How to turn on Xiaomi smartphone: from standard launch to solving complex cases

Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi sub-brands and POCO) They're known for their reliability, but even they sometimes refuse to turn on, and the reasons can be all kinds of, from the simple discharge of the battery to software failures after the upgrade. This article will help you understand how to turn on your phone in standard and non-standard situations, as well as what to do if the device does not respond to the power button.

We will consider not only the basic methods (for example, charging or forced reboot), but also rare cases when the smartphone hovers on the logo. MIUI, does not respond to the connection to the charging or requires unlocking the bootloader. 2018 down 2026 year, including the flagship series Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

If your phone doesn't turn on after a fall, moisture or self-firmware, that's a question for the service center, and in such cases, it's better not to experiment with software methods so as not to aggravate the problem, but you can handle software failures yourself, and we'll show you how.

1. Standard Turn on: What to do if the phone is turned off

Let's start with the simplest one: how to turn Xiaomi on when it's completely off and has no signs of malfunctioning, a method that's suitable for new devices after a full battery drain or a scheduled reboot.

The procedure is standard for all smartphones of the brand:

1. Connect your phone to a charger (preferably an original or certified one) and wait at least 15 to 20 minutes. Even if the charge indicator does not appear on the screen, the battery could run to zero and it needs time to gain a minimum charge.
2. Press the Power button (usually located on the right end of the case) and hold it for 5-10 seconds until the logo appears. MI or Redmi.
3. If the phone doesn’t respond, try the power combination. + Volume up (hold 10-15 seconds) This will force the device to restart.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO X5 Pro) the power button can be touch-sensitive, in which case you press it with a little effort, sometimes the sensor doesn't work with a light touch.

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If the charging indicator flashes red, it means that the battery is too low. Wait 30 to 40 minutes before trying to turn on.

• 🔋 Charging: Use a cable and adapter from the kit – cheap accessories may not provide enough current.
• 🔌 Port port USB: Check if there is any debris or oxidation inside. Clean it carefully with a toothpick (not a metal object!).
• 🔄 Reboot: If the phone hangs on the logo for longer than 5 minutes, hold on to Power + Volume up for forced shutdown.

2.The phone does not turn on after discharge: how to "reanimate" the battery

One of the most common problems is that the battery is deep, and if the smartphone was off for a week or more, the battery controller could block charging because the voltage is too low, in which case a standard network connection would not help.

Here's what we can do:

1. Use a high-current charger. Connect your phone to the power adapter. 20W and above (e.g. from Xiaomi) 67W or Redmi 33W). Sometimes low current (5W) The controller cannot "wake up" the controller.
2. Try another cable. Cheap cables often have thin veins that don't transmit enough current. USB-C Xiaomi is the best choice.
3. Wait longer. In deep discharge, the charge indicator may not appear until 30 to 60 minutes. Don't turn off the phone early.
4. Use an external battery (power bank). 220V It doesn’t work, and connecting to a power bank helps to wake up the controller.

If after an hour of charging the phone still shows no signs of life, try a forced reset:

1. Hold the Power + Volume buttons up for 20-30 seconds.


2. Release the buttons and reconnect the charger.




3. Repeat the switching attempt in 10 minutes.

⚠️ Warning: If the battery is swelling (the phone body is deformed), do not try to charge it! This is dangerous - the risk of fire or explosion.

3. Hanging on the MIUI logo: how to get out of the reboot cycle

If the phone is turned on, but hangs on the logo MI Or Redmi (or constantly rebooting), the problem is probably in the software:

• 🔄 failed update MIUI;
• 📱 customization;
• 🛠️ Resetting settings through Recovery;
• 🔋 sudden power outage during work.

The solutions depend on the severity of the failure:

If the phone responds to buttons but doesn’t load beyond the logo, try entering Recovery mode:

1. Turn off the phone (hold Power + Volume up 10 seconds).


2. Press Power + Volume up and hold until the Recovery menu appears.




3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (reset to factory settings).




4. After reset, restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Recovery will delete all data on your phone, including photos, contacts and apps.If you backed up Mi Cloud, you can recover some of the data once you log in to your account.

Try a forced reset|Check charging and cable|Log in to Recovery and make Wipe Data|Fastboot phone search (for experienced users)|Contact the service center if nothing helps.-->

4. Turn on after the update: why the phone doesn't start

Updates MIUI They usually run smoothly, but sometimes after installing a new version, the phone refuses to turn on:

• 📥 Incomplete firmware download (for example, if the update was interrupted due to weak Internet);
• 🔧 Firmware incompatibility (if you manually installed a version that is not intended for your model);
• 🔋 Insufficient battery charge (upgrade requires at least 30% charge).

If the phone doesn’t turn on after the update, follow the following steps:

1. Connect to charging and wait 30 minutes. Sometimes after an update, the system will check the integrity of files longer than usual.
2. Forced reboot the device (hold power) + Volume up 10-15 seconds).
3. If the Recovery menu appears, select Reboot. → System.
4. If the phone still doesn’t start, reset it via Wipe Data (see previous section).

For models with unlocked bootloader (for example, after installing custom firmware), you may need to flash through Fastboot. This is a complex procedure that requires a PC and special tools (Mi Flash Tool). If you are not sure about your skills, you better contact the service.

5. Incorporation after falling or ingressing moisture

If the phone stopped turning on after physical damage (fall, impact, contact with water), the reasons may be mechanical:

• 💧 Short circuit due to moisture intrusion;
• 🔌 Disconnection of battery plume or display;
• 🔋 Damage to the battery (blown, breakdown).

In such cases, software methods are useless, requiring disassembly and diagnosis, but there are a few things you can do before visiting the service:

1. Dry your phone. If it's wet, don't turn it on! Put it in a silica gel (or rice) bag for 24 to 48 hours. Don't use a hair dryer or heat, it can damage the chips.
2. If the phone's body is deformed (especially from the battery side), don't try to charge it - it's dangerous.
3. Sometimes the phone doesn't turn on, but is defined by the computer as a Qualcomm 9008 device or MTK You can try to play it through the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone falls from a height or is subjected to a strong vibration (for example, in a car), do not shake it or knock on the body.

For models with removable battery (for example, old Redmi) 4A Or Redmi 5, you can try it:

1. Remove the battery for 1-2 minutes.


2. Set it back up and plug the charger in.




3. Try turning on the phone.

If these manipulations did not help, bring the phone to the service. Self-repair without experience can lead to complete loss of data or inability to restore.

6. Features of inclusion for different models Xiaomi

Some Xiaomi smartphones have unique inclusion features associated with their hardware platform, and here are the most common cases:

For flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Pro) sometimes an alternative way to include:

1. Connect the phone to the charger.


2. Press Power + Volume up + Volume down at the same time.




3. Hold on for 15-20 seconds until the Fastboot menu appears.

If your model isn't mentioned in the table, try the generic methods from the previous sections.Most of the inclusion problems are solved by a button combination or reset via Recovery.

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If the phone doesn't turn on after the upgrade, try resetting via Recovery first. Only if that doesn't help - start flashing through Fastboot.

7. When to contact the service: signs of hardware malfunctions

Not all problems can be solved by yourself, if after all the manipulations the phone still does not turn on, it may be a hardware malfunction.

• 🔥 The phone overheats when connected to charging;
• 🔋 The battery swelled or deformed the body;
• 💧 On the screen, you can see the stains or stains (getting moisture);
• 🔌 The phone is not detected by the computer even in Fastboot mode;
• 📱 The display glows, but no image (damage to the plume or matrix).

The service center will be able to:

• 🔧 Diagnose the fee for short circuits;
• 🔋 Replace the battery or power controller;
• 📱 Recover data from damaged memory (if possible);
• 🔄 Refuse your phone with professional equipment.

The cost of repair depends on the model and the nature of the breakdown.

• Replacement of the battery on the Redmi Note 11 – from 1500 ₽;
• Repair of the fee after moisture hits - from 3000 ₽;
• Flashing through EDL-regime (for "bricks") - from 2000 ₽.

If the phone is warranty, do not disassemble it yourself - this will void warranty obligations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the inclusion of Xiaomi smartphones