Xiaomi's hanging smartphone is a situation that almost every owner of Xiaomi devices has faced. The screen does not respond to touch, the buttons do not work, and the phone turns into a brick - familiar? The reasons can be different from a banal failure of the application to critical overheating or damage to the firmware, the main thing at this point is not to panic and not try to force the buttons, risking breaking the mechanism.
In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to turn off a Xiaomi phone, from the simplest (for example, forced reboot) to radical (battery removal).We will focus on the nuances for different models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and also explain how to minimize the risk of data loss. If your phone is not just frozen, but stopped responding to any manipulation after the MIUI update, here you will find a solution to this problem.
1. Forced reboot: a universal way for all models
The fastest and safest method is hardware reboot, which works on 99% of Xiaomi devices, including POCO, Black Shark and older models like the Redmi 4X.
For this:
- 🔄 Press the power button (usually located on the right) for 10-15 seconds.
- 📱 If the screen is out but the phone is not restarting, add the volume button and hold both 20-30 seconds.
- ⚡ On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) You may need to press the power button. + volume-reducing.
After restarting, the phone should return to working condition, and if that doesn't happen, move on to the next method.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with AMOLED-With screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) long-term button retention can cause a false trigger mode Fastboot. If you see a rabbit in a hat on the screen, release the buttons and try again.
Battery Removal: A Radical Method for Non-Removable Batteries
If the forced reboot didn't work and the phone still doesn't respond, there's a physical power outage. In today's Xiaomi batteries are non-removable, but they can be disconnected by removing the back cover, which is suitable for power users, because doing the wrong thing can damage the plumes or lose warranty.
What you need:
- 🔧 Plastic blade (or mediator).
- 🔩 Screwdriver. T3/T4 (screw-cover).
- 🧲 Magnetic substrate (so as not to lose the screws).
Step-by-step:
- Turn off your phone (if possible) and remove your SIM cards.
- Heat the back cover with a hairdryer (temperature 60-70 ° C) for 2-3 minutes - this will soften the glue.
- Carefully tuck the lid with a spatula, starting at the bottom edge (near the USB-C connector).
- Unscrew the screws that hold the metal plate over the battery.
- Disconnect the battery plume (usually under a black insulation tape).
- Wait 30 seconds and plug the plume back in.
| Xiaomi model | Type of battery attachment | Difficulty of extraction (1–5) |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 11 | Glue + screws | 3 |
| Xiaomi 12 | Glue + metal plate | 4 |
| POCO X3 Pro | Glue (no screws) | 2 |
| Black Shark 5 | Screws + latches | 5 |
⚠️ Note: On wireless charging models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11), there may be an additional sensor under the battery, which damage will lead to the loss of fast charging function.
Turn off the phone (if it reacts)
Remove the SIM card and memory card
Prepare tools (scapula, screwdriver)
Heat the cover with a hair dryer (not higher than 70 ° C)
Disconnect the battery plume for 30 seconds-->
3.Use of Fastboot Mode: for Advanced Users
If the phone is stuck on the MIUI logo or in a reboot cycle but is responding to a PC connection, you can try turning it off via Fastboot.This method requires ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and minimal command line knowledge.
Instructions:
- Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable.
- Press the power button + volume reduction for 10 seconds to enter the Fastboot (screen with a rabbit in the hat).
- Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux).
- Enter the command: fastboot devices If the phone is determined (the serial number appears), run: fastboot reboot
If the team doesn’t work, try:
fastboot oem off-mode-charge 0This command forcibly shuts down the device, simulating a power outage.
What if Fastboot doesn’t recognize your phone?
4. Reset via Recovery Mode: If the phone got stuck during the upgrade
One of the most common scenarios is to freeze during the MIUI update phase, in which case a reset via Recovery Mode helps, but be prepared to lose unsaved data (photos, messages, applications).
How to log in to Recovery:
- 🔄 Turn off your phone (if it reacts) or wait for the battery to run out.
- 📱 Press the power button. + Increase the volume before the Mi Recovery logo appears.
- 🌐 In the menu, select Wipe Data. → Wipe All Data (Management – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
Once reset, the phone will reboot in factory condition, and if the problem was in the damaged firmware, it will help bring the device back to life.
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) Recovery resets don't delete data from the memory card, but if the phone is encrypted, file access can be lost.
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Before resetting, try connecting your phone to charge for 10-15 minutes. Sometimes the freeze is caused by a discharged battery, and after recharging, the device itself comes out of the stopper.
5. Hardware discharge through test points (for service centers)
If none of these methods work, then you have to reset the hardware through the test points, which is used in service centers and requires disassembling the phone, and it's used when:
- 🔋 The phone does not turn on or respond to charging.
- 🔄 Hanging on the logo. MIUI after a failed update.
- 💻 The computer does not see the device in Fastboot or EDL.
Test points are contacts on the motherboard, the closure of which puts the phone in Emergency Download Mode (EDL) mode. Then, through the Mi Flash Tool software, you can flash the device again.
⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly closing points can cause a phone to fail, a method only recommended for experienced users or service center professionals.
| Model | Location of test points | The necessary tool |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10 Pro | Next to the battery connector (2 contacts) | Tweezers or needles |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 | Under a metal screen (3 contacts) | Multimeter (for inspection) |
| POCO F3 | Near the processor (TP marking) | Solding iron (for reliable contact) |
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Hardware reset through test points is the last chance to bring the phone back to life if the software methods did not help. After successfully logging into the EDL, you can flash the device with official firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (Clean All mode).
6. Prevention of hangings: how to avoid problems in the future
To minimize the risk of re-hangs, follow these tips:
- 📱 Update. MIUI regularly, but not through OTA, but manually (downloading firmware from the official website).
- 🧹 Clean the cache once a month: go to Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.
- 🔋 Avoid battery drain (keep the charge at 20–80%).
- 🚫 Do not install applications from unknown sources (virus risk).
- 🔄 Reboot your phone once a week (this cleans up RAM).
If the hangings occur frequently, check:
- 📉 Free space in memory (less than 1 GB can cause crashes).
- 🌡️ Processor Temperature (use the app) CPU Monitor).
- 🛠️ Battery status (C Settings) → Battery → Status).
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If the phone starts to freeze after falling or getting moisture, do not try to turn it on again. Immediately remove the SIM card and memory card and take it to the service center - further attempts to turn on may aggravate the damage.