How to disable the relay on Xiaomi: diagnosis and elimination

The situation of Xiaomi’s smartphone endlessly rebooting, stuck on the logo or in the recovery menu, is familiar to many owners of Chinese equipment.This condition, often referred to as a “bootloop” or “rebout cycle”, can be caused by both a software failure after a failed update, and more serious hardware problems.

Before you can find ways to turn off the reboot on the shaomi, you need to understand the nature of the malfunction that has occurred. If the phone reboots itself in the process of operation, that's one thing. If it's stuck in a reboot cycle immediately after turning on, it's a completely different scenario, requiring forced intervention through the engineering menu or Recovery. It's critical to not panic and to follow diagnostic steps consistently to determine whether the device is subject to software recovery.

In this guide, we will look at all possible ways to get out of this state, we will look at both standard reset procedures and more complex firmware manipulations. Remember that any actions with system files carry risks, so mindfulness is your main tool in the process of restoring the functionality of the gadget.

Diagnostics of the causes of an endless reboot

The first step is always to try to understand what caused the crash, and most often the problem is that system files are damaged or that the newly installed applications are in conflict. If you tried to install custom firmware or you got superuser rights, the probability of a software conflict increases many times, in which case the MIUI or HyperOS security system blocks the download of the damaged modules, initiating a restart.

Hardware factors, however, can also be excluded: Damage to the power button, sticking contacts or battery problems can simulate a software failure. If the phone responds to touches of the screen during moments of short switching on, try running Safe Mode, which will allow you to boot the OS without third-party applications and confirm or exclude their impact on the stability of the work.

Also worth paying attention to the temperature of the case. Overheating of the processor or power controller can cause an emergency shutdown and subsequent start. If the device is hot to the touch, let it cool completely before trying to turn on. Sometimes simply replacing the charging cable or using another power source helps stabilize the voltage required for normal start-up.

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Try connecting your phone to your computer via USB, and if the PC makes the device connect sound, the motherboard is alive and the problem is probably software.

Forced reboot and exit from Recovery

The easiest and safest method to try is forced reboot, which is similar to retrieving the battery in old phone models and resetting temporary errors in RAM, and you need to press the power button and hold it for a while. 10-15 Some models require simultaneous pressing of the power button and volume control.

If the device is stuck in the Recovery menu (Main Menu), which displays a list of commands in English, the navigation is done with the volume buttons and the choice is with the power button. You need to find "Reboot" and select "Reboot to System." This is a command for a regular reboot. If the phone goes into the reboot again, move to more radical measures.

⚠️ Note: When you are in the Recovery menu, do not select "Wipe Data" unless you are ready to lose all personal data (photos, contacts, messages.

It's important to distinguish between boot modes. In addition to Recovery, there's Fastboot mode, which you can access by holding down the power button and the volume button when the phone is off. In this mode, the screen usually shows a hare repairing an android, exiting it by holding the power button for a long time (about 15 seconds) until the device vibrates and reboots.

Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If the software failure is severe, the only way to turn off the cyclic rebuke is to completely reset the phone out of the box by removing all user data and settings. Before you start, make sure that the battery is at least 50-60% so that the phone does not turn off at a critical moment.

To perform a reset via Recovery menu:

• 🔘 Turn off the smartphone completely.
• 🔘 Press the power button and the volume button (+) simultaneously.
• 🔘 Hold the buttons until the logo appears, then release the power, but keep the volume up until the menu appears.
• 🔘 With volume buttons, select "Wipe Data" and confirm with the power button.

Once you have selected "Wipe All Data," the system will ask for confirmation. Select "Confirm." The cleaning process can take anywhere from seconds to a couple of minutes. Upon completion, the message will appear "Data wiped successfully." Click "Back to Main Menu," then "Reboot" -> "Reboot to System." The first run after the reset will be long, sometimes up to 10 minutes.

⚠️ Warning: After a reset, the phone may request a password from a previously linked Google account or Mi Account (FRP). If you do not remember passwords, it will be extremely difficult to restore access to the device.

Safe download mode (Safe Mode)

If the phone does boot up, but it goes into reboot right after the desktop appears, the problem may be in a heavy or conflict application, in which case Safe Mode will help, it only downloads system services, ignoring all user software, which allows you to remove the culprit of instability.

To get into safe mode on Xiaomi:

1. Press the off button on the desktop.
2. On the screen will appear menu with buttons "Switch off" and "Reboot".
3. Press and hold your finger on the “Switch off” icon for a few seconds.
4. A pop-up will appear to suggest that you go to Safe Mode. Press OK.

In this mode, you'll see a corresponding icon in the corner of the screen, and if the phone stops going into the rebuke, it's a problem with the software, remember which apps you've installed or updated recently, delete them through the settings, and after you delete the unnecessary software, just restart the phone in the usual way to get out of safe mode.

Comparison of System Recovery Methods

Different recovery methods have different levels of effectiveness and risk, and below is a table that will help you choose the best strategy for your situation and level of training.

If simple methods don't work, there's a flashing option, which requires a computer, a USB cable, and the official Mi Flash Tool. Fastboot completely replaces the contents of the phone's memory with a fresh copy of the operating system, which is guaranteed to eliminate file errors. However, this method requires an unlocked bootloader or authorized service center accounts.

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Recovery is the middle ground between simplicity and efficiency, available to every user without special skills.

Hardware reasons and need for repair

It's not always a success with a drum dance, and if you reset and flash it completely, you're going to have a hardware malfunction, and you're going to have a plume that can close on the body, or the switch on button that's physically stuck when you're on.

Also common is battery degradation, and if the battery can't deliver the peak current it needs when the processor starts, the voltage drops dramatically, and the power controller initiates a reboot to protect the components, and you can check this by connecting the phone to a powerful charger: if it's running stable on a charger and it's restarting without it, change the battery.

⚠️ Warning: Opening the phone and replacing components on your own may result in a loss of warranty.If the device is warranty, contact an authorized service center.

In rare cases, the problem is a processor dump or memory chip (eMMC/UFS) damage, which often happens after falls or heavy heating, and only in a service center with special equipment is diagnosed with such malfunctions. If the phone heats up in a certain area even when it is off when connected to charging, this is a sure sign of short circuit on the board.