How to remove reboot on Xiaomi: causes of spontaneous reboot and solutions

If your Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone suddenly reboots without a command, it’s not just annoying, but signals system problems. Users often experience cyclical reboots, random restarts during games, or even a complete “hang” on the MI logo. In 80% of cases, the problem is solved software-based, but it’s important to correctly diagnose the cause: from application conflict to hardware malfunctions.

In this article, we will discuss all possible causes of reboot on Xiaomi devices (including POCO, Black Shark and Mi TV Stick), as well as give step-by-step instructions for elimination. Particular attention will be paid to models on MIUI 14/13 and HyperOS, where the autoreboot algorithms have changed. If you have already tried resetting, do not rush to bring the phone to the service: in 6 out of 10 cases, less radical methods help.

Why Xiaomi is rebooting itself: top-7 cause

Automatic reboots on Xiaomi rarely occur without a reason, most often due to:

• 🔄 System Failure: File Damage MIUI after a failed update or manual intervention (e.g., through a ADB or Fastboot).
• 📱 Application conflict: virus programs, optimizers, or root-access games (e.g., Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile on old firmware).
• 🔋 Battery problems: battery wear (capacity) < 70%) or power controller failure (often on Redmi Note) 8/9).
• 🔥 Overheating of the processor: start of heavy tasks (video editing, streaming) when blocking the ventilation holes with a cover.
• 📡 Unstable Internet: Download failures OTA-Updates or syncs with Mi Cloud.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunctions: the dump of the contact board (after falling) or a defect in RAM.
• ⚙️ Developer Settings: Automatic Reboot or Do not save logs.

According to statistics of service centers, the most vulnerable to reboot models of 2019-2021 (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi 9T, POCO X3 NFC) due to problems with the power controller Qualcomm PM8998. on new devices (for example, Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12) are more often to blame for software bugs HyperOS.

⚠️ Note: If the phone only reboots when charging is connected, the problem is 95% hardware faulty. USB-The port or the power controller. Software methods won't help.

Method 1: Disable automatic reboot in settings

MIUI has a hidden feature that can trigger scheduled reboots, such as cleaning a cache or installing delayed updates, to turn it off:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the line version of MIUI to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → For developers.
4. Find the Auto-Reboot (or Auto-Reboot) option and turn it off.
5. Also, deactivate Do not save logs when restarting – this will help diagnose crashes.

If you don't have Automatic Reboot, your firmware doesn't support it, in which case, check the update schedule:

• 📅 Go to Settings. → System system → Update of the PO.
• 🔍 Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Update Settings.
• ❌ Turn off the Install Update at Night option (if it is active).

Automatic reboot in developer mode disabled |

Night software update turned off |

Auto-run rights of applications verified |

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Method 2: Remove problematic applications

Program conflicts are the second most common cause of random reboots.

• 🛡️ Antiviruses (e.g. Avast, 360 Security) can block system processes.
• 🎮 Game launchers (Xiaomi Game Turbo, POCO Launcher – sometimes conflicting with HyperOS.
• 🔄 Optimizers (Clean Master, DU Speed Booster – aggressively cleaning the cache.
• 📱 Applications with root rights (Magisk, Titanium Backup).

How to find the culprit:

1. Launch your phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button → Turn off power → long tap on Safe Mode).
2. If reboot stops, it's a problem with third-party software. Uninstall apps one at a time, starting with the last ones installed.
3. Check Settings → Applications → Rights → Autostart and disable autorun for suspicious programs.

For advanced users: Use ADB to get the error log:

adb logcat | grep -i "reboot\|crash\|bootloop"

⚠️ Note: If the phone only restarts when a particular application (such as a camera or game) is launched, check firmware compatibility. MIUI 14 Some Old Games (PUBG Mobile before version 1.6) causes crashes due to lack of support for OpenGL ES 3.2.

Method 3: Reset the settings to factory

If previous methods failed, hard reset will delete all the data, but return the system to its original state, which helps in 70% of cyclic reboot cases.

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup.
2. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose Delete all data and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, set the phone up as new (don’t restore data from the backup right away – check for stability).

For Mi TV Stick or Mi Box:

1. Connect the remote and hold Menu + Home for 10 seconds.
2. In the recovery menu, select Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.

Method 4: Update or reflash the device

If Xiaomi is restarting due to a damaged firmware, reinstalling MIUI or HyperOS will help.

• 📲 Update by air (OTA): Settings → Update: If the update is 50% down, wait 10 minutes, then force the phone to restart (hold the power button for 15 seconds).
• 💻 Manual firmware via Fastboot: download the official ROM From Xiaomi and go through the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔧 Custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) – only for power users with unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step instructions for firmware through Fastboot:

1. Download the Mi Flash Tool and Qualcomm drivers.
2. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic.
3. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
4. Connect the device to the PC and in Mi Flash select the folder with the firmware.
5. Press Refresh, then Flash (select Clean all for full cleanup).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot erases all data, including IMEI on some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3). Before the procedure, save a backup copy of the NV-data through QPST.

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Method 5: Checking for hardware faults

If the software methods didn't work, the reason for reboot is hardware.

• 🔋 Battery: Bloating or falling capacity below 60%. Check in ##4636## → Battery information.
• 🔌 Board contacts: oxidation or piling of connectors after falling. Visually inspect the motherboard.
• 🌡️ Processor overheating: Use AIDA64 Temperature monitoring. Normal: up to 60.°C in plain, up to 85.°C under load.
• 🖥️ RAM: Defects in the field LPDDR4X Snapdragon on Snapdragon 7xx Test: Launch the AnTuTu Memory Test.

How to diagnose:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and check logs through ADB: Adb shell dumpsys power Look for lines with overheat or battery temp.
2. If the phone turns off when vibrating, there is a problem with the motor (Redmi Note 8 Pro is known for this defect).
3. Call the power chain tester (from battery to motherboard) resistance should be 0-0.5 Ohms.

For Mi TV Stick or Mi Box, hardware problems are rare, but possible:

• 🔌 Faulty power supply (check the voltage at the output - should be) 5V/2A).
• 🔥 Overheating of the Amlogic chip S905 (Put the console on the cooling stand).

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If the phone reboots when the headphones are connected, clean the 3.5 mm connector with alcohol - oxidation of the contacts can cause short circuit and power reset.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all the ways have been tried and Xiaomi continues to reboot:

1. Contact the service center (especially if the warranty is still valid). For Xiaomi, official centers are in most major cities - check on the Mi Service website.
2. Try the firmware rollback: sometimes newer versions of MIUI contain critical bugs. Download the old firmware with Xiaomi Firmware Updater.
3. Replace the motherboard (relevant for older models where repairs are cheaper than a new phone).

For devices older than 3 years (like the Redmi Note 7 or Mi 8), it is sometimes cheaper to buy a new smartphone than to repair an old one.The average cost of a Xiaomi board repair is 5,000-15,000. ₽.

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If the phone reboots with a characteristic "click" (battery shutdown sound), the problem is almost always with the power controller. Self-repair without a soldering station is impossible - contact the service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reboot on Xiaomi