How to Reboot Xiaomi System: From Simple Restart to Emergency Reset

When you need to restart the Xiaomi system and how it differs from shutting down

Rebooting a Xiaomi device is not just a shutdown and then turn on; it is a system procedure that cleans RAM, closes the background processes, and restarts the Android kernel from scratch. Unlike a full shutdown, restarts save temporary cache files but resets “hungry” services — which is why this method often solves problems with brakes, overheating or application errors.

Xiaomi smartphones and smart devices (including Redmi, POCO, and Mi) require a reboot in a few typical cases:

• 🐢 The phone has become slow to work after prolonged use (especially important for models with 4-6 GB of RAM).
• 🔄 After installing a major update MIUI (For example, switching from 13th to 14th version).
• 📱 Applications spontaneously close or issue an error "Stop".
• 🔋 The battery discharges too quickly (sometimes helps to reset background consumption).
• 📶 Network problems: does not catch Wi-Fi, mobile Internet or Bluetooth.

It is important to understand that soft reboot (via menu) and forced reboot (with buttons) are different processes: the first is safe and recommended for regular use, the second can lead to the loss of unsaved data if the device at the time of restart recorded files (for example, videos or documents).

Method 1: Standard Reboot via the Settings Menu

The safest and most recommended method is to use the built-in Reboot feature in the power menu.It is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and older devices on the MIUI 10+.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold the power button (usually located on the right side of the smartphone).
2. In the menu that appears, select Reboot (on some firmwares - Restart).
3. Confirm action if the system requests a password or fingerprint.

If the Reset button is not available:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Reboot (for the purpose of MIUI 14 and newer).
• 🔄 On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) You need to hold the power button 10.+ A few seconds before the menu appears.

Close all important applications (messaging, banking)

Keep open documents or photos

Connect to charging if the battery level is below 20%

Make sure that SIM-The card and memory card are inserted correctly-->

Why is this preferable? With a standard reboot, the system correctly closes all processes, syncs data to your Mi Account, and clears the cache without risking file damage, which is especially important for dynamic memory (RAM Boost) devices, where background tasks can take up to 50% of RAM.

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If the phone still brakes after rebooting, try to clean the cache manually: Settings → Memory → Clear the cache. On POCO F5 and other flagships, this can free up up to 3-5 GB of space.

Method 2: Forced reboot with buttons

If Xiaomi's smartphone is frozen and doesn't respond to touches or the power button, it will require an emergency reboot, which works even with a fully black screen, but has nuances:

• ⚠️ Do not use it often – it can shorten the life of flash memory.
• 📲 On some models (e.g., Mi). 10T) button combination is different.
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is not discharged below 5% – otherwise the device may not turn on.

Instructions for most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones:

1. Press the power button and increase the volume at the same time.
2. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and vibration starts.
3. Release the buttons – the device will automatically restart.

For models with remote fingerprint scanner (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro):

1. Press the power button + volume reduction.


2. Hold until the MI logo appears (usually 8-12 seconds).




3. After the vibration, let go.

On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro), a forced reboot can take up to 20 seconds - this is normal and due to the chipset architecture.

Method 3: Reboot with Recovery Mode (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, after a failed update), you can reboot your device through Recovery, which is also useful if you need to reset your settings to factory or install firmware manually.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone (if it freezes, use Forced Reboot from Method 2).
2. Press the power button and increase the volume at the same time.
3. When the Mi logo appears, release the power button, but keep the volume + up until you see the Recovery menu.
4. In the menu, select Reboot (or Reboot) with volume buttons and confirm the choice with the power button.

Please note:

• 🔧 New models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K60) The Recovery menu can be in Chinese. The reboot item is usually second on top.
• ⚠️ Do not choose Wipe Data, it will result in a complete reset!
• 📱 If the menu doesn’t appear, try the combination of food. + Turning down the volume.

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Recovery Mode is a powerful tool, but it's dangerous for beginners. Never choose options with the words "wipe", "format" or "factory reset" unless you plan to drop your phone.

Method 4: Reboot through ADB (for developers)

If you’re familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can reboot Xiaomi with a command.This method is useful if the phone is physically healthy but the screen doesn’t respond to touch (for example, due to a sensor driver failure).

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB in the phone settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Reboot the command: adb reboot

Additional commands:

• 🔄 Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery
• 📱 Reboot in Fastboot (for firmware): adb reboot bootloader

⚠️ Attention: If debugging is on USB It wasn't activated in advance, it won't work. Don't try to activate it on a locked screen, it could cause a data reset.

Method 5: Automatically Reboot on Schedule

Few people know, but MIUI has a built-in automatic reboot on schedule, which is useful for keeping the device running without manual controls, such as setting up a restart every day at 3 a.m. when the phone is not normally used.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Automatic Reboot (on MIUI 13/14, the path may differ: Settings → System and device → Advanced settings → AutoReboot).
2. Activate the switch Enable automatic reboot.
3. Choose the frequency: Daily, Weekly or Manual.
4. Set a time (recommended night when the phone is charging).

Limitations of function:

• ⏰ It does not work if the phone is turned off or discharged.
• 🔋 Requires a minimum of 30% battery charge.
• 📵 Not activated if the device is in Do Not Disturb mode.

On some models (such as the POCO X4 Pro), this option is hidden.

1. Enable the developer mode (7 taps according to MIUI).


2. activate the option "Unlock OEM" in the settings for developers.




3. Reboot the phone - the item will appear in the menu.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple procedure like a reboot can go wrong, and here are some common mistakes Xiaomi users make and ways to prevent them:

1.The phone does not turn on after a forced reboot

• 🔋 Reason: Battery discharged during the process.
• 🔌 Solution: Connect to charging for 15-20 minutes, then try turning on.

2.Fastboot Menu Recovery Appears

• 🔧 Reason: Wrong button combination (e.g., volume button is held).
• 📱 Solution: Select Reboot System with volume buttons and confirm with power button.

3.Data was lost after the reboot

• ⚠️ Reason: Wipe Data option was selected in Recovery.
• 💾 Solution: Restore data from Mi Cloud backup or via Xiaomi PC Suite.

⚠️ Note: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, a forced reboot can cause encryption to fail. If after a restart, the phone requires a password but does not accept it, you will need to reset to factory settings.

4.The phone is constantly restarted (bootloop)

• 🔄 Cause: Damage to system files after failed update.
• 🛠️ Solution: Try to log into Recovery and select Wipe Cache. If it doesn't work, run your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (PC required).