How to reboot Xiaomi smartphone: all the ways from simple to complex

Xiaomi smartphones are some of the most popular devices on the market, but even they sometimes require a reboot. App freezes, slow system operation or preparation for an upgrade can be many reasons for restarting. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to reboot, from standard to emergency, which work on Redmi, POCO, Mi and even Black Shark gaming models.

It is important to understand that reboots come in many different types: soft (no data loss), hard (forced) and factory reset (with deletion of information). We will explain in detail what method to use to avoid harming the device. If your Xiaomi does not respond to presses or the screen is gone, do not panic, there is a solution!

1. Standard reboot via menu

The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in system settings, which is suitable if the smartphone responds to touch, but is unstable or needs to restart after an update.

To perform a soft reboot:

• 📱 Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen).
• 🔄 Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on Newer Versions) MIUI).
• 🔃 Click Reboot (in some firmwares, the item may be called Restart).
• ✅ Confirm the action if the system requests confirmation.

On models with MIUI 14+, the path may be slightly different: Settings → Additional → Reboot and Shutdown. If you have a POCO shell with a POCO Launcher, look for the System and Device section.

This method does not delete data and does not affect the settings, but if the smartphone is severely slowing down, it may be necessary to 2-3 Don't interrupt the reboot halfway through, it's fraught with disruption. MIUI.

2. Quick reboot with power and volume buttons

If the screen is not responsive to touch, but the device is on, you can use a hardware button combination, which works on 99% of Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Mi 11.

Instructions:

1. Press the power button and hold it for 10-15 seconds.
2. If nothing happens, try the Power + Volume combination (hold 10-20 seconds).
3. Some models (such as Black Shark 5) are powered by Power + Volume Reduction.

Once the buttons are held, the device will force the device to shut down and then automatically start booting, a method that is safe, but it is not recommended to use it often — it is equivalent to pulling the cord out of the socket on a PC.

Try another combination (Nutrition + Volume up/down)

Connect the charger for 5-10 minutes

Leave your smartphone for 1 hour (the battery may have run out)

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On models with MIUI 13 and later, when holding the power button, a menu with options to Turn Off, Reboot and Emergency Mode can appear. If the menu appears, select Reboot - this is a soft restart without risk to data.

3.Reboot to Recovery Mode (for power users)

If a Xiaomi smartphone doesn’t turn on or reboots cyclically (called “bootloop”), you may need access to Recovery Mode.This is a service menu that allows you to reset settings, install an update, or clear the cache.

To enter Recovery:

1. Turn off the device (if it is on, hold Power + Volume up until it is turned off).
2. Press Power + Volume up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when you see the Recovery menu (usually in English or Chinese).

The following options are available in the Recovery menu (navigation is done by volume buttons, the choice is by power button):

• 🔄 Reboot - Standard Reboot.
• 🧹 Wipe Data – Complete reset (deletes all data!).
• 📁 Wipe Cache – Cache cleanup (safe, data is not deleted).
• 📥 Apply update – installing firmware with SD-map.

Warning: Wipe Data completely deletes all data on your device, including photos, contacts and apps, and only use it as a last resort if other methods do not help.

4.Reboot via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If Recovery is not available or the smartphone does not respond to any combinations, you can try to reboot it via Fastboot mode. ADB/Fastboot.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your smartphone (forced if necessary).
2. Press Power + Volume down for 10-15 seconds until the image of a rabbit in a hat appears.
3. Connect the device to the PC through USB-cable.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

fastboot reboot

If the command is successful, the smartphone will restart as normal.

fastboot devices

This method is useful if:

• 🔧 The device does not leave the Fastboot on its own.
• 📱 We need to get customized recovery (TWRP).
• 🔄 Reboot required after failed update.

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If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try fastboot continue – this can help when hanging on the logo.

Note that Fastboot requires an unlocked bootloader. On new Xiaomi models (released after 2022), the bootloader is locked by default, and you need to get permission through the Mi Unlock Tool to unlock it.

5. Software reboot via ADB (no buttons)

If the power or volume buttons don’t work (for example, after a drop or moisture), you can restart your smartphone via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires pre-activating USB Debugging in the developer’s settings.

How to turn on debugging (if the smartphone is still working):

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Activate Debugging on USB.

Now connect your smartphone to your PC and enter in the terminal:

adb reboot

If the device is not responding, but ADB is seeing it, you can try:

adb shell reboot -p

This command does a full reboot, similar to pressing the power button. If the ADB doesn't recognize the device, check:

• 🔌 Cable USB (Better to use the original).
• 🖥️ Xiaomi drivers on PC (download from the official website).
• 🔄 Reconnecting the device to another port USB.

6. Emergency reboot at the "brick" (brick)

In the most severe cases, when the Xiaomi smartphone does not turn on, does not respond to buttons and is not detected by the computer, they talk about the state of the “brick” (brick), this can occur after a failed firmware, update failure or hardware damage.

Resuscitation methods:

For the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website.
2. Unpack the archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Connect the smartphone to the PC, holding Power + Volume down (to log in to Fastboot).
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Flash.

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The firmware via the Mi Flash Tool deletes all data on the device. Before the procedure, make a backup if the smartphone still works.

⚠️ Note: Firmware on informal firmware can result in the blocking of Mi Account if the device is linked to the account, in which case you will need to enter your login and password after rebooting.

7. Automatic reboot on schedule

MIUI has a hidden auto-reboot feature that can be useful for regular refreshing, which is useful if you notice that the smartphone starts to brake after a few days of operation without turning off.

How to set up:

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to Optimization. → Automatic cleaning.
3. Activate the Automatic Reboot option.
4. Choose a time (recommended night, for example, 3:00).

This feature is not available on all MIUI models and versions. On POCO and some Redmi, the path may differ: Settings → Battery and Performance → Automatic Optimization.

Advantages of Automatic Reboot:

• 🔄 Frees up the working memory.
• 🚀 Accelerates the system after restarting.
• 🔋 Helps to avoid overheating during prolonged use.

⚠️ Note: If you have night tasks enabled (such as downloading files or backing up), automatic reboot may interrupt them.

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