How to turn on Xiaomi device after reboot: from a hung screen to a complete reset

Why Xiaomi doesn’t turn on after the reboot and what to do about it

You upgraded your firmware, reset your settings, or your Xiaomi device just got stuck during the reboot — and now the screen is black, the logo flashes, or the system goes into an endless boot cycle — a situation that many owners of Redmi smartphones, POCO or Mi TVs know. The reasons can be different, from a software failure to hardware malfunctions, but in 80% of cases the problem can be solved independently.

In this article, 5 proven ways to turn Xiaomi on after a failed reboot, from the simplest (forced reboot) to the radical (firmware via Fastboot), we will separate smartphones (including models on MediaTek and Qualcomm) and Mi TVs, and also give a checklist for diagnosing a dead device. If your gadget does not respond to the power button, hovers on the Mi logo or shows a No Command error, read on.

Method 1: Forced Reset (Hard Reset)

The first thing to try is hardware reset, which works if the Xiaomi device is getting stuck during the boot phase but has no critical firmware damage, and is suitable for all smartphones (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.) and Mi TV A2/P1.

For smartphones:

• 🔋 Hold the power button. + Volume up simultaneously 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and vibration begins.
• 📱 On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A With MediaTek, you may need to clamping the power supply + Loudness down.
• 🔄 After turning off, wait 30 seconds and turn on the device in the standard way (Power button).

For Mi TVs:

• 📺 Press and hold the Power button on the remote for 10-20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing.
• 🔌 If the remote is not working, disconnect the TV from the socket for 1 minute, then turn it on again.
• ⚡ On models with removable battery (for example, Mi) TV Stick, take it out for 30 seconds.

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi goes back into the boot cycle after a forced reboot (the endless Mi logo), this indicates damage to system files.

Method 2: Safe Mode (Safe Mode)

If Xiaomi turns on, but immediately flies to the lock screen or an Android error does not respond, it may be a third-party application that is to blame. Safe mode launches the system with user programs disabled - this will help identify the culprit.

How to log in to Safe Mode:

1. Turn off the device (forced if it does not respond).
2. Press the Power button and hold until the Mi logo appears.
3. Once the logo disappears, quickly press and hold the Volume button down until you see the Safe Mode label at the bottom of the screen.

In safe mode:

• 🔍 Check if the system is stable, and if so, there's a problem in one of the installed applications.
• 🗑️ Remove recently installed programs (especially optimizers, launchers, or games).
• 🔄 Restart the device in normal mode.

The device is stable → The culprit: third-party software

The system is lagging or flying out → The culprit: firmware damage

Not even included in Safe Mode → The culprit: hardware malfunction

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Exception: Mi TVs don't have safe mode. If the TV is getting stuck on the download screen, go to method 3.

Method 3: Reset to factory settings (Recovery Mode)

If Xiaomi doesn't turn on normally but it does respond to buttons (vibrates, flashes the indicator), resetting through Recovery will help, which deletes all data but restores the system to work, suitable for smartphones and TVs.

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Turn off the device (forced if necessary).
2. Press Power + Volume up for 10-15 seconds until the Recovery menu appears (on some models - the Mi logo with android robot).
3. Use volume buttons for navigation and power for selection.
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm.
5. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

For Mi TVs:

1. Turn off the TV for 1 minute.
2. On the remote, press Menu + Volume down at the same time and, holding them, connect the TV to power.
3. Hold the buttons until the Recovery menu appears (usually 10-20 seconds later).
4. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset and confirm.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV After the reset, you may need to reset your Wi-Fi and Mi Account.

Method 4: Fastboot Firmware (for advanced)

If the reset doesn't work or the Recovery menu isn't available, you'll have to use Fastboot to run the firmware, USB-Suitable for Xiaomi smartphones on Qualcomm processors (most Redmi models, POCO, Mi).

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux and installed drivers ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📁.tgz or.zip firmware for your model (download from Xiaomi official website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (for Windows) or fastboot in the terminal.

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the firmware in a folder without spaces (for example, C:\miui_fastboot).
2. Turn off your smartphone and press Power + Volume down to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
3. Connect the device to your PC and check for detection by the command: fastboot devices should appear serial number.
4. For full firmware (with deletion of all data) use: fastboot flash all Or through the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and press Flash.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data, including photos and messages. If the device was enabled sync with Mi Cloud, some data (contacts, notes) can be restored after logging in to the account.

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Check the Bootloader! version before you run the firmware! on new Xiaomi models, it is locked and you will need official permission via the Mi Unlock Tool to unlock it (can take up to 72 hours).

Method 5: Hardware Failures – When to Contact the Service

If none of these things work, the problem may be hardware, and here are the signs that self-repair is not possible:

• 🔋 The device does not respond to charging (the indicator does not burn, there is no vibration when connecting the cable).
• 💥 There is a smell of burning or heating individual areas of the body.
• 🔌 After a fall or impact, the screen remains black, but the power indicator flashes.
• 📱 On the screen artifacts (stripes, flickering) even in the Recovery menu.

Typical hardware breakdowns:

For Mi TVs, there are frequent problems:

• 📺 Not turned on, the indicator flashes red - malfunction of the power supply.
• 🔊 There is sound, but no image – a breakdown of the backlight or matrix.
• 📡 Hanging on the logo after the update - memory damage (reflashing through the service is required) USB-port).

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If the Xiaomi device does not turn on after a fall, moisture or self-disassembly - do not try to sew it! This can aggravate the damage.

Prevention: How to avoid problems when restarting

To prevent Xiaomi from “diing” after another update or reset, follow these rules:

• 🔄 Before updating the firmware, check the battery level (minimum 50%).
• 📱 Do not interrupt the update process (even if it lasts more than 30 minutes).
• 🗑️ Clean the cache regularly in the Settings menu → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 🔒 Do not install custom firmware (Custom) ROM) Unlocking Bootloader.
• 📁 Backup important data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

For Mi TVs:

• 📺 Update the firmware only through a stable Internet connection (preferably by cable).
• ⚡ Use the original power supply - cheap analogues can cause failures.
• 🔌 When connecting external devices (set-top boxes, sound panels), turn off the TV from the socket.

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If your Xiaomi is often “glutched” after updates, turn off automatic updates in the settings: → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Auto-update (off).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's inclusion after crash