Xiaomi phone is always rebooting: 7 proven ways to solve the problem

If your Xiaomi smartphone (whether it’s Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi’s flagship 14) is caught in a “reboot cycle” – when the device turns on, shows the MIUI logo and then shuts down again – this is not a verdict. This problem occurs in 12% of users after failed updates, mechanical damage or firmware failures. The main thing is not to panic and not try to “resuscitate” the phone at random: wrong actions can turn a software failure into a hardware failure.

In this article, we will look at all the possible causes of a looped reboot, from the banal discharge of the battery to critical errors of the bootloader, and give step-by-step instructions for recovery. We will focus on methods that will save your data (photos, contacts, messages) even on a locked device.

Why Xiaomi is constantly rebooting: 5 main reasons

Before you start repairing, it's important to understand what caused the failure.-5 Reasons Xiaomi smartphones fall into bootloop (a looped reboot):

• 🔋 If the phone is dead and has been uncharged for a long time, the power controller can get lost, causing endless reboots. Especially for models over 2 years old (Redmi 9, POCO M3).
• 📲 Failed update MIUI. Firmware through the air» (OTA) It can be interrupted by a weak Internet or a lack of memory, leaving the system inoperable. MIUI 13/14 when upgrading to HyperOS.
• 🛠️ Damage to system files: Deleting important applications (e.g. com.miui.home), root rights, or experimenting with Magisk often causes the bootloader to crash.
• 💥 Hardware breakdowns: Falling, getting moisture or overheating can damage the motherboard, especially the memory chip (eMMC or ) UFS). In this case, the phone can be restarted even without a logo.
• 🦠 Viruses or malware: Rarely, but it happens: some Trojans block Android from downloading, causing the device to relapse, usually accompanied by suspicious activity before failure (for example, spontaneous installation of applications).

If your case doesn't fit for any reason, check to see if the power button is stuck (especially after repairing or replacing the screen), sometimes mechanically closing the contacts simulates an endless reboot.

First aid: what to do if the phone just started to “lock”

If your smartphone still has any response to charging or buttons, try these methods before you reset or firmware, and they will help in 60% of cases and do not require special knowledge.

1. Forced reset (Hard Reset)

This is not a reset, but a hardware reset that clears RAM, suitable for all Xiaomi models, including Redmi and POCO:

1. Press the Power button + Volume up for 15-20 seconds.
2. Hold it until the screen goes out and the phone vibrates (usually 1-2 vibrations).
3. Release the buttons and wait 1-2 minutes. If the phone turned on, the problem was a temporary failure.

Try the Power + Volume down combination — it works better on some models (like the Xiaomi 12T).

2 Charging in "recovery mode"

If the phone is down to 0% and does not respond to charging:

• 🔌 Connect the original cable and power supply (minimum) 18W).
• 🕒 Leave on charging for at least 30 minutes – even if the indicator does not burn.
• 🔄 After 30 minutes, try a forced reboot (see above).

Critically, if the phone heats up above 40°C while charging, turn it off immediately!

3. Entry into Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

If the phone turns on but reboots right away, it might be the third-party app's fault.

1. When turned on (when the MIUI logo appears), press Volume down and hold until the phone boots.
2. In the lower right corner, the “Safe Mode” should appear.
3. Remove recently installed apps or reset to factory settings (Settings → About Phone → Reset).

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If the phone is stable in Safe Mode, the problem is with one of the installed applications. Start removing from antivirus, optimizers and rooting programs.

Reset to factory settings via Recovery Mode

If simple methods don't work, it's time to move to "heavy artillery," resetting through Recovery will delete all data, but bring the phone back to life 80 percent of the time, and the manual is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including Redmi and POCO.

How to Sign In to Recovery Mode

1. Turn off your phone (forced if it is looped).
2. Press the Power button + Volume up and hold for 10-15 seconds.
3. When the MIUI logo with the Android robot appears, release the buttons.
4. Use Volume Up/Down for navigation and Nutrition for selection.

If you see a black screen that says "Fastboot" instead of Recovery, you're going to see a bootloader that's damaged, and then you go to the firmware section through the Mi Flash Tool.

The Resetting of the Wipe Data

On the Recovery menu:

1. Select “Wipe Data” (or “Clear Data”).
2. Confirm the selection (usually you need to enter Yes or press Nutrition).
3. After reset, select “Reboot” → “Reboot to System”.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone loops again after reset, the problem is deeper than just a software failure).

