What is a reboot on Xiaomi phone: a complete guide with instructions

If your Xiaomi smartphone is slowing down, rebooting spontaneously, or is unstable, the first thing that we recommend is to reboot the device, a simple but effective method that can solve up to 70 percent of software failures without going to the service center, but not everyone understands what happens when rebooting, what types of reboots exist, and when to use them.

In this article, we’ll explore how a normal reboot differs from a hard reboot when you need to use fastboot or recovery mode, and why Xiaomi’s phone can sometimes “hang” on the logo after a reboot, and how to perform the reboot correctly on popular models – from the Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14, and what to do if the device does not respond to buttons.

What is a reboot and why you need it on Xiaomi

The term reboot refers to the process of completely turning off and re-energizing a smartphone. Unlike a conventional shutdown, the reboot resets RAM (RAM), It shuts down all the background processes and restarts the system from a blank slate:

🐢 Phone severely slows down or “lags” when opening applications.
🔄 Applications spontaneously close or issue errors.
📵 Network problems: does not catch Wi-Fi, mobile Internet or Bluetooth.
🔋 Battery discharge without apparent cause.
🖥️ System glitches: buttons, sensors or cameras are not working.

On smartphones Xiaomi rebut is especially relevant due to the features of the firmware MIUI. This shell actively uses background processes to optimize work, but sometimes they conflict with each other, for example, after updating the system or installing a new application, there may be “soft brick” — software failures in which the phone turns on, but does not boot completely. In such cases, rebuke is often the first step to recovery.

📊 How often do you reboot your Xiaomi?

Once a week.

Only when it's bugging.

Never.

I don't know what it is.

Types of reboot: soft vs hard

Not all reboots are the same. Xiaomi smartphones distinguish two main types of reboot:

Soft Reboot is a standard power menu reboot, which shuts down all processes correctly and restarts them, and is suitable for non-critical failures.
Hard Reboot: Forced reboot with hardware buttons, used when the phone is stuck on the logo. MI Or it doesn't respond to the sensor, and it can cause the loss of unsaved data.

In addition, the requisites are allocated to the recovery modes:

🔧 Recovery Mode – service mode for resetting settings or installing updates.
💻 Fastboot Mode – Low-level mode for firmware or unlocking the bootloader.

Type of rebut	When to use	Risks.	Method of execution
Soft rebutt	Small glitches, brakes, app failures	Minimum (possible loss of unsaved data in open applications)	Through the power menu or adb reboot command
Hard Rebuke	Freezing, black screen, irresponsibility to the sensor	Loss of unsaved data is possible, rarely - damage to the file system	Press the power button + up/down volume for 10-15 seconds
Recovery Mode	Resetting settings, installing updates manually	In case of incorrect actions – data loss or phone “brick”	Power button + volume up until the logo appears MI
Fastboot Mode	Firmware, unlock the bootloader, recover from failure	High risk of turning your phone into a brick when you make mistakes	Power button + Volume down, then connect to PC

⚠️ WARNING: If you use Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware, a hard reset can result in automatic data reset (due to the Anti-Rollback feature).Before rebooting, make sure you have a backup.

How to make a reboot on different Xiaomi models

The way to perform the reboot depends on the smartphone model and version MIUI. Below are the actual button combinations for popular devices:

Standard soft rebut (for all models)

The safest method:

Press and hold the power button (usually on the right).
In the menu that appears, select Reboot (or Restart in English firmware).
Confirm the action if necessary.

Hard rebut (when hanging)

If the phone does not respond to the sensor or buttons:

📱 For the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11/12/13/14: press the power button + volume up 10–15 seconds until the screen goes out and starts to reboot.
📱 For older models (Redmi 9, Note 8, Mi) A3): feed-in + volume.
📱 For Xiaomi Pad 5/6 And tablets: pinch the power. + volume-button.

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Recovery Mode Reboot

To reset settings or install updates:

Turn off the phone (if it doesn’t respond, make a hard rebuke).
Press the power button. + volume.
Hold on until the logo appears. MI and the Recovery menu.

From the Recovery menu, you can select:

🔄 Reboot - a normal reboot.
🗑️ Wipe Data – reset to factory settings (deletes all data!).
📦 Apply update – installing firmware from a memory card.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) To enter Recovery, you first need to press the volume upwards. + food, and after the appearance of the logo MI release the power, continuing to keep the volume.

What to do if Xiaomi does not turn on after the reboot

Sometimes, after a reboot, Xiaomi’s phone can:

🔄 Hang on the logo. MI or download animation.
🖥️ Showing a black screen with backlight.
🔋 Vibrate, but not switch on.

The reasons for this behaviour are:

🔧 Damage to system files after incorrect update.
🛠️ Conflict of custom firmware or Magisk modules.
🔋 Battery discharged (even if it was 20-30%).
💽 Hardware failure (for example, battery plume dump).

How to distinguish software failure from hardware failure

If the phone vibrates when you press buttons, warms up or lights up briefly, it is more of a software problem. If there is no reaction (no vibration, no heating, no charging), it may be a hardware malfunction (for example, a burned power controller).

