Xiaomi Poco M3 is a popular smartphone with powerful hardware and long battery life, but even it sometimes requires a forced reboot. Hanging, errors after updates, charging problems or the need to return the device to factory settings are all solved by a proper restart. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods from a simple reboot to a complete reset via Fastboot and Recovery.
It’s important to understand that a soft reboot (through menus or buttons) doesn’t delete data, and a hard reset (via Recovery or Fastboot) erases all user information. We’ll detail each method, identify the risks and give you recommendations for saving data. If your Poco M3 doesn’t respond to clicks, is stuck on the logo or is unstable, here’s the solution.
1. Soft reboot: standard methods
If the smartphone responds to clicks, but is slow or error-free, just perform a normal reboot. This is the most secure method that does not affect user data.
Methods of soft reboot:
- 📱 Through the menu: press and hold the power button (right side) → select Reboot. → confirm.
- 🔄 Forced: Press the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and reboots.
- 🔌 Through charging: if Poco M3 does not respond to the power button, connect it to the charger for 10-20 minutes, then try to hold the power + Volume up.
A soft reboot helps in 80% of freezes caused by temporary OS failures. If the problem recurs, check the free space in memory (Settings → Memory) or update the firmware.
2.Hard reset via Recovery: When a soft reboot doesn't help
If the Poco M3 is not turned on, stuck on the POCO or MI logo, or permanently rebooted, a reset via Recovery will be required.This method deletes all data including apps, photos and settings, so use it only as a last resort.
Resetting instructions:
- Turn off the phone (hold power for 10+ seconds).
- Press Power + Volume Up until the MI logo appears.
- Release the buttons and the Recovery menu will open (in English or Chinese).
- Use volume buttons to navigate, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.
- After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.
It takes 5-10 minutes, and if the phone freezes again after the reset, the problem may be in the firmware or hardware (for example, damaged memory).
Make a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts)
Charge your phone at least 50%
Prepare a Google account for recovery after a reset
Make sure the volume and power buttons work-->
⚠️ Note: If after the reset of Poco M3 requires you to enter the Mi Account, which was previously linked, and you do not remember it - the phone will be blocked.
3. Fastboot Reset: For Power Users
The Fastboot method is used if Recovery is unavailable or damaged, and requires a computer with ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and a USB-Type C cable.
Step-by-step:
- Install Google’s Platform Tools on your PC.
- Turn off the Poco M3 and press Power + Volume down before the Fastboot screen appears (a robot labeled Fastboot).
- Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with Platform Tools.
- Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices must display the serial number of the device.
- Run reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot
This method completely erases the partition with user data and cache, but does not affect system files. If the phone does not turn on after the fastboot reboot command, try flashing stock firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.
What if the Fastboot doesn’t recognize the device?
4. Restart through service codes (for diagnostics)
Xiaomi Poco M3 supports service codes for diagnosing and resetting individual features, which do not delete data, but help to eliminate specific problems.
| Code. | Appointment | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ##4636## | Testing menu (battery information, network information, usage statistics) | If the phone is discharged quickly or catches the network poorly |
| ##7780## | Soft reset (deletes settings but saves media files) | Failures in the operation of the interface or applications |
| *2767*3855# | Full reset (analogue of Wipe Data in Recovery) | Unless other methods have worked! |
| ##232338## | Wi-Fi module test | If the wireless network is not working |
Service codes are entered in the standard Phone app as a regular number. Some codes may not work on custom firmware or in regions with limited features (for example, firmware for China).
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Before entering the code *2767*3855# definitely take out SIM-The card and memory card will save them from formatting.
5 What to do if Poco M3 does not turn on after reset
If the phone does not start after a hard reset, the reasons may be as follows:
- 🔋 Battery discharged: connect charging for 30-60 minutes, then try to turn on.
- 📱 Damaged firmware: If the reset is interrupted, run the stock firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.
- 🔌 Iron problems: malfunction of the motherboard, power controller or battery.
- 🔒 Blocking Mi Account: if the phone was linked to the account, you will need to enter a login / password.
If the screen is black, but the phone vibrates when you connect the charger, try:
- Press Power + Volume + Volume reduction by 20 seconds (forced discharge of capacitors).
- Connect to a PC and check if the device is detected in Device Manager (Ports section (COM & LPT)).
⚠️ Warning: If your phone has become a brick after running through the Mi Flash Tool (no buttons, no PC), don't try to flash it again without diagnosis. In 30% of these cases, the damaged phone is to blame. EMMC-The chip, and further manipulation will make things worse.
6.How to avoid problems after restart
To ensure that the Poco M3 is stable after reset, follow these guidelines:
- 📲 Update the firmware: go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest patches.
- 🔄 Restore Data Selectively: Don’t port all backups at once – some files may have caused a crash.
- 🛡️ Turn off unnecessary autoboots: in Settings → Annexes → Autostart Turn off background work of unnecessary programs.
- 🔋 Calibrate the battery: after resetting completely discharge and charge the phone 2-3 times in a row.
If the problems recur, check the phone for viruses (for example, through Malwarebytes) or reset again, but with the switched off. SIM-memory-card.
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After a hard reset, avoid installing heavy games and apps for the first 24 hours, and let the system stabilize.