Xiaomi Redmi phone reboots non-stop and doesn’t turn on: full recovery guide

Why Xiaomi Redmi is stuck in a reboot cycle and what to do about it

Your Xiaomi Redmi suddenly stopped turning on normally, getting stuck on the MI logo or constantly rebooting in an endless loop? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones in the Redmi Note, Redmi or POCO series - especially after a failed update, drop or battery discharge to zero. In 80% of cases, the cause is a software failure, but sometimes hardware malfunctions that require the intervention of the service center.

In this article, we will look at all the possible causes of cyclic reboot, from damaged firmware to oxidized board contacts, and give step-by-step instructions for restoring your phone at home. You will learn how to log into a Fastboot or Recovery when the screen is not responding, how to flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool, and in which cases self-repair will only make things worse. Importantly, some methods can lead to the loss of all data on the device if you do not backup in advance.

If your Redmi isn't just rebooting, but it's also heating up, making unusual sounds, or showing artifacts on the screen, you can immediately skip to the hardware malfunction section. Otherwise, start with software recovery techniques.

7 Reasons Xiaomi Redmi’s Endless Reboot

Cyclical reboot (or “bootloop”) occurs when the system cannot complete the boot process, and here are the most common reasons for Xiaomi smartphones:

• 🔄 Failed Software Update – Interrupted Installation OTA-Update or incompatible version MIUI.
• 📱 Damaged firmware – failure when manually stitching through Fastboot or TWRP.
• 🔋 Critical battery discharge - if the phone is discharged to zero and lay for a long time without recharging.
• 💥 Hardware malfunctions: oxidation of contacts, damage to the motherboard or battery.
• 🛠️ Incorrect resetting of settings – for example, through Recovery with errors.
• 🦠 Viruses or malware that damage system files.
• 🔌 Problems with the charger - unoriginal cable or power supply.

Most often, the problem occurs after automatic updating (especially on older models like the Redmi 4X or Redmi Note 5), when the new version of MIUI conflicts with iron, less often mechanical damage is to blame - for example, after a fall or moisture.

⚠️ Note: If the Redmi phone only reboots when connected to a charger, the problem is most likely the battery or power controller.

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Before you start a complex manipulation, do these simple steps that help 30-40% of the time:

Take it out and put it back in. SIM-card and memory card (if any)

Connect the original charger and leave for 30-60 minutes

Press and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds (forced reset)

Try to turn on the phone without SIM-card

Connect to another power source (computer, power bank)

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If the phone at least somehow reacts to charging (the indicator lights up, vibrates), but does not turn on beyond the logo - try to enter Recovery mode:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button for 15+ seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Recovery menu appears.
3. If the screen doesn’t respond, try the Loudness Down + Power combination (for Fastboot).

In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data, but note: this will delete all data from internal memory. If the reset does not help, go to firmware.

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On some Redmi models (such as the Note 8 Pro), you first need to pin the Volume up to enter Recovery, and then connect a USB cable to your computer.

Recovery through Fastboot: step-by-step instructions

If the phone doesn't load even in Recovery, but it responds to the combination Volume down + Power, then it is determined in Fastboot mode. This is your chance to flash it with official firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📥 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\ROM\redmi_note_10).
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers (if the phone is not identified, download QDLoader).
3. Turn off your phone, press Volume Down + Power, and connect to your PC. Fastboot mode should come up.
4. In Mi Flash Tool, click Select, specify the path to the firmware folder, then Refresh (should appear) COM-port).
5. Select the firmware method: Clean All (removes everything, including data), Clean All and Lock (same + lock the bootloader (for security), Save User Data (which does not always work).

Flash

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Flash Tool gives you a "Couldn't find device" error, check the drivers or try another one. USB-port USB 2.0 on the back of a PC. On laptops, it sometimes helps to turn off Quick Charging in the PC. BIOS.

Firmware in EDL-Mode: When Fastboot is not working

If the phone is not detected even in Fastboot (screen black, no reaction), but the computer makes the connection sound. USB-devices – the smartphone may be in the EDL-This method is more complicated, but sometimes saves the bricks".

Important: For firmware in EDL, you need an authorized Xiaomi account (or bypass through the Mi Account Unlock Tool, which violates the company's rules), we recommend this method only as a last resort.

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware for EDL (file with.tgz or.mbn extension).
2. Install QFil or Mi Flash Pro (for new models).
3. Connect your phone to your PC, holding Volume up + Volume down + Power (some models need to close the test points on the board).
4. In the program, select a firmware file and start the process. It will take 10 to 20 minutes.

If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to consult specialists. The cost of repairs in the service center (for example, replacing the battery or firmware through EDL) usually does not exceed 1-3 thousand rubles, which is cheaper than buying a new phone.

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