The transition to HyperOS marks a new era in Xiaomi’s ecosystem, bringing smartphones, tablets and smart homes together into a single network. Despite the optimization and increased stability of the new shell, users may face situations where the device stops responding to commands or requires a forced restart. The question of how to restart a Xiaomi phone on HyperOS becomes especially relevant when interface freezes or system processes fail.
Unlike older versions of MIUI, the new operating system has its own nuances in managing power and response to long button clamps. The standard algorithm of actions may not work if the system frieze occurred at the deep level of the kernel. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible methods of rebooting, from regular to emergency, which will help bring the gadget back to life.
It's important to understand the difference between a normal shutdown and a full reboot, which clears RAM and restarts all services. Sometimes a simple interface restart solves more problems than waiting for the battery to run out completely. We'll look at scenarios for models with a physical power button, without it, and also cases where the touch screen completely ignores touch.
Staff reboot through the settings menu
The safest and most recommended reboot is available through the software menu. In HyperOS, the path to this feature remained familiar to Android users, but the location of the elements may have changed slightly depending on the regional firmware. To perform the operation, you need to unlock the smartphone and find the Settings icon on the desktop.
Once you enter the menu, you should scroll down the list or search for settings by entering the word "Power." In the window that opens, you will see two main buttons: "Stop" and "Reset." Reboot is the preferred choice, since it performs a cycle of off and on without completely de-energizing some critical modules, which speeds up the start of the system.
If you use control gestures, the power menu can also be swiped down from the top right corner of the screen (Control Point). Depending on the theme settings, the off button can be located separately or hidden in the quick access menu, clicking on it will cause confirmation of action, after which the process of restarting services begins.
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If the settings menu opens but the phone is running slowly, close all background apps through Task Manager before restarting for a cleaner system reboot.
It is worth noting that some versions of HyperOS for the global market have activated a default mode in which a long press of the power button calls the voice assistant Google Assistant or Mi AI, rather than the shutdown menu. To return the functionality of the button, go to Settings → Additional features → Button Combinations and select “Switch off power”.
Hardware method: button combinations
When the touch screen is delayed or the interface is completely frozen, physical buttons come to the rescue. The classic method, which works on most Xiaomi HyperOS devices, involves holding the power button for a long time, usually requiring you to press it 10 to 15 seconds before the Mi or Xiaomi logo appears.
However, if the system has gone into deep sleep or a critical kernel error has occurred, a single press may not work, and then a combination of power and volume buttons is used. Press both buttons simultaneously and hold them for about 15-20 seconds, which initiates a hardware reset of the power controller, which is often more effective than program commands.
- 🔘 Long pressing only the Including button (10-15 sec) - standard method for soft getting stuck.
- 🔊 The button Include + Volume Up (15-20 sec) - the method of forced rebutting at full frieze.
- 🔋 The button Include + Volume Down – Enter Fastboot mode (use with caution).
It's important to distinguish between the modes that a phone can get into. If you see a hare repairing an android after you press the button, or if you see the word FASTBOOT, you have pressed the volume button. It's not a reboot, it's a firmware mode. To exit, just press the power button for 10 seconds until the screen goes out.
What to do if the screen is not responding (Black screen)
When the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is lit in black, but the device is alive (vibrates when you call, the indicator is on), requires a special approach. HyperOS could have an error in the display driver or the system process responsible for the output of the image, in which case blind reboot is the only way out.
The algorithm of the actions remains the same as the hardware method, but with increased latency. You need to press the power button and the volume button (usually "plus") at the same time. Hold them for at least 20-30 seconds. Even if the phone vibrates after 10 seconds, do not release the buttons immediately — wait for the confirmation vibration or the appearance of the logo.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone heats up in the camera or processor area when the screen is black, remove it immediately. SIM-card (if the design allows) and try to cool the device before rebooting to avoid damage to the matrix.
Sometimes it helps to connect the device to the charger. HyperOS can wake up from the signal about the power connection, then the image of the charge will appear. At this point, you can try to quickly press the power button. If the screen does not light up after 1-2 minutes of charging, repeat the procedure with the buttons without turning off the cable.
Restarting in Safe Mode
If your HyperOS-based Xiaomi phone restarts on its own or freezes immediately after turning on, a third-party app may be causing the problem. Safe Mode is used to diagnose. In this mode, the system only boots with factory applications, allowing you to identify the culprit of the failure.
To enter this mode, you first need to turn off the phone in the usual way. Then press the power button. Once the Xiaomi logo appears, release the power button and immediately press the volume button (Down). Hold it until the desktop is fully loaded. In the lower left corner you will see the inscription "Safe Mode".
In this mode, check the device. If it's stable, the software is the problem. Think about the apps you've installed recently and delete them. You just need to restart your phone in the normal way to get out of safe mode.
Why does the phone go into safe mode on its own?
The table below shows the main symptoms and their corresponding reset actions:
| Symptoms. | Action. | Retention time |
|---|---|---|
| Phone's not responding. | Food + Volume Up | 15-20 seconds |
| The app hung. | Long-term pressing of power | 10 seconds. |
| Black screen, there's sound. | Food + Volume Up | 20-30 seconds |
| Fastboot logo appears | Only food. | 10 seconds. |
Using ADB for Advanced Reboot
For users who aren't afraid of the command line, there's the most reliable software way to reboot. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to send a command to reboot directly to the kernel of the system, bypassing the GUI, which can be locked, which is especially useful if the buttons are physically faulty.
To start, you need to enable USB debugging. Go to Settings → About Phone and click 7 times on OS Version (or HyperOS Version) until you become a developer. Then, in the Advanced Settings menu, find Developer For Developers and activate the USB Debugging Toggle.
adb rebootThis command will perform a regular restart, and if the system is completely getting stuck and does not respond to normal commands, you can use a more rigid option:
adb reboot bootloaderAfter the second command, the phone will go to Fastboot mode, where it can be rebooted by the selection menu (using the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for confirmation) or by the fastboot reboot command.
☑️ Preparation for reboot through ADB
Radical measures: reset to factory settings
If none of the reboot methods works, or the phone goes into a cyclic reboot, a complete data reset may be required, which will delete all your photos, contacts and applications without recovery, so you should only resort to it as a last resort.
To reset the Recovery menu (if available), turn off the phone. Press the power button and the volume button. Hold until the logo appears, then release the power, continuing to hold the volume until the Recovery menu appears. Here, the navigation is done with the volume buttons, and the selection is with the power button.
⚠️ Note: Before running Wipe Data, make sure you remember the password from your Mi Account. After resetting, HyperOS will require authorization to confirm ownership of the device (FRP Lock).
Select Wipe Data, then Wipe All Data, and confirm the action. The process will take a few minutes. Once complete, select Reboot → Reboot to System. The phone will turn on as new, and you will have to go through the initial setup.