How to Reverse Xiaomi Redmi: 6 Ways to Reboot When Hanging Up and Errors

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are known for their stability, but even they sometimes fail: suddenly brake, do not react to touches or hang on the MIUI logo. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by a regular reboot (reboot), but not all users know how to do it correctly - especially when the screen does not respond. This article covers all possible scenarios, from a standard reboot to a forced reset via Recovery Mode, taking into account the features of the MIUI 14/15 firmware and the new Redmi Note 12/13 models.

We're going to look at not only basic techniques, but also rare techniques, like how to reboot a phone with a dead battery or if the power button breaks. All instructions are tested on current devices (2022-2026) and do not require root rights. Importantly, some methods can reset to factory settings, we will highlight these cases separately.

1. Standard Reboot: When the phone responds to commands

If the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone works but it slows down or gives an error (for example, “Application Stopped”), the first thing you should do is try a regular rebate via the menu.

How to do this:

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

On some models (Redmi) 10/11, Note 10 Pro) the menu may look different: instead of text, there will be icons (🔄). If the power button does not work, move to the next section.

Forced reset: if the screen does not respond

When the smartphone is completely frozen — it doesn't respond to touch, it doesn't turn off through the power button, it requires a hard reset — this technique simulates battery extraction and works even in critical system failures.

Instructions for all Xiaomi Redmi models (including Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi K60):

1. 🔋 Hold the power button. + volume-boost.
2. ⏱️ Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the phone vibrates.
3. 📵 Release the buttons – the device will start restarting (can take up to 2 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The button combination can start Fastboot Mode instead of rebooting it, if you see a rabbit in a hat with a sign on it. FASTBOOT, Just hold the power button for another 10 seconds – the phone restarts.

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3.Reboot through Recovery Mode: When Standard Methods Don't Help

If the Xiaomi Redmi is powered on but constantly restarts (bootloop) or produces a “No command” error, it will require a reboot via Recovery Mode, which is also useful if you want to reset to factory settings without access to the menu.

Step-by-step:

1. 🔄 Turn off your phone (hold the power button for 10 seconds if it doesn't respond).
2. 🎵 Hold the power button. + Increase volume until the logo appears MI.
3. 📱 Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (may be in Chinese or English).
4. 🔍 Use volume buttons for navigation, select Reboot → Reboot to System.
5. ✅ Confirm the choice of the power button.

⚠️ Warning: In the Recovery menu, DO NOT select Wipe Data unless you plan to reset your phone to factory settings! This option will delete all photos, contacts and apps.

4.Reboot via Fastboot: for power users

Fastboot Mode is useful if the phone doesn’t load even in Recovery, but it reacts to a PC connection, which requires a computer and Mi Flash Tool drivers installed.

Instructions:

1. 🖥️ Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers ADB/Fastboot.
2. 📵 Turn off the phone, then hold the power. + volume down until the rabbit appears in the cap (FASTBOOT).
3. 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC through USB.
4. 💻 Open the command line (Windows: Win) + R → Type in cmd and execute the command: fastboot reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try:

fastboot -w reboot

(This will reset the cache, but will not delete user data).

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Before working with Fastboot, check if USB debugging is enabled in the developer settings. If the phone doesn't turn on, skip this step - it's not critical for rebooting.

Reboot with discharged battery or faulty power button

Situation: the phone is dead and not responding to charging, or the power button is broken, in which case the hardware reset via the connection to the charger will help.

Method 1: Charging + Forced Rebooting

• ⚡ Connect your phone to the original charger (preferably from Xiaomi) 18W+).
• ⏱️ Wait 15-20 minutes – even if the indicator doesn’t burn, the battery can charge a little.
• 🔄 Hold the power button for 20 to 30 seconds (even if you don’t see a reaction).
• 📵 If the button doesn’t work, try holding both volume buttons at the same time.

Method 2: Using OTG cable (for supported models)

If the power button is broken, but USB-The port is working, you can try to wake up the phone through the phone OTG-cable:

1. 🔌 Connect. OTG-adapter USB-keyboard.
2. 🔑 Click on the Ctrl keyboard + Alt + Del (sometimes triggered as a reboot command).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't respond to charging for more than a day, don't try to disassemble it yourself - this can lead to a short circuit.

6. Automatic reboot on schedule

To avoid hanging out in the future, set up the automatic rebuke on a schedule, which is available in MIUI 12 and later.

How to turn on:

1. ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Advanced settings → Automatic reboot.
2. ⏰ Choose the days of the week and time (we recommend 3-4 a.m. when the phone is not in use).
3. 🔄 Activate the switch Turn on.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Clears RAM and cache.
• ✅ Prevents the accumulation of system errors.
• ✅ It does not require manual control.

📌 Important: Auto-Reboot won’t work if the phone is off or in Deep Sleep mode).

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Regular reboot (at least once every 3-4 days) prolongs the life of the smartphone, preventing the “pollution” of the system with temporary files.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple reboot can go wrong if you make one of these mistakes:

🔍 Tip: If after the restart the phone began to work slower, check the CPU load in Settings → The phone. → System status: If the processor is loaded 80-100% for no apparent reason, possibly a virus or firmware failure, diagnostics are required.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions