The situation where Xiaomi smartphone endlessly reboots, stuck on the logo "Mi" or "Redmi", familiar to many owners of Chinese equipment, this condition is called bootloop, and it can occur suddenly, for no apparent reason, or be the result of a failed experiment with the system, you should not panic at this moment, because in most cases the device is not lost irretrievably.
The causes of an endless reboot range from software failures and memory overflows to more serious problems with storage modules or the consequences of falls. Before you carry a gadget to a service center, you should try to restore its functionality yourself using standard recovery tools or Fastboot mode. Below we will discuss in detail all available methods of resuscitation.
It’s important to understand that some actions, such as a full Wipe Data reset, will lead to the permanent removal of photos, contacts, and applications. If the information on the device is critical and you haven’t made backups, try methods that don’t require cleaning up memory first, or contact data recovery specialists.
Diagnostics of the problem: software failure or iron?
The first step is always to make an accurate diagnosis, and to understand why Xiaomi's smartphone has gone into a reboot cycle, and most often the culprit is a failed system update, an attempt to install custom firmware, or a virus that damages system files, in which case the logical structure of the bootloader is broken and the system cannot start the main interface.
However, hardware problems cannot be ruled out. If the device has recently fallen, been exposed to rain or been overheated, the bootloop can signal a departure of the display plume, damage to the power button plume or a malfunction of the power controller.
It is also worth checking the behavior of the buttons. A sticky on or volume button can constantly send a signal to reboot, creating the illusion of a software error. Try gently pressing the buttons from all sides to make sure that they have a clear stroke and do not get stuck in the lower position.
For the initial assessment of the situation, perform the following actions:
- 🔌 Connect the device to the original charger and leave on 30-40 minutes to eliminate the battery's deep discharge.
- 🔊 Press the volume and power button at the same time. 10-15 seconds to check the response to hardware reset.
- 👀 Carefully inspect the screen for physical damage or black spots that may indicate impact.
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If the phone heats up in the area of the camera or processor immediately after connecting to the charge, this may indicate a short circuit inside the board, in which case further attempts to turn on can be dangerous.
Forced Reset Method and Safe Mode
The easiest and safest way to help with 30 percent of the cases of mild software failures is to force a reboot, which differs from a conventional shutdown in that it hardwarely cuts off the power to the processor, resetting temporary errors in RAM, which most Redmi and Poco models require to press the power button for a long time (between 10 and 20 seconds).
If the device starts to boot again after the vibration and freezes on the logo again, the problem is deeper, in which case it starts Safe Mode. In this mode, Android only loads with system applications, blocking third-party software. If in Safe Mode the phone loads normally, then the conflict causes the newly installed application.
To enter Safe Mode on Xiaomi, you usually need to wait for the Mi logo to appear during boot and quickly press the volume button several times. MIUI HyperOS – This method often doesn’t work without a physical volume button or requires the use of a physical volume button. ADB-team.
Try the following algorithm of actions:
- 🔄 Press the power and volume button (top or bottom, depending on the model) simultaneously for 15 seconds.
- 📱 Once you feel the vibration, release the power button, but keep holding the volume button.
- 🛡️ If you can get into the Recovery menu, select the "Reboot to Safe Mode" option if it is available in your version.
Using Recovery Mode to Reset Settings
If simple methods didn’t work, you’ll have to resort to more radical measures through the Recovery menu.This is a special recovery environment built into every Android smartphone. It is logged in by a combination of buttons when the device is off. Xiaomi most often uses a combination of the power button and the volume button (+).
Once you enter the Recovery menu (usually with a black background and yellow or blue text), you will see several options. We are interested in the Wipe Data section. Be very careful: choosing the Wipe All Data option will completely delete all user files, returning the phone to a factory state. This is the only way to programmatically fix the damage to system files if the firmware is impossible.
The discharge process is as follows:
- While in the Recovery menu, use volume buttons to navigate up and down, and power button to confirm the selection.
- Go to Wipe Data and press the power.
- Select Wipe All Data and confirm the action.
- Wait until the process is over and select Reboot.
☑️ Checklist before data reset
After a reboot, the phone will be on longer than usual, as the system needs time to set up the first setup. If the bootloop repeats even after a full reset (Wipe All Data), this is almost guaranteed to indicate damage to the bootloader partition or physical memory malfunction.
Fastboot and Mi Flash Tool
The most effective method to save the device even when the operating system is damaged is to flash through Fastboot mode.This low-level mode allows you to download system images directly, bypassing the standard Android bootloader. For this you will need a computer with Windows OS, USB-cable and utility Mi Flash Tool.
First, you need to download the official firmware for your particular model. It is important that the firmware version is appropriate for the region of the device or global if you plan to change region. The firmware files should be unpacked into the root folder without Cyrillic characters on the way. Connect the phone turned off to the PC by holding the volume button (-). The screen should appear a hare fixing the android and the inscription FASTBOOT.
Follow the instructions:
- 💻 Run the Mi Flash Tool on behalf of the administrator and press the Refresh button so that the computer sees the device.
- 📂 Click "Select" and specify the path to the folder with unpacked firmware.
- ⚙️ At the bottom of the window, select firmware mode: "Clean all" or "Save user data" (attempt to save, but less securely).
- 🚀 Click the Flash button and wait for the green success indicator.