How to turn off Xiaomi if it is constantly rebooting: 5 proven ways

Your Xiaomi is stuck in an endless cycle of reboots, not even allowing you to walk to the lock screen? This is one of the most unpleasant problems faced by owners of smartphones Redmi, POCO and Mi. The reasons can vary from firmware failure to hardware malfunctions. But the first thing you need to do is to turn off the device correctly so as not to aggravate the situation.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for forced shutdown of a smartphone in a reboot cycle, including hidden button combinations and methods for devices with an unlocked bootloader. And why you can’t just hold the power button for more than 20 seconds on some Xiaomi models 2022-2026 – this can lead to a lock. EFS-section.

Important: If the phone reboots due to a damaged battery (blown, overheating), first ensure safety - put it on a non-combustible surface away from flammable objects.

1. Standard method: forced reset

Most Xiaomi models (including Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5, Mi 11/12/13) have a classic button combination.

• 🔄 Press the power button. + up volume for 10 to 15 seconds on some devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) can only be triggered after 20 seconds of retention.
• ⚡ If the phone vibrates but the screen doesn't go out, release the buttons and try again in 30 seconds.
• 📱 In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) after turning off the display may remain black, but the backlight will be active – this is normal.

If this method doesn't work, go to the next one. But first, check:

Try connecting the charger (sometimes the smartphone does not respond due to a discharged battery)

Make sure the buttons don’t stick (try to move your finger)

Light a flashlight on the screen – it may be on, but the backlight is not working-->

A warning for Xiaomi 12T/13T owners: on these models, prolonged button retention can activate Fastboot mode instead of turning it off. If you see a hare in a hat, release the buttons and try another method.

Alternative method: battery recovery (for collapsible models)

This method is suitable only for older Xiaomi smartphones with a removable back cover (for example, Redmi 3S/4A, Mi A1). On modern devices with a non-shallable body, you can not try to remove the lid yourself - you risk damaging the plumes or battery.

If your model supports battery recovery:

1. Turn off your phone (if possible) or wait until it starts to reboot.
2. Remove the back cover with a plastic shoulder blade (metal tools can leave scratches).
3. Carefully disconnect the battery plume (usually it is under the warning sticker).
4. Wait 2-3 minutes, then reconnect the battery.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi Note models 5/6/7 After the battery is removed, it may be reset. IMEI. To avoid this, write it down before the procedure (type it *#06# work-phone).

3. Shutdown via Fastboot mode (for advanced users)

If the smartphone boots to the Xiaomi or Fastboot logo, but then restarts, you can try turning it off via your computer.

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot (You can download it on the official Android website).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (if previously activated).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the computer.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command: adb devices If the device is defined, execute: adb reboot poweroff
4. If ADB is not working, try going to Fastboot (clip Power + Volume down) and type: fastboot oem off-mode-charge 0 Then: fastboot reboot poweroff

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If the fastboot oem off-mode-charge 0 command produces a FAILED (remote: unknown command) error, then your Xiaomi model does not support this feature.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13) fastboot commands can be blocked.In this case, try holding the power button 30+ Seconds – sometimes it works despite on the lock.

4. Shutdown via Recovery Mode (if the phone boots to the menu)

If a smartphone makes it to the Recovery menu (usually an Android robot screen with No command labeled), you can turn it off from there, which works on most devices, including the POCO X4 Pro, Redmi K50, and Mi 11 Lite.

How to get to Recovery:

1. Turn off your phone (if possible) or wait until the reboot begins.
2. Press Power + Volume up and hold for 10-15 seconds.
3. When the Mi logo appears, release the power button, but keep Volume up until you see the menu.

On the Recovery menu:

• 🔍 Use Volume buttons for navigation.
• 🛑 Select Power off (or Turn Off in English).
• ✅ Confirm the choice of the power button.

If the Recovery menu doesn't appear, it may be blocked by the manufacturer, in which case, try the following method.

MIUI updates

Installation of the annex

Falls/blows

By itself (without apparent reason)-->

Extreme measure: battery discharge to 0 per cent

If none of these methods work, you have to wait until the phone is completely dead, and it takes hours to a day, depending on the model, and you can speed it up like this.

• 🔌 Connect the phone to a broken charger (such as a power supply without a cable) and this will create a parasitic load.
• 📶 Turn on mobile internet and Wi-Fi (if your phone wakes up sometimes").
• 🔦 Direct a bright light at the light sensor (sometimes it prevents the phone from going to deep sleep).

⚠️ Note: On models with fast charging (33W/67W/120W) It can take a very long time to discharge because of the optimized power consumption. 12 Pro in the reboot cycle can "live" to 2–3 days.

After full discharge:

1. Connect the phone to the charger.
2. Wait for the charging indicator (usually a red battery) to appear.
3. Press Power + Volume up for 10-15 seconds to try turning it on in normal mode.

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If Xiaomi doesn’t even start charging after it’s discharged, the problem could be a power controller or a damaged battery, requiring a diagnosis at a service center.

6. What to do after switching off: restoration of operation

When you finally managed to turn off your phone, it is important to turn it on correctly to avoid a reboot cycle.

1. Wait 5-10 minutes before turning on - this will give time to the capacitors to discharge.
2. Turn the phone on in Safe Mode by holding Power + Volume down when booting, which will help to check if the third-party app is to blame.
3. If the phone is switched on normally: 📱 Remove newly installed applications. 🔄 Reset settings through Settings → System system → Resetting settings. 🛠️ Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

• 🔧 Try flashing your phone through Fastboot (see instructions for your model on Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🔨 Contact the service center if you suspect a hardware malfunction (for example, after a fall).

For models with unlocked bootloader (Xiaomi.eu, custom firmware) you can try:

fastboot flash boot boot.img


fastboot reboot

Where boot.img is the kernel file from your firmware. Be careful: the wrong firmware can turn your phone into a brick.

Frequent reasons for the reboot cycle on Xiaomi

To prevent the recurrence of the problem, we will understand the possible causes:

On Xiaomi models with Qualcomm processors (for example, POCO F3 Snapdragon 870) Reboot cycles are often associated with partition damage modemst1/modemst2. In this case, the firmware can help through EDL using the QFil tool.

MediaTek devices (Redmi 10C, POCO M4 Pro) have problems with the preloader, and if the phone doesn’t even respond to buttons, it may require a re-solding of the memory chip.

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