How to turn off SOS mode on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

SOS mode on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO) is automatically activated when you press the power button five times - the function is designed to quickly alert emergency services. However, many users are faced with a situation where the mode is turned on accidentally: the phone begins to loudly signal, send SMS to contacts and block basic functions. If you hit this article, most likely, you need to urgently turn off SOS without losing data or resetting.

Depending on Xiaomi’s model (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 11) and firmware version (MIUI 14, HyperOS), the ways to deactivate SOS mode may vary. We’ve gathered all the current methods, from standard to technical, including working with ADB and engineering menus. Importantly, some solutions require an unlocked bootloader or root rights, but most options work out of the box.

Why does SOS turn on on on its own?

Most often, SOS mode is activated due to:

• 📱 Accidentally press the power button five times (especially in your pocket or bag). on Xiaomi, this feature is enabled by default and has no false positive protection.
• 🔄 Firmware failure after update MIUI Or HyperOS. In rare cases, the mode SOS «Wilders” in the background and does not even turn off the reboot.
• 🛠️ Power button malfunctions: If contacts are closed or the button is stuck, the phone may interpret this as multiple pressings.
• 📲 Malware applications that mimic clicks (such as some “cleaners” or optimizers with aggressive resolutions).

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 13 and later, SOS can block access to basic features: you can’t open the notification panel, run apps, or even turn off the phone in the standard way, and in such cases, alternative deactivation methods are required.

⚠️ Attention: If the regime SOS If you are in a real emergency (such as a fall or impact), check the physical condition of your phone first, and if you have a battery or motherboard damaged, you may have a shutdown. SOS It may be a temporary solution.

Method 1: Standard shutdown through the lock screen

On most Xiaomi devices (e.g. Redmi Note 11, POCO F4), SOS is disabled directly from the lock screen:

1. Press the power button once to unlock the screen (don't hold it!).
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear a panel with the button “Cancel SOS” (or Cancel Emergency on English firmware).
3. Slip the button and confirm the action if necessary.

If the button does not appear:

• 🔄 Try restarting your phone by holding the power button + up-volume for 10-15 seconds.
• 📵 Make sure that SIM-The card is inserted (on some models without the SIM The "Cancel" button is not active).
• 🌐 Check the language of the system: on Chinese firmware, the inscription may be in Chinese ().

Try to reboot the phone by holding the power button + volume up

Check availability SIM-cards (in some models, the button is inactive without it)

Change the system language to English (if the firmware is multilingual)

Connect your phone to charge (sometimes helps with a discharged battery)-->

Method 2: Disconnect via settings (if the phone is unlocked)

If you managed to unlock your phone but SOS is still active in the background (for example, an SOS icon hangs in the notification bar), follow these steps:

1. Open Settings → Easter egg → SOS (on MIUI) or Settings → Security → SOS (on HyperOS).
2. Turn off the option of “Emergency Call” or “Quick SOS”.
3. In the section "SOS Call Settings" uncheck the box from the item "Automatic Call" at 5 presses of the power button.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13T) the path may be different:

Settings → Google → Security → Emergency features → SOS settings

If the SOS partition is not in the settings, then the function is managed at the firmware level, in which case only reset or technical methods will help (see methods 4 and 5).

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On HyperOS phones (such as Xiaomi 14), SOS mode can be linked to Google services. To turn it off completely, go to Settings → Google → Account Management → Security → Emergency features and deactivate all options.

Method 3: Hardware reboot (if the phone doesn't respond)

If the screen is locked and the Cancel SOS button does not appear, try the forced reboot:

1. Hold the power + volume button up for 15-20 seconds until the phone turns off.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on the phone with the power button.
3. If SOS is activated again after the reboot, proceed to method 4 or 5.

On some models (e.g. POCO X3 Pro), the combination may differ:

⚠️ Warning: On phones with a faulty power button, the forced reboot may not work, in which case, plug the device into charging and try holding the buttons for 30 to 40 seconds. If that doesn't work, you need to repair the button or reset via Fastboot.

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Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail and the phone is unlocked, you can turn off SOS mode via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.

Step 1: Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
• 📱 On your phone, turn on Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
• 🔌 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and include “Debugging by” USB».

Step 2: ADB teams:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb devices (your device should appear).
2. Run the command to shut down. SOS: adb shell settings put global emergency_mode 0
3. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.EMERGENCY_CALL_ACTION -e android.intent.extra.EMERGENCY_CALL_STATE false

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, you'll have a hard reset, which will delete all the data from your phone, so you can only use this as a last resort.

Option 1. Through the Recovery menu:

1. Turn off the phone (hold power + volume up).
2. Press the power + volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume buttons, confirm – power).
4. After resetting, the phone will reboot to its original state.

Option 2. via Fastboot (if Recovery is not available):

1. Connect the phone to your PC and switch to Fastboot mode (hold power + volume down).
2. In the command line, run: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: On phones with a locked bootloader, a reset via Fastboot can result in a "brick" (complete inoperability). Before performing, check the bootloader status with fastboot getvar unlocked - if the answer is no, unlock it through the official Xiaomi tool.

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Reset to factory settings deletes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. Before you do it, try connecting your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode and copy important files via ADB pull /sdcard/.

How to permanently disable automatic SOS call?

To prevent SOS from being switched on by accident:

1. Go to Settings → Easter egg → SOS (or Settings → Security → SOS).
2. Turn off the option “Quick SOS call” or “Emergency call when you press the power button.”
3. On HyperOS models, also turn off Automatic Contact Alert in the same section.

On some firmware (e.g., Chinese firmware), the SOS function is tied to Mi Cloud services to deactivate it:

• 🌍 Switch your phone region to India or Europe (Settings) → Additionally. → Region).
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version – in new builds MIUI HyperOS added the option of disconnection SOS.
• 🛡️ Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) to get around system limitations.

If you don't have a shutdown option in the settings, it's hard-coded in the firmware, and then you can only do this by:

• 📥 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).
• 🔧 Getting root rights and removing system APK com.miui.emergency via Root Explorer.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SOS on Xiaomi