a pinched volume can initiate entry into recovery mode.
Once you've got the Recovery menu (it's usually in English or Chinese, managing volume buttons, choosing a power button -- which we can't get around, but sometimes works and touchscreen in this mode), you can select the Reboot option. If the touchscreen in this mode works, you can press Reboot to System, which will lead to a reboot.
| Action. | Combination / Method | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance to Recovery | Volume Up + USB Connection | Launch of the recovery regime |
| Reboot. | Reboot selection in the menu | System restart |
| Wipe Data | Select Wipe Data in the menu | Complete reset (data deletion) |
| Safe Mode | Choosing Safe Mode (if any) | Launching in safe mode |
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Recovery mode is the last frontier of software resuscitation before turning to computer utilities.
Use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) for restart
The most professional and guaranteed way to reboot is the use of a debugging bridge. ADB. This tool allows you to send commands directly to the Android operating system from a computer, the main condition is that the phone must be turned on in advance. USB-If you haven't turned it on before, this method, unfortunately, won't work.
You will need a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) to start with. USB-You need to install drivers for your device and platform on your computer. SDK Platform Tools. After connecting the phone to the PC, a special command is entered in the command line, which forcibly initiates a reboot, ignoring the state of the physical buttons.
adb rebootThis short command sends a signal to the kernel to restart. If the device is so hung that ADB can't see it (offline status or no device on the list), try the adb reboot bootloader command, which will send the phone to Fastboot mode. From Fastboot mode on some models, you can reboot the cable by plugging the cable again when the volume button is pressed (if it works), but most often the adb reboot command is the final solution.