Xiaomi: how to restart your TV or smartphone without consequences

A suspended Xiaomi device is a situation that almost every user has encountered. A sudden “glitch” can occur on a Redmi or POCO smartphone, as well as on Mi TV or Redmi Smart TV series. The reasons range from software failures to overheating, but the result is one: the screen does not respond to commands, buttons do not work, and the device turns into a “brick.” In this article, we will analyze all the working methods of rebooting, including forced methods for critical cases.

It's important to understand that not all freezes are the same. Sometimes the system just hangs on. 10-20 We will focus on real-world freezes where waiting doesn’t help and the screen stays frozen for more than a minute, and we will also look at how to minimize the risk of data loss and avoid repeated crashes.

If your Xiaomi is hanging for the first time, don't panic: 90% of the time, the problem is solved by a standard reboot. But what if even the power button doesn't respond?

1.Soft reboot: the first step when getting stuck

Start with the safest method, soft reboot, which is suitable for cases where the device responds to buttons but is unstable (for example, slows the interface or does not open applications), this method does not lead to data loss or resets.

For Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones:

• 🔄 Press the Power button for 5-10 seconds until the off menu appears.
• 📱 Click Reboot (or Restart) and confirm the action.
• ⏳ Wait until the process is complete (usually 30-60 seconds).

For Mi TV/Redmi TV:

• 📺 Press the power button (or Home) on the remote. + Food at the same time) for 8-12 seconds.
• 🔄 In the menu that appears, select Reboot (if the menu does not appear, see the next section).

⚠️ Attention: If the device freezes again after a soft reboot, this may indicate a firmware problem or a failure of the drive.

2. Forced reboot: when buttons don't respond

If the soft method doesn’t work and the device is completely frozen (it doesn’t respond to touch, button, or remote control), a hard reset will be required, which simulates battery extraction and resets the current state of the system.

For smartphones:

• 📵 Press the power button. + Volume up simultaneously for 10-15 seconds.
• 🔋 In some models (for example, POCO F3 Redmi Note 10 may need to hold power + Loudness down.
• 🔄 Release the buttons when the Mi logo or vibration appears on the screen.

For TVs:

• 📺 Turn off the power from the socket for 30 seconds, then turn on again.
• 🔌 If the TV is connected through a network filter, try connecting directly to the outlet.
• 🔄 Alternative method: press the power button on the TV case (if any) for 10-15 seconds.

⚠️ Warning: Forced reboot does not delete data, but if the device was in the process of updating the firmware, this can lead to damage to system files and the need to flash through Fastboot.

Make sure the device is not connected to charging (for smartphones)

Check if the update indicator is on (blinking blue/red)

Wait 1-2 minutes, the system may recover.

If you have a removable battery, remove it for 10 seconds (for older models)-->

3.Reboot via Recovery Mode: for power users

If a normal reboot didn’t help and the device turns on but immediately hangs on the logo, you may need to download in Recovery mode.This method allows you to reset the cache or perform a reset to factory settings (with loss of data!).

How to log in to Recovery on your smartphone:

1. Turn off the device (forced if it does not respond).
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the Power button, but keep Volume up until the Recovery menu appears.

From the Recovery menu (English or Chinese) select:

• 🧹 Wipe Cache Partition – Cache Clearance (Secure, data is not deleted).
• 🔄 Reboot System Now - Reboot System Now.
• ⚠️ Wipe Data/Factory Reset – Full reset (deletes all data!).

For Mi TVs, the Recovery entrance is different:

1. Turn off the TV.


2. Press the "Loudness -" button on the case (not on the remote!).




3. Connect the power by holding the button until the menu appears.

4.Reboot through ADB: for developers and advanced users

If you have access to the debugging USB (ADB), You can restart the device from the computer, and this is useful when the screen is not responding, but USB-The port is working:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Developer settings (if not previously activated, the method will not work).

Instructions:

1. Connect the device to the computer.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device appears in the list, reboot: adb reboot

If the device is not detected, try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the cable or use another port USB.
• 🔧 Install drivers manually through Mi PC Suite.
• 📥 Restart your computer (sometimes helps in driver conflicts).

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If ADB doesn't recognize the device, but you're sure debugging is on, try the adb kill-server command, and then the adb start-server command. This will reset the connection and often solves the problem.

Hardware discharge: last resort

If none of the methods worked and the device still doesn't respond, it's a hardware reset. For smartphones, it could be:

• 🔧 Test Point – closing contacts on the board for forced entry into mode EDL (need to be disassembled).
• 🔌 Connecting to Mi Flash Tool – Firmware through mode EDL (Requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

For TVs:

• 📺 Reset via service menu – a combination of buttons on the remote (for example, Menu) + Up. + Up. + Down. + Down. + Introduction for some models).
• 🔧 Flip-through USB — downloading the official firmware to a flash drive and updating manually.

⚠️ Note: Hardware reset or firmware through EDL It cancels the warranty if the device has not been officially unlocked, and it also risks turning the device into a brick if you do the wrong thing.

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If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center. the cost of diagnosis usually does not exceed 500-1000 rubles, but you will avoid the risk of finally breaking the device.

6 How to avoid hanging out in the future

To minimize the risk of re-hangs, follow these guidelines:

• 📲 Update your firmware – check for updates in Settings → The phone. → System Update (or Settings) → On TV. → Update of the Software TV).
• 🧹 Clear the cache – regularly delete temporary files in Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Watch the temperature – do not use the device when overheating (optimum temperature: 20-40)°C).
• 🛡️ Remove unnecessary apps – especially those that run in the background and consume a lot of resources.
• 🔄 Use original chargers – poor quality power supplies can cause failures.

For Mi TVs, additionally:

• 📺 Turn it off. HDMI-CEC, If other devices are connected (may cause conflict).
• 🎮 Don’t use remotes from other brands – they may send incorrect signals.

If the hangings occur regularly, this could be a sign:

• 🔋 Battery wear (for smartphones older than 2-3 years).
• 💾 Memory problems (damaged sectors of the storage device).
• 🐛 Firmware conflict (for example, after an informal update).

7. Frequent questions about Xiaomi hang-ups