How to Reboot Xiaomi Mi Box S: From Simple to Complex

Xiaomi Mi Box S is a popular device for converting a regular TV into a smart TV. However, like any technology, it sometimes fails: it hangs, slows down or completely stops responding to the remote. In 80% of cases, a simple reboot solves the problem, but not all users know how to do it correctly without risking damage to the system.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to reboot, from the standard menu to forced reset through hardware buttons, when a soft reboot is enough and when a full reset to factory settings is required, and we’ll look at the common mistakes users make when rebooting and how to avoid them.

When you need to reboot Xiaomi Mi Box S

Rebooting is not a panacea, but it helps in most unstable situations, and here are the key signs that the console needs a reboot:

• 🖥️ Interface is down to 10.+ Seconds when switching between menus
• 🎮 Mi Remote Remote ceases to respond to pressing (with batteries running)
• 📺 Apps (YouTube, Netflix) crash or fail to launch
• 🔄 The console is self-rebooted in the cycle (infinite reboot)
• 🔊 No sound when the image is working (or vice versa)

If the problem is a one-time problem (for example, one application crashed), just close it through the multitasking menu (Home → Hold the Back button).

The thing to pay attention to is cyclical reboot, where the console turns on, shows the Mi logo, and then turns off again, which is a sign of a major firmware failure, and here a simple reboot won't help, you'll need to reset or flash it.

Method 1: Soft reboot via the settings menu

The safest method is to use the built-in reboot function, which is suitable if the console responds to the remote and the menu opens.

1. Press the Settings button on the Mi Remote remote.
2. Go to the Device section → About the programme.
3. Select Reboot (or Restart in English).
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

The console will turn off and back on in about 30-40 seconds, and this method is completely secure, all data and settings will be saved.

Do not interrupt the switch-off/on process

Make sure the power cable is connected securely.

Close all working applications

Turn it off. USB-devices (if connected)-->

⚠️ Warning: If the console brakes again after a soft reboot, check the free space in memory (Settings) → Memory. When you fill up more than 90%, the system starts laging.

Method 2: Forced reboot with a button on the body

When the console is completely frozen (does not respond to the remote, black screen), the hardware button on the case will help. On the Xiaomi Mi Box S, it is located on the side, under the Mi logo.

Instructions:

1. Find the power button on the side panel of the console.
2. Press and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the indicator goes out.
3. Release the button, wait 30 seconds.
4. Press the button again to enable.

This technique mimics hard reset, but without data loss, and is effective when the console doesn't respond to the remote or gets stuck on the logo when it's booting.

Method 3: Complete Hard Reset before factory settings

If the soft and hard reboots didn’t help and the console continues to glittle, it’s time to do a full reset, which will remove all installed apps, accounts and settings, returning the Mi Box S to the “out of the box” state.

How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase everything (or Factory data reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (if installed) or confirm the action.
4. Wait until the end (the console will restart 2-3 times).

It takes 3-5 minutes to reset, and you'll need to reset your Wi-Fi, log in to your Google account, and install your apps.

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Before reset, write down or take a photo of the list of installed applications. Once restored, you can quickly find them on Google Play on the console.

⚠️ Note: Some Mi Box S firmware may lose Russian on the menu after reset. → Preferences → Language and select Russian.

Method 4: Reboot through ADB (for advanced users)

If you are familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), You can reboot the console through the command line, which is useful when the remote is not working, but USB-debugging is on.

Instructions:

1. Connect the Mi Box S to the PC via USB-cable.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Should appear with the serial number.
4. Reboot the command: adb shell reboot

For a hard reboot (similar to holding the power button) use:

adb shell reboot -p

This command will completely turn off the console, as if you pulled the power cord.

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ADB-Reboot is useful for remote control of the console, but requires pre-configuration USB-debugging.

Frequent Reboot Errors and How to Avoid Them

Many users make problems worse by doing the wrong thing.-5 errors and their consequences:

• 🔌 Frequent shutdown → Risk of file system damage (the console may stop turning on).
• ⚡ Use of a non-original power supply unit → Unstable tension leads to spontaneous rebuts.
• 📱 Pressing the remote buttons during reboot → May interrupt the firmware update process.
• 🔄 Interrupting reset to factory settings → The prefix is converted into a "brick" (not included).
• 📡 Reboot during software update → Guaranteed brick (requires flashing through) USB).

If the Mi Box S does not turn on after the reboot or flashes a red indicator, it is a sign of a hardware malfunction, in which case only the service center will help.

What to do if the console is not restarted

If none of these methods worked, and the prefix:

• 🔴 Not turned on (indicator not on)
• 🟡 Hangs on the Mi logo.
• 🔄 Cyclically rebooting.

So the problem goes deeper than just a software failure.

To flash through USB you will need:

1. Download the official firmware for the Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) from the Xiaomi website.
2. Format the flash drive in FAT32.
3. Place the firmware file (update.zip) in the root of the flash drive.
4. Insert the flash drive into the console, pinch the OK button on the remote when turned on.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions