How to get out of the reboots Xiaomi: the complete guide

The situation of Xiaomi smartphone endlessly rebooting, showing the Mi or Redmi logo, is one of the most intimidating for the owner: The device can get stuck in what is called a bootloop cycle, making it impossible to log in or the settings menu. This happens for various reasons, from a failed firmware update to a system file failure or hardware problems with buttons.

Fortunately, in most cases, software failure can be fixed by yourself without going to the service center. You will need patience and exact follow-up instructions to bring the gadget back to life. Below we will discuss all the proven methods, from simple actions with buttons to more complex manipulation of the recovery menu.

Xiaomi uses its own MIUI shell (or HyperOS in new models), which has built-in protection and recovery mechanisms. Understanding how to interact with these tools is key to solving the problem. Don't panic: even if the screen goes out and lights up again, the system often remains low-level.

The reasons for the endless reboot of the smartphone

Before you start resuscitating a device, you need to understand the nature of the failure, and most often the problem is software, which can be an interrupted system update when the phone turned off at the most inopportune moment, or installing an incompatible application that conflicts with system processes, system files may be corrupted, which prevents the operating system from completing the boot.

But hardware factors can't be ruled out, either: a sticky power button is a common reason that the phone thinks you're constantly holding your finger on the button to initiate a reset, and problems can also occur after a drop or moisture hits, when the plume contacts oxidize.

• 📱 Failure to update the operating system or interrupted installation of a security patch.
• 💾 Overflowing internal memory, which causes the system to lack space for temporary files.
• 🔋 Critically discharged or faulty battery that does not provide the right current to start.
• 🛠 Conflict of newly installed applications or root rights.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone falls from a height or comes into contact with water, software methods may not help, and in such cases, there is a high risk of damage to internal components, and the best solution is to contact specialists.

It's also important to consider the battery condition, because if the battery is worn out, there may be a shortage of voltage to start the processor, and the device will go into rebound as soon as the logo appears, and check if the battery is swelling, if there's any technical capability.

Primary diagnosis and simple solutions

The very first step worth trying is forced reboot, which, unlike a conventional shutdown, breaks the power supply at the software level, resetting temporary errors, and on most Xiaomi and Redmi models, you need to press the power button and hold it for a long time, usually 10 to 20 seconds.

If the screen goes out and the phone vibrates, release the button and wait. Sometimes it takes longer than usual for the system to check the file system after an incorrect shutdown. Do not plug the charger in at this point to rule out the effects of power surges.

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Try pressing the power button on the black screen for 30 seconds, which helps to reset static electricity from the power controller.

In some cases, the "discharge" method helps. If the phone reboots cyclically, leave it alone until the battery is completely discharged. When the screen goes out, put the device on charge (better use the original cable and unit) and try to turn it on again. This can help to reset the errors of the power controller.

It's also worth checking the physical buttons. Carefully press the power button and volume buttons several times. If the power button is triggered or doesn't have a clear click, it can close the contact inside the case, in which case a slight tap on the body or a gentle "loose" of the button can temporarily unlock it.

Entering Recovery Mode and Cleaning Cache

If simple methods didn’t work, you need to move to more serious measures. Recovery mode is a special recovery environment built into the phone regardless of the main operating system. Here you can clean the cache or completely reset data. To log in on most Xiaomi devices, you need to press the power button and the Volume Up button at the same time.

Hold the buttons until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, but continue to hold the volume button until the Recovery menu appears. Navigation in this menu is done with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button.

In the Recovery menu, you can find a list of options in English or Chinese. We are interested in the Wipe Data item. Inside it, select Wipe All Data for a full reset or Wipe Cache if such an item is available (in newer versions of MIUI it is often hidden or combined). Remember that a full reset will delete all your photos, contacts and applications.

Once you have selected an action, the system will ask for confirmation. Select Confirm and wait until the process is over. When "Data wiped successfully" appears, select Back to Main Menu, and then Reboot -> Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: Before executing the Wipe All Data command, make sure you have a backup of important data in the Mi Cloud or on your computer, if you have previously configured this option.

Using Fastboot Mode for Flashing

When Recovery is not available or reset is not helpful, Fastboot mode comes to the rescue, a low-level protocol that allows you to interact with your phone's memory directly through your computer, and in this mode, the phone does not boot the operating system, allowing you to re-refill it if files are damaged.

To enter the Fastboot on the phone turned off, press the power button and the Volume Down button. The screen should show a hare in an orange cap fixing an android, with the inscription FASTBOOT. To work in this mode, you will need a computer with the installed Xiaomi USB Driver driver and the Mi Flash Tool utility.

The firmware process requires you to download the official firmware for your particular model. It is important to download the version that corresponds to the region of the device (Global, China, EEA), otherwise you can get a "brick." The firmware file must be unpacked and the path to it must not contain Cyrillic characters.

fastboot devices

This command in the computer's command line lets you check if your PC sees your device in Fastboot mode. If the answer is yes, you can run a firmware script (flash_all.bat), It comes with firmware, and it takes a few minutes to do that, and then the phone automatically restarts.

There are two types of firmware: data-saving and complete cleanup. flash_all_except_data_storage.bat, data may be saved, but with a strong reboot cycle it is better to use a full cleaning (flash_all.bat), to eliminate any programmatic conflicts.

Hardware problems and check buttons

You can't discount the physical condition of the smartphone. Often, the reason for the endless reboot is a short circuit in the circuit of the power button, or dust, moisture, or oxidation could get inside the mechanism, which causes the contacts to be permanently closed, which the phone perceives as holding the button and constantly reboots.

Try to gently, without fanaticism, tap your finger on the power button area or slightly crease the body in this area, and if the nature of the reboot cycle changes or the phone freezes in some state, the problem is likely mechanical, in which case the software methods are powerless.

• 🔍 Inspect the charging connector for oxidation or debris that may be causing voltage surges.
• 🔋 Try to start the phone without the installed SIM-Memory cards and cards to eliminate their impact.
• 🌡 Pay attention to the heating of the case: if the phone is hot in the area of the processor, overheating and emergency shutdown are possible.

Another hardware cause could be a waste plume of a display or battery, and if the phone has recently been hit, the contact could be disrupted, and in such cases, it requires disassembling the device, cleaning the contacts, and reconnecting the plumes, which is best entrusted to the wizard.

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If the phone is rebooted only when connected to a charge or, conversely, only from the battery, the problem lies in the power controller or the battery itself.

Prevention and useful recommendations

To avoid a repeat of the bootloop situation in the future, a few simple Xiaomi operating rules should be followed: first of all, do not allow critical battery discharge. Deep discharge is harmful to lithium polymer batteries and can lead to unstable operation of the power controller.

Update your system regularly, but only with a battery charged (over 50%) and a stable Wi-Fi connection, do not interrupt the upgrade process or use your phone actively while installing patches, and clean the storage periodically, leaving at least 10-15% free memory for system operations.

Avoid installing applications from unknown sources. Third-party launchers or system modifications may contain errors that are incompatible with your version of MIUI. If you use Root rights, be careful of any changes to the system partition.

⚠️ Note: Using unofficial firmware and unlocking the bootloader removes the warranty and increases the risk of software errors if you do not have experience in modifying Android.

Periodic phone reboots (once a week) help clear RAM and complete suspended background processes, a simple habit that prolongs the life of the software part of the smartphone and prevents the accumulation of small errors.

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