How to restart Xiaomi phone without power button: all ways

A broken or stuck power button on Xiaomi is a problem that many users face, especially when the phone is getting stuck and the physical button is unresponsive, and in this situation, rebooting seems impossible, but in fact there are at least 5 alternative ways to bring the device back to life, from standard MIUI features to technical techniques using ADB.

It's important to understand that the reboot method depends on the state of the phone, whether it's on or off, whether it's touching the screen, whether it's charging. For example, on a running Redmi Note 10 Pro, you can use a software reboot via a menu, and a fully dead POCO X3 will require disassembly or a PC connection. We'll look at all scenarios, from the simplest to the emergency.

Before you start, check if the power button is blocked by a cover or protective film. Sometimes you just need to remove the accessories to make the mechanism work again. If the problem is a software failure (for example, after updating MIUI 14), try the soft ways first - they will save your data.

1. Software reboot via the settings menu

The safest way is to use the built-in MIUI features, which is suitable if the phone’s screen is touch-sensitive and the system is not completely getting stuck, and works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 9A, POCO F3 and Mi 11.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen).
• 🔍 Scroll down and select About Phone.
• 🔄 Click on Reboot (or Reboot the system in older versions) MIUI).
• ✅ Confirm the action if a request appears.

If the About menu is not available (for example, on the POCO M4 Pro), use an alternative route:

1. Press and hold the virtual Home button (if it appears on the screen).
2. In the menu that appears, select Nutrition → Reboot.

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global 13.0.4) may require a pattern lock or password to be entered after rebooting. If you forget it, use the unlock methods from the FAQ.

2.Reboot via Recovery Mode (if phone is on)

If the Xiaomi smartphone is on but the screen is not responsive to touch (for example, due to a sensor failure), you can use hardware reset via Recovery. This method does not require a working power button, but you need access to Fastboot or Recovery Mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to the charger (required!).
2. Wait for the charging indicator to appear on the screen (even if it does not respond to touch).
3. Press and hold the volume button (+) + connect the USB-Type C cable to the PC.
4. After 5-10 seconds, release the button and the phone will go to Fastboot Mode.
5. Use volume buttons to navigate and select Recovery Mode (click volume button for confirmation).
6. From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Attention: Recovery Mode doesn't have a touch screen -- you can only control the menu with volume buttons. If you accidentally choose Wipe Data, all the data will be deleted.

3.Reboot via ADB (for advanced users)

If your Xiaomi has USB debugging enabled, you can reboot it using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands, which is suitable for models with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but works on standard firmware if debugging is activated.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (required for stable connection).
• 🔓 Debugging authorization USB in the phone settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
4. Do the reboot: adb reboot

1. Reconnect the cable.

2. Enable the mode of file transfer on the phone.

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⚠️ Warning: If the phone is connected to a PC for the first time, a request for debugging permission will appear on the screen. ADB If the screen doesn't respond, it's useless.

4.Rigid reboot through battery retrieval

On older Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi 5), the battery was removable, and the reboot was all about retrieving it. In modern smartphones (Redmi Note 11, POCO X4 Pro), the battery is soldered, but it can be turned off manually by disassembling the phone, an emergency method that should be used only if other methods have failed.

How to do this:

• 🛠️ Turn off the phone (if it is on, wait for the battery to run out).
• 🔧 Carefully tuck the back cover with a plastic spatula (start at the corner near the connector for SIM-map).
• ⚡ Disconnect the battery plume (usually under a black insulation tape).
• ⏱️ Wait 30 seconds and plug the plume back in.
• 🔄 Collect your phone and connect to the charger.

⚠️ Attention: On non-removable models (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra) the contacts will need to be soldered off to turn off the battery. This is dangerous - the risk of fire or battery explosion if you do not do the right thing is extremely high. ADB or wait for full discharge.

5. Alternative methods: gestures and voice commands

If the power button doesn't work, but the screen responds to touch, you can use the built-in MIUI gestures or Google Assistant voice assistant, which do not require a PC connection and store all the data.

Method 1: Reboot gesture (MIUI 12 and later)

1. Activate gestures in settings: Settings → Special features → Gestures → Quick reboot.
2. Remember the combination (usually triple tapping the back or swiping down with three fingers).
3. Make a gesture and a menu with the reboot option will appear.

Method 2: Voice Command (Google Assistant)

• 🎤 Say, OK, Google, reboot your phone».
• 🔊 If the voice assistant is disabled, activate it in Settings. → Google → Settings for Google apps → Search, Assistant and Voice → Voice assistant.
• ⚙️ In the Assistant settings, allow device management.

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⚠️ Attention: Voice reboot only works when connected to the Internet (requires command processing on Google servers (MIUI China) this method can be disabled.

6 What to do if the phone is completely discharged or does not turn on

If Xiaomi doesn’t respond to any action (the screen is black, there is no indication when charging), the cause may be a complete battery drain or hardware failure.

• 🔌 Connect the phone to the original charger and leave it for 30 to 60 minutes (POCO M3, Redmi 9C) The charging indicator appears only after 10-15 minutes.
• 🔄 Try another charger or cable - sometimes the problem is in the damaged wire.
• 🌡️ If your phone overheats, let it cool for 20-30 minutes before connecting to the network.
• 🔧 If there is no reaction after charging, the power controller or battery may have failed, and this requires a diagnosis at the service center.

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If the phone doesn't turn on after discharging, don't try to light it from another device via USB-OTG. This can damage the board and make repairs impossible.

For models with non-removable battery (for example, Xiaomi) 12T) The only way to “resuscitate” is to connect to EDL-It requires special equipment (Qualcomm) HS-USB QDLoader 9008) and soldering skills. without experience it is better to consult specialists.

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