How to restart Xiaomi phone without a power button: all working ways

Why Xiaomi’s Power Button Could Fail and What to Do

Broken power buttons on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones are a common problem, but not a critical one, most often due to mechanical wear (especially on models older than 2 years), moisture falling under the key or after falling. In 80% of cases, a physical break of the button does not block the device completely - it can be turned on, turned off or rebooted software.

The rule is, don't try to disassemble the phone yourself unless you're experienced. On most modern Xiaomi (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13T), the power button is integrated into the side bezel and connected by a plume to the motherboard. Sloppy intervention can damage the flexible cable or break contacts, which will exacerbate the problem. Instead, use one of the proven ways to programmatically reboot.

In this article, we'll look at all the current methods, from standard MIUI features to ADB and hardware tricks. Importantly, if the phone is low to 0%, none of the ways will work. First, plug it into charging for 15 to 20 minutes, even if the screen is unresponsive.

Method 1: Reboot via the Quick Settings menu (if the screen is running)

The easiest method that will work if the Xiaomi touch screen is working and the power button is the only problem. Suitable for all models on MIUI 12-14, including Redmi 10, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 12 Lite.

Instructions:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔄 Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner to open the Quick Settings menu.
• 🔁 Find the Reboot button (usually in the lower right corner) and tap it.
• ✅ Confirm the action if a request appears.

If there is no Reboot button, try holding the Turn Off icon (if there is one) - on some firmware this causes a menu with the Reboot option. On POCO F4 and Redmi Note 11 Pro, this method works 95% of the time.

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⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) may have different quick settings menus. If you use unofficial software, move on to the method of using the Fast Settings. ADB.

Method 2: Forced reboot via charger (for phones switched off)

If Xiaomi’s phone is completely off and does not respond to a PC connection, you can try hardware reset via charging.This method works thanks to the power controller features in smartphones on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (for example, Redmi Note 11, POCO X3 Pro) and some MediaTek (for example, Redmi 10C).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the original charger (preferably with an 18W or higher power supply).
2. Hold the volume button (+) for 10-15 seconds. On some models, you need to press both volume buttons simultaneously.
3. Wait 20-30 seconds without releasing the button. The phone should vibrate and turn on in Fastboot mode or immediately boot the system.
4. If the screen catches fire but the download stops at the MI logo, hold the volume button for another 10 seconds to force the reboot.

This method doesn’t work on all devices, but has a high chance of success on Xiaomi with Snapdragon 7xx/8xx chips.If the phone doesn’t respond, try another cable or power supply – sometimes the problem is insufficient current.

Method 3: Reboot through ADB (for power users)

If the phone is on but the power button is not working and the Quick Settings menu is not available, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help. This method requires pre-activating the USB debugging in the developer settings. If you have never turned on this mode, skip the method.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
2. On your computer, open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device appears in the list, go further.
4. Run the reboot command: adb reboot For forced reboot in Fastboot use: adb reboot bootloader

If the adb device command returns an empty list, check:

• 🔌 Connecting the cable (try another port) USB).
• 📱 Debugging permission on the phone (notification should appear).
• 🖥️ Are Xiaomi drivers installed on the PC (you can download on the official website).

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling the drivers manually through Windows. Select “Update Driver” → “Follow Driver Search on this computer” → “Select from List” → “ADB Interface”.

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Do not follow unknown commands from the Internet, this can lead to data loss or locking the bootloader.

Method 4: Using Fastboot Mode (if the phone is powered on but does not respond to buttons)

If the Xiaomi phone is turned on but does not respond to the sensor or buttons, you can reboot it via Fastboot.This mode is available even with a locked bootloader and does not require root rights. Suitable for models with an unlocked bootloader (for example, after firmware is flashed through the Mi Flash Tool).

How to get to Fastboot without the power button:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the Command Prompt.
2. If the ADB is not working, try physically pressing the volume button (+) and connecting the cable to the PC – some models (POCO X3 NFC, Redmi K40) switch to the Fastboot automatically.
3. In Fastboot mode, run the reboot command: fastboot reboot

If your phone is stuck in Fastboot and doesn’t respond to commands, try:

• 🔌 Disconnect and reconnect the cable USB.
• 🔄 Run the command fastboot continue (continues to boot the system).
• 📱 Hold the volume button (+) 10-15 seconds for forced exit.

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Method 5: Forced reset by battery extraction (extreme case)

On older Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1) with removable battery, you can perform a hardware reset by turning off the power, the only method that is guaranteed to work when the system is completely locked, but it is only suitable for devices with a removable back cover.

How to do this:

1. Turn off the phone (if it is on).
2. Remove the back cover with a plastic shoulder blade or mediator.
3. Carefully disconnect the battery plume (usually it is attached to the motherboard with a small connector).
4. Wait 30 seconds and plug the battery back in.
5. Collect the phone and connect to the charger.

On models with a non-removable battery (for example, Xiaomi 11T, POCO F5), this method is not applicable - an attempt to open the case without special tools will damage the display plume or battery.

⚠️ Warning: Battery shutdown resets settings TPM-chip (on some models), which may lead to a requirement to enter the Mi Account password after activation. Make sure you remember your account details, otherwise the phone will be locked!

What to do if no one method helps

If all of these methods fail, the problem could be more serious than just a faulty power button.

• 🔋 Damage to the power controller (for example, after falling or getting moisture).
• 🖥️ Firmware failure (the phone doesn't load even in Fastboot).
• 🔌 Short circuit on the motherboard (often accompanied by overheating).

In such cases, it is recommended that:

1. Contact the authorized service center Xiaomi (list on the official website). The cost of repairing the power button is from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, depending on the model.
2. If the phone is warranty, do not disassemble it yourself - this will void warranty obligations.
3. For models older than 3 years (e.g. Redmi Note 8, Mi 9) it is sometimes cheaper to buy a new phone than to repair an old one.

If you are confident in your skills, you can try to replace the button yourself. AliExpress or in Russian spare parts stores (for example, FixPriceService) sell remixes with power buttons for popular Xiaomi models at a price of 300-800 rubles.

• 🔧 Set of screwdrivers (star) T3–T5).
• 🧲 Screen removal suction cup (on models with glued display).
• 🔥 Dryer for softening glue (temperature 60-80)°C).

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If the phone doesn't respond to any commands, but when you connect to the charger, the battery indicator shows, the problem is exactly in the power button or the plume, in which case repair is possible and usually inexpensive.

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