How to turn on the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone if the power button does not work: all working ways

The broken power button on Xiaomi Redmi is one of the most frustrating breakdowns that can completely paralyze a smartphone. Without the ability to physically press the power button, users are faced with a situation where the device looks “dead”: a black screen, no response to charging, inability to even check if the device is alive. However, in 90% of cases, the phone can be turned on by alternative methods without disassembling and soldering an iron.

In this article, we will discuss 7 Proven ways to run Redmi (including Note models) 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and others) with a non-working power button - from the simplest (connection to charging) to advanced (use) ADB You'll also learn how to diagnose the cause of a breakdown and when to carry your phone to the service. MIUI 14/15 Android 13/14.

Warning: Some methods require pre-preparedness (e.g., USB debugging enabled).If your Redmi is already off and not responding to anything, start with the Emergency Launch Without Preparation section.

1. Emergency Startup: How to turn on Redmi without a power button (if the phone is completely off)

If the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone has gone down to zero or has been forced off and the power button is not working, try these methods in order of magnitude. They do not require pre-setting and work even on dead devices.

Method 1: Charging + Forced Reboot

• 🔌 Connect your phone to the original charger (preferably with a USB-Type C cable from the kit).
• ⏳ Leave to charge for 15-30 minutes – even if the indicator does not burn, the battery can gradually gain charge.
• 🔄 After 30 minutes, press the volume button (+) And don't let go for 20 to 30 seconds, and on some models (Redmi Note 11, Redmi 10) this causes a forced reboot.
• 📱 If a logo appears on the screen MI, Release the button immediately – the phone must boot up.

Method 2: Hot PC Connection

This method works if the phone has a minimum charge but does not respond to the charger, and you will need a computer with a USB 3.0 port (blue connector) and a Type-C cable:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the PC, the other to the phone.
2. Hold the volume button (+) and insert the cable into the phone at the same time.
3. If a new device is notified on your PC screen (even without your phone responding), try holding the volume button for another 10-15 seconds.

⚠️ Note: Do not use cheap cables without a resistor 56kΩ — They can damage the port. USB Xiaomi's original cables have short-circuit protection.

2. Launch via Recovery Mode (if the phone is turned on at least once)

If your Redmi has been on since the button broke, it’s likely that you can boot into Recovery mode, a method that’s suitable for models with an unlocked bootloader or MIUI stock firmware.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (if it is on) – hold the volume button (+) and (-) at the same time for 10-15 seconds.
2. Press the volume (+) and power button (even if the power button doesn’t work, sometimes the combination works).
3. Hold for 10-20 seconds until the Mi Recovery logo appears.
4. From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → System (use volume buttons for navigation and a short tap on the power button for confirmation).

If the power button doesn’t respond even in Recovery, try connecting your phone to your PC and using ADB (Section 4).

Make sure your phone is off |Use the original cable |Try button combinations 3-5 times |Do not release buttons before 20 seconds-->

3. Use of ADB (for advanced users)

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a tool to control your phone through your computer, and it will help you turn on Redmi if you:

• 🔧 The phone had previously been debugged. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu).
• 🖥️ There is access to PCs with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 The phone was turned on at least once after the button broke (for connecting to the PC).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (if it’s turned off, try the hot connection method from Section 1).
3. Open the command prompt (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder with ADB:
4. Enter a command to check the connection:

⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't show up after the adb device command, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using another cable. On Redmi Note 12 and later, you may need to unlock OEM Unlock in the Developer Settings.

4. Test Point (test point) - the last method

If none of the previous methods worked, the hardware method is to close the test points on the motherboard, which works on 100% of Xiaomi Redmi models, but requires disassembly of the phone and minimal electronics skills.

How it works: there are test points on the board that simulate the power button being pressed, and the location of the points depends on the model:

Instructions for closing:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the battery (if it is removable).
2. Find test points according to the scheme for your model.
3. Take tweezers or screwdriver with an insulated handle and briefly close the dots between each other for 1-2 seconds.
4. Connect the phone to charge - it should turn on.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrectly closing points can lead to short circuit or damage to the board. If you are not sure of your skills, you should contact the service. On Redmi Note 12 and later, the points are often closed with protective varnish - it needs to be carefully scraped off.

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Before disassembling, take a picture of the location of all the plumes and screws. Xiaomi models often use screws of different lengths - confusing them means the risk of damaging the board.

5.Diagnostics: Why the power button on Redmi doesn't work

Before you try to turn on your phone, you need to understand why the button stopped working, and the reasons can be divided into two categories:

• 🛠️ Hardware: 💧 Moisture hitting the button (even if the phone hasn't sunk, condensation can oxidize contacts). 🔨 Mechanical damage (impact, fall, strong pressing). 🔋 Wear of the button membrane (typical for phones older than 2-3 years). 🔌 Damage to the power button plume (often after disassembly).
• 🖥️ Programmatic: 🤖 Firmware failure (for example, after a failed update) MIUI). 🛡️ Blocking the button with the system application (rarely, but it happens after installing custom firmware). 🔄 Magnetic case conflict (some cases with automatic on/off screen function may block the button).

How to diagnose:

1. Check if the button responds to the press when it is off (for example, by vibration or sound).
2. Connect the phone to a PC – if it’s defined as a Qualcomm 9008 or MTK Preloader, the problem is more hardware-based.
3. Try turning your phone on in Fastboot (hold the volume button (-) when connecting to a PC). If you can, the problem is in the button, not the board.

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If the phone is powered on via charging or ADB, but the button doesn’t work even in Recovery, the problem is precisely in the mechanical part (membrane, plume, or contacts).

6.Temporary Solutions: How to use Redmi without a power button

If you’ve managed to turn your phone on but the power button still doesn’t work, here are a few ways to do without it in everyday use:

• 🔄 Reboot: Use the command in ADB: Adb shell reboot or install Quick Reboot from Google Play (requires root rights).
• 🔋 Turn off: Enable the Settings option → Additionally. → Power button → Timer switch off (not on all models) or use ADB: adb shell reboot -p
• 🔐 Unlocking the screen: Set up Smart Lock (Settings) → Screen locking → Smart Lock for automatic unlocking over Bluetooth device or geolocation.
• 📱 Button Emulation: Apps like Button Mapper or Power Button to Volume Button allow you to reassign the volume button to power functions (requires power). ADB root).

For Redmi Note 10/11/12 models with MIUI 14+, there is a hidden function of software shutdown:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 5 times.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate the option to turn off in the power menu.

Now, with a long press on the volume button (-), the turn off menu will appear.

7.When to carry to the service: signs of a serious breakdown

Not all power button breakdowns can be fixed by yourself. Contact Xiaomi Service Center if:

• 💥 The phone is not switched on by any method (including test points and ADB).
• 🔥 There is a smell of burning or on the board visible blackened elements.
• 💧 The phone was in water or was in a humid environment for a long time.
• 🔧 The power button is triggered or dangling (a sure sign of mechanical damage).
• 📉 After turning on, the phone spontaneously shuts down after 1-2 minutes (may indicate problems with the board power).

Cost of repair:

In official Xiaomi service centers, warranty repairs do not cover mechanical damage (including buttons).However, if the phone on warranties and button failed without external causes, you can try insisting on free repairs, citing factory defects.

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Before visiting the service, back up your data via Mi Cloud or ADB – after repair, the phone may be reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the power button on Redmi