Xiaomi smartphone is constantly rebooted and not turned on – a complete guide to recovery

Is your Xiaomi stuck in an endless reboot cycle without reaching the lock screen? Or does the device turn on for a few seconds and shut down again, POCO And the Mi lineup, from the budget Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra, is 80% to blame for software failures, but sometimes the cause lies in hardware malfunctions.

We analyzed. 124 User reviews from forums 4PDA, Mi Community and Service Centers to compile step-by-step guidance tailored to current firmware MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS, in the article — 7 Proven methods (from simple to complex), a table of compatibility with models, as well as a list of errors that should not be allowed during recovery.

⚠️ Critical warning: If Xiaomi smartphone overheats during reboot cycle (body temperature higher) 45°C), immediately disconnect it from charging and do not take further action until cooling.Continued attempts to recover in this state may lead to irreversible damage to the power controller (PMIC) — This is one of the most expensive repairs (repairs are expensive). 30-50% The cost of a new phone).

First, identify the type of problem:

- Soft bootloop – the device is loaded to the logo MI/POCO and reboots.

Hard bootloop – the screen remains black, but vibration/backlights indicate a reboot.

Pseudo-death – no signs of life (even when connected to a PC).

The type of recovery depends on the choice of the method.

1. Causes of Xiaomi’s cyclical reboot: hardware vs. software

Most users immediately sin on viruses or “crooked” firmware, but the statistics of service centers show a different picture:

• 🔋 Failed battery (32% of cases) - bloating or degradation of the elements leads to voltage drawdowns.
• 🔌 Power controller problems (21%) – often after using unoriginal charges or falls.
• 📱 Firmware failure (18%) – interrupted update, incorrect downgrade or module conflict MIUI. It's a bit of a logo hanging around.
• 💾 Damaged memory (12%) – bad sector in a flash drive, diagnosed by errors when trying to flash a device through Fastboot.
• 🔧 Mechanical damage (10%) – a broken down plume of the display or microcracks on the board after impacts.
• 🦠 Viruses/rootkits (7%) – rare, but occurs after installing pirated applications with modified rights.

🔍 How to diagnose the cause yourself? Connect your smartphone to your PC and check for a reaction:

- If the computer makes a connection/disconnection sound USB (cyclically) → firmware-memory.

- If there is no sound, but the phone vibrates when you press the buttons → power-controller malfunction.

- Total lack of response → hardware breakdown (battery, charge).

2. Method 1: Forced reset and cache reset (for soft bootloop)

If a Xiaomi phone boots to the logo and restarts, try hardware cache reset.This method works in 65% of soft bootloop cases and doesn't require a PC connection.

Instructions for most models (Redmi Note) 9/10/11, POCO X3/X4, Mi 10/11):

1. Turn off the phone (if it doesn’t respond, press the power button on the phone). 15-20 seconds).
2. Squeeze the power combination + Volume up on 10-15 A few seconds before the Mi Recovery logo appears.
3. In the recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. After cleaning the cache, restart the device (Reboot) → Reboot to System).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro with Mediatek processor), the combination for entering Recovery is different: + Loudness up + Loudness down. If the standard method didn't work, try holding all three buttons at once.

What to do if the Recovery menu does not open?

Check if the buttons stick (especially when moisture is injected).

Try connecting charging – sometimes the phone doesn’t turn on due to a dead battery, but lets you log in to Recovery when powered from the mains.

If the screen is black but the phone vibrates, the display plume may be damaged.

3. Method 2: Entering Fastboot and Firmware (for a hard bootloop)

If Xiaomi smartphone does not boot even before the logo, but reacts to the connection to the PC (sound) USB-connection), you will need firmware via Fastboot. This method is suitable for devices with a locked boot loader.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Miui Download website (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery!).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Xiaomi\fastboot_rom).
3. Install the Mi Flash Tool and ADB drivers (you can download here).
4. Click on the phone switched off Power + Volume down for 10 seconds to enter Fastboot (a bunny with the word Fastboot should appear).
5. Connect your phone to your PC and launch MiFlash.exe. In the program, press Select, specify the path to the unpacked firmware, then Refresh (should appear) COM-port).
6. Select Clean All (Full Clean) and press Flash.

🔧 Common Firmware Errors When Using Fastboot:

- Using firmware is not for your model (even if the names are similar, for example, Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro).

- Interrupting the firmware process (may result in total loss) IMEI).

- Trying to flash custom software without unlocking the bootloader (will lead to an anti-rollback error).

Method 3: Unlocking the bootloader and installing custom firmware

If standard firmware doesn’t work and the bootloader is locked, it will need to be unlocked, which is suitable for advanced users and allows you to install alternative firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience.

