How to turn off Xiaomi Redmi 4X if the power button does not work: all ways from simple to complex

The broken power button on the Xiaomi Redmi 4X is a problem that many owners of this budget smartphone face after 2-3 years of operation. The contact group of the button wears out, oxidizes or simply departs from the board, leaving the user without the ability to turn off the device as standard. But even in this situation, there are at least 5 alternative ways to turn off the phone without risking damaging it even more.

In this article, we will look at all available methods, from software (through menus, ADB or Fastboot) to hardware (battery extraction), each illustrated with step-by-step instructions tailored to the features of Redmi 4X (codenamed santoni). Importantly, some methods require pre-preparedness, so read carefully — especially sections with warnings about possible risks.

If your Redmi 4X doesn’t respond to the power button, but the screen is working, start with the safest ways (sections 1–2). If the phone is completely “hang” or doesn’t show signs of life, move on to radical measures (sections 4–5).

1. Turn off via the settings menu (if the screen is running)

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI features, which is best if:

• 📱 Smartphone screen responds to touch
• 🔄 The phone is not suspended and allows you to open the menu.
• 🔋 Battery not discharged (charge level above 5%)

Instructions:

1. Unlock Redmi 4X (if the screen is locked, use a fingerprint or a pattern lock).
2. Slide down the notification panel and tap the Settings icon** (cog).
3. Go to the About Phone section. → Shutdown (or Reset).
4. Confirm the action by pressing “OK”** in the dialog box.

If there is no “Off” item in the menu (this happens on custom firmware), use an alternative path:

1. Press the Home button (physical or touch) for 3-5 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Turn Off (or Power Off).

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On Redmi 4X with the bootloader unlocked, you can add a turn off widget to the home screen. To do this, hold your finger in the free space of the screen → Widgets → find “Switch off”** (Power Menu).

2. Forced reboot via Recovery Mode

If the phone is getting stuck or doesn't respond to touch, but the volume button is working, you can use Recovery mode. This method will work even when the screen is locked, but requires care - improper actions in Recovery can lead to a reset.

Step-by-step:

1. Hold the button combination: 🔊 Loudness up + Power ** (if the power button is slightly responsive) 🔊 Loudness up + Loudness down + Power ** (if the power button doesn't work at all)

10-15 seconds

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Recovery

Reboot → Power off

Shutdown

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Warning: Some versions of Recovery (especially custom firmware) may not have Power off, in which case select Reboot system now, the phone will reboot and you can turn it off via the settings menu (mode 1).

3.Switch off via ADB (for advanced users)

If you're on your Redmi. 4X debugging is included USB (USB Debugging, you can turn it off using your computer and utility ADB. This method requires pre-tuning, but works even when the power button is completely broken.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB (You can download from the official website)

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 4X to your computer and allow debugging (if you see a request on your phone screen).
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), proceed to the next step.
4. Execute the shutdown command: adb shell reboot -p

Install Xiaomi | Download Platform Tools from Android | Enable USB Debugging in settings | Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable | Check the display of the device in adb devices

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Critical: If USB debugging wasn't enabled in advance, this method won't work, so move on to Methods 4 or 5.

Removal of the battery (last resort)

If all software methods are exhausted, you have a physical power outage, and on the Redmi 4X, the battery is not removable, but it can be disconnected by disassembling the body, and it's a risky way to do that, because you can damage the plumes or lose leakage, so you can only use it as a last resort.

What you need:

• 🔧 Plastic blade or mediator
• 🔩 Cross screwdriver (size) PH00)
• 🧲 Suction (optional, for tweaking the screen)
• 📸 Camera (to capture the location of the parts)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (if possible) and remove it. SIM-memory-card.
2. Heat the back cover with a hairdryer (temperature to 60°C) for 1-2 minutes – this will soften the glue.
3. Carefully tuck the lid with a plastic spatula, starting at the lower corner (near the charging connector).
4. Unscrew 10 screws that fix the metal plate (don’t lose them!).
5. Disconnect the battery plume (it is under a black insulation tape) Use a plastic shoulder blade to keep the contacts open.
6. Wait 30 seconds and the phone will be completely powered down.

⚠️ Attention: After the battery is removed, the phone may not turn on when it is first assembled. This is normal - plug in the charge and wait 5-10 minutes. If the problem persists, check the density of the plume.

5. Alternative methods: Fastboot and third-party applications

If the power button works “once in” (for example, only works when pressed hard), you can try the following methods:

5.1 Fastboot teams

If the phone is detected by the computer in Fastboot mode (black screen with the label Fastboot mode), do:

fastboot oem off-mode-charge 0


fastboot reboot

This command will put the device into off mode.

5.2. Applications for switching off

Install one of the apps from Google Play:

• 📱 Power Menu (requires root)
• 📱 Shutdown Timer (Switching Off on Timer)
• 📱 Button Remapper (reassigning volume buttons to turn off)

Limitations:

• Root rights are needed for most applications.
• On MIUI can block the work of third-party utilities.

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Shutdown apps without a power button only work when the bootloader is unlocked or root rights are available. On Redmi 4X stock firmware, they are useless.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to turn off Redmi 4X without a power button, users often make the following mistakes:

1. Use of non-original cable for ADB: Cheap cables don't have to transfer data, only charge. Always check the connection with the adb device command.
2. Use of force in disassembly: The Redmi 4X body is glued together, but the plastic latches are fragile. If the lid doesn't lend itself, warm it up again with a hair dryer.
3. Ignoring Charge Level: If the charge is below 5%, the phone may not respond to shutdown commands.
4. Selecting the Wrong Item in Recovery: Confusion between Reboot system now and Power off can lead to a reboot cycle.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't turn on after you turn off, don't panic.Plug it in to charge and wait 1-2 hours - sometimes the power controller needs to "reboot."If that doesn't help, check the battery with a multimeter (voltage should be 3.7–4.2V).

Prevention of breakdowns of the power button

To avoid repeated issues with the on-button on Redmi 4X, follow these tips:

• 🛡️ Use a case with a cutout under the button: It will protect against dust and moisture, which accelerate the oxidation of contacts.
• 🧴 Clean the button with alcohol once every 3-4 months: Drink 1-2 drops of isopropyl alcohol under the button and press it several times to dissolve the dirt.
• ⚡ Do not press the button unnecessarily: For example, double-tapping (setting in Settings) to lock the screen → Lock screen).
• 🔄 Update the firmware: In new versions MIUI optimized energy consumption, which reduces the frequency of forced reboots.

If the button has already started to stick or is triggered after a while, try calibrating:

1. Go to Settings → System → Additional → Calibration of buttons.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to press the power button 10 times in a row).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions