How to turn on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 without a power button: all the ways from charging to disassembling

The broken power button on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a problem that many users face after 2-3 years of use: Contacts oxidize, the mechanism wears out, and sometimes the button just falls off after a fall. But what if the phone is dead or turned off, and it is impossible to turn it on in a standard way?

In this article, we'll look at 5 proven methods to run the Redmi Note 7 without a power button running, from the simplest (connecting to charge) to the radical (disassembling the case). USB-The port can damage the power controller if it is not done correctly. ADB It will require pre-setting of the debugging.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Is the battery dead? Connect the phone to a 30 charger.+ Minutes – sometimes the indicator does not burn, but the charging is going.
• 🔌 Have you tried another charger and cable?Use the original Xiaomi power supply (5V/2A).
• 🛠️ Is there any physical damage after a fall? If so, there's a high probability that the button plume will break.

1. Energizing through the charger (the safest way)

If the battery is completely drained, the Redmi Note 7 may not respond to the network connection, but in 60% of cases the phone turns on automatically after reaching a minimum charge level (usually 3-5%).

1. Use the original cable and power supply. Cheap analogues may not provide enough current.
2. Connect to the socket, not to the socket. USB-PC port. The charge from the computer goes to 2-3 slower.
3. Leave on charging at least 40-60 minutes. Even if the indicator does not burn, the battery can gradually accumulate charge.
4. Try waking up the phone: 🔊 Press and hold the volume button. + plug in the charger. 📞 Call your phone from another device – sometimes a vibration or call sound triggers the system.

⚠️ Warning: If after an hour of charging the phone is not showing signs of life, do not leave it connected overnight.

2. Forced reboot through hardware buttons

The Redmi Note 7 has a hardware reset that simulates pressing the power button.This method works even if the phone is completely off, but the battery should have at least 10-15% charge.

Instructions:

1. Press the volume button and the volume button at the same time.
2. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until you feel the vibration or the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons. The phone should start loading normally.

Make sure the battery is not fully discharged |

Use the original charging cable |

Try the combination with and without charging |

Do not hold the buttons longer than 20 seconds (risk of overheating)-->

3. Enable via Recovery Mode (if the phone wasn't completely turned off)

If the Redmi Note 7 is in a deep sleep (the screen is black but the indicator lights up on the charger), you can try logging into Recovery Mode and restarting the system from there, which only works if the phone has not been completely turned off (for example, after discharging).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone (if it’s in sleep mode): Hold the power button (yes, even if it’s broken – sometimes the contacts still work with a strong press) for 20-30 seconds.
2. Press the volume button + power button for 10 seconds.
3. Release the power button, but keep the volume + until the Recovery menu appears.
4. From the menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation).

⚠️ Note: If you see Wipe Data in the Recovery menu, don’t select it – it will lead to a complete reset of the phone!

4.Use of ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If the Redmi Note 7 previously had USB debugging enabled (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 Tap → Developers → USB debugging), you can turn the phone on via your computer.

• 🖥️ PC with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 Working USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Fastboot phone (black screen with rabbit and Fastboot inscription).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the phone is determined, execute: adb shell reboot
4. If you have a phone in Fastboot, use: fastboot reboot

🔹 What to do if ADB can't see the device?

• 🔄 Reinstall the driver via the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).
• 🛠️ Turn on Debugging. USB On another Xiaomi work phone and reconnect.

5. disassembly of the phone and direct battery charging (last resort)

If all software is exhausted, there's a physical intervention, and this is a very careful method that only works for those who are willing to risk the warranty (if it's still valid).

• ⚒️ Plastic blade or mediator.
• 🔧 Cross screwdriver (size) PH00).
• 🔋 External power supply (e.g, USB-Cable with bare wires or laboratory power supply).

Step-by-step process:

1. Remove the back cover: 🔥 Heat the screen edge with a hair dryer (temperature) 60-70°C) for softening the glue. 🕳️ Insert the blade into the gap between the case and the screen, carefully lead along the perimeter.
2. Turn off the battery plume: 🔧 Unscrew 4 screws that fix the metal plate. 🖲️ Put a battery plume on a plastic shovel (not metal!).

Serve the food directly

• 🔌 Connect. + i - contacts of the battery to the power source (4.2V, 1A).
• ⚡ Hold on. 5-10 Seconds – the phone should be turned on.

⚠️ Attention:

• 💥 Do not use the voltage above 4.3V — The battery can swell or ignite.
• 🔌 Do not close the contacts – this will lead to a short circuit.
• 🛠️ If you are not sure about your skills, contact the service.The cost of replacing the power button on the Redmi Note 7 is from 800 to 1500 rubles.

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Before disassembling, take a picture of each step and the location of the screws. On the Redmi Note 7, 12 pieces of different lengths are easy to confuse, which can damage the board.

What to do after successful inclusion?

If you managed to run the Redmi Note 7, don't relax - the power button problem hasn't gone away.

1. Enable USB debugging (if not already enabled): Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (stick 7 times) → For developers → USB debugging.
2. Install an application for software power management: 📱 Power Button to Volume Button – Reassigns volume buttons to turn on/off. 🔄 Gravity Screen – automatically locks/unlocks the screen by movement.

Create a backup copy of the data

Mi Cloud

Google Drive

Plan repairs.

• 🛠️ Replacement of the power button in the service — 800-1500 ₽.
• 🔧 Self-replacement of the plume — 300-500 ₽ (risk of damaging the fee).

🔹 Temporary solution to turn off the phone:

adb shell reboot -p

This command safely turns off the Redmi Note 7 without using the power button.

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Even if the phone is turned on, a broken power button remains a source of risk. The next battery drain, you may lose access to the device again. Repair or software alternative (power management applications) are mandatory!

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning on Redmi Note 7 without power button