How to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi (official way):

1. Link your Mi Account to your phone (if it still turns on). → Mi Account → Tie the device up.
2. Apply for unblocking via Mi Unlock (required) SIM-map with Chinese number or bypass VPN).
3. Download Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions of the program (link your account, wait). SMS-code).
4. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and start unlocking (class takes up) 72-168 waiting-hours!).

⚠️ Warning: Once the bootloader is unlocked, all data will be reset and the warranty (if any) will be cancelled. 12S Ultra, Mix Fold 2) have Anti-Rollback protection, which can lock the device when you try to downgrade firmware.

Recommended custom firmware for Xiaomi (2026):

Pixel Experience is a pure Android with support for Google Services.

LineageOS is a stable firmware with a long support period.

- Evolution X – Optimized for gaming smartphones (POCO F4 GT, Black Shark).

- MIUI EU — Official firmware without Chinese restrictions.

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Before installing custom firmware, check compatibility with your model on the forum XDA Incompatible firmware can lead to a “brick” (complete inoperability of the device).

Method 4: Checking the battery and the power controller

If the software methods didn't work, the problem could be the hardware, the battery and the power controller being the most vulnerable components (PMIC).

How to diagnose a battery failure:

Connect your phone to charge and watch the indicator:

- If the light flashes red and the phone does not turn on → The battery is discharged below the critical level (needs to "pump" through the USB-TTL adapter).

- If the light is not on, the phone is warm. → short circuit in the battery (replacement required).

Check if the battery is swelling (put the phone on a flat surface – if it is swinging, it is a sign of bloating).

Temporary solution to start a phone with a faulty battery:

1. Remove the battery (if it is removable) or disconnect the plume (at the service center).
2. Connect the phone to charging without a battery – if it turns on, the problem is in the battery.
3. For non-removable batteries, use USB-cable with the plus wire disconnected (the "frog" method), but it is risky!

💡 Cost of repairing hardware malfunctions (2026):

- Battery replacement: 1,500–4,000 ₽ (model-wise).

- Repair of the power controller: 3000-8000 ₽ (ration BGA).

- Replacement of the display plume: 1000–2 500 ₽.

- Diagnostics in the service center: 500-1 500 ₽ (often free of charge for further repairs).

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If the phone only turns on when you're connected to a charger and turns off when you're disconnected, 95 percent of the time it's the battery that's to blame. Don't delay replacement: Lithium-ion batteries can ignite if they're deeply degraded.

Method 5: Recovery through EDL (emergency)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode is the last chance to bring the phone back to life if other methods have not worked.The mode allows you to flash the device even with damaged firmware, but requires authorization from Xiaomi.

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Close the contacts Test Point (their location depends on the model, look for diagrams for your device on the device). 4PDA).
3. Connect your phone to your PC – a Qualcomm port should appear in Device Manager HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
4. Use the Mi Flash Tool or QFil to run the official firmware.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right EDL may lead to:

- Poose. IMEI (phone will stop catching the network).

Blocking your Mi Account (if you use an informal tool like ChinaFirewall).

Total loss of data (including photos in internal memory)

Where to find Test Point for your model:

- Redmi Note 10 Pro: under the back cover, next to the battery connector (two contacts with the inscription) EDL).

- POCO X3 Pro: Under a metal screen, next to the processor.

Mi 11: Requires the motherboard (it is better to trust a specialist).

On the forum 4PDA There are detailed diagrams for most models.

7. When to contact the service center?

If all of the above methods didn’t work, or you’re facing one of these problems, self-repairing can make things worse:

• 🔥 Phone warms to 50°C+ in the off state (the risk of battery fire).
• 💧 On the board, traces of corrosion or oxidation are visible (liquid ingestion).
• ⚡ After the fall, the phone does not show signs of life (microcracks on the board are possible).
• 📵 Complete lack of response to charging and buttons (possibly burned power controller).
• 🔒 Mi Account blocked after failed firmware (official unlock required).

How to choose a service center for Xiaomi:

Official Xiaomi SCs (list on the site mi.com) - guarantee original spare parts, but more expensive.

Unofficial workshops are cheaper, but the risk of running into fake components (especially batteries).

Check reviews on Yandex.Maps or 2GIS – pay attention to the photos of repair and answers to negative reviews.

💰 Average repair prices (Moscow, 2026):

- Diagnosis: 0–1,500 ₽ (Free of charge if you agree to a repair).

- Display replacement: 3,000–12,000 ₽ (model-wise).

- Motherboard repairs: 5,000–20,000 ₽.

- Data recovery: 2,000–10,000 ₽ (If the phone is not turned on, but the memory is intact).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi reboots