How to reboot Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways to reboot

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even it is not immune to software failures. system freeze, “black screen” after an update or a sudden reboot in the cycle – these are problems that many users face. In 80% of cases, a simple reboot helps, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly without the risk of damaging data.

In this article, 5 proven ways to reboot the Redmi Note 7, including a soft and hard reboot, as well as instructions for emergency situations (when your smartphone does not respond to buttons). We will break down the nuances for different versions of the firmware (MIUI 10-14), warn about possible errors and give tips on how to avoid repeated crashes. If your Redmi Note 7 “gone” – read on.

What is different from a soft reboot from a hard one

Before you reboot your smartphone, it’s important to understand what type of reboot you need in your situation, and the two methods are fundamentally different in their consequences:

• 🔄 Soft reboot: standard shutdown and turn on via menu or button combination. All applications and processes close correctly, data is not lost. Suitable for eliminating small lags, cleaning RAM or after installing updates.
• ⚡ Hard reboot or force restart: a forced power outage similar to battery extraction, can result in the loss of unsaved data in open applications, used when the smartphone is completely frozen and does not respond to pressing.

On the Redmi Note 7, the soft rebuke takes ~20–30 seconds, the hard rebuke takes up to 1 minute (including time to diagnose the system after turning on). If the smartphone reboots in a loop (infinite rebuke), the hard way can aggravate the problem - in which case it will require a reset via Fastboot.

⚠️ Frequent hard reboots (more than 1 time per week) can damage the file system ext4, work-in MIUI. This leads to errors in reading data and slowing down the smartphone.

Method 1: Standard Reboot through the Menu

The safest method is to use the built-in MIUI settings. It is suitable if the smartphone responds to touch, but works unstable (slows down, applications fly out).

Instructions:

1. Unlock the screen (if it is locked, use a fingerprint or PIN).
2. Hold the power button (right) for 2-3 seconds.
3. In the menu that appears, select Reboot (or Restart in English firmware).
4. Confirm the action if the system requests.

If the power button doesn’t work (for example, after a smartphone drops), use an alternative method via Settings → About Phone → Reboot. The path may vary depending on the version of MIUI:

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If after the restart, the smartphone brakes again, check the free space in memory. On the Redmi Note 7, you need at least 3-4 GB of free space for stable operation.

Method 2: Forced button reboot

If the screen doesn't respond to touch, or if the smartphone is stuck on the MI logo, you'll need a hard rebuke, which works 95% of the time, but has risks:

• ❌ Loss of unsaved data in open applications (for example, unsent messages in instant messengers).
• ❌ There may be file system errors when disc records are interrupted (rarely).

Instructions for Redmi Note 7:

1. Press and hold the power button + volume button (top key on the left end).
2. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the smartphone starts to vibrate.
3. Release the buttons – the device will automatically turn on in ~30 seconds.

If the combination does not work, try an alternative:

1. Press the power button + volume reduction button.


2 Hold for 20 seconds (even if the screen is unresponsive).




3. After vibration, release - the smartphone will restart.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 7 with an unlocked bootloader, long-term button retention can trigger Fastboot mode. In this case, release the buttons immediately after the vibration to avoid accidental reset.

Method 3: Reboot through ADB (for advanced)

If the smartphone is responding to a PC connection but the screen is not working (for example, after a fall), you can reboot it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🔧 On the smartphone should be included debugging on USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode → return to → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 💻 On the PC installed drivers Xiaomi and utility ADB (You can download from the official Google website).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to the PC via USB-cable (preferably original).
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the smartphone is recognized, you will see its serial number.
4. Reboot the command: adb reboot

For a hard reboot through ADB, use:

adb reboot bootloader

This command will transfer the smartphone to Fastboot mode, from where it can be restarted in a standard way.

Method 4: Reboot in Safe Mode

If the smartphone is slowing down due to a conflicting application (for example, after installing a new program), it will help to restart in Safe Mode.

How to run Safe Mode on Redmi Note 7:

Hold the power button until the turn off menu appears|Press and hold the "Switch off" (or "Switch off power") item")|Confirm the transition to safe mode|Wait for the reboot (Safe Mode at the bottom of the screen)-->

In safe mode:

• 🔍 Check if the lags have disappeared. If so, there's a problem in one of the installed applications.
• 📱 Remove recently installed programs through Settings → Annexes.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone in the usual way to exit Safe Mode.

⚠️ Warning: Safe Mode has all third-party widgets disabled and background processes limited. Don't try to update your firmware or reset your settings in this mode - this can lead to errors.

Method 5: Emergency reboot with infinite reboot

If the Redmi Note 7 is stuck in a reboot cycle (turns on, shows the MI logo and turns off again), standard methods will not help.

1. Shut down the power completely: 🔋 If the battery is removable (rarely for the Redmi Note 7), remove it for 30 seconds. 🔌 If the battery is not removable, hold the power button. + up volume 30 to 40 seconds until the smartphone shuts down completely (even if the screen doesn’t respond).
2. Run in Fastboot mode: 🛠️ Press the power button. + down-volume for 10 seconds. 📱 On the screen will appear a hare in a hat-eared (Fastboot logo).

Perform cache reset:

• 🔄 With volume buttons, select Recovery Mode and confirm with the power button.
• 🗑️ In the Recovery Menu, select the Wipe Cache Partition. → Yes.
• 🔙 Go back to the main menu and select Reboot System Now.

If the cyclic reboot continues, you will need a full factory reset or flash through the Mi Flash Tool. These procedures will delete all data, so pre-extract SIM-memory-card.

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An infinite rebuke is often caused by corrupting system files after a failed update, in which case only flashing through Fastboot with official Xiaomi software will help.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple reboot can be a problem if you do it wrong, and here are some of the most common mistakes Redmi Note 7 users make:

If after the restart, the smartphone began to work slower, check:

• 📊 Occupied space in memory (Settings) → Memory).
• 🔋 Battery status (Settings) → Battery → Status).
• 🛡️ Viruses (scan through Google Play Protection or Dr.Web).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions