The Xiaomi Redmi 9A is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but even it will sometimes freeze or start to glittle. Reboot is the first thing to try in such cases. However, not everyone knows that this model has several ways to restart, and not all of them are obvious.
In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods of rebooting, from standard shutdown to forced reset via Recovery Mode. 9A Does not respond to buttons, how to avoid data loss and when a reboot could harm. MIUI (including global and Chinese).
Important: If your smartphone doesn’t turn on after a reboot or shows the Xiaomi logo and turns off, the problem may be a firmware or hardware malfunction – there’s a solution section at the end of the article.
1. Standard reboot via menu
The safest and most recommended way is to use the built-in MIUI settings. It is suitable if the smartphone responds to touch, but works unstable (brakes, overheats, applications do not open).
How to do this:
- 📱 Press and hold the power button (right on the sidebar) for 1-2 seconds.
- 🔄 In the menu that appears, select Reboot (or Restart if the interface is in English).
- ⏳ Wait 30 to 60 seconds – the smartphone will turn off and on automatically.
If there is no Reboot option (this happens on older versions of MIUI), select Turn Off, and after completely disabling, press the power button again.
⚠️ Note: If after the standard reboot of Redmi 9A It starts to cycle back (hangs on the Xiaomi logo), which is a sign of firmware damage, and then only a Recovery reset or a flashing will help.
2. Forced reset (hard restart)
If the smartphone is completely frozen (no touch response, black screen or frozen in one image), a hardware reset will be required, a technique that simulates battery extraction and is data-safe, but it is often discouraged.
Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 9A:
- Press and hold the power button + volume button (both on the right side).
- Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the smartphone starts to vibrate.
- Release the buttons – the device will restart automatically (may take up to 1 minute).
If the Redmi 9A doesn’t turn on after a forced reboot, try plugging it into a charger for 10-15 minutes and then repeat the procedure.
Make sure your smartphone is not connected to your PC (may interfere with button recognition)
Check if the power button is stuck (a common problem after falls)
Turn off the case – it can block access to the buttons
Wait 30 seconds after restart before trying again-->
3.Reboot via Recovery Mode (if the smartphone does not turn on)
If the Redmi 9A doesn’t respond to any manipulations (the screen is black, there is no vibration when you press the buttons), you will have to use the recovery mode, which also helps if the smartphone is cyclically rebooted or hangs on the logo.
How to log in to Recovery:
- Turn off your smartphone (if it's not turned off). If it doesn't respond, make a forced restart.
- Press the power button + volume button.
- Hold them until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear (usually 5-10 seconds).
In the Recovery menu, use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for selection.
- 🔄 Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.
- ⚠️ If you need to reset your settings, select Wipe Data (but this will delete all data!).
What happens if Recovery does not open?
4.Reboot via Fastboot (for power users)
This method is useful if Redmi 9A It doesn't even boot into Recovery, but it responds to a PC connection. You'll need a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool program installed, or ADB.
Step-by-step:
- Turn off your smartphone.
- Press the power + volume button until the image of a rabbit in a hat (Fastboot Mode) appears.
- Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
- Open the command line and type in: fastboot reboot
If the team doesn’t work, try:
fastboot continueor (to be completely discharged):
fastboot erase userdata⚠️ Attention: fastboot erase commands will delete all data on the device! Use them only if other methods have not worked, and you are ready for loss of information.
5. Alternative ways of rebooting
If standard methods don’t work, try these options:
| Method | When to apply | Risks. |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction SIM-map | If the smartphone freezes when calling or SMS | Low (may reset the net) |
| Connecting to charging | If the battery is completely discharged | Medium (risk of damage to the power controller) |
| Refrigeration (put in the refrigerator for 10 minutes) | If the smartphone overheated and turned off | High (condensation may form) |
| ADB-command (adb reboot) | If USB-debugging was included earlier | Low (PC requires) |
The most exotic, but sometimes working, method is to call a smartphone from another phone, and in some cases, it wakes up the device and it starts to respond to the buttons.
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If the Redmi 9A doesn’t turn on after the reboot, try pressing the power button for 30+ seconds, sometimes helping to wake up the power controller even if the screen isn’t responding.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users compound the problems by improperly restarting the Xiaomi Redmi 9A. Here are the most common mistakes:
- 🔋 Rebooting at low battery charge (less than 10%) – can result in zero discharge and “bricking”. Always charge your smartphone before manipulating.
- 🔄 Frequent hard restarts (more than 3 times a day) – this wears out flash memory and can cause file system errors.
- 📴 Using a non-original cable to connect to a PC in Fastboot mode - can cause firmware failures.
- 🛠️ Self-disassembly for battery extraction - on Redmi 9A The battery is not removable, and attempts to remove it often end in damage to the plume.
If new problems arise after the reboot (for example, the sensor or camera is not working), it is likely a coincidence that the fault has already been broken, and the restart has manifested it, in which case only diagnostics at the service center will help.
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Never interrupt the reboot process (e.g., pulling out the battery or turning off the power) and this can damage system files and render the smartphone inoperable.