Xiaomi smartphones are some of the most popular devices on the market, but even they sometimes refuse to turn on. The reasons can vary from a dead battery to software failures. You can turn on the Xiaomi phone in several ways, depending on what happened to the device.
If your Redmi, POCO or Mi doesn't respond to the power button, don't panic. 80 percent of the time, it's solved without going to the service center. The key is to diagnose the situation correctly and choose the right method. In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways to turn on, from basic to emergency, and explain why the phone may not respond to your actions.
Before you start to act, check the obvious things: is the device charged, is the cable or the charger damaged, and sometimes the problem lies in small things that are easy to overlook.
1. Standard power button activation
The easiest and most obvious way is to use a physical Power button, but even here, there are nuances that many people don't know about.
How to properly turn on Xiaomi power button:
- Connect the charger (even if the battery is not discharged – this will eliminate power problems).
- Press the Power button for 5-10 seconds before the Mi logo or vibration appears.
- If the screen is still black, release the button and try again in 30 seconds.
On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T or POCO F5), the power button is combined with a fingerprint sensor, in which case, press the top of the button, rather than the center, so the operation will be more reliable.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone has been completely discharged, wait at least 15-20 minutes before charging. Modern lithium polymer batteries take time to collect the minimum charge sufficient to start the system.
☑️ Check before turning on the Power button
2. Forced reset (Hard Reset)
If standard on-line fails, the next step is forced reset, which helps with the system freeze, but does not affect user data (photos, messages and applications will remain in place).
Instructions for most Xiaomi models:
- Press the Power + Volume Up buttons at the same time.
- Hold them for 10-15 seconds until you feel a vibration or see the Mi logo.
- Release the buttons – the phone should start loading in normal mode.
On some devices (such as Black Shark or older Redmi Notes), the combination may be different:
- 🔄 Redmi 4/5/Note 4/5: Power + Turning down the volume.
⚠️ Warning: Do not confuse forced reboot with factory reset (Wipe Data): in the first case, the data is not deleted, in the second case, the phone will return to the state out of the box".
What to do if the combination does not work?
Initiation via charger
Sometimes the phone doesn't turn on because the battery is dead, but even after you've connected the charger, it doesn't react, and an alternative way to power it will help.
What to do if Xiaomi is not charged and not turned on:
If the charging indicator flashes red, it can mean:
- 🔴 Faulty cable/charging – replace accessories.
If after a long charge (more than 2 hours), the phone never turned on, but when connected to a PC is defined as "Qualcomm". HS-USB QDLoader 9008 is a sign of a serious software failure, in which case only firmware through the software will help. EDL-regime.
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If your phone doesn't respond to charging, try clearing the USB port with compressed air or a soft brush. Dust and dirt can block contacts.
4.Inclusion through Recovery Mode
If the phone is turned on but hovers on the Mi logo or cyclically reboots, the recovery mode will help, through which you can restart the device in normal mode or reset the settings.
How to Sign In to Recovery Mode on Xiaomi:
- Turn off the phone (if it freezes, perform a forced reboot).
- Press the Power + Volume Up.
- When the Mi logo appears, release Power, but keep holding Volume Up until you see the recovery menu.
From the Recovery menu, select:
- 🔄 Reboot → System - a normal reboot.
- 📱 Wipe Data → Wipe All Data – Complete reset (deletes all data!).
- 🔧 Connect with MIAssistant – Connect to a PC for firmware.
⚠️ Warning: If you see "No command" in Recovery with the Android robot lying down, it means the system is damaged. EDL.
| Situation | The decision in Recovery | Effects of consequences |
|---|---|---|
| The phone is stuck on the logo. | Reboot → System | Safe reboot, data will be saved |
| Cyclical reboot (bootloop) | Wipe Cache | Cache cleanup, data safe |
| System damaged (boot errors) | Wipe All Data | All data will be deleted. |
| "No Command" or Broken Recovery | Connect with MIAssistant | Requires firmware through the PC |
5. Including via PC (Fastboot and EDL)
If the phone doesn’t turn on in any of the above ways, but responds to a computer connection (defined as a device in Device Manager), you can try firmware via Fastboot or EDL.
When it's needed:
Step-by-step instructions for Fastboot:
- In the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware for your model and press Flash.
⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL requires authorization of Xiaomi account and can block the device if it is linked to another profile.
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Fastboot/EDL is the last resort, and if the phone is in any mode (Recovery, Fastboot), try the softer ones (cache reset, reboot) first.
6. Hardware problems: when to carry in the service
If none of the software methods worked, the problem is probably hardware, and here are some signs that self-repair is pointless or dangerous:
Symptoms of hardware malfunctions:
- 🔋 The phone does not respond to charging at all (no indication, does not warm up).
- 💥 Before the breakdown was hit, fall or hit moisture.
- 🔌 When connected to a PC, the device is not defined (even as an "Unknown Device").
- 🔥 The phone overheats or smells like a burn.
- 🛠️ On the screen physical damage (cracks, slacks).
What could be broken:
| Malfunction | Signs. | Cost of repair (approximately) |
|---|---|---|
| Food fees | No charge, no turn on, no response to buttons | 3,000 ₽ |
| Battery | Fast discharge, swelled, does not hold the charge | 1,500 ₽ |
| Power button | Pressing does not work, strong pressure is required. | 1,000 ₽ |
| Display plume | The screen is not turned on, but the phone vibrates / sounds are there | 2,500 ₽ |
⚠️ Warning: If the phone is swollen (the body is deformed, the screen is "stepping" from the frame) - do not try to turn it on or charge! This is dangerous: lithium polymer batteries can ignite. Take the device to the service or dispose of it according to the rules.
7.Prevention: How to avoid inclusion problems
To ensure that your Xiaomi does not refuse to turn on in the future, follow the simple rules:
Prevention checklist:
- 🔋 Do not discharge your phone to 0% – connect charging at 15-20%.
- 🔌 Use original or certified cables and power supplies.
- 📱 Update your software regularly (but not through Beta unless you are sure of stability).
- 🛡️ Install a reliable cover and protective glass – this will reduce the risk of mechanical damage.
- 💦 Avoid getting moisture (even if the phone has protection) IP53/IP68).
What to do if the phone starts to “glue”:
- 🔄 Reboot once a month (this cleans up RAM).
- 🧹 Clear the cache through Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
- 📉 If the phone is slower to work – check the load of storage (optimally leave 10-15% of free space).
If you experience frequent freezes, try rolling back the firmware to the previous version or resetting to factory settings. Sometimes problems are caused by conflicting applications (especially launchers, optimizers or high-demand games).