The sudden and endless reboot of Xiaomi’s smartphone is a stressful situation that many users face.The device can enter what’s called a “bootloop” when the “Mi” or “Redmi” logo appears on the screen, after which the screen goes out and the cycle repeats over and over.This behavior of the system often indicates a software glitch, memory shortage, or conflict of recently installed apps that has disrupted Android’s stability.
Before you bring your device to the service center, you should try to solve the problem yourself using proven diagnostic and recovery methods. In most cases, the user is able to bring the device back to life without losing data if you act consistently and carefully. Below we will discuss the main reasons why the phone constantly reboots, and provide a step-by-step algorithm for each situation.
The main causes of cyclical reset
Understanding the root of the problem is half the success of solving it. If your Redmi Note or Poco has gone into an endless rebuke, it rarely happens without a reason. Most often, a software bug that occurs after updating the MIUI or HyperOS operating system is the culprit. Incomplete downloading of update files or interrupting the installation process can lead to damage to system files, which causes constant reboots.
Another common reason is a lack of storage space in a device, where when internal storage is critically filled, the operating system cannot create the temporary files needed to function, which causes the Snapdragon or MediaTek processor to work with errors, initiating an emergency restart, and the impact of third-party applications, especially those that require deep access rights or run in the background, should be considered.
Physical factors, too, should not be discounted: Power button damage, moisture or battery overheating can give false signals to the system to reboot. If the phone falls or is mechanically impacted, the problem may lie in the hardware, not in the software.
Forced reboot and check of buttons
The first step to take is to try to interrupt the reboot cycle with hardware buttons, a method that often helps you get out of the freeze state when the software part of the interface doesn't respond to touch, and you'll need to hold the power button for a long time, sometimes in combination with the volume button.
For most Xiaomi models, the algorithm is as follows: press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds. If the device vibrates and the logo appears again, but the cycle is interrupted and the phone is switched on normally, the problem is solved. In some cases, the combination of power buttons and volume increase, which you need to hold until the Recovery menu appears, helps.
It's important to check the physical condition of the buttons. If the power button is fused or stuck due to dirt, it can permanently close the contact, sending the system a signal to restart. Carefully, without putting too much pressure, check the keys' progress. If the button does not spring, it may need to be replaced or cleaned in the service.
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If the power button is stuck, try to gently clean its perimeter with isopropyl alcohol, dropping one drop on the brush, but do this only if the device is not guaranteed.
⚠️ Note: Do not use sharp objects to clean the buttons, so as not to damage the plumes or tightness of the body.
Entering Recovery Mode and Cleaning Cache
If a simple reboot doesn't work, the next step is to enter Recovery Mode, a special partition that boots regardless of the main operating shell, where you can clean up temporary files that may have corrupted or caused crashes.
To get into this menu, turn off the device (if it turns on) or wait until the screen goes out in the reboot cycle. Press the power button and the volume button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, but keep the volume up until the menu with a black background and a few lines of text appears.
The menu uses volume buttons (up-down) and the power button to confirm the choice. You need to find Wipe Data or Wipe Cache. Be very careful: Wipe All Data will completely delete all your files, photos and contacts. We only need to clear the cache if this option is available separately, or reset if the problem is serious.
☑️ Actions in Recovery Mode
After cleaning, select Reboot or Reboot to System. The phone will try to start as normal. If the problem was corrupted temporary files, the device should work correctly.
Safe mode for diagnostics of applications
Often, the reason Xiaomi’s phone is constantly rebooted is because of a conflict app, which could be a newly installed game, a weather widget, or even a system update to a particular service, and to test this hypothesis, you need to run your smartphone in safe mode.
In Safe Mode, only system applications are loaded, and all third-party software is blocked. If the phone is running a tab and does not go into the rebuke, then one of the applications you installed is to blame. Many MIUI models need to press the volume button when the device is turned on when the logo appears.
While in Safe Mode, review a list of newly installed programs, remove those that are suspicious or those that were installed just before the reboot problems began, and check Task Manager and disable autoboot for heavy applications.
| Type of application | Probability of conflict | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviruses/Cleaners | Tall. | Delete immediately |
| Launchers (themes) | Medium | Return the standard |
| Modification games | Tall. | Delete and check |
| Banking applications | Low. | Update the version |
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If the phone does not reboot in safe mode, the problem is guaranteed to lie in third-party software.
Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)
When software bugs are too deep and clearing the cache doesn’t help, the only software solution is a complete factory reset, which will return the phone to a “out of the box” state by removing all user data, settings and apps.
To perform Hard Reset, log back into the Recovery menu (clamping the power and volume up). Select a language (if the menu is in English, look for English). Then go to the Wipe Data section and select Wipe All Data. The system will request confirmation, as this action is irreversible.
Once confirmed, the formatting process will begin, which can take a few minutes, at which time the Xiaomi logo or progress indicator can be displayed on the screen, at which point the phone will automatically restart, and the initial setup will take longer than usual, as the system will recreate the necessary files.
⚠️ Before performing a full reset, make sure you remember the password from your Google and Mi Account account, otherwise the phone may be locked after the reset due to the theft protection feature.
Flashing the device through Fastboot
Even if a full reset doesn't stop the cyclic reboot, it means the system partitions of the operating system are damaged, which requires a complete flashing of the device, using Fastboot mode and a computer with the Mi Flash Tool installed.
First, you need to download the official firmware for your model from the MIUI bootloader website. It is important to choose the version that corresponds to the region of the device (Global, China, Russia) to avoid problems with the network and banking applications.
Put your phone in Fastboot mode by pressing the power button and the volume down button at the same time, and the screen will show an image of a hare repairing an android, or the inscription: FASTBOOT. Connect your phone to your computer through the original USB-In Mi Flash Tool, select the path to the firmware folder and press the Flash button.
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Hardware problems and contact with the service
If none of the software methods helped stop the reboot, there is a high probability of hardware failure. A common cause on older models is the bloating of the battery, which presses on the board or can not provide a stable voltage, and the possibility of failure of plumes or microcracks on the motherboard.
In some cases, the problem lies in the "dump" of the processor or memory chip due to overheating, a complex defect that requires professional repair using soldering equipment and a microscope, and you can not fix this problem yourself without experience and tools.
If the phone is warranty-free, do not attempt to open it yourself, as this will result in loss of warranty service. Contact Xiaomi's authorized service center for diagnostics.
⚠️ Warning: A billowing battery is a fire hazard. If you notice that the back cover of the phone has moved away or deformed, stop charging and take the device to the specialists.