How to turn off the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget devices of the brand, but even with such a simple action as turning off, users sometimes have difficulties. The reasons can be different: a system freeze, a power button that does not work, a firmware update or a banal desire to save battery power for a long time. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to turn off the device, including standard and emergency, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors that can lead to data corruption.

The Redmi 9 is a feature that uses a proprietary MIUI shell that sometimes makes adjustments to routine activities, such as some firmware versions that have the shutdown menu hidden behind extra gestures, and in critical crashes, standard methods may not work, and we have tested all of the methods described below on current versions of MIUI 12-14 and ensure that they work.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via power button

This is the most obvious and recommended method by the manufacturer, and it's suitable for most situations where the smartphone is stable and the power button is intact.

• 📱 Hold the power button (located on the right end of the case) for 2-3 seconds until the menu appears on the screen.
• 🔘 In the window that appears, select Turn Off (or Power off in the English version of the firmware).
• ⏳ Confirm the action by pressing OK and wait for a full shutdown (usually takes up to 10 seconds).

If the menu doesn't appear, check if the power button is locked in the settings. Go to Settings → Additional → Power button and make sure the power menu option is on. Also, consider that some custom firmwares may have different menu appearances.

Method 2: Software shutdown via MIUI settings

If the physical power button doesn't work (for example, after a drop or moisture), you can turn off Redmi 9 via the settings menu, which is also useful if you want to schedule a shutdown for a certain time.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to About Phone (usually at the bottom of the list).
3. Slip on Turn Off or Reboot (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

In some versions of the firmware, the path may be slightly different. For example, in MIUI 14, the shutdown point is sometimes hidden in Settings → System → Advanced Settings. If you don't find the right partition, use the search bar at the top of the settings screen to type in the "turn off" request.

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Method 3: Forced Reset (Hard Reset)

If Redmi 9 is stuck and doesn't respond to taps, and the screen doesn't display the shutdown menu, you'll have to use hardware reboot, which is data-safe, but it shouldn't be used unnecessarily, because frequent forced reboots can affect system stability.

How to make a Hard Reset:

• 🔄 Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the smartphone starts to vibrate (reset signal).
• 🛑 If there is no vibration, try the combination: power button + Increased volume (hold 10 seconds).
• ⚡ After restarting, the smartphone will turn on automatically. If you want to turn it off completely, use the standard method (Method 1).

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse forced reboot with factory reset (Wipe Data).The latter deletes all data from the device! Hard Reset just restarts the system without affecting files.

Method 4: Turning off through Recovery Mode

This method is suitable for power users, because it requires logging into the engineering menu, it is useful if the smartphone loads only to the Xiaomi logo or cyclically reboots. In Recovery mode, you can not only turn off the device, but also conduct diagnostics.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone in any way you can (if it’s on).
2. Press the power button + volume up combination and hold until the Recovery menu appears (usually with a robot image and the No command label).
3. In the Recovery menu, select Power off (or Reboot → Power off) with the volume buttons and confirm the choice with the power button.

If the menu is in English, focus on the following points:

⚠️ Warning: In Recovery mode, you can't use a touch screen, only the volume (move) and power (select) buttons control. Do not select Wipe data unless you plan to reset your settings!

Method 5: Shutdown via ADB (for developers)

If you are familiar with the developer tools, you can turn off Redmi 9 using the command. ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This is a useful tool if the sensor is not working, but USB-Debugging enabled. You'll need a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and a package ADB Tools.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), execute the shutdown command:

adb shell reboot -p

The smartphone will shut down instantly, and this method works even if the screen is locked, but it requires pre-setting. USB-debugging in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 times tap the version, then enable debugging in Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

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If the adb device command doesn’t show your device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using the original one. USB-Cheap cables often don't support data transmission.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even a simple action like turning off can be difficult, and let's look at typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

• 🔋 The smartphone doesn't turn off, although the menu appears: Maybe the system has got stuck at the core level. Try a forced reboot (Method 3) or wait 5-10 minutes - sometimes the shutdown process takes longer due to background tasks.
• 🔌 Device turns on immediately after shutdown: This may be due to a power button malfunction or a power controller malfunction. Check if Auto Start option is activated in the developer settings.
• 🔄 Cyclical reboot: If Redmi 9 is constantly restarted and does not turn off, the cause may be a damaged firmware, in which case only the help of flashing through Fastboot or calling the service.

If none of the methods worked, and the smartphone still does not turn off, check:

• 🔌 Charger: Sometimes cheap charging causes failures in the power controller.
• 🔋 Battery condition: Bloated battery can block normal operation of power button.
• 🛠️ Physical damage: cracks on the board or oxidation of contacts after moisture.

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If Redmi 9 does not respond to any of the shutdown methods, do not try to disassemble it yourself - there is a high risk of damage to the plumes or battery.

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