Algorithm of actions at "brick" after reboot:

Wait 10-15 minutes – sometimes the system checks files for a long time after a crash.
Connect to charging for 30 minutes (even if the battery seemed charged).
Try to log in to Recovery Mode (Power button) + Volume up and make Wipe Cache.
Fastboot (requires a PC and Mi Flash Tool).
Contact the service if nothing helps - a breakdown of the motherboard is possible.

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If the phone is stuck on the logo MI, but responds to a PC connection (defined as Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008 can be restored via mode EDL Using the Mi Flash Pro program.

Reboot vs factory reset: what’s the difference

factory-setting

Hard Reset

Parameter	Reboot (Reboot)	Dumping (Hard Reset)
What's he doing?	Restart the system without losing data	Remove all user data and settings
Implementation time	30-60 seconds	3-10 minutes
Is a backup copy required?	No.	Yes (all data will be erased!)
When to use	With minor failures, brakes, app glitches	Serious system errors, viruses, and phone sales

Reset to factory settings on Xiaomi can be done in two ways:

Through settings: Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase all data.
Recovery Mode: Select Wipe Data from the Recovery Menu → Wipe All Data.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ After reset, you may need to enter a password from your previous Mi Account (Factory Reset Protection function).If you forget the password, you will not be able to unlock the phone without contacting Xiaomi support.

Automatic Reboot: Why Xiaomi is Rebooting

If your Xiaomi spontaneously reboots, it may be caused by:

🔋 Battery problems: battery wear (capacity below 70%) or power controller failure.
🔥 Overheating: processor or battery heats above 60°C (for example, during games or charging).
🛠️ Firmware failure: update conflict, errors in the custom core or Magisk.
📱 Hardware malfunctions: battery plume dump, motherboard malfunction.
🤖 Viruses or Malware: Some applications may cause rebukes to mask activity.

How to diagnose the cause:

Check the reboot logs in Settings → The phone. → Status. → Book of errors.
Install the AccuBattery application to analyze the battery status.
Start the phone in safe mode (clip the power). → long tap on "Switch off» → «Safe Mode. If the reboots stop, the third-party app is to blame.
Check the temperature of the processor using AIDA64 or CPU Monitor.

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If the phone reboots when connected to a charge, it's likely the problem is in the power supply, cable or charging controller.Try another Quick Charge-enabled charger. 3.0/4.0.

Rebuttal for experienced users: ADB and Fastboot

If standard methods do not help, you can perform the rebuke through the developer tools:

Rebutt through ADB (rootless)

Requires an activated debugging mode for USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

adb devices # Checking the connection


adb reboot #Soft reboot




adb reboot recovery # Recovery Mode




adb reboot bootloader # Reboot in Fastboot Mode

Reboot via Fastboot (for firmware)

This is used if the phone does not load even in Recovery:

fastboot devices # Check the connection


fastboot reboot # Normal reboot




fastboot reboot recovery # Recovery




fastboot flash boot.img # Flashing the boot partition (requires unlocked boot boot boot boot)

⚠️ Note: Fastboot commands can permanently lock the bootloader on new Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+), Before experimenting, check the status of the bootloader with the fastboot oem device-info command.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reboot on Xiaomi

❓ Why photos and contacts disappeared after the reboot?

If you're soft, you don't have to erase your data. If you're missing your files: Check the folder. DCIM/.thumbnails — Sometimes media files are hidden after a failure. Recover data via DiskDigger or Recuva (if there was no overwriting of memory). Make sure you did not run Wipe Data in Recovery. Contacts can be restored via Google Contacts or Mi Cloud if sync was enabled.

❓ How to make a reboot if the power button does not work?

There are several ways: ADB: Connect your phone to your PC and do adb reboot. From the engineering menu: dial ##4636## → «Reboot. Through the app: install Reboot Manager from Google Play (root rights required). Hardware: If the button is stuck, gently tap on the case next to it or use a hair dryer to heat it (can temporarily return to work).

❓ Can I interrupt the reboot if the phone is rebooted for a long time?

It is strongly not recommended to interrupt the reboot process, especially if the logo is on the screen. MI You can install updates, or you can get: "Soft brick" -- you can get data loss in the file section. /data. Need to completely flash through Fastboot.If the phone is getting stuck on the reboot more 20 Wait for the battery to discharge (if possible) or contact the service.

❓ Why did you ask for a Mi Account password after the reboot?

This is the case with Factory Reset Protection (FRP). It activates if: You ran Wipe Data in Recovery. Your phone was reset via Fastboot. Your device had a Mi Account attached to it. To unlock: Enter the password from the Mi Account that was linked to your phone. If you forgot your password, restore it through account.xiaomi.com. If the phone is bought with hands and the previous owner did not untie the account – contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.

❓ How often should you do a reboot on Xiaomi?

There is no clear schedule, but the recommendations are: 📱 Ordinary users: once in a while 1–2 Weeks to clean up RAM. 🎮 Gamers: After long sessions (more) 4 hours) to prevent overheating. 🔄 After Updates: Be sure to restart your phone, even if the system doesn't require it. 🔋 For battery problems: if the phone runs out quickly, the rebut can help reset the background. 13/14, Redmi Note 12) optimisation MIUI Requirements are less common than on older ones (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1).