Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, which run on the basis of MIUI or HyperOS shells, are complex computing systems that can periodically encounter software failures. A conventional power outage often does not solve the problem of frozen processes or kernel errors, so users need to know how to go to the Xiaomi Reboot menu to perform a deep reboot or enter recovery modes. This knowledge is a critical skill for any device owner, allowing you to reanimate the phone without going to the service center.
There are several levels of access to system functions of the reboot, from the standard program menu to low-level modes Recovery and Fastboot. Each of these methods has its own application features and requires compliance with a certain sequence of actions with physical buttons or program commands. Understanding the difference between them will help you avoid accidental data reset or getting into unwanted download modes.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available ways to enter reboot modes, explain the purpose of each, and provide step-by-step instructions for different use cases. We will look at both software methods through interface settings and hardware button combinations that work even when the screen is completely broken.
Software restart through system settings
The most obvious and safe way to execute the reboot command is to use the Android operating system’s standard interface. If your Xiaomi smartphone responds to touch and the screen functions correctly, there is no need to use complex button combinations. It is enough to unlock the device and go to the power management menu, which is hidden in modern versions. MIUI.
In recent shell updates, the manufacturer often separates the screen lock and device shutdown functions. To find the right option, you may need to press and hold the power button, after which a turn off slider appears on the screen. However, in some configurations, the system offers only locking, and then you need to tap the off icon on the screen or use a voice assistant.
- 📱 Press and hold the power button during 3-5 seconds before the menu.
- 🔄 Select “Switch off” or “Reboot” on the touch screen.
- ⚙️ Alternatively, go to Settings → The phone. → Reboot.
- 🗣️ Use the “OK Google, reboot phone” command if voice search is activated.
⚠️ Note: If you use the Quick Lock function in the power button settings, a single tap will lock the screen, not trigger the reboot menu.
It is important to note that software reboot through settings is “clean” in the sense that the system completes all processes correctly, maintaining the integrity of the file system.
Hardware entry to Recovery Mode
When the system is not responding to touch or is unstable, the only way to log into the Xiaomi Reboot menu is to use physical volume and power buttons. Recovery mode is a separate partition on the internal drive that loads independently of the main operating system, and this is where the tools for resetting, cleaning the cache and reinstalling the firmware are located.
To enter this mode, Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have a standard procedure that works on most models, from the budget Redmi Note series to the flagship Mi and Xiaomi. The key is the right sequence and synchronization of the taps. If you release the buttons too early, the phone will just turn on in normal mode.
- Turn off your smartphone completely, holding the power button or waiting for the discharge.
- Press the Volume Up (+) button and the Power button at the same time.
- Hold both buttons until the Mi or Redmi logo appears.
- Once the logo appears, release the power button, but keep holding the volume button.
- Release the volume button when you see the main Recovery menu with a few lines of text.
Navigation in the Recovery menu is done exclusively with volume buttons (up and down), and the choice of item is confirmed by the power button. In this menu you will find options Reboot (reboot), Wipe Data (data reset) and Connect with MIAssistant. Be extremely careful when choosing items, as some actions can lead to loss of user data.
What to do if the Recovery menu doesn’t appear?
Fastboot Mode and its Differences from Recovery
Fastboot is a low-level debugging protocol designed primarily for engineers and advanced users who are involved in flashing the device through a computer. If your Xiaomi screen shows a hare in headphones fixing an android, you've come here.
Login to Fastboot mode is similar, but with a different volume button. This menu doesn't contain features for resetting data or cleaning cache as usual; it serves as a bridge to transfer commands from PC to device. Accidental hitting this mode often scares users, as the phone stops responding to normal taps.
| Characteristics | Recovery Mode | Fastboot Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Button combination | Volume Up + Nutrition | Volume Down + Nutrition |
| Principal appointment | Reset, clean, update OTA | Firmware through PC, unlocking the bootloader |
| Interface. | Text menu on the phone | Image of a hare (logo) |
| Dependence on OS | It doesn't depend on the system. | It doesn't depend on the system. |
| Getting out of the regime | Reboot selection in the menu | Holding the power button (10-15 seconds) |
To exit Fastboot mode on most Xiaomi devices, just press the power button and hold it for 10-15 seconds. The screen will go out, and after vibration the device will start normal booting. If the standard method does not help, you can connect the phone to your computer and use the command fastboot reboot, but this requires the installed drivers and utility ADB.
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If you happen to be in Fastboot mode and the phone doesn't come out of it with the power button, try draining the battery to 0%. This is guaranteed to turn off the device, and the next time it starts it will start in normal mode.
Using ADB for Forced Reboot
For advanced users and developers, there is another way to manage the reboot – through the Android Debug Bridge debugging bridge (ADB). This method is especially useful when the touch screen is partially broken, but the system is booting, or when you need to automate the process of rebooting multiple devices. USB.
The pre-debugging mode on the phone should be activated via USB. This is done in the hidden menu "Developers", which is called by seven times pressing the build number in the "About Phone" section. Once connected and confirmed debugging on the smartphone screen, you can send commands from the computer.
adb rebootThis command does the usual software reboot, but there are also deeper command options that allow you to jump right into the menu.
adb reboot recoveryadb reboot bootloaderThe first command will send the device directly to the Recovery menu, and the second will send it to Fastboot mode (bootloader), which is the fastest way to go to the Xiaomi Reboot menu without manipulating the physical buttons, which is especially true for devices with faulty volume buttons.
⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Make sure you type the adb reboot recovery command correctly, as some custom Recovery can start the Wipe process immediately when downloading, if it is configured in scripts.
Solving the Problems of Cyclical Reset
One of the most serious problems faced by Xiaomi owners is “bootloop” – a condition where the phone endlessly reboots, showing the logo, but not loading to the desktop. In this situation, standard login to the menu is impossible, and you need to use a combination of buttons to log into Recovery and then reset.
Often, a cyclical reboot is caused by a conflicting application, a corrupted update file, or a crowded memory. If a normal reboot doesn’t work, you need to clean the cache or completely reset your data. Remember, a full reset will delete all your photos, contacts, and applications.
- 🛑 Try to enter Recovery Mode (Loudness Up) + Nutrition).
- 🧹 Select the Wipe Data option → Wipe All Data.
- ✅ Confirm the action and wait for the process to end.
- 🔄 Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.
☑️ Bootlooping activities
Even if the data reset does not help and the phone continues to reboot immediately after the logo appears, the problem may lie in the hardware (for example, a malfunction of the power button that stuck in the on state, or battery problems).
Specificity of models with different versions of MIUI
The interface and behavior of the menu may differ depending on the version of the shell installed — MIUI 12, 13, 14 or new HyperOS. Older versions of the Recovery menu may have looked different, and newer versions may have added additional security checks. PIN-The code or pattern lock of unlocking the screen.
Regional differences are also worth considering: Global ROM and Chinese ROM may have slight differences in the structure of Recovery menus, although the basic commands remain the same. Chinese versions often have stricter restrictions on unlocking the bootloader and logging into engineering menus.
Owners of unlocked bootloader devices have access to advanced functionality, including custom Recovery installations such as TWRP. In this case, the standard Recovery menu is replaced with a graphical interface with support for touch control, where the Reboot option is placed in a separate submenu.
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Knowing the exact model of your device and the MIUI version is critical when looking for specific instructions, as procedures may differ across generations of Snapdragon and MediaTek processors.