How to restart Xiaomi Redmi 5 without a power button: all working methods

Why the power button fails and what to do

The power button on the Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the most vulnerable parts of the device. According to service centers, up to 15% of calls with this model are due to a mechanical button malfunction. The causes of failure range from banal wear (average microswitch life is 50,000 presses) to moisture or mechanical damage after falls. Especially often the problem manifests after 2-3 years of active use, when the contacts are oxidized or the spring mechanism loses elasticity.

Complicating matters, without a power button, users lose the ability to not only turn their smartphone on/off, but also perform basic operations like forced reboots or logging into Recovery Mode. Meanwhile, a reboot may be required to solve a range of problems, from system freezes to updates. Fortunately, there are alternative methods to restart the device that do not require a physical push of the button.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to reboot Redmi 5 without using the power button – from software solutions using ADB to hardware methods with disassembly of the case. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances associated with this model (for example, the features of working with the Fastboot on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor).

Method 1: Software reboot through the settings menu

The easiest method that works is if the phone is on and responsive to touching the screen, suitable for a scheduled reboot when the device is not getting stuck. MIUI for Redmi 5 has two ways to access the restart function:

• 📱 Through the notification panel: swipe down from the top edge of the screen, find the power icon (⚡) → Hold him down. 1-2 seconds → select "Reset».
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Go to Settings → The phone. → Reboot (on some versions) MIUI The path may be different: Settings → Additionally. → Reboot).

If standard menu items are missing (for example, after updating your firmware), try an alternative path:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Advanced settings.
2. Scroll down to the Reset section (not to be confused with Resetting!).
3. Select "Reboot the system."

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On Redmi 5 with MIUI 10 and below, the reset point can be hidden behind a long press on the “Stop” button in the power menu. Hold it for 3 seconds until an additional window appears.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is getting stuck and doesn't respond to touch, this method won't work. 2-5.

Method 2: Reboot through ADB (for power users)

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — It's a powerful tool for controlling your smartphone from your computer, and it allows you to send commands directly to the system, including to reboot, and it requires pre-tuning, but it works even when the interface freezes (if the interface freezes). USB-debugging was included in advance).

For Redmi 5, the following is the case:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (part of the Android SDK).
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices The response should appear the serial number of your Redmi 5.
5. Reboot the command: adb reboot

If you need to reboot in Recovery Mode or Fastboot, use:

• 🔄 Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery
• ⚡ For Fastboot: Adb reboot bootloader

Method 3: Using physical buttons (combinations)

If the screen isn't responding but the phone is on, you can try the hardware button combinations. On Redmi 5, the following options are available:

• 🔁 Forced Reboot: Hold the Volume Button Up + The volume button down simultaneously during 10-15 On some firmware, this works instead of the missing power button.
• 🛠️ Entrance to Recovery: Press Volume Up + Power (even if the power button doesn't work, sometimes it works when you hold 20)+ seconds).
• ⚡ Entrance to Fastboot: Combination Volume Down + Power.Redmi 5 may need to hold up to 30 seconds.

An important nuance: on Redmi 5 with Snapdragon 450 processor, when holding the volume buttons for more than 20 seconds, a hardware reset is triggered, which can lead to data loss.

Make sure your phone is not connected to the charger.

Do not hold the buttons longer than 15 seconds in one approach.

If the screen is gone, release the buttons and try again in 30 seconds.

Do not use combinations more than 1 time in 5 minutes-->

⚠️ Attention: On versions MIUI 11 and later, prolonged holding of volume buttons can activate Emergency Mode instead of rebooting. In this case, release the buttons and try again with the clamping of Volume up. + Loudness down at the same time.

A critical feature of Redmi 5 is that when hardware resets through button combinations, the NFC module settings are reset (if activated).

Method 4: Reboot via charging connection

A little-known method that works thanks to the power scheme of Redmi 5. When you connect the charger, the smartphone automatically checks the battery status and sometimes initializes a reboot.

1. Connect your phone to the charger (preferably the original 5V/2A).
2. If the screen is out, wait 30 seconds. If the screen is on, pull out and re-insert the charging plug.
3. Repeat the action. 3-5 intervally 10 For a second. 3-4 The attempt may work with a reset.

This method works because the Qualcomm PM660 power controller (used in Redmi 5) sends a signal to re-initiate the system when the voltage changes dramatically, and the method is about 40% efficient, but it is completely safe and does not require disassembling the device.

To increase the chances of success:

• 🔌 Use a Quick Charge 3.0-enabled charger (even if the phone doesn’t support fast charging, the controller responds to specific signals).
• 🔋 Try connecting your phone to another power source (e.g., a power source). USB-port of the computer or power bank).
• 📱 If the screen reacts, activate the aircraft mode before charging (Settings) → Airplane mode).

Method 5: Hardware reset (disassembly of the body)

The last resort, the physical shutdown of the battery, should only be used if other methods have failed. On Redmi 5, this will require:

1. Remove the back cover (it is glued, so use a plastic shoulder blade or mediator).
2. Unscrew 10 screws T3 (located around the perimeter).
3. Carefully disconnect the battery plume (it is in the lower right corner under the metal plate).
4. Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the plume.

After this procedure, the phone will automatically restart, as if it were completely powered down.

• ⚠️ Warranty: Disassembly of the case will void the warranty Xiaomi (if it is still valid).
• ⚠️ Battery: Redmi 5 uses a lithium battery LB4169 — Do not bend it or puncture it!
• ⚠️ Static: Before working, touch a metal object to remove static electricity.

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Hardware reset is the only method that is guaranteed to work in case of any software failure, including “bricks” after a failed firmware update.

If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to contact the service center. The average cost of disassembling and checking the power button on Redmi 5 in 2026 is 800-1500 rubles.

What to do after a successful reboot

After restarting the device, follow a few steps to avoid repeated problems:

1. Check the power button in Settings → About Phone → Equipment Test (if the test is available).
2. Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI (update updates often contain fixes for hardware bugs).
3. Install the Button Remapper app from Google Play to reassign the power button functions to other keys (like double-pressing the volume button).

If the power button is completely out of order, consider repair options:

For a temporary solution, you can use USB OTG-- Keyboard adapter. USB-keyboard to your phone and use the Power key (usually located in the upper right corner) to restart.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Redmi 5 reboot