Firmware through Fastboot: When resetting doesn't help

If Xiaomi’s smartphone is rebooted or not turned on after the reset, you’ll have to replay it via Fastboot, a method that requires a computer but is guaranteed to restore performance even if the system is completely damaged.

What's the matter?

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11 (on macOS/Linux There may be problems with drivers).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (download only from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if the phone is new – see spoiler below).

Step-by-step instructions for firmware

1. Install drivers. Download the Mi Flash Tool and drivers for your model. Connect the phone turned off to your PC, clamping Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot.
2. Unpack the firmware. The firmware file must have the extension.tgz or.zip. Unpack it into a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, unpack it in a folder, C:\Xiaomi_Flash\).
3. Start the Mi Flash Tool. In the program, click "Select" and specify the path to the unpacked firmware.
4. Connect your phone. Make sure that a device appears at the bottom of the program (e.g., COM4 - Qualcomm HS-USB...).
5. Select firmware mode: 🔄 Clean All – Complete cleaning (recommended if the phone has been encrypted). 📱 Clean All and Lock - Cleaning Up + Locking the bootloader (only if you are sure of the firmware!). 🔧 Save User Data: An attempt to save data (not always working).

Start the firmware

Flash

⚠️ Note: If the firmware process is interrupted (for example, due to a shutdown) USB) — The phone can turn into a brick with a damaged bootloader. Use only the original cable and do not touch the device during the process!

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Fastboot is the most reliable way to bring your phone back to life, but it requires an unlocked bootloader on new models. If the bootloader is locked and the phone doesn't turn on, contact the service center.

Data recovery after failure

If the phone finally boots up and all the data is erased, don't despair. There are ways to get at least some of the information back up, even if you haven't backed up.

1.Recovery through Mi Cloud

If your phone has enabled your Xiaomi account and sync:

1. Sign up for the Mi Cloud website.
2. Go to the "Devices" section» → Choose your phone.
3. Check the Contacts, Photos, Notes sections – there may be stored data.

2. Use of recovery programs

If you haven't set up sync, try programs like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver, which scan your phone's internal memory and restore:

• 📞 Contacts and communications (SMS, WhatsApp).
• 📸 Photo and video (unless the memory has been overwritten).
• 📄 Documents and annex files.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install the recovered data back on the phone immediately after firmware! First, make sure that the system is stable (at least 2-3 days).

3. Data extraction via TWRP (for advanced)

If you have custom recaps (TWRP), you can connect your phone to your PC in MTP mode and copy files manually:

1. Enter TWRP (Nutrition + Volume Up).
2. Select "Mount" → mark "System", "Data".
3. Connect your phone to your PC and copy the data from your internal memory.

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If your phone is not defined as a storage device, try it in TWRP Choose an Advanced» → «File Manager and archive important folders (/DCIM photo, /Downloads for loading) on SD-map.

When to bring your phone to the service center

Not all problems can be solved by yourself.

• 🔥 The phone is overheating (above 50)°C) or smell of a burn.
• 💧 There was a swelling of moisture (even if the phone was turned on later).
• 🔧 Fastboot Firmware Ends with Critical Partition, Flash Write Failure).
• 🔋 Battery swollen or phone does not hold charge (discharges in 10-20 minutes).
• 📱 Artifacts appear on the screen (stripes, flickering, broken pixels).

The average cost of diagnostics in Xiaomi service centers is 500-1000 ₽. Repairing the motherboard or replacing memory will cost between 3000 and 8000 ₽, If you have a warranty phone, don't try to sew it yourself, or it'll burn!

How to avoid repeated failures: prevention

To prevent Xiaomi phone from getting into the bootloop, follow these rules:

• 📵 Do not update your firmware over the air if your battery is below 50%. Use Wi-Fi, not mobile internet.
• 🔄 Regularly (every 2-3 months) back up through Settings → The phone. → Backup.
• 🛡️ Do not remove system applications (e.g. MiuiDaemon, Security) if they interfere, just disable them.
• 🔋 Avoid full battery discharge. Optimal range is 20 to 80%.
• 🔧 Do not install custom firmware unless you are sure of its compatibility with your model.

If you like software experiments, unlock the bootloader before failure and install TWRP. This will give you access to backups and make it easier to recover.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi reboots