How to reboot Xiaomi Redmi 4A: everything from soft restart to hard reset

Xiaomi Redmi 4A is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, released in 2016, but still actively used. Despite the modest technical characteristics (Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB of RAM), the device is famous for stability. However, even it sometimes hangs, stops responding to touch or requires a forced reboot after updates. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to reboot the Redmi 4A — from standard to emergency, and explain why the smartphone can “glut” and how to avoid it.

It's important to understand that the terms "reboot", "restart" and "reset" are often confused. Reboot is a normal restart of the system without losing data, whereas reset implies a return to factory settings. We will focus on rebooting, but we will also mention extreme measures if the phone is completely "burst".

If your Redmi 4A is just slowing down, try to optimize its performance first: clear the cache, remove unnecessary apps, or roll back to a stable version of MIUI. But if the screen is frozen, the sensor is not responding, or the device does not turn on at all, we start active actions.

1. Standard reboot (soft restart)

The safest and most recommended way is to reboot softly through the smartphone menu, which is suitable if the phone responds to touch, but is unstable (for example, apps fly out, the interface is lagging).

How to do this:

• 📱 Hold the Power button (also called the power button) on the right side of the smartphone for 2-3 seconds.
• 🔄 In the menu that appears, select Reboot (or Reboot in English firmware).
• ⏳ Wait 30 to 60 seconds until the device completely shuts down and turns on again.

This method does not delete data or reset settings. If problems persist after rebooting, try clearing the application cache in Settings → Applications or checking for free space in memory.

⚠️ Note: If after a soft reboot, Redmi 4A It takes longer than 5 minutes to load, don’t try to interrupt the process. Long downloads can be associated with app optimization after the update. MIUI.

Close all active applications|Connect the charger (if the charge is below 20%)|Make sure that SIM-The card and memory card are inserted correctly|Backup important data (in case of failure)

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2. Forced reset (hard restart)

If the smartphone is completely frozen (“blocked”), does not respond to touch or the screen is out and does not turn on, you will need a forced reboot. This method simulates the extraction of the battery, which is done on the Redmi 4A with a fixed battery.

Instructions:

1. Hold the power button for at least 10-15 seconds.
2. When the screen goes out (or the Xiaomi logo appears), release the button.
3. Wait for the system to fully load (it can take up to 2-3 minutes).

A forced restart does not delete data, but can interrupt background processes (such as downloading files or updating applications).If the phone freezes again after such a restart, the cause may be a damaged firmware or hardware malfunction (such as problems with eMMC memory).

⚠️ Note: If after a forced reboot Redmi 4A It gives you a "No Command" error, which means that the system is trying to log into Recovery. + Volume up 10 seconds to exit mode.

3.Reboot via Recovery Mode

If the smartphone is turned on but not loaded beyond the logo, or you suspect damage to system files, rebooting through Recovery mode will help.This method also allows you to reset to factory settings if other methods have not helped.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off your phone (if it is suspended).
2. Press and hold the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time.
3. Release the buttons when the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.

From the Recovery menu (English or Chinese) select:

• 🔄 Reboot → Reboot to System – Regular Reboot.
• 🧹 Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache – Cache Clearance (without data loss).
• ⚠️ Wipe Data → Factory Reset – Complete reset (deletes all data!).

Use volume buttons (Up/Down) to navigate, and Power to confirm. If the Recovery menu displays characters, you have Chinese firmware installed, in which case, focus on the location of the points (first, reboot, second, clear the cache).

4.Reboot via Fastboot Mode and ADB

For power users who are familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), there is a way to reboot the Redmi 4A via a computer.This is true if the phone doesn't respond to buttons or if a diagnosis is required.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB Developer settings (if the phone is still on).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 4A to your PC.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. For a soft reboot, do: adb reboot
4. For Forced Reboot in Fastboot: Adb Reboot Bootloader Then from Fastboot you can reboot the command: fastboot reboot

If USB debugging wasn’t enabled in advance, log in to Fastboot manually (hold Power + Volume down when turned on) and use the fastboot reboot command.

1. Reinstall Xiaomi drivers through the official tool.

2. Use another USB-cable (not all cables support data transmission).

3. Connect the phone to the back USB-PC port (front ports sometimes don't provide enough power).

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5. Reboot when "bricking" (bootloop, black screen)

If Redmi 4A is in the bootloop or not at all, the reasons may be serious:

• 🔧 Failed update MIUI.
• 🛠️ Damage to section /system after manual intervention (root, modification).
• 🔋 Critical battery discharge (below 3%).
• 💥 Hardware failure (for example, memory chip dump).

In such cases, the soft methods will not help - you will need to flash through Fastboot or EDL Mode.

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 4A (codename rolex) from MIUI Download.
2. Unpack the archive and launch the script flash_all.bat (for Windows) from the firmware folder.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (hold Power + Volume down).
4. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

If the firmware on Fastboot doesn't work, there's a last chance, EDL Mode, which requires a special cable or circuit of test points on the board. Without experience, it's not recommended - the risk of finally "killing" the phone!

1. the battery is in good condition (it may be swelled or completely discharged).

2. Integrity of display plumes and buttons.

3. the presence of a short circuit on the motherboard (multimeter is needed).

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6.Why does Redmi 4A often require a reboot?

Regular freezes and the need to restart are a sign of system or hardware problems. Let's consider the main causes and ways to fix them:

If the problems started after the update, try to retrace the previous version of MIUI via Recovery.

1. Download the archive with the desired firmware (.zip format).
2. Put it in the root of the phone’s memory.
3. In Recovery, select Install update.zip to System.

For the prevention of hanging:

• 📵 Clean the cache regularly in Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI Only through official channels (avoid custom firmware without experience).
• 🛡️ Install an antivirus (such as Mi Security) to check for malware.
• 🔋 Keep an eye on the charge level – do not let the discharge below 10%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 4A reboot