How to turn on Xiaomi Redmi smartphone: 5 working ways (including emergency)

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are known for their reliability, but even they sometimes refuse to turn on after discharging, updating or mechanical impact. If your device does not respond to the power button, do not panic: in 90% of cases, the problem can be solved independently without going to the service center. This article covers all possible scenarios from basic onset to recovery from a critical failure.

We'll look at not only the standard launch procedure, but also hidden features that aren't written in the official instructions, such as how to get a smartphone to respond to charging when it's completely discharged and doesn't show signs of life. We'll focus on the Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and POCO X5 models, because their hardware features affect the on-board process.

Before you start, check two key points: the state of the charger (try another) and the integrity of the cable (especially the USB-C connector).

Standard inclusion: correct sequence

If the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is turned off normally (for example, after clicking “Switch off” in the menu), it takes no more than 10 seconds to launch.

1. Connect the charger (even if the battery is charged) to eliminate power problems during the initialization phase.
2. Press the Power button (usually located on the right end) for 5-8 seconds until the MI logo appears.
3. Release the button and wait for the system to boot up to 30 seconds on older models or after the upgrade.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi Note 10 Pro and later, the power button is combined with a fingerprint sensor. If the smartphone does not respond, try to press the center of the button more precisely - sometimes the operation is blocked due to a protective glass or case.

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If after 20 seconds the logo never appears on the screen, move to the next section. On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor (for example, Redmi K50), the first turn on after full discharge can take up to 1 minute - this is normal.

2. Forced reboot: when the smartphone “hangs”

If Xiaomi Redmi does not respond to the power button, but the screen shows a frozen image (or the backlight works), a rigid reset is required. This method is safe and does not delete data, but resets all temporary processes.

Instructions for all Redmi/POCO models (except the Redmi Go)

1. Press the Power + Volume button at the same time.
2. Hold for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and reboots.
3. After the MI logo appears, release the buttons.

🔹 For Redmi Go (Android Go): Use the combination of Power + Turning down the volume.

⚠️ Attention: On models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K60) When you're hanging, it may seem like the display is off, even though the smartphone is working. Check this by holding the phone to your ear -- if you hear the noise of the system, it means the screen just doesn't display the picture.

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3. Inclusion after full discharge: features of modern Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones on Snapdragon 7xx/8xx processors (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+) have deep discharge protection. If the battery is depleted to 0%, the controller blocks the power supply to prevent battery damage, in which case a standard charging connection will not help - you need a special algorithm.

Step-by-step instructions for "resuscitation":

1. Connect the original charger (at least 18W). Using weak charges (5W) may not work.
2. Leave your smartphone on charge for at least 30 minutes (there should be no indicators on the screen!).
3. After a pause, press the Power button for 20-30 seconds. Some models require holding up to 1 minute.
4. If the MI logo with a red battery indicator appears, release the button and wait for the switch on (it can take up to 5 minutes).

🔹 For models with wireless charging support (Redmi) K50 Ultra: Try putting your phone on a wireless station. Sometimes it works when the cable connection is ignored.

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If the smartphone does not respond to charging, try connecting it to the computer through USB. Some models (such as the Redmi Note 11 Pro) are being "awakened" from the new model. USB-Connection even at zero charge.

⚠️ Warning: If the smartphone never turned on after an hour-long charge, do not continue trying, this may indicate a malfunction of the power controller. ₽).

4. Enable Fastboot: for power users

Fastboot (also known as Bootloader) allows you to start your smartphone even when there are serious firmware failures, a method that is useful if:

• 🔄 The smartphone is loaded to the logo MI and off.
• 📱 The screen shows the error of No command or Orange State.
• 🔧 Refuse the device via the Mi Flash Tool.

How to log in to Fastboot:

1. Turn off the smartphone (if it is turned on, perform a forced reboot from Section 2).
2. Press Power + Volume Down and hold until an image of a rabbit in a hat-eared hat appears (Fastboot logo).
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB and use fastboot commands for diagnosis.

fastboot devices # Check the connection


fastboot reboot #Reboot to normal mode




fastboot flash recovery # Restore partition recovery (requires firmware)

🔹 For models with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 12 and later): before working with the Fastboot, you need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.

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Fastboot mode is not the same as Recovery. Fastboot runs at the bootloader level and allows you to reflash the device, whereas Recovery is a recovery environment with limited features.

5. Power button problems: alternative ways to turn on

If the power button is broken or not working, you can turn on Xiaomi Redmi by workarounds. These methods are temporary and will not replace repair, but will help to extract data or continue using the smartphone.

Method 1: Using Quick Charge-enabled charging

• ⚡ Connect the charger with Quick Charge support 3.0/4.0 (For example, the original from Redmi Note 11 Pro).
• 📱 In some models (POCO X3, Redmi K40) High current charging automatically initiates switching on.

Method 2: ADB (if USB debugging is enabled)

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC.
2. Open the command line and type: adb shell input keyevent 26 (this emulates the press of the power button).

Method 3: Through the touch screen (only for AMOLED models)

On the Redmi K50, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and other flagships, you can turn on the screen with a double tap (if the function is activated in the settings).

⚠️ Note: If the power button is physically damaged (for example, after a fall), do not try to turn on the smartphone with multiple clicks - this can damage the plume. ₽).

6. fault diagnosis: when it is time to go to the service

If none of the methods worked, the problem could be hardware, and here are the key symptoms that indicate a malfunction:

🔹 How to choose a service center:

• 🛠️ Official Xiaomi Partners (list on site) mi.com/ru/service) They provide a guarantee for repairs, but more expensive 20–30%.
• 💰 Unofficial workshops are cheaper, but the risk of using non-original parts is higher.
• ⚡ Before repairing, make a backup copy of the data (if the smartphone reacts at least somehow).

⚠️ Warning: If the smartphone was in water or humid environment, do not connect it to charging - this may cause a short circuit.This case requires urgent drying (minimum 48 hours in rice or silica gel) before any attempt to turn on.

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