How to completely reboot Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are based on the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, are complex computing systems. Sometimes, regardless of the processor power or the amount of RAM, the device can encounter software errors that a simple screen shutdown does not fix, in such situations, deep, or full, system restarts, clearing the cache and completing the suspended processes.

Many users confuse a conventional shutdown with a full reboot, but technically they are different processes. Standard mode saves energy by keeping the system state, whereas a full reboot initiates a cold start of all services. If your gadget stopped responding to touch or works incorrectly, knowing deep reboot techniques will be the key to restoring its functionality without losing data.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods, from software commands to hardware button combinations, how to safely execute Hard Reset through the recovery menu and when to use the engineering menu, and understanding these processes will help you avoid visiting the service center in the event of trivial software failures.

⚠️ Warning: Full Hard Reset permanently deletes all information from internal memory.Be sure to back up important files before performing any reset actions.

Software reboot through the system menu

The safest and most recommended method is to use a standard operating system interface, which is suitable for routine maintenance or for light getting stuck when the screen is still responsive to touch. To access power management functions, you need to press the side lock button for 1-2 seconds until the graphic menu appears.

And you'll see some icons in the window that comes up, and we're interested in the circular arrow button that stands for "Reboot." Unlike the "Stop" button, this option forcibly terminates all the background processes and starts the system kernel again, and if the device is slow, it's the reboot that often frees up RAM more effectively than shutting down completely.

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If the standard menu does not appear with a long press of the button, check the settings in the section "Advanced settings" → "Buttons and gestures", where you can change the effect of a long delay.

There is also a “Planned Reboot” feature that allows you to automate this process, so that your smartphone will update the system at a given time, such as at night when you sleep, and it’s a useful option to keep Android stable over long distances.

• 🔄 Press and hold the power button until the menu appears.
• 🔄 Select the Reboot icon (circular arrow).
• 🔄 Confirm the action if the system requests permission.
• 🔄 Wait for the logo to appear. MI Xiaomi.

Hard Reset (Hard Reset) buttons

When the touch screen stops responding completely or the system freezes during the boot phase, a hardware method comes to the rescue.This method, often called Hard Reset, uses physical volume and power buttons to enter a special Recovery Recovery menu. It's important to understand that logging into this menu is the first step, which can be followed by both a simple reboot and a complete reset.

To enter Recovery mode on the device that is off, you need to press both the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the logo appears, then release the power, but keep the volume until the main menu appears. Navigation is done with volume buttons (up and down), and selection is done with a short press of the power button.

In the Recovery menu, we're interested in Wipe Data, and you can select the Wipe All Data option inside of it, which will bring the phone back to factory settings. If your goal is to just reboot the freezer without losing files, select Reboot → Reboot to System, which is the equivalent of taking out the battery, but is software-based at a low level.

⚠️ Warning: Recovery mode is only possible on the device that is turned off. If the phone is on, force it to turn off first by pressing the power button on the device. 10-15 seconds.

Forced reset when getting stuck

Situations where a smartphone catches a critical error and stops responding to any commands are rare but require drastic action, a condition often referred to as a “soft brick” or simply a deep frieze of the system, in which case standard methods do not work, and a forced interruption of power supply to the logic circuits is required, which initiates an emergency reboot.

To perform this operation on most Xiaomi and Redmi models, you need to press the power button and hold it for 10-20 seconds.The screen can go out and light up, vibrate is a normal system reaction to a low-level command. Don't let go of the button until you feel a vibration or see the brand logo.

On some non-removable battery models, the combination may be different, such as holding the Volume Up and Power buttons for 15 seconds at the same time. If the device doesn't respond, plug it into the original charger and repeat the procedure. Often, the low battery charge blocks the ability to turn on even after reset.

• 🔋 Press the power button on 15-20 momentless.
• 🔋 If it doesn’t work, try the “Loudness Up” combination» + «Nutrition».
• 🔋 Connect the charger if the battery is deeply discharged.
• 🔋 Wait for the vibration or appearance of the manufacturer’s logo.

Reset via Recovery menu: step-by-step instructions

The Recovery menu is an independent partition of memory that contains a minimum set of tools to service the device, and this is where you clean up the data completely if you forget your pattern lock or are preparing your phone for sale, and access to this menu is done using the button combination described earlier, but the next steps require special care.

Once you log in to the menu (the language can be English or Chinese), use the volume buttons to navigate. Select Wipe Data. In the next screen, you will be warned about the loss of data. To confirm, you will select Wipe All Data and confirm the action by selecting Confirm. The process will take from a few seconds to a couple of minutes, after which the inscription “Data wiped successfully” will appear.

After a successful cleanup, go back to the main menu and select Reboot, then Reboot to System. The first run after a reset will take longer than usual, as the system needs to recreate the file structure. Don't be afraid if the phone hangs on the logo for 5-10 minutes.

Using Fastboot for a Deep Reboot

Fastboot is primarily designed to run the device through the computer, but it also allows for low-level reboots.This method is useful when the standard Recovery menu is damaged or unavailable. Entering this mode is by pressing the "Loudness down" and "Power" buttons when the phone is off.

On the screen will appear the image of a hare repairing an android, and the inscription FASTBOOT. You can use a combination of buttons to exit and reboot (hold power for about 15 seconds), but the most reliable way is to use a PC. USB-cable and use ADB-team.

adb reboot

This command will send a signal to immediately restart. If the system is in a deep stupor, you can use the adb reboot bootloader command, which will reset the device immediately into bootloader mode, bypassing the operating system. It is a powerful tool in the hands of an experienced user, allowing you to reanimate the device even in case of serious failures of the bootloader.

⚠️ Warning: Randomly selecting "Power off" in Fastboot mode can cause the phone to turn off and no longer turn on without connecting to a charger or PC.

Solving the Problems of Cyclical Reset

Sometimes, after trying to reset or upgrade, the phone gets caught in what's called a bootloop, which is an endless reboot cycle, the screen goes out, the logo appears, and everything starts over again, often because of system file damage or application conflict, and in this case, a simple reboot won't help, you need to interfere with boot processes.

The first thing to try is to log in to Recovery mode and select Wipe Data, and if that doesn't work, it might be a damaged update, which is only a flashing through your computer using the Mi Flash Tool, and it's also worth checking the power button: if it's stuck or it's stuck, it can send a constant signal to reboot.

If the phone is heated during a cyclic reboot, immediately remove the battery (if possible) or cool the device. Overheating the processor can cause automatic reboots as a protective reaction. In such cases, it is critical to let the device cool before retrying to turn on.

• 🌡️ Check if the smartphone body is overheating.
• 🌡️ Try to log in to Safe Mode by pressing the volume down button when booting.
• 🌡️ Remove the memory card and SIM-map to eliminate their influence.
• 🌡️ If nothing helps, contact the service for flashing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Regularly restarting your smartphone (once a week) helps clear the cache and prevents the accumulation of system errors, prolonging the life of the device.