How to restart Xiaomi smartphone if the power button does not work: all ways from simple to complex

A broken power button on Xiaomi is one of the most frustrating breakdowns that can completely paralyze a smartphone. Without the ability to turn on or restart the device in the standard way, many users panic, especially if the phone stores important data. However, even in this situation, there are several proven ways to return to normal work, from basic techniques to technical manipulations with firmware.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways Xiaomi can reboot (including the Redmi, POCO, and Mi series) without using the power button. It’s important to understand that the effectiveness of each method depends on the state of the device: whether the battery is dead, whether the screen is running, whether Fastboot or Recovery is available. We’ll start with the simplest solutions that will work even for beginners, and gradually move to advanced techniques for power users.

If your smartphone is completely discharged or unresponsive to charging, check the power supply and cable first — sometimes the problem is not the button, but the lack of power. Also pay attention to the signs of life of the device: does it vibrate when you connect the charger, does the indicator light up? These details will help you choose the right method.

1. Software reboot via menu (if screen is running)

If your Xiaomi is on but the power button is not responsive, try rebooting it through the system menu first, which will work on any model from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, as long as the screen is functional and you can interact with the interface.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen).
• 🔧 Go to About Phone (usually at the bottom of the list).
• 🔄 Find the Reboot or Reboot option and tap it.
• ✅ Confirm the action if a request appears.

If your MIUI version does not have a direct reboot point, use an alternative path:

1. Hold the Volume Up + Volume Down button simultaneously for 5-7 seconds. On some models, this will trigger a reboot menu.
2. If nothing happens, try clamping Volume up + Volume down and plugging in the charger – this sometimes works as an emergency combination.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the reset can be hidden behind an additional menu. If you do not find it, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner).

2. Forced reboot through hardware buttons

When the power button doesn't work, but the smartphone isn't fully discharged and responds to other keys, you can use hardware combinations, which work even on a locked screen if the device is on.

Methods of forced reboot:

• 🔋 Charging. + Volume buttons: Connect the charger and hold Volume up + Down volume 10-15 seconds. Some models (POCO F3, Redmi K40) It'll trigger a reboot.
• 🔌 Battery shutdown (for removable models): If you have an old model (e.g. Redmi) 4A or Mi A1), Take the back cover off carefully, take out the battery for 30 seconds, and put it back in. This is not a method that works for today's non-removable smartphones!
• 🔄 Fastboot Mode: Keep Volume Down + plug in the cable USB If the drivers are installed, the phone will go to Fastboot mode, where you can give a command to restart via the phone. ADB.

If neither combination worked, maybe the problem is deeper, like a power button plume or a software error, in which case you can proceed to the following methods.

Make sure your phone is not under 5%.

Use the original USB cable

Try different button combinations

Connect to charging for 10 minutes before trying-->

3.Reboot via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to a computer and debugging is enabled USB (USB Debugging, you can restart Xiaomi via ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires pre-setting, but works even when the power button is completely broken.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes ADB and Fastboot).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with ADB and type:

adb devices

If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), follow the reboot command:

adb reboot

If ADB does not see the device:

• 🔌 Check if the debugging is included USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
• 🔄 Try reconnecting the cable or using another one. USB-port.
• 💻 Install drivers for Xiaomi (e.g. Mi Phone Manager).

⚠️ Attention: If debugging is on USB If it wasn't enabled in advance, it won't work, then go to the methods on Fastboot or Recovery.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try to enter the command adb kill-server, and then adb start-server before reconnecting.

4.Using Recovery Mode to Reboot

Recovery mode is a service menu from which you can reboot your smartphone even if the power button doesn't work. It usually requires a combination of hardware keys to get into it, but there are nuances to Xiaomi.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off your phone (if it’s on, use the methods in the previous sections).
2. Press Volume Up + Power (yes, even if the power button is broken, sometimes it works when held).

• 🔌 Connect the charger and hold Volume up 10-15 seconds.
• 🖥️ Connect to the PC and keep Volume up + Loudness down.

In the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese):

• Use volume buttons for navigation.
• Select Reboot or Reboot system now.
• Confirm the choice of the power button (if it partially works) or a short press of Volume up.

If the Recovery menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons:

• 🔄 — restart.
• 📱 — exit.
• ⚠️ — Resetting settings (do not select this item without the need to!).

5.Reboot via Fastboot (if the phone is determined by PC)

Fastboot mode is a low-level boot mode that allows you to control your device through your computer. If your Xiaomi moves to Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat appears on the screen), you can give a command to reboot.

Instructions:

1. Keep Volume down. + plug in USB-plug-in.
2. Open the command line in the folder with Fastboot (from Platform Tools).
3. Enter the command:

fastboot devices

If the device is determined, perform:

fastboot reboot

If the team fails:

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).
• 🔄 Reinstall Xiaomi drivers with the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🛠️ Use the command fastboot oem reboot (works on some models).

If Fastboot doesn’t recognize the device, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (must be at least 30%).
• 🔌 Quality. USB-cable (use the original cable).
• 💻 Administrator rights on the PC when installing drivers.

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Fastboot is the most reliable way to reboot Xiaomi without a power button if the phone is determined by a computer, but it requires pre-configuration of drivers and is not available on all models with a locked bootloader.

Alternative methods: charging, discharging, service centers

If none of these solutions work, there are radical or service solutions that should be considered if:

• 🔋 The phone is completely discharged and does not respond to charging.
• 🛠️ The power button is physically damaged (for example, after a fall).
• 🔄 The device hangs on the logo or cyclically reboots.

Method 1: Forced discharge + charging

If the smartphone does not turn on, but reacts to charging (the indicator burns), follow the following steps:

1. Connect the charger and wait until the charge indicator lights up.
2. Leave your phone on charge for 1-2 hours (even if the indicator does not blink).
3. Turn off the charging and hold Volume up + Volume down 20-30 seconds.
4. Connect the charging again – sometimes this causes a forced reboot.

Method 2: Service center or repair

If all attempts to restart the phone on your own failed, most likely the problem is hardware:

• 🔧 Power button plume damaged (a common problem after falls or moisture hits).
• 🔋 Failed battery (swelling, deep discharge).
• 🛠️ Burned power controller (requires rations).

The cost of repairing the power button in service centers:

⚠️ Warning: Before contacting the service center, back up your data if the phone is still turning on. After repair, you may need to reset your settings, which will lead to loss of information.

7. How to avoid problems in the future: prevention

To avoid running into a power button that is broken again, follow these guidelines:

• 🛡️ Use a shock-proof case – most button breaks occur after falls.
• 🚫 Avoid moisture – even a little humidity can cause contact oxidation.
• 🔋 Do not discharge the phone to zero - a deep discharge damages the power controller.
• 🔄 Turn on the function "Double Tap to Wake" (double touch to wake up) in the screen settings - this will reduce the load on the power button.
• 📱 Clean the connectors of dust and dirt regularly (use compressed air or a soft brush).

It’s also helpful to know alternative ways to manage Xiaomi without the power button:

• 🔧 Set up gestures in Settings → Screen. → Gestures (such as swiping up to wake up).
• 📱 Use a voice assistant (Google Assistant or Xiao) AI) switch off/reset.
• 🔌 Connect wireless charging (if supported) – some models turn on when placed on a station.

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If the power button starts to stick or press badly, try to clean it gently with alcohol (90%+). To do this, remove the back cover (if possible), drop 1-2 drops of alcohol on the button and press it several times. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes before turning on.

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