How to restart Xiaomi smartphone without a working power button: the full guide

A broken power button on Xiaomi is one of the most frustrating breakdowns that can completely paralyze a device. Without the ability to physically press the power button, users face difficulties rebooting, turning off or even unlocking the screen, but there are alternative power management methods that can get around this problem without visiting a service center.

In this article, we will go through all Xiaomi’s reboot workflows (including Redmi, POCO, Mi, and Black Shark models) without using the power button. From standard Android features to advanced tools like ADB and Fastboot, you’ll find a solution for even the most difficult cases. Importantly, some methods require pre-tuning, so read carefully!

1. Reboot via the settings menu (if the phone is on)

The easiest way to reboot Xiaomi without the power button is to use the built-in system features, which is fine if the device’s screen is active and you can unlock it.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (the gear icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
• 🔧 Go to the About Phone section (in some firmware) MIUI — System and device → The phone).
• 🔄 Find the Reboot or Turn Off button (on older versions) MIUI It can be called a reboot system).
• ⚠️ Confirm the action if a request appears.

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have a direct reboot button, try an alternative path:

1. Hold the Volume Up + Volume Down button simultaneously for 5-10 seconds. On some models (POCO F1, Mi 9), this triggers the reboot menu.
2. In the window that appears, select Restart.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi) A3) This method may not work because of the manufacturer's limitations, so move on to the next method.

2.Use of Recovery Mode for Forced Reboot

If the phone is stuck or doesn't respond to touch, but the screen is on, you can use Recovery mode, which works even on locked devices, if you have access to physical volume buttons.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone by holding the Volume Up + Power Button (if it is partially working) button for 10-15 seconds. If the power button does not respond at all, skip this step.
2. Once the screen goes out, immediately press Volume Up + Power Button (or just Volume Up if the Power Button is broken). Hold for 5-7 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to the Recovery menu (usually in English or Chinese).
4. Use the volume buttons to navigate and select Reboot. Confirm the choice with the Volume Down button.

⚠️ Warning: If you accidentally selected Wipe Data from the Recovery menu, the phone will be reset to factory settings.

3.Reboot via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to a computer and USB debugging on your phone is enabled, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to reboot.This method requires pre-configuration, but works even on fully locked devices.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC via USB.


2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux).




3. Enter a command to check the connection:




adb devices




(The serial number of the device must appear).




4. To restart, do:




adb reboot




To turn off:




adb shell reboot -p

If USB debugging wasn't enabled in advance, it won't work, so try the following.

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If the adb device command doesn’t show your device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using another one. USB-Often the problem is with the unoriginal wires.

4. Forced power outage (if the phone is getting stuck)

If Xiaomi is completely getting stuck and doesn't respond to touch or buttons, the only option left is a forced power outage, which works on all models, but requires caution.

How to do this:

1. If the battery is removable (e.g., on Redmi 4A, Redmi 5A): Remove the back cover (need a mediator or plastic card). Carefully remove the battery for 10-15 seconds, then insert back. Connect the charger - the phone should turn on automatically.

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• Connect the phone to the charger.
• Hold the Volume Up + Volume Down buttons for 20 to 30 seconds, and some models will force you to shut down.
• If it doesn’t help, leave the device to discharge until it’s completely turned off (may take several hours).

Important: If the fastboot reboot command fails and the phone is defined as unauthorized, the bootloader is not unlocked, in which case reboot via Fastboot is impossible without additional manipulation.

Alternative methods: applications and widgets

If the power button is starting to go wrong but it hasn't broken, you can prepare your phone for these kinds of situations in advance, and there are apps and widgets that allow you to reboot your device without having to have physical buttons.

Useful tools:

• 📱 Power Menu (widget for quick access to the power menu). Download from Google Play and add to the home screen.
• 🔄 Reboot App – a single button application for rebooting (requires rights) ADB).
• 🛠️ Button Remapper – allows you to reassign actions to other buttons (for example, reboot by long pressing the volume).