Xiaomi Mi 6 is the legendary smartphone of 2017, which still remains relevant thanks to the powerful hardware and support for custom firmware. However, even such a reliable device can fail: do not respond to the power button, hang on the logo or refuse to turn on after discharge. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to turn on the Mi 6, from standard to emergency, and also find out why the phone may not respond to your actions.
It's important to understand that the reasons for not turning on are different, from the banal discharge of the battery to hardware breakdowns. We will not limit ourselves to the trivial "press the power button for 10 seconds" - we will consider system failures, charging problems, forced reboot and even options when the screen remains black, but the phone is showing signs of life (vibration, sounds).
This article is for beginners and experienced users alike, and we've prepared step-by-step picture instructions (in text format), and technical details for the second, including ADB commands and the transition to Fastboot mode, starting with the simplest and gradually moving on to complex manipulations.
1. Standard Enablement: What to do if Xiaomi Mi 6 doesn't respond to a button
If your Mi 6 is completely discharged or has been manually turned off, you just need to press the power button for 5-7 seconds to start. But what if nothing happens?
- 🔋 Check charging: connect the original cable and power supply (preferably 18 watts). Let the phone stand charging for at least 15-20 minutes - even if the indicator is not on.
- 🔄 Try another cable/outlet: faulty USB-cable or weak power supply (e.g, USB-computer port) may not provide sufficient current to start.
- 📱 Press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds: this will forcefully discharge the residual charge of the capacitors and reset the “stuck” state of the button.
- 🔊 Listen to the sounds: when you connect the charge, the serviceable Mi 6 emits a short vibrational signal or sound, and if it's not there, the problem could be the battery or the power card.
If you're still not turning on after this manipulation, move on to the next section. But first check the charging indicator: on the Mi 6, it's to the right of the front camera. If it flashes red, the battery is discharged to 0%, it burns red, there's a charge, but not enough to start, white, charging is normal.
2. Forced reboot: When the phone is stuck on startup a logo or black screen
Situation: Mi 6 starts to turn on (the Mi logo or Android logo appears), but it doesn't load any further, or the screen stays black, but the phone vibrates when you press the buttons. These are typical signs of a software failure. The solution is a hard reset.
For forced reboot:
- Press the power button and increase the volume at the same time.
- Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out (or the Fastboot menu appears).
- If the phone is turned off, release the buttons and try to turn it on in the standard way.
If the Mi 6 then hangs back on the logo, the problem may be the damaged firmware, in which case the reset to factory settings or flashing through Fastboot (more on this below) will help.
What to do if the buttons do not respond?
⚠️ Warning: If the phone vibrates but the screen remains black, it may indicate a malfunction of the display plume or graphics chip, in which case a forced reboot will not help - a diagnosis at the service center is required.
3. Energizing through the charger: if the battery is completely discharged
The Xiaomi Mi 6 (3350 mAh) battery loses capacity over time, and if it runs "to zero", standard charging may not work.
- Connect your phone to a powerful charger (from 18W). Use the original Xiaomi cable or a certified USB Type-C.
- Leave it on charge for at least 30 minutes (even if the indicator doesn't burn).
- Then press the power button for 20 to 30 seconds. Sometimes it takes several attempts.
- If the phone doesn’t respond, try connecting to another source, such as a power bank or a power bank. USB-computer port (but not to the hub!).
If that doesn't work, it could be the power controller or the battery itself.
- 🔧 Try disconnecting and reconnecting the battery (requires disassembly of the phone).
- 🔋 Replace the battery with a new one (cost – from 800 rubles).
- 🛠️ Contact the service for diagnosis of food payment.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The indicator is not on, there is no reaction to the buttons | Complete discharge or battery failure | Charge 30+ minutes + hold the power button |
| Blinking red light | Critical charge level | Charging with the original ZU 1-2 hours |
| White lights on, but the phone doesn’t turn on | Firmware failure or hardware malfunction | Forced reset or discharge |
| Phone warms up when charging | Failure of the power controller | Diagnostics in the service |
4. Enter Recovery Mode and Reset Settings
If the Mi 6 is turned on but hangs on the logo or is unstable, resetting to factory settings via the Recovery menu will help, which will delete all data, but bring the phone back to life.
To enter Recovery:
- Turn off the phone (if it is on, press the power button for 10 seconds).
- Press the power button + increase the volume.
- Hold on until the Mi logo and menu appear in English/Chinese.
- Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
From the Recovery menu, select:
- Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (complete reset).
- Reboot → Reboot to System (Reboot).
If the menu is in Chinese, focus on the icons: basket - reset, arrow - reboot.
Turn off the phone from charging.
Back up important data (if the phone is sometimes turned on)
Charge the battery to at least 30%
Use only the original buttons (not touchpad!)
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⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stuck on the logo after reset, it could mean partition damage /system. In this case, you will need to flash through Fastboot (see the next section).
5. Fastboot flashing: if the phone is not turned on due to a software failure
If the Mi 6 doesn't boot even after a reset, it's likely the firmware is damaged, and you can restore it via Fastboot mode, and you'll need a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the Mi Flash Tool utility.
Step-by-step:
- Download the official firmware for Mi 6 (codename sagit) from Xiaomi Firmware. Choose the version of Fastboot (file with the extension.tgz).
- Unpack the archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Mi6_Fastboot).
- Turn off your phone and press the power button + volume reduction to enter the Fastboot (the image of a hare in a hat-eared will appear).
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
- Run the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder, and press Refresh. The device must be determined.
- Press Flash and wait for the process to end (5-10 minutes).
After flashing the phone automatically restarts. The first start can take up to 10 minutes - don't interrupt the process!
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If the Mi Flash Tool is an error, try using the alternative utility XiaoMiTool V2. It automatically selects the correct version of the firmware and fixes driver problems.
Hardware malfunctions: when inclusion is not possible
If none of the above methods worked, the problem is likely hardware, and here are the most common Xiaomi Mi 6 malfunctions and their signs:
- 🔋 Faulty battery: phone doesn't turn on even after a long charge, indicator doesn't burn. Solution - battery replacement.
- 🔌 The charging connector is damaged, the cable is not fixed, the charging is interrupted. USB Type-C.
- 🖥️ The power charge is burned: the phone is warming, does not respond to charging, the smell of burning is possible.
- 📱 The display plume has broken, the screen is black, but the phone vibrates and makes sounds.
- 💧 Moisture: corrosion on the board, the phone does not turn on after contact with water.The solution is ultrasound cleaning (if less than 48 hours have passed).
The cost of repairing the Mi 6 in 2026:
| Malfunction | Cost of repair (₽) | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery replacement | 800–1500 | 1 |
| Replacement of the charging connector | 1200–2000 | 1–2 |
| Food-in-charge repairs | 2500–5000 | 3–7 |
| Replacement of the display plume | 1500–2500 | 1–2 |
| Cleaning after flooding | 3000–6000 | 2–5 |
Critical information: if the Mi 6 does not turn on after a fall or impact, in any case do not try to disassemble it yourself - this can lead to damage to the flexible plumes or short circuit. Contact the service with experience with Xiaomi, as the Mi 6 design has features (for example, double-sided tape under the battery).
7. Alternative ways of inclusion: ADB, Test Point and others
If standard methods don’t work, you can try advanced methods, but they require experience:
- 🖥️ Incorporation through ADB: if USB It was enabled earlier, and you can send an adb reboot command from your computer.
- 🔧 Test Point: Mi 6 board has special contacts for forced entry EDL (Requires disassembly and closure of contacts with tweezers.
- 🔄 Firmware through EDL: If the phone is not detected in Fastboot, you can flash it in mode EDL with the Mi Flash Pro.
These methods are risky and can result in complete data loss or bootloader lockdown. Use them only if other options are exhausted.
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If you're not sure about your skills, you better go to the service. Wrong actions in Fastboot or EDL can turn the phone into a brick without the possibility of recovery.