How to turn off Xiaomi phone if power button doesn’t work: full guide

The broken power button on Xiaomi is one of the most unpleasant breakdowns that can completely paralyze the device. Without the ability to physically press the key, users face the problem of how to turn off the phone if it is frozen, discharged or simply needs to restart? In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable Redmi, POCO or Mi without using a mechanical button – from software methods to emergency techniques.

It is important to understand that not all methods are equally safe. For example, a forced power outage can lead to loss of unsaved data or damage to the file system, especially if the phone was writing data to flash memory at the time of the switchdown. On the other hand, some Xiaomi models (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro or the POCO X3 Pro) support alternative ways to manage power through software or gestures that many users do not even know about.

We tested all of these methods on devices with MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14, and if your phone is low to 0% or completely locked, some of these methods may not work, and then you have to resort to mechanical methods (which we will talk about too), and let's start with the simplest and safest options.

1. Shutdown via the power menu (if the phone is unlocked)

If your Xiaomi screen is working and your phone is unlocked, the most obvious way is to use a software shutdown menu, a method that works for most models including the Redmi 9A, POCO F3, and Mi 11.

To open the food menu:

• 🔘 Press the Volume Down button for 3-5 seconds (POCO X4 Pro, Redmi Note 11, Volume Up + Volume Down.
• 📱 If the gestures work, swipe your finger from the bottom up on the screen (on models with the MIUI 13+ This can cause a quick settings panel where there is a shutdown button).
• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → The phone. → Shutdown (on some firmware, the path may be different).

If the power menu doesn’t appear, check if the hardware buttons in the settings are turned off (Settings → Special Features → Physical buttons). Also, on some custom firmware (e.g., Pixel Experience), the key combinations may differ.

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2. Use of gestures and AssistiveTouch (for MIUI 12–14)

Modern versions of MIUI support a virtual AssistiveTouch button (similar to Apple), which duplicates the functions of physical keys, including turning off, which is ideal if the power button breaks, but the sensor works.

How to turn on and use AssistiveTouch:

1. Open Settings → Special Features → Physical buttons → AssistiveTouch.
2. Activate the slider and adjust the position of the virtual button on the screen.
3. Click on the floating button, select Device → Shutdown.

On some models (Redmi K50, POCO F4), the AssistiveTouch menu also offers the Reboot and Restore option. If the virtual button doesn't appear, try rebooting your phone via ADB (more on that in the next section).

3.Switch off via ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone is connected to a computer and USB debugging has been enabled before, you can turn the device off via the ADB command. This method works even on locked phones (if OEM unlocking has been allowed).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (included in Android SDK).
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the adb.exe folder and type: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (its serial number should appear).
4. Execute the shutdown command: adb shell reboot -p If it doesn't work, try: adb shell input keyevent 26 (emulation of the power button press).

Critically, if USB debugging wasn’t enabled in advance, it won’t work, and some firmware (such as MIUI Global) may require a trusted device to be verified on the phone screen.

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4. Forced reboot via keyboard combination

If the phone is stuck or unresponsive, you can Attempt a forced reboot using hardware buttons. On most Xiaomi models, this works even with a faulty power button, as other keys are used.

Methods of forced reboot:

• 🔄 Volume Up + Volume Down: Press both volume buttons for 10-15 seconds. runs on the Redmi Note 10, POCO X3 NFC and other models from Qualcomm Snapdragon.
• 🔌 Volume Down + USB-Cable: Connect charging and hold Volume Down 20+ Sometimes it works on Mi 9, Mi 10).
• 🛠️ Removal of the battery: on old models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1) You can remove the back cover and disconnect the battery for 30 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: Forced reboots can interrupt background processes (e.g. system upgrades or video recordings). On eMMC models (most budget Redmis), frequent hard reboots accelerate memory wear.

5. Shutdown via Fastboot or Recovery mode

If the phone is on but the power button is not working, you can go to Recovery or Fastboot and turn the device off, which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (if it is on, use the methods in Section 4).
2. Press Volume Up + Power (if the power button doesn't work, try Volume Up + Volume Down).
3. In the Recovery menu, select Power Off (control by volume buttons, confirmation by power button or sensor).

For Fastboot:

1. Connect your phone to a PC with ADB installed.
2. Enter the command: fastboot reboot poweroff

Emergency power outage (extreme)

If the phone doesn't respond fully, and other methods don't work, you have to shut down the power completely, which is the riskiest way, but sometimes the only way.

How to do this:

• 🔋 Wait for the discharge: if the phone does not charge, leave it for 12-24 hours - it will turn off itself.
• 🔌 Turn off the battery: on models with removable battery (Redmi) 5A, Mi A2) Remove the lid and disconnect the battery plume for 10 seconds.
• ⚡ Short circuit: Experienced only! Indissoluble models (POCO F2 Pro) you can gently close the contacts of the battery with a metal object (risk of damage to the board!).

⚠️ Warning: On non-removable phones (most of today's Xiaomi) self-disabling requires disassembling the battery, which cancels the warranty and can damage the plumes. If you're not sure, contact the service center.

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If the phone is stuck on the MIUI logo or in a reboot cycle, try pinching Volume Up + Power for 30 seconds - this sometimes resets the bootloader's state.

7. Permanent solution: repair or replacement of button

All of these methods are temporary. If the power button fails, it needs to be repaired or replaced, depending on the model, the cost of repairing the service center is between 800 and 2500 rubles.

What can be done:

• 🛠️ Contact the authorized service Xiaomi: warranty repair (if the phone is warranty) or official replacement.
• 🔧 Self-substitution: AliExpress sells power buttons for popular models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, POCO X3) It's 200-500 rubles. You need a hair dryer, plastic blades and experience in disassembling equipment.
• 📲 Use your phone without a button: set up AssistiveTouch or ADB for food management (see sections 2 and 3).

On some models (Redmi K40, Mi 11 Ultra), the power button is integrated into the fingerprint scanner, which will cost more to repair, as the entire module needs to be replaced.

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If the phone is warranty, don't disassemble it yourself! opening the case will void Xiaomi's warranty obligations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Xiaomi without a power button