How to force to turn off Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even it is not immune to freezes and software failures. What if the phone stopped responding to the press of the power button, the screen freezes on the MIUI logo or the device does not show signs of life? In this article, we will analyze all possible methods of forced shutdown — from simple to technically complex.

It is important to understand that emergency shutdowns are always a risk of losing unsaved data or damaging the file system. However, in some cases (such as overheating or endlessly rebooting) this is the only way to bring the phone back to life. We will look at the ways that work on any firmware version (including MIUI 12/13/14), and also point out typical errors that can exacerbate the problem.

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro is just slow or slowing down, a forced shutdown is not always justified. Try closing background apps first or performing a soft reboot (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).

1. Classic method: long hold of the power button

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to press the power button for 20 to 30 seconds. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, this button is on the right, and pressing it for a long time should normally initiate a forced reboot.

• ⚡ If the battery is completely discharged, the method will not work - the phone does not respond to mechanical pressing without power.
• 🔄 On some firmware (such as custom) retention times may vary – try holding up to 40 seconds.
• 🚫 If the power button is physically damaged (for example, after a fall), this method is useless.

What to do if the button does not work:

1. Connect your phone to the charger (preferably the original one) and wait 5-10 minutes – sometimes enough to get the system to respond to the hold.
2. Try pressing the power button rhythmically (for example, 5 times in a row at intervals of 1 second) - this can "wake up" the power controller.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use sharp objects (needles, toothpicks) to press - this can damage the micro-switch under the button. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the power button has a plastic rod that easily deforms.

2 Hard Reset via a button combination

If the long hold of the power button didn't work, the next step is to reset hardware through a key combination, which works even with a fully black screen, but requires precise sequence:

1. Turn off the phone (if it is still responsive, hold the power button until vibration occurs).
2. Press the power button and the volume button (+) at the same time.
3. Hold both buttons for 10-15 seconds until you feel the vibration or the Xiaomi logo appears.
4. Release the buttons – the phone should reboot in Fastboot mode (black screen with a rabbit in a hat-eared).

If the phone does not turn on after that:

• 🔌 Try plugging it into a charger and repeat the combination.
• 🔄 If you have Recovery mode (menu with points in English), select Reboot → Reboot to System with volume buttons and confirm the choice of power button.

Turn off the phone from charging (if connected)

Make sure the buttons are not stuck (check visually)

Use original cables (when connecting to a PC)

Do not interrupt the process until the logo appears

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with firmware older than MIUI 12.5, the button combination may be different: instead of increasing the volume, you sometimes need to press the volume button (-). If the first attempt failed, try an alternative combination: Power + Volume down.

3. Disconnection via PC connection (ADB or Mi Flash)

If the phone is responding to a connection to a computer (e.g., making a connection sound or being defined as a device in Device Manager), you can try turning it off via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires pre-configuring the debugging over USB, but is suitable for cases where the screen is running and the buttons are not.

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to the PC USB-cable (preferably original).
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

adb devices

If the device is determined (its serial number will appear), execute the command to force shutdown:

adb shell reboot -p

If adb devices returns an empty list:

• 🔌 Make sure that the phone is on debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔄 Try another one. USB-cable or port on PC (better to use) USB 2.0).
• 🖥️ Install Mi drivers PC Suite or Xiaomi USB Drivers (download from the official website).

⚠️ Note: If the phone is in bootloop (infinite reboot), the adb shell reboot command -p It might not work. In this case, only hardware reset or flashing through the Mi Flash Tool will help.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try rebooting the phone to Fastboot mode with a combination of buttons, and then using the fastboot reboot command for a soft reboot.

4. Battery recovery (last resort)

The Redmi Note 8 Pro battery is non-removable, but in emergency situations (such as overheating or physical damage to buttons) it can be manually turned off. This method is risky: you lose the warranty and can damage the plumes if you act carelessly.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (if possible) and remove it. SIM-memory-card.
2. With a plastic shoulder blade or mediator, gently tuck the back cover, starting at the bottom edge (near the USB-C connector).
3. Unscrew 10 T3 screws (they hold a metal plate over the battery).
4. Disconnect the battery plume (it is located at the top of the board, next to the camera).
5. Wait 1-2 minutes, then plug the plume back in and collect the phone.

What's important to know:

• 🔧 You'll need a set of screwdrivers to disassemble. T3 and T5, and also a suction cup for the screen (if the cover does not lend itself to the screen).
• ⚡ The battery may be bloated – if the lid is raised or the phone is warming for no reason, don’t try to retrieve it yourself!
• 📱 After the battery is turned off, the phone will reset time and some settings (for example, connecting to Wi-Fi).

5. Forced shutdown via service menu (EDL Mode)

If the phone is stuck on the MIUI logo or in Fastboot mode but doesn’t respond to standard button combinations, you can try to translate it to EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode), which is used for firmware via the Mi Flash Tool, but also allows you to force the power to turn off.

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button for 20-30 seconds).
2. Connect. USB-cable to PC, but not to phone.
3. Press the power button + volume button on the phone.
4. Without releasing the buttons, connect the cable to the phone.
5. Hold the buttons for another 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out (this is a sign of EDL login).

After that:

• 🔌 The phone will be identified in Device Manager as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 📱 To turn it off, just turn off the cable – the device will completely shut down.
• 🔄 To turn on, hold the power button again for 10-15 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: In mode EDL If you don't plan to reflash your device, don't connect it to programs like Mi Flash Tool or QFil, which can lead to a blink).

Alternative methods: discharge and external effects

If none of these things work, there are some non-standard solutions that are less reliable, but sometimes help in desperate situations.

Method 1: Battery discharge

• 🔋 Connect your phone to charge and wait until it’s completely discharged (this can take several hours).
• ⚡ After full discharge, connect the charger - sometimes this resets the "hung" state of the power controller.

Method 2: Exposure to cold

• ❄️ Place your phone in a sealed bag and put it in the fridge (not in the freezer!) for 10-15 minutes.
• 🔄 After cooling, try holding the power button – sometimes the low temperature “freezes” the hanging components.

Method 3: Vibrational effects

• 📳 Carefully tap on the back of the phone (such as your knuckles) in the area next to the power button.
• 🔊 Sometimes it helps to “shift” the stuck button contact.

Warnings:

• ❌ Do not use heat (dryer, battery) – this can damage the battery or screen.
• ❌ Do not knock on the screen – this will damage the matrix or touch screen.
• ❌ Do not put your phone in the freezer – condensation inside the case can cause a short circuit.

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If the phone doesn't respond to any of the methods, the most likely causes are damage to the motherboard, failure of the power controller, or a serious firmware failure, and in such cases, a diagnosis at the service center is required.

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