How to restart Xiaomi without a power button: all methods

When the power button on a Xiaomi smartphone stops responding or physically breaks, it can be taken by surprise at the most inopportune moment.Users often face this when the device freezes and requires a forced reboot and the mechanical lever does not work.Owners of the budget models of the Redmi and Poco series know that the keys can wear out over time, but this does not mean that the phone has turned into a “brick”.

There are many software and hardware ways to get around this problem using built-in MIUI or HyperOS shell features. Even if the screen doesn't respond fully to touch, the chances of bringing the device back to life remain high. In this article, we'll take a look at proven methods, from simple settings to the use of debugging tools.

It's important to understand that the choice of method depends on the current state of the gadget: it's on or off, whether the touchscreen reacts. Forced reboot without a button is a skill that can save your data and time. We'll look at scenarios where the device just got stuck and when you need to turn it off or turn it on from scratch.

Using the Recovery Menu to Reboot

The most reliable way to reboot Xiaomi if the power button is not working and the system is not responding is to enter Recovery Mode.This mode loads before the main operating system starts, so it works even when Android is critical. Sign in usually requires a combination of buttons, but if the power button is faulty, you can use an alternative method via your computer.

If the touchscreen is working but the lock button is not working, try first just pressing the volume button when the phone is off. On many Redmi Note models, this causes the recover menu. If the phone is on and hanging, you'll have to use a PC connection. You'll need a USB cable and a computer with ADB drivers installed.

⚠️ Attention: In Recovery mode, the touch screen may not work on some models. Navigation is done with volume buttons, and the choice is with the power button. If the power button does not work, this method can only be limited to restarting through the PC.

To execute the command via your computer, connect your smartphone with a cable. If a menu appears on the screen, but you can not select "Reboot" because of the button, use the ADB command. Open the command line on your PC and enter the instructions to restart.

adb reboot

This command sends a signal to the system to restart immediately, ignoring the state of the physical keys. If the phone is in Fastboot mode, the command will differ, but the principle remains the same - control through the program interface.

Function "Planned on and off"

One of the easiest and most effective ways to reboot a Xiaomi smartphone without using a button is to use a built-in timer. This feature is designed to automatically control power, but if a button breaks, it becomes a lifesaving tool. You don't need additional apps or superuser rights.

To use this method, go to the device settings. The path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same. Find the section that is responsible for the battery or special features where the task scheduler is hidden.

• 📱 Open Settings and go to Battery and Performance (or just Battery).
• ⏰ Find the item Scheduled power on and off. on/off).
• 🔌 Activate the switch Scheduled shutdown and set the time to 1-2 minutes ahead of the current.
• 🔄 You can also activate the scheduled turn on for a while immediately after turning off so that the phone itself restarts.

Once you set the timer, you just have to wait until the time is set, and the phone goes out, and if you set it up, it lights up again in a minute, and it's a full reboot of the system that cleans up RAM and resets temporary errors.

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If the phone is completely getting stuck and doesn't respond to touch, this method won't work, because you can't set the time. It's effective when the touchscreen is working and the button isn't.

It is important to note that once turned on, the phone may request a password or graphical unlock key. Make sure you remember your login details, as the biometrics (fingerprint) may not work immediately after automatically enabled.

Reboot through system settings

If your Xiaomi device is working but the power button is physically broken or stuck, the standard shutdown menu is the first place to turn.In modern versions of MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS, the interface can be changed, so it is important to know where to look for the right switches.

Usually the shutdown menu is triggered by a long press of the power button. If it doesn't work, call the menu differently. On many models, it's enough to swipe down both notification curtains (two-finger swipe or double-swipe), and power management icons will appear in the upper right corner.

You can also use a settings search. Click on the magnifying glass at the top of the settings screen and type in the word "turn off" or "reset." The system will suggest the menu item it wants, which is especially useful if you don't remember the exact path in the depth of the settings.

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Using Settings Search is the quickest way to find the reboot feature if you can’t find it manually in the menu.

Remember that software reboot is different from shutting down. When you reboot, the system goes through a full process stop and start cycle, which clears the cache more effectively than just turning off and on.

Application of third-party applications and assistants

When embedded tools are inaccessible or inconvenient, Google Play apps come to the rescue. There are many utilities that add a virtual power button to the screen or notification curtain, a solution ideal for phones with a partially working touchscreen.

A popular solution is to use assistant apps like Power Button to Volume Button or analogues, which allow you to reassign functions, for example, pressing the volume button for a long time will trigger the turn off menu. This requires adjustment, but is very effective in everyday use.

• 📥 Download a power management app (such as Assistive Touch).
• 🔧 Give the necessary permissions in the menu Special Opportunities.
• 🖱️ Set up a virtual button on the screen to perform the “Reboot” action».

Another option is to use the Google Assistant voice assistant. If it's set up and active, you can just say, "OK, Google, restart your phone." However, for security reasons, many Xiaomi smartphones require a touch confirmation or pin-code input before performing this command, which can be problematic when a button is broken.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party applications require permanent permissions to access the system.This may slightly increase battery consumption.

For users with Root rights, the possibilities are even wider: you can reassign hardware buttons at the system level, making the phone respond to any keyboard shortcuts in the desired way.

Battery discharge method (Hard Reset)

If the phone is dead, the screen is black, the touchscreen is down, the power button is useless, the last analog method is left, it doesn't require any technical knowledge, but it takes time, and the idea is simple: wait until the battery is completely discharged.

When the battery reaches a critical minimum (usually 0%), the device will be forced to shut down, which is equivalent to pulling the battery out on older phones, then you can put the phone on charge. Many Xiaomi models, when connected to the charger when off, offer a boot mode selection menu.

If the phone just vibrates and the charge goes off, but it doesn't turn on, try plugging it into a computer instead of an outlet. USB-The PC port often initiates signals other than a 220B connection, which can help you enter Fastboot or Recovery mode, from where you can already select Reboot.

This method is not recommended for use often, as the deep discharge of lithium polymer batteries is harmful to their chemical structure.

Solving problems with touchscreen and buttons

Often the problem with the "dead button" is not the button itself, but the software conflict or touchscreen sticking, and if the screen "glues" and creates false presses, the system can block the response to physical buttons. In this case, it helps to clean the screen and reboot through Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Repeated tapping sometimes causes a hidden menu, but it's rare to reboot).

If you have a model with virtual navigation buttons, try switching to gesture control. This will temporarily relieve the load from the bottom of the screen, where there is often a “fanomic” press blocking other functions, and it is also worth checking whether the “In pocket” mode is included in the locking settings, which can lock the screen.

You can use an engineering menu to diagnose the hardware, dial ##64663## in the Phone app, and that will open the CIT test menu, and you can check the response of each button and sensor, and if the power button doesn't respond in the test, it's a physical problem.

Diagnostic code: ##64663##

In case of a physical breakdown, when the button does not click or fails