How to Reboot Xiaomi Redmi 4A: From Simple to Complex

Xiaomi Redmi 4A is one of the brand’s most popular budget smartphones, but even it’s not immune to freezes, MIUI glitches, or sudden crashes after upgrades. Rebooting the device often solves 80% of problems, but it’s important to do it right so as not to make things worse. In this article, we’ll break down all the possible ways from a standard reboot to forced reboot through recovery mode, and also tell you what to do if the Redmi 4A doesn’t respond to buttons or gets stuck on the Mi logo.

You'll know:

• 🔄 How to perform a soft reboot through menus or buttons
• 🔋 What to do if the smartphone does not turn on after the battery discharge
• ⚡ How to force the device to restart if it is suspended tightly
• ⚠️ In which cases a reboot can delete data and how to avoid it
• ❓ Answers to Frequent Questions: Why Redmi 4A spontaneously reboots how to reset settings without losing files, etc.

All instructions are tested on Redmi 4A with MIUI 9-14 firmware (including global and Chinese versions).If your smartphone runs on custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may differ.

1. Standard reboot via menu

The safest way is to use the built-in MIUI settings. It is suitable if the smartphone responds to touch, but works unstable (for example, slows down, applications do not open or communication disappears).

How to do this:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone.
3. Slip the button Reboot (or Reboot the system in new versions of MIUI).
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

If the Reboot option is not in the About Phone menu, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Hold the power button for 2-3 seconds.
• 🔄 In the window that appears, select Reboot (not to be confused with Shutdown!).

Make sure the battery is at least 20% charged.

Close all applications (swipe up in the multitasking menu)

Turn off the charger (if connected)

Save open files (for example, in editors or messengers)-->

⚠️ Note: If after the reboot of Redmi 4A It's a system not responding error or it's cyclically turned on and off, which could indicate firmware damage, and you'll need to flash it over Recovery.

2. Forced reboot (Hard Reboot)

If the smartphone doesn’t respond to touch, the screen is black or getting stuck on the Mi logo, a hard reboot will help, resetting all the time processes, but does not affect user data (photos, contacts, messages).

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 4A:

1. Hold the power and volume button up at the same time.
2. Hold them for at least 10-15 seconds (even if the screen is gone or the logo appears).
3. Release the buttons when you feel a short vibration or see the animation of the MIUI download.

On some firmware, the combination may differ:

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If the Redmi 4A doesn’t turn on after a hard reboot, plug it into a 10-15-minute charge, and the battery may be completely drained and the power controller is blocking the start.

3.Reboot through Recovery Mode

If the smartphone is turned on but not loaded beyond the Mi logo (or a “No command” error appears), rebooting through Recovery Mode will help, which is also useful if you need to reset to factory settings or clear the cache.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone (if it is on, hold the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Press the power and volume button up at the same time.
3. Release the buttons when the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear (usually 5-7 seconds later).
4. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons:

• 🔄 — restart.
• 🧹 — reset (cautiously, remove everything!).
• 📱 Fastboot - Firmware mode.

⚠️ Note: In the Recovery menu, DO NOT select Wipe Data (or ) unless you plan to reset your smartphone to factory settings!

4.Reboot via Fastboot (for experienced)

If Redmi 4A doesn’t boot even in Recovery but reacts to a PC connection, you can try rebooting it via Fastboot mode.This method requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and an ADB/Fastboot utility.

Instructions:

1. Install Google’s Platform Tools (or Xiaomi’s Mi Flash Tool).
2. Connect the switched off smartphone to the PC via USB.
3. Press the power and volume button down for 10 seconds to log into the Fastboot.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with fastboot and type: fastboot reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try:

fastboot -w


fastboot reboot

This sequence clears the cache and restarts the device.

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Fastboot mode is the last chance to reboot the smartphone software, and if that doesn’t work, the problem is likely in the hardware (battery, motherboard, plumes).

5.What to do if Redmi 4A does not turn on after restart

If the smartphone does not show signs of life (does not vibrate, does not burn the charging indicator), check the following:

1. Charging: 🔌 Connect the original charger for 30 to 60 minutes, and the battery may be completely drained. 🔋 Try another RAM or cable (a faulty cable may block charging).
2. Hardware problems: 🛠️ If the smartphone fell or got wet, check the contacts of the battery or the plume of the display. 🔧 Take it to a service center for the diagnosis of the power controller (PMIC).
3. Firmware: 📱 If the update was made before the failure MIUI, Maybe the firmware is off. You'll need to reflash it on the Fastboot or EDL-regime.

If the charging indicator is on, but the screen is black:

• 💡 Light up the screen with a flashlight – maybe the backlight doesn’t work, but the image is there.
• 🔊 Call your smartphone from another phone – if you hear a sound, the problem is in the display or plume.

6.Why Redmi 4A spontaneously reboots

If your smartphone turns off and on without your involvement, the reasons may be as follows:

If the problem has occurred after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version via Recovery or Fastboot. Downgrad instructions can be found on the 4PDA or Xiaomi.EU forums.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 4A reboot