How to Reboot an iPhone Without a Working Screen with a Xiaomi Phone: All Ways 2026

Are you broken up by an iPhone screen, but the phone is still turning on, making sounds or vibrating? Or worse, is the device hung and doesn't respond to buttons and the display doesn't show the image? Things get complicated if you don't have a computer with iTunes or Finder on hand, but you have a Xiaomi smartphone (like the Redmi Note 12 or the POCO X5 Pro). In this article, 5 proven ways to reboot an iPhone without a screen using only Xiaomi devices and standard accessories.

It’s important to understand that without a working display, hard reset isn’t always the solution. If an iPhone doesn’t respond to physical buttons, it’ll require a workaround via Bluetooth, USB-OTG, or even Siri, and we’ll take each method into account iPhone 8/SE 2020 and later (with USB-C or Lightning support) and the features of MIUI 14/15 firmware on Xiaomi smartphones.

Warning: Some methods require pre-configuration (e.g., enabled VoiceOver or AssistiveTouch).If you haven't done this beforehand, go straight to the iTunes alternative section via Xiaomi.

Why Xiaomi can help reboot iPhones without a screen?

At first glance, Xiaomi and iPhone are devices from different ecosystems, but there are 4 key features that allow you to use Redmi/POCO as a tool to control the blind iPhone:

• 🔌 USB-OTG and Lightning/USB-C adapters: Xiaomi supports peripheral connectivity via OTG, which allows you to emulate iPhone button presses via specialized adapters (e.g., Lightning to USB Female).
• 🎧 Bluetooth keyboards and gamepads: If the iPhone was previously paired with a Bluetooth device (even a keyboard from Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Keyboard), it can be rebooted with a keyboard combination.
• 🗣️ Siri Voice Assistant: With AirPods or any other Bluetooth headphones (including Redmi Buds 4), you can activate Siri and command to restart.
• 📱 Remote management apps: For example, TeamViewer QuickSupport or AnyDesk, which are installed in advance on the iPhone, will allow Xiaomi to be used as a remote control.

Of course, not all methods are universal, for example, voice reboot through Siri only works if:

• The iPhone has Voice Control enabled (Settings → Universal Access → Voice Control).
• The device is connected to the network (to process Apple commands).
• The battery is charged at least 10% (otherwise the iPhone may turn off in the process).

Method 1: Forced reboot via physical buttons (if they work)

If the screen crashes, but the power and volume buttons on the iPhone are working, the most reliable method is hard reset.

Problem: If the buttons don't respond or the iPhone freezes in the boot phase, this method won't work, so go to the USB-OTG method.

⚠️ Warning: On an iPhone 14/15 with USB-C, a forced reboot can reset the USB Restricted Mode settings. If after the reboot the phone requires a password to connect to the computer and the screen is not working, it will be impossible to recover data without official repairs.

Method 2: Reboot via USB-OTG and Lightning/USB-C adapter

This method is suitable if you have:

• 🔌 Xiaomi with USB-OTG support (virtually all models after 2018).
• 🔗 Lightning to USB Female or USB-C to USB Female (e.g., from Anker or Baseus).
• ⚡ Charged iPhone (minimum 20% battery)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone.
2. Insert a USB-OTG cable from Xiaomi into the adapter.
3. On your Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Additional features → USB-OTG and activate the option.
4. Connect Xiaomi to the iPhone. Xiaomi should display a notification about the device's connection.
5. Use the Mi Remote app (or any other HID-enabled app) to emulate iPhone button pressing.

In Mi Remote, select Universal Remote mode, then:

Add a new device → Select “Apple TV” (this is a workaround) → Press “Power” to simulate holding the side button.

⚠️ Warning: Not all adapters support HID- keyboard transmission. If that doesn't work, try an adapter with a FTDI chip or CH340 chip, which is more commonly recognized by iOS as a keyboard.

Method 3: Voice Reboot via Siri and Bluetooth Headphones

If your iPhone is powered on Siri and a Bluetooth device (such as Redmi Buds 4 or AirPods) has been previously connected, you can give a voice command to restart.

• 🔊 iPhone activated Hey Siri or Voice Control.
• 📶 The phone is connected to the Internet (via mobile network or Wi-Fi).
• 🎧 The headphones are paired with the iPhone (even if they are now connected to Xiaomi).

How to reboot:

1. Connect the headphones to your iPhone (if they were paired before, they will connect automatically).
2. Say, "Hey Siri, restart the iPhone" or "Hey Siri, restart this device."
3. Confirm the team with a voice: "Yes."

If Siri doesn't answer:

• 🔋 Check the iPhone charge (less than 10% - Siri shuts down).
• 🌐 Make sure that the iPhone is in range (you need Apple servers to process the command).
• 🔇 Maybe the microphone is turned off — try connecting the headphones with the microphone.

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If Siri doesn't recognize the command, try saying, "Hey Siri, turn on Voice Control," and then saying, "Restart device." This will work even if Hey Siri is disabled but Voice Control is on.

Method 4: Remote reboot via TeamViewer (if installed in advance)

If you have TeamViewer QuickSupport or AnyDesk installed on your iPhone, and you have a remote control client on Xiaomi, you can try rebooting your device remotely.

• 📱 The app should be running on an iPhone (if the phone is getting stuck, the method won't work).
• 🔒 The iPhone must be disabled USB Restricted Mode (otherwise, an hour after the lock, access will be closed).
• 🌍 Both devices must be on the same network or connected to the Internet.

Instructions:

1. On Xiaomi, install TeamViewer from Google Play.
2. Run QuickSupport on your iPhone (if the screen isn't working, try running it through Siri: "Hey Siri, open TeamViewer").
3. On Xiaomi, enter the device ID from the iPhone and connect.
4. In the TeamViewer interface, select Device Management → Reboot.

Alternative: If TeamViewer is not installed, but the iPhone has Google Chrome with sync, you can try remotely opening the https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT201559 page and following the restart instructions (if the phone responds to taps).

Method 5: Recovery via iTunes/Finder with Xiaomi (if nothing worked)

If the iPhone doesn't respond to buttons or voice commands, you'll have to reset hardware through your computer. But what if Xiaomi is the only one on hand?

• 🖥️ Use Xiaomi as a bridge to connect your iPhone to a cloud PC (e.g., Windows 365 or Shadow PC).
• 🔌 Connect your iPhone to Xiaomi via USB-OTG and Xiaomi to a cloud PC via RDP.
• 🍎 In a cloud PC, open iTunes (or Finder on macOS) and perform recovery.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app on Xiaomi.
2. Connect to a cloud PC (e.g., Azure Virtual Desktop with iTunes installed).
3. Connect your iPhone to Xiaomi via OTG.
4. In Remote Desktop, select Local Devices → USB- Devices → [Your iPhone].
5. In iTunes/Finder, select your iPhone and click Restore.

Critical: This method will only work if the iPhone has previously disabled USB Restricted Mode (in Settings → Face ID and password).If not, the iPhone will not be determined in iTunes, and will require official repairs.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reboot an iPhone without a screen, users face typical problems:

Tip: If the iPhone makes sounds (like a low-charging signal) but doesn't reboot, try plugging it into a Xiaomi charger (use a USB-C to Lightning cable).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If your iPhone doesn’t respond to any of the methods, and the data on it is critical, don’t try to restore it yourself. Contact Apple Support or an authorized service center: they can extract data via JTAG or chip-off (even with a broken screen).