How to properly reboot the Xiaomi smartphone: from the basic reboot to emergency reset

Rebooting a Xiaomi smartphone is a seemingly simple operation, but even it can cause questions for a beginner or become a problem if the phone freezes, does not respond to presses or refuses to turn on at all. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to reboot for Redmi, POCO and Mi devices – from the standard menu to hidden commands for emergencies.

It is important to understand that the method of rebooting depends on the condition of the phone: whether it is stable, stuck on the logo, does not respond to the screen or completely discharged “to zero”. We will consider options for each situation, including unique button combinations for models with a physical Bixby button (for example, Mi 11 Ultra) and behavior on MIUI 14/15 with a HyperOS shell.

If you're looking for a way to just upgrade or reset, this is not the manual, but it's about the soft/hard reboot, the difference between the full reset and how to avoid data loss by forced shutdown.

1. Standard reboot via menu (for a working phone)

The safest and most recommended way is to use built-in MIUI features. It is suitable if the phone responds to touch, but is unstable (for example, brakes or overheats).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen).
• 🔍 Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on) POCO).
• 🔄 Click Reboot (in some versions) MIUI The button is hidden behind the additional).
• ⏳ Confirm the action – the phone will turn off and turn on automatically in 20-40 seconds.

Alternative path (for MIUI 14+):

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

⚠️ Warning: If the power menu does not have Reboot, but only Shutdown and Emergency mode, your phone runs on Android One (e.g. Mi). A3). In this case, turn off the device first, then turn it on manually.

2. Forced reboot (if the phone freezes)

If Xiaomi’s smartphone doesn’t respond to touch, the screen freezes on the MI logo or charging image, and the touch buttons don’t work, it will require a hard reboot, a technique that simulates battery extraction and is data-safe, but should not be used regularly.

The methods of forced reboot depend on the model:

Process:

1. Press the specified combination of buttons.
2. Hold it until the screen goes out (usually a vibration signals a shutdown).
3. Release the buttons and wait 10 seconds.
4. Press Power to turn on.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3/F4) long-term retention + Loudness upwards more 20 You can start a Fastboot for a second, if you see a black screen that says, FASTBOOT — Don’t panic, just press Power to reboot.

Make sure your phone is not charging (the risk of port damage)

Check if the update process is running (progress indicator)

Remember the button retention time for your model

Wait 30 seconds before re-energizing-->

3. Restart to Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

If the phone turns on but doesn't work properly because of viruses, conflicting apps, or broken updates, Safe Mode will help, and it disables all third-party programs, and you can remove the problem software.

How to start:

• 🔄 Turn off the phone (hold power) → Turn it off).
• 🔘 After the vibration of the shutdown, press the Volume down and hold.
• 🔄 Without releasing the button, press Power to turn on the device.
• 🛡️ Release Volume Down When the Screen Says Safe Mode.

In this mode:

• 📱 Only standard applications (Calls, Messages, Settings) work).
• 🚫 Widgets and background processes of third-party programs are disabled.
• 🔍 You can remove applications that cause crashes (go to Settings) → Annexes).

To get out of Safe Mode, simply restart your phone in the usual way.

4.Reboot via Recovery Mode (for power users)

Recovery Mode is a service mode that lets you reset settings, clear your cache, or install updates manually.Rebooting through it is useful if the phone is cyclically restarting or unable to boot the system.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off your phone (forced if it doesn’t respond).
2. Press Power + Volume up for 10-15 seconds.
3. Release the buttons when the Mi logo and menu with the Android on the back appear.

In the Recovery menu (manage volume buttons, select - Power button):

• 🔄 Reboot - Standard Reboot.
• 🧹 Wipe cache – Cache cleanup (safe for data).
• ⚠️ Wipe data – complete reset (deleting everything!).
• 📥 Apply update – installing firmware from a memory card.

⚠️ If you see Mount Recovery, you will see Mount /system or ADB sideload is a custom Recovery (for example, a sideload, TWRP). In this case, the standard instructions may not work, and the wrong actions will lead to a breeze (breakdown) of the phone.

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If the Recovery sensor is not working, use volume buttons for navigation and power to select. On some models (POCO F1), the sensor works, but with a delay of up to 5 seconds.

5. Reboot through ADB (for developers)

If you have access to ADB (Android Debug Bridge, you can reboot your phone through your computer, and this is a useful method if the screen is broken, but you can't. USB-debugging was included in advance.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Reboot: adb reboot For forced reboot (similar to hard reboot): adb reboot bootloader

If you need to reboot in Recovery:

adb reboot recovery

For Fastboot:

adb reboot bootloader

⚠️ Note: Adb commands only work when Debugging is enabled USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu → For developers → Debugging by USB). If the option is disabled, this method will not work.

6. Features of the reboot on new models (2023–2026)

Xiaomi’s HyperOS smartphones (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70) have a modified reboot logic.

• 🔄 Fast reboot: The power menu has a quick reboot – the phone reboots in 5-8 seconds (without full iron initialization).
• 🛡️ Auto-reboot in case of overheating: If the processor temperature exceeds 60°C, the system can automatically restart with a notification Temperature normalized.
• 🔋 Deep Sleep Mode: Long-term Power retention on HyperOS + Volume up (20)+ It can put the phone into deep sleep mode - the screen will go out, but the charging indicator will remain.

For models with a subscreen fingerprint scanner (Xiaomi 13T, POCO F5):

• 🔍 If the phone doesn’t respond to the Power button, try pressing the fingerprint scanner 5 times quickly – this can unlock the screen in a freeze state.
• 🔄 Forced reboot is performed by a combination of power + Loudness up + touching the scanner (holding 10 seconds).

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On HyperOS, a forced reboot can reset some of the power saving settings. After the reboot, check Settings → Battery → Power Modes.

7.What to do if the phone does not turn on after restarting

If after any of the described procedures, the phone does not show signs of life (does not vibrate, does not light the indicator, the screen is black), follow the following steps:

1. 🔌 Check charging: Connect the original cable and power supply. Leave 30 minutes on charging - even if the indicator is not on. Try another socket or cable (possibly a problem in the port).
2. 🔋 Check the battery: If the phone was cold (< 0°C, warm it up in your hands for 10 minutes. 4A) — Remove and insert the battery back.
3. 🔧 Diagnostics of hardware problems: Connect your phone to a PC – if the computer makes a connection sound USB, You can put a flashlight on the screen, and if you see an image, the backlight is faulty.

If nothing helps:

• 🛠️ Contact the Xiaomi Service Center (check the warranty for the service). IMEI site mi.com/verify).
• 🔧 Try flashing your phone through Fastboot (instructions for a specific model look at the 4PDA or XDA Developers).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi reboot