How to Turn Off Xiaomi Phone: 5 Proven Ways

Turning off Xiaomi’s smartphone seems like a simple operation — but only until the phone starts to glittle. The classic power button holding doesn’t always work: the device can freeze, not respond to presses or exhibit strange behavior after the MIUI update. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to turn off Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones — from standard to emergency, and also explain why sometimes the smartphone refuses to turn off and what to do about it.

The thing about MIUI is that it regularly changes the way it works on the system buttons, and in older versions, for example, holding the power button would immediately open the shutdown menu, and in newer versions, it would first activate the Xiao AI voice assistant. This confuses users, especially those who have moved from other brands. We took into account all the nuances and collected the latest instructions for Android 12-14 devices with the MIUI 14/15 shell.

Standard shutdown via power button

The most obvious way is to use a physical button, but even here there are pitfalls. On most modern Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5), the algorithm is as follows:

1. Press and hold the power button (usually located on the right end) for 2-3 seconds.
2. On the screen will appear menu options: Turn off, Reboot, Emergency mode.
3. Slip on Turn off and confirm the action.

If Xiao AI or another assistant is running instead of the off menu, the power button function has been changed in the settings to return the standard behavior:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Power button.
2. Turn off the option to start voice assistant when holding.
3. Activate the power menu.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite), the off menu can only appear after double pressing the power button followed by holding.This is done to protect against accidental taps. If the phone does not respond to retention, try the combination:

Short press → Pause 1 second → Hold 3 seconds

Turning off via the settings menu

If the physical button is damaged or not working, you can turn off the phone software. This method is suitable for all models, including Xiaomi Pad and tablets on MIUI.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Slip on Turn off (on some firmware, the item is called Power Off).
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

On devices with MIUI 14+, the path may be slightly different:

• 📱 Settings → System system → Turn it off.
• 🔄 Settings → Additionally. → Disconnection (on some regional firmware)

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If the menu does not have the option "Switch off", try to enter the "Switch off" request in the search box settings - the system will show hidden options.

This is useful if the power button is stuck or broken, but the sensor works. However, note that on some custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU), the shutdown point can be hidden for security purposes, in which case only a forced shutdown will help.

Forced shutdown (Hard Reset)

When Xiaomi’s phone is stuck and unresponsive, a hardware reset is required.This method works on all models, including the Redmi 9A, POCO X3 Pro and Xiaomi’s flagship 14 Ultra. Importantly, a forced shutdown can interrupt background processes, so use it only in extreme cases.

Instructions for most devices:

1. Press and hold the power button + volume button at the same time.
2. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the phone vibrates.
3. After vibration release the buttons - the device will turn off.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi Mi A3 with pure Android), the combination may differ:

• 🔋 Power + Volume Down (for Android One devices)
• 🔄 Power + Volume Up + Volume Down (for older models, for example Redmi) 4X)

⚠️ Note: If the phone is switched off during the update MIUI, Don't turn it on right away. 5-10 Minutes, the system can complete the installation in the background, and early activation will lead to a breech).

Once you force it to shut down, some features (like Find My Device) may temporarily fail, which is normal, and when you turn it on, everything will recover.

Shutdown through Recovery (Recovery)

If the phone boots but doesn’t turn off in standard ways (e.g. due to a virus or MIUI failure), you can use Restore Mode, which is suitable for advanced users, as it requires navigating the menu using physical buttons.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (see the previous section).
2. Press the Power + Volume Up and hold until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to MIUI Recovery.
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
5. Select Power Off (or Turn Off on Russian-language firmware).

In Recovery mode, you can not only turn off your phone, but also reset your settings (Wipe Data) or install the update manually, but without having to change other settings, this can lead to data loss.

Shutting down with ADB commands

For advanced users who have access to the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), there is a way to turn the phone off via the computer, which is true if the sensor is not working and the power buttons are damaged.

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd).
3. Enter the command: Adb devices Make sure the device is identified.
4. Execute the shutdown command: adb shell reboot -p

If USB debugging was not enabled in advance, this method will not work, in which case only forced shutdown or battery removal (on models with removable battery, for example, Redmi 4A) remains.

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB It gives you low-level access to the system. Incorrect use can lead to data loss or firmware damage. For example, the adb shell reboot bootloader command will put the phone into fastboot mode rather than turning it off.

What to do if the phone doesn’t turn off completely

Situations where Xiaomi ignores all shutdown attempts are rare, but there are some.

• 🔋 Battery problems (swelling, short circuit)
• 🤖 Firmware failure after failed update
• 🦠 Virus software that blocks system functions
• 💧 Liquid hitting the motherboard

If the phone doesn’t respond to buttons or charging connections, try the following:

1. Connect the device to charge for 30 minutes – the battery may be completely drained.
2. Try the button combination for forced reboot (see section above).
3. If the screen is black but the phone vibrates when the cable is connected, try pinching the Power + Volume Down for 20 seconds.
4. On removable battery models (Redmi 3S, Mi 4i) remove the battery for 1 minute.

If nothing works, it's probably hardware.

• 🔧 Contact the Xiaomi Service Center (addresses can be found on mi.com).
• 📦 If the phone is warranty, do not try to disassemble it yourself - this will void the warranty.
• 💸 The cost of repairing the board or replacing the power button in informal services - from 1,500 to 5 000 rubles.

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If the phone stops turning off after falling or getting moisture, don't try to turn it on. This can aggravate the damage to the board.

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