How to properly reboot Xiaomi phone: all ways to restart

Rebooting Xiaomi’s smartphone is a seemingly simple operation that can solve most software failures, from interface hangings to application errors. However, not all users know that there are several types of restarts, each of which is suitable for different situations, for example, a soft reboot saves data in memory, and a hard reset can lead to the loss of unsaved files.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reboot for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from a standard shutdown through the menu to a forced restart when completely freeze. We will focus on the nuances for models with MIUI 14 and later, where the order of actions in some menus has changed, and you will learn how to avoid typical errors that can turn a regular reboot into a serious problem.

1. Standard reboot via menu

The safest and most recommended way is to use the built-in features of the system, which is suitable for a scheduled reboot when the phone is stable, but you need to update the settings or refresh the system.

Instructions for MIUI 12-14:

1. Unlock the screen and swipe down from the top edge to open the notification panel.
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) in the upper right corner to open the settings.
3. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Device on some models).
4. Slip the button Reboot (on MIUI 14 may be in the submenu System Update).
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reboot in the dialog box.

On Android One models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi A1/A2), the path is different:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → System system → Reboot.
• 🔄 Confirm the action – the phone will turn off and turn on automatically in 10-15 seconds.

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If the button "Reset" is not in the menu, try to hold the power button for 2-3 seconds - a context menu with the option of restart will appear.

⚠️ Warning: On some firmware (e.g. custom) the standard reboot can start fastboot instead of the usual restart. If after pressing the button the phone went into mode with the image of a rabbit in the hat - do not panic, just hold the power button for 10 seconds to exit.

2. Forced reset (hard restart)

This method is used when the phone is completely frozen — does not respond to touch, does not turn off through the menu or shows a black screen. Forced restart simulates battery extraction (on older models) and resets all temporary data from RAM.

How to do this:

• 🔋 Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the phone starts vibrating.
• 🕒 Wait 30 to 60 seconds, the device should automatically turn on. If that doesn't happen, press the power button again.

For models with a non-removable battery (all modern Xiaomi):

Hold the power button + Volume Up 10 seconds |

Release the buttons after vibration |

Do not connect the charger during the process |

If the screen is not turned on, repeat in 1 minute.-->

⚠️ Note: Frequent forced restarts can damage the file system, especially if the update or write of the data was in progress at the time of the failure.

3.Reboot to Recovery Mode

If the phone is turned on but is not running smoothly (e.g., constantly overheating or emitting application errors), rebooting to Recovery can help, which allows you to reset your cache or reset to factory settings without connecting to a PC.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone (if it responds via the menu, if not forcefully as described above).
2. Press the button combination: 🔧 For most models: Nutrition + Loudness up. 📱 For POCO F1/F2: Nutrition + Loudness down.

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Additional options are available in the Recovery menu:

• 🧹 Wipe Cache Partition – Cache Clearance (Secure, does not delete personal data).
• 🔄 Reboot to Bootloader – Reboot to fastboot (for firmware).
• ⚠️ Wipe Data/Factory Reset – Full reset (deleting all data!).

4.Reboot via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to the debugging USB (USB Debugging, you can restart your phone via computer using a tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method is useful when the screen is not responsive to touch, but the device is determined by the PC.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB developer-setting.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
4. Reboot: Adb Reboot Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery

⚠️ Note: If the adb device command returns an empty list, check if it is connected. USB-port USB 2.0 (some ports 3.0 do not support the ADB). Mi drivers installed USB Driver (you can download it on the official website).

5. Automatic reboot on schedule

The auto-reboot feature is useful for maintaining system stability.It is available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later.The system will reboot at a predetermined time (for example, at night), which will help avoid the accumulation of temporary files.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Advanced settings → Reboot on schedule.
2. Activate the Automatic Reboot Switch.
3. Choose the days of the week and the time (it is recommended to set for the period when the phone is not used).
4. Confirm the setup.

Limitations of function:

• ⏰ It does not work if the phone is turned off or discharged.
• 🔋 It does not work if the device is connected to charging (on some models).
• 📴 It may be disabled after the update. MIUI — Check the settings after updates.

Yeah, every day.|

Yeah, but less often.|

No, I don't know about that function.|

No, I don't see the point.-->

6.Restart when getting stuck on the Mi or bootloop logo

If the phone is stuck on a bootloop or constantly restarting, it may indicate firmware damage or module conflict, and in such cases, standard methods will not help – you will need to flash or reset via fastboot.

What you can do on your own:

1. Cache reset: Go to Recovery (as described in Section 3). Select Wipe Cache Partition → Yes. Reboot your phone.

Flashing through fastboot

• Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
• Connect your phone to your PC in fastboot mode (hold Power + Volume down when turned on).
• Use the MiFlash utility for firmware.

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If the bootloop happened after the OTA update, try retracing the previous MIUI version via Recovery. Download the full firmware package (not incremental!) and select Install update.zip from the menu.

When to contact the service:

• 🛠️ If after resetting the cache and flashing the problem persists.
• 🔥 If the phone overheats or makes unusual sounds (may indicate a hardware malfunction).
• 💾 If artifacts or stripes appear on the screen (memory may be damaged).

7. Frequent reboot errors and how to avoid them

Even a simple operation like restarting can go wrong. Let's look at the typical problems and their solutions.

Tips for a safe reboot:

• 🔋 Always check the battery level before restarting (optimally, at least 20%).
• 📱 Extract. SIM-Card and memory card if you plan to reset via Recovery.
• 🔒 Do not interrupt the reboot process (especially if you are updating the system).

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