How to remove the regime SOS Xiaomi Redmi 8: 5 proven ways

Regime. SOS On Xiaomi Redmi 8, it is a built-in emergency alert feature that automatically sends coordinate messages to your contacts when you repeatedly press the power button. While this option is useful in emergencies, it often works by accident, causing panic in users and spam in loved ones’ chats. Especially a problem for Redmi 8 owners, where the sensitivity of the power button can provoke false positives.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable the mode. SOS — From standard settings to radical methods like resetting your phone, you'll learn how to deactivate a feature through a menu, why it can't be disabled through the usual ways, and what to do if the phone freezes in mode. SOS. We will also look at the nuances of the function on different versions. MIUI and provide recommendations for preventing accidental activation.

What is the regime? SOS Xiaomi Redmi 8 and why you need it

Regime. SOS (Save Our Souls is an emergency feature that was introduced into the system. MIUI It's a version 8, which lets you quickly notify pre-selected contacts that the phone owner needs help:

• 📱 Phone sends out SMS with your coordinates (if included) GPS) pre-saved contacts.
• 🔔 A loud alarm is activated, which does not stop until the mode is turned off.
• 🔋 The screen is locked and an emergency call message is displayed on it.
• 📡 In some versions MIUI Also, it automatically calls the emergency number (112 in Russia).

Xiaomi Redmi 8 mode SOS This is activated by a five-fold quick press of the power button, which was chosen by the developers as a compromise between ease of access in an emergency situation and protection from accidental pressing:

• 👖 Wear the phone in a narrow pocket where the power button is pressed against the hip.
• 🎮 Intensively play games with active use of volume and power buttons.
• 👶 Give the phone to children who accidentally press buttons.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 8 firmware (especially custom) has the number of activation clicks SOS It might be different, like in the early versions. MIUI 10 required three quick presses, and in MIUI 12 to five. Clarify your firmware version in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

Despite the usefulness of the feature, many users prefer to disable it because of the risk of false positives. Next, we will look at all the available ways to deactivate.

Method 1: Disconnection SOS standardized

The easiest and safest way to deactivate the mode SOS — use built-in settings MIUI. This method works on most firmware versions and requires no special knowledge:

1. Open the Settings app** (the gear icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Scroll down and select the Memory and Backups section (in some versions) MIUI It can be called “Advanced” or “Advanced Settings»**).

If you're in your version MIUI There is no separate section called Emergency Features**, try an alternative way:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → More
2. Select “Special Features” (or “Special Features”).

On some firmware Redmi 8 (for example, the global version) MIUI 11) the option may be hidden in the "Security" section** If you do not find the desired item, search the settings (the magnifying icon in the upper right corner of the screen) and enter the request «SOS».

⚠️ Attention: After the mode is disabled SOS Your contacts will not receive a notification of deactivation of the function, it is recommended to personally warn loved ones not to panic if they previously received false alerts.

Method 2: Disconnect via the emergency call menu

If the regime SOS It's activated and it's locked with the emergency screen, so you can try turning it off directly from this menu. MIUI, It often helps when standard settings are not available.

Instructions:

1. On the screen with the message "Emergency call" click the "Cancel" button (if any). In some versions of the firmware, the button may be called "Exit" or "Close".

If the screen is locked and does not respond to pressing, try the following:

• 🔄 Forced reboot: Press the power and volume button simultaneously for 15 to 20 seconds.
• 🔌 Extraction SIM-maps: Sometimes SOS-regime depends on availability SIM. Remove the card tray, wait for the reboot and try unlocking the phone.
• 📶 Network Disconnect: Put your phone in flight mode through the notification curtain (if available), then restart the device.

If none of these methods worked, you may need to reset (see Method 4 for more). PC Suite to unlock (more about this in the next section).

Method 3: Using Mi PC Suite to turn off SOS

If the phone is locked in mode SOS and does not respond to standard methods of unlocking, you can try to connect it to a computer and use official software from Xiaomi - Mi PC Suite.This method is suitable if you have access to a PC and the original. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Mi PC Suite from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Connect Redmi 8 to your computer with the help of USB-Use the original cable or the certified cable, because cheap cables may not provide stable connections.
3. Launch Mi. PC Suite and wait for the program to recognize the device. If the phone is not identified, try switching the connection mode. USB to “Transfer of files»** (MTP) notice-curtain.
4. In the main menu of the program, select the "Device Management" or "Settings" section.

If Mi PC Suite can’t see the phone, follow these steps:

• 🔌 Check the connection: try another one USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0, because USB 3.0 is sometimes in conflict with Xiaomi).
• 🔄 Restart your computer and phone.
• 🛡️ Temporarily disable the antivirus – it can block the connection.
• 📥 Install Xiaomi drivers manually (you can download on the official website).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi 8 with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware, Mi PC Suite may not work properly, in which case it is recommended to use ADB-commands (see next section) or reset settings.

If neither of these methods worked, there are two options: Recovery reset or hardware reset, which we'll talk about later.

Method 4: Disconnection SOS through resetting settings (without data loss)

If the regime SOS not disabled through settings or Mi PC Suite, but you don't want to lose data, you can try a soft reset (reset system settings only). MIUI, but saves photos, messages and installed applications.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click several times on the "version" item MIUI», until the message “You are a developer!” appears (this will unlock hidden settings).

If a soft reset doesn't work, you'll have to do a hard reset, which will delete all the data from your phone, so back up first:

• 📱 Save your contacts to your Google or Mi Account.
• 🖼️ Transfer photos and videos to your computer or cloud.
• 📝 Write down important messages or export them through apps like SMS Backup & Restore.

For full discharge:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the power and volume buttons for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the Mi logo and the Recovery menu appear.

⚠️ Note: On some versions of Redmi 8, resetting via Recovery may require you to enter a password from your Mi Account. If you don't remember it, restore access in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

After resetting, the phone will return to factory settings, and the mode SOS You'll be disabled. You'll just have to restore the data from the backup.

Method 5: Hardware reset (if the phone is completely locked)

If Redmi 8 is completely locked in the mode SOS, It doesn't respond to buttons or be detected by a computer, but the last thing that remains is hardware reset, which requires disassembling the phone and closing the contacts on the board, so it should only be used as a last resort.

On Xiaomi Redmi 8, hardware reset is done by closing the test point contacts on the motherboard, which is guaranteed to reset all settings, but requires care - wrong actions can bring the phone down.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your phone (if it doesn’t turn off, wait for the battery to drain completely).
2. Remove the back of the phone, you'll need a plastic shoulder blade or a mediator, and start at the bottom edge where the speakers are.
3. Disconnect the battery by pulling it by the tongue (do not pull the wires!).
4. Find two test points on the motherboard (usually signed as «CLK» and «DAT» On the Redmi 8, they're located next to the battery connector.

If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to contact a service center. The cost of hardware reset in workshops usually does not exceed 500-1000 rubles.

If neither method worked, it may be a damaged firmware or hardware failure, in which case we recommend contacting an authorized Xiaomi service center.

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Before resetting your settings, check if your Redmi 8 is tied to your Mi Account. After reset, the phone may require you to enter your login and password, even if you haven't used them before. Make sure you remember the login details!

How to prevent accidental inclusion SOS future

After successful shutdown of the regime SOS You should take steps to avoid it being reactivated:

• 🔐 Use a button-protected case: High-sided cases around the power button will reduce the risk of accidental pressing.
• 👖 Carry the phone in your upper pocket: In the lower pockets of trousers, the power button is more often clamped when walking.
• 🎮 Turn it off. SOS Before games: If you play dynamic games (e.g, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty, temporarily deactivate the function.
• 🔧 Customize button sensitivity: In some firmware, you can reduce the sensitivity of the power button through the engineering menu (enter in the dial # #36446337##).
• 📱 Update the firmware: In new versions MIUI Frequently correct false positives SOS.

If you often give your children a phone, consider installing a child mode:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Children’s Mode.
2. Activate the function and set the password.
3. In the settings of the child mode, turn off access to emergency functions.

You can also use third-party apps to block buttons, such as:

• Button Remapper – allows you to reassign the actions of the buttons.
• Kids Place – creates a safe sandbox for children.
• Power Button Lock – Locks the power button.

⚠️ Note: Some button locking apps require super-user (root) rights, which may deprive you of warranties and create security vulnerabilities in your phone.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When the regime is off SOS And users often have typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

Problem 1: There is no emergency option in the settings, or «SOS».

Decision:

• Update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI.
• Try an alternative path: Settings → Google → Security → Emergency functions.
• If you have custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the feature is SOS It can be deactivated or hidden.

Problem 2: After resetting the settings SOS reactivate.

Decision:

• This means that the function is tied to the Mi Account. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Security and disable emergency synchronization.
• If the problem recurs, reset via Fastboot with a complete phone flashing.

Problem 3: The phone is not going out of mode SOS even after rebooting.

Decision:

• Try to extract SIM-map and reboot phone.
• Connect your phone to another device through OTG-Cable and try unlocking it with your mouse.
• If nothing helps, perform a hardware reset (see Method 5).

Problem 4: After the shutdown SOS The power button stopped working correctly.

Decision:

• This may be due to damage to the button contacts. Try to clean the button gently with alcohol.
• If the problem persists, contact the service center to replace the power button.

If you encounter another problem not described here, check out Xiaomi forums (such as c.mi.com) or contact the Mi Community app for support.

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If the regime SOS activated spontaneously even after shutdown, this may indicate a hardware malfunction (for example, sticking a power button or damage to the plume.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions