How to turn off Xiaomi smartphone: all ways and solutions to problems

Why Getting Xiaomi Out of the Right Way Is More Important Than It Seems

Turning off Xiaomi’s smartphone is an operation that most users perform automatically without thinking about the consequences, but improperly turning off can lead to loss of unsaved data, malfunctioning of the operating system. MIUI And it's a problem, and it's a problem, especially for models with hardware. AMOLED-screens where a sudden power outage can cause "ghost" artifacts due to a violation of the pixel control cycle.

In this article, we will not only look at standard methods (button and menu), but also alternative methods such as voice control or forced shutdown when getting stuck, and focus on the typical errors that cause Redmi, POCO or Mi to “refuse” to turn off, and give a checklist to diagnose problems. If your smartphone behaves unusually — for example, reboots instead of turning off or turns on spontaneously after 5-10 seconds — here you will find an explanation and a solution.

Important: The instructions are universal for all current MIUI versions (12 to 14), but older models (up to and including the Mi 8) may need adjustments. If your phone is released before 2018, check out the legacy devices section.

Method 1: Classical power button switching off

The most obvious method is to hold the physical Power button, but even here, there are nuances that many people don't know about:

• 🔘 Short press (less than 1 second) – lock/unlock the screen.
• 🔋 Long-term retention (2-3 seconds) – menu call with options Turn off, Reboot and Emergency mode.
• ⚡ Retention 10+ Seconds – Forced reboot (works even on a locked phone).
• 🔄 Double press (on some models) – quick start of the camera.

On new devices (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12), the Power button can be touch-sensitive (no physical stroke), in which case, to call the off menu, you will need to hold it a little longer - about 3-4 seconds. If the phone does not respond, check the settings in Settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button.

⚠️ Attention: On models with IR-block (infrared port) long-term retention of the power button can accidentally activate the remote control. If you notice the flashing of the upper indicator - release the button and try again.

Make sure the screen is unlocked.

Turn off the charger (if connected)

Check if the "Do Not Disturb" mode is active.

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Method 2: Turn off via the settings menu

If the physical button doesn’t work (for example, after a phone drops), you can turn off Xiaomi software.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to About Phone (in older versions of MIUI - About Device).
3. Slip the Turn off button in the upper right corner.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog box.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European market), the path may be different:

Settings → Additional → Shutdown and restart

If there is no such item, try to enter the search for settings request "turn off" - the system will tell the current path.

This is useful if you want to delay shutdown, for example, in MIUI 14 you can schedule a shutdown after 15, 30 or 60 minutes — the function is hidden in the Settings menu → Battery → Schedule.

Method 3: Voice control (for MIUI 12 and later)

Xiaomi smartphones with support for Google Assistant or built-in voice assistant Xiao AI allow you to turn off with voice. This is convenient if the phone is on charge or buttons are not available.

1. Activate voice assistant: For Google Assistant, say "OK, Google" or hold the Home button. For Xiao AI, say "Xiao Ai" (on Chinese firmware) or tap the microphone icon in the notification bar.

• Turn off the phone (in English and Russian).
• "Turn off the phone" (for Google Assistant)
• '(for Xiao AI on Chinese firmware).

If the voice assistant does not respond:

• 🔊 Check if the microphone is included in the settings → Annexes → Permits → Microphone.
• 🌐 Make sure the language of the system matches the language of voice commands (e.g. Russian for "Switch off the phone").
• 🔋 In some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) Voice shutdown is blocked for security purposes. To unlock, go to Settings → Special facilities → Voice control.

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Method 4: Forced shutdown when getting stuck

If Xiaomi is stuck and does not respond to the presses, you will need a hardware reset.

On non-removable models (all Xiaomi smartphones after 2017), a forced power outage can damage the file system if the flash memory was recorded at the time of the freeze. If the phone does not turn on after such a reset, you will need to flash it through Fastboot.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Black Shark (Game Series) Power Combination + Volume activates Shark Space game mode. Use Power to force reboot + Home. + Increase volume (hold 12 seconds).

Method 5: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If you connected Xiaomi to your computer for debugging, you can turn it off via the command line ADB. This method is useful if the sensor is not working. USB-The debugging was activated earlier:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device appears in the list, proceed to the next step.
4. Execute the shutdown command: adb shell reboot -p

If the command doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell input keyevent 26

(emulates the pressing of the Power button).

For models with a locked bootloader (Bootloader) may need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool. Note: unlocking resets all data on the phone!

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Before using ADB, save important data – the adb shell reboot-p command turns off the phone without saving open applications.

Problems and solutions: why Xiaomi does not turn off

If a smartphone ignores the shutdown commands, the reasons could be both software and hardware.

• 🔄 Cyclical reboot: The phone turns off but immediately turns on again. Cause: Bootloader malfunction or partition damage /system. Solution – Firmware via Fastboot or reset to factory settings (Settings) → Reset).
• 🔋 Failure to respond to power button: Reason: A button sticking (moisture/dust hit) or a power controller failure, disassembly and cleaning (this requires a suction cup and a plastic mediator).
• 📱 The screen turns off, but the phone stays warm: Reason: Background processes (like Mi Cloud or Google Services) block the full shutdown. Solution - disable sync in Settings → Accounts.
• ⚡ Only switched off when connected to charging: Reason: Failure of the battery or charge controller. The solution is a battery replacement (cost for the Redmi Note 11 - from 1500) ₽).

To diagnose hardware problems, use the test menu:

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In the Battery Information section, check the battery health setting. If the value is below 80%, the battery needs to be replaced.

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If the phone turns off spontaneously at 20 to 30 percent charge, it's the power controller or the battery that's worn out, and 90 percent of the time, it helps to replace the battery.

Features for old models (until 2018)

Devices based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 6xx/4xx (for example, Redmi 4X, Mi A1) have unique nuances:

• 🔌 Removable battery: You can turn off the battery (but it is risky – loss is possible). IMEI).
• 🔧 No Fastboot: Hold Power for Forced Shutdown + Loudness up + Loudness down at the same time.
• 📴 Problems with MIUI 8/9: In these versions, the shutdown menu may not appear due to a bug. MIUI 10+.

For the Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Note of the first generation, the problem with the “perpetual bootloop” after switching off is relevant. EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Mi Account).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi shutdown