How to reboot Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but even it’s not immune to freezes, crashes after updates or the need for a forced reboot. Unlike the new models with MIUI 14+, there are nuances here: for example, the button combination for hard reset differs from the Redmi Note 8/9, and in some firmwares the default recovery menu is disabled.

In this article, we have 5 proven ways to reboot (including emergency ones), analyze common errors (such as when your phone doesn’t respond to the power button), and answer questions about data security. If your Redmi Note 7 is stuck on the Mi logo, doesn’t turn on after an update, or requires a reset before selling, here’s a solution.

1. Standard reboot via menu

The safest method is if the smartphone responds to touch, suitable for a scheduled reboot (for example, after installing applications or cleaning the cache).

How to do this:

• 📱 Hold the power button (right) for 2-3 seconds until the menu appears.
• 🔄 Slip on the item Reboot (or Restart in English firmware).
• ⏳ Wait 30 to 60 seconds – the phone will turn off and on automatically.

⚠️ Note: If the menu does not have the item Reboot, but only Shutdown, then you have an outdated version. MIUI (In this case, turn off the phone manually and then turn on the power button.

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After rebooting through the menu, check the free memory in the Settings → Storage section. If it is less than 10%, the smartphone can slow down even after restarting.

2. Forced reset with buttons

Use this method if the Redmi Note 7 is unresponsive, hovers on the logo or after a failed update.The method works 95% of the time, but does not erase data (unlike a factory reset).

Instructions:

1. 🔋 Hold the power button. + increase volume (both right) for at least 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. 📵 Release the buttons when you feel vibrations – this is a signal to turn off.
3. ⏻ After 5 seconds, press the power button to turn on the phone.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stuck on the Mi logo again after a forced reboot, this may indicate firmware damage).

3. Reboot to Recovery Mode (for reset or update)

Recovery mode is used to reset to factory settings, install updates manually or clear cache. On the Redmi Note 7, the entry to this menu is different from the new Xiaomi models.

Step-by-step:

• 🔌 Turn off the phone (if it doesn’t respond, use the method in Section 2).
• 🔧 Hold on to power. + Increase volume until the Mi logo appears.
• 📱 Release the buttons – in 5-10 seconds, the Recovery menu will open (in English or Chinese).

The Recovery menu has options:

⚠️ Note: If you choose Wipe Data, pre-extract it. SD-map SIM — They can also be formatted in some firmware.

Make a backup copy of photos and contacts|Sign up for a username/password from Mi-account|Check the battery charge (minimum 30%)|Download the firmware (if you are planning an update)|Make sure your phone is unlocked (no pattern lock)-->

4.Reboot via Fastboot (for power users)

Fastboot mode is used to flash, unlock the bootloader or restore the phone after a serious crash. On the Redmi Note 7, the Fastboot is logged in differently from POCO or Mi 11.

How to get in:

1. 🔌 Turn off the phone.
2. 🔧 Hold on to power. + reducing the volume before the appearance of the screensaver with a rabbit in the hat (Fastboot logo).
3. 🖥 Connect your phone to your PC through USB (If you need to open or open).

To just reboot the phone from Fastboot:

fastboot reboot

To reset the cache (if the phone is slowing):

fastboot erase cache


fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: fastboot commands can permanently lock the phone if entered incorrectly. Do not use them without understanding the consequences. For example, the fastboot erase userdata command will delete all data without the ability to restore it.

5.Reboot via ADB (without data loss)

The advanced user method, where the phone is on but doesn't respond to the power button or the menu, requires debugging on. USB (USB Debugging).

Instructions:

1. 🖥 Connect the Redmi Note 7 to the PC via USB.
2. 📂 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) file ADB.
3. 🔧 Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Should appear serial number of the phone.
4. 🔄 Do the reboot: adb reboot

If you need to reboot to Recovery:

adb reboot recovery

⚠️ Attention: If debugging is on USB It wasn't enabled in advance, it won't work. You can only turn it on through your phone's settings (Settings). → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).

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ADB is the only way to reboot your phone without physically accessing the buttons, but requires pre-setting.

6 What to do if the phone is not restarted?

If neither method worked, the problem could be a hardware malfunction or a major software failure.

Scenario 1: The phone vibrates when you press the buttons, but the screen is black.

• 🔋 Check the battery power - plug in for 30 minutes, then try again.
• 🔌 Try another charger (preferably the original Xiaomi with power) 18W).
• 📱 If after charging the screen remains black, but the phone is warming - this may indicate a malfunction of the display plume.

Scenario 2: The phone is stuck on the Mi logo after the update.

• 🔧 Try logging in to Recovery (Section 3) and select Wipe Cache.
• 📥 If it doesn’t work, download the full firmware for Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website and install it via Install Update.
• 🔨 Run Wipe Data, but it will delete all data.

Scenario 3: The buttons do not work (do not respond to pressing).

• 🛠 Take your phone apart and check the button plume (a common problem after falls).
• 🔌 Connect to charging – if the indicator is on, but the phone does not turn on, try the method with ADB (section).
• 📱 If nothing helps, contact the service center - the motherboard may be damaged.

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If the phone doesn’t turn on after a fall, don’t try to disassemble it yourself – in the Redmi Note 7, the battery is glued to the body, and careless removal can damage it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi Note 7 reboot