How to make a reboot on Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Modern smartphone owners regularly face the need to reboot their device. Xiaomi, which is based on the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, is no exception. Sometimes the system starts to work unstable, applications stop responding, or simply accumulates cache, requiring cleaning of RAM. In such cases, the standard reboot is the most efficient and safe solution.

However, users often confuse concepts, not understanding the difference between a normal reboot, soft reset and a full reset to factory settings. Wrong actions can lead to loss of important data or even software errors. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of restarting the system, from the standard buttons to the resuscitation modes Fastboot and Recovery.

It's important to understand that a timely restart is not a sign of a breakdown, but a normal electronics maintenance procedure. Android requires periodic "shaking" to properly allocate the CPU resources. Let's look at how to perform this procedure correctly in various situations.

Staff reboot through the settings menu

The easiest and safest way to execute a rebuke on a Xiaomi smartphone is to use a software menu, which ensures that all system processes are completed correctly and the file system is not damaged, suitable for routine maintenance or when the device is running, but requires a memory cleanup.

To do this, you need to unlock the screen and find the Settings icon. Depending on the firmware version, the path may be slightly different, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the section that deals with general system settings or device information.

• 📱 Click on the Settings icon on the desktop.
• ⚙️ Scroll down the list and select About Phone (or Advanced Settings").
• 🔄 In the menu that opens, find the button "Reboot" or "Switch off".
• ✅ Confirm the action by pressing “OK” in the dialog window that appears.

Once confirmed, the smartphone will start the shutdown procedure, the screen will go out, and after a few seconds the device will turn on again with the Mi logo. This method is preferred for daily use, as it is fully controlled by the operating system.

Use of power button and key combinations

Physical buttons on the smartphone body are the main control tool when the touch screen does not respond or access to the menu is limited. On most Xiaomi models, the power button serves a dual function: a short press wakes up the screen, and a long one causes the power management menu.

If the phone is fully functional, hold the power button for about 3-5 seconds. A menu will appear on the screen with a choice of actions: "Stop", "Reset" or "Flight Mode." In new versions of HyperOS, this menu can be hidden, and a long press will immediately call the voice assistant, in which case a short press (about 1 second) will call the desired menu.

⚠️ Warning: If your phone freezes and stops responding to touch, hold the power button for a long time (10-15 seconds) force the device to restart, simulating battery extraction.

There's also a forced reboot key combination that works at the hardware level: Hold the Volume Up and Power buttons at the same time. Hold them until the logo appears. This method is useful when the software part of the interface is completely locked.

Recovery mode: deep reboot and reset

Recovery Mode is a special diagnostic interface built into the memory of a smartphone regardless of the main operating system, and is used to install updates, reset settings or perform complex reboots when standard booting is not possible.

To get into the recovery menu, the phone must be completely off.Push and hold the Volume Up button along with the Power button.Put them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, but keep the volume up until the main menu appears.

Navigation in Recovery is done with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button. The menu can be in English or Chinese. You need Reboot or Wipe Data if you want a complete cleanup.

Using Recovery Mode is a powerful tool, but it requires caution: Selecting the wrong item, such as Wipe Data, will lead to the permanent removal of photos, contacts and applications.

Fastboot mode for advanced users

Fastboot is designed for engineers and advanced users who are involved in flashing a device through a computer, a low-level protocol that allows you to interact with the memory of your phone directly, and most users need to log in to this mode only to exit it if the phone accidentally hits it.

To log in to Fastboot, you need to turn off your phone and clamp down Loudness + Power. The screen will show an image of a hare repairing an android labeled FASTBOOT. You can't be in this mode all the time, the phone won't perform its normal functions.

To make a reboot from Fastboot mode, the easiest way to hold the power button for 10-15 seconds. The screen will go out and the device will start normal booting. If that doesn't help, you can use the command via your computer by connecting your smartphone with a USB cable.

adb reboot bootloader

This command, entered in the command line of a PC with ADB installed, can also put the phone into bootloader mode. However, to exit it, physical exposure to buttons is often the only option available for the untrained user.

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If the phone is constantly loading itself into Fastboot mode, check the volume button. It may be fuzzy or contaminated, closing the contact.

Forced reboot when the system freezes

The situation when the screen of the Xiaomi smartphone lights up, but the image freezes and the sensor stops responding is called a “freeze”. In this case, the software methods are powerless, because the system does not process the input. The only way out is a hardware reset that simulates a battery shutdown.

To perform this operation, you need to hold and hold the Power button for a long time — 15 to 30 seconds. Do not release the button even if the screen blinks or vibration appears. Hold until the device completely goes out and begins to vibrate again, signaling the start of booting.

⚠️ Attention: Don't be afraid to hold the button for long. Xiaomi's modern power controllers have protection against accidental pressing, so a simple short click won't cause a reset.Only prolonged pressure gives a command to emergency shutdown.

If a single-button combination doesn't work, try slamming three buttons at once: Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power. Hold them for about 10 seconds. This method works on most models, including the Redmi Note series and Poco series.

After a successful forced reboot, the system can report an error or run a file system check, which is a normal reaction to an incorrect shutdown, and wait until the check is completed to avoid damaging the system files.

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Forced reboot is a last resort: If the phone freezes regularly (more often than once a week), the problem may lie in a memory malfunction or overheating of the processor.

Frequent problems and their solution after reboot

Once you reboot, you may encounter situations that require clarification, such as asking for a password from your Google account or Mi Account, which is a FRP (Factory Reset Protection) security mechanism that works after you reset your data.

Sometimes after a reboot, mobile Internet or calls stop working, in which case you need to check whether you have correctly determined the correct one. SIM-Try to remove the SIM card tray, wipe the contacts and paste back in, and make sure that the settings do not activate flight mode.

• 🔋 The phone discharges quickly: after a major system update in the first 2-3 The process of optimization of applications is carried out, which consumes charge.
• 📉 Slow operation: application cache is not yet formed again, the system is "accustomed" to new parameters.
• 📡 Network Disappears: Check the settings of your preferred network type at Settings -> SIM-maps and mobile networks.

If the phone goes into a cyclic bootloop after a reboot, constantly showing the logo and turning off, the problem is more serious, this may indicate damage to system files or a conflict of a newly installed application, in which case a complete reset via Recovery may be required.

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