How to turn off Xiaomi if it freezes when turned on: all working methods

Your Xiaomi suddenly stopped responding to clicks by getting stuck on the MIUI logo or backlit black screen?The situation is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi smartphones - especially after a failed upgrade, fall or overheat.The main problem is that standard power button retention does not work, and a forced power outage can damage the file system if done wrong.

In this article, we will discuss all the safe ways to turn off a suspended Xiaomi, from the classic “hard reset” to hidden MIUI functions that are not written in the official instructions. Particular attention will be paid to models with a fixed battery (for example, the Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13T), where the risk of damage to the device if sloppy actions is higher, and you will learn how to avoid repeated freezes and what to do if the smartphone refuses to turn on again after turning off.

Why Xiaomi is on the logo and doesn’t turn off

Loading (bootloop) is a typical problem of Android devices, but Xiaomi it is more common because of the features of the MIUI firmware.

• 🔄 Interrupted update – if the firmware has downloaded but the installation has not completed (for example, due to a discharged battery).
• 📱 Application Conflict – Viruses that are Incompatible APK Errors in system services (e.g. com.miui.home).
• 🔋 Critical battery discharge – if the charge level has dropped below 3%, the power controller can block the load.
• 🔥 Overheating or physical damage – falls, moisture or overheating of the processor (Snapdragon/Mediatek).
• 🛠️ Failed root or modification – if you have modified system files through Magisk or TWRP.

In 80% of cases, the problem is solved by a forced reboot, but it is important to do it correctly. For example, on the POCO F5 or Redmi K60 models, prolonged holding of the power button can start the Fastboot instead of turning it off — this is normal and does not mean that it breaks.

Method 1: Classic Hard Reset (for all models)

It’s a versatile method that works on 99% of Xiaomi devices, including older models (Redmi 4X, Mi A1) and newer ones (Xiaomi 14, POCO X6 Pro).

Important nuances:

• ⚠️ In the models with AMOLED-With screens (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the backlight can remain on even after being turned off – this does not mean that the method did not work.
• 🔋 If the battery is discharged below 5%, the hard reset may not work – first connect the charge for 10-15 minutes.
• 📱 On certain devices (e.g, POCO M6 Pro) after hard reset automatically starts Recovery Mode - it's OK, just select Reboot → System.

⚠️ Warning: If after a hard reset, the smartphone turns on, but hangs on the logo again, do not repeat the procedure repeatedly - this can lead to damage to the partition /data. You should go straight to the Recovery Mode method (described below).

Method 2: Turn off via Recovery Mode (if hard reset doesn't help)

If the classic reset doesn’t work, the next step is to load into Recovery mode, which is suitable for devices that respond to button combinations but don’t boot into the system, and is valid for all versions of MIUI, including MIUI 14 and HyperOS.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off your smartphone (if it is not already turned off) with a hard reset.
2. Press the Power button + Volume Up for 5-10 seconds until the Mi Bunny logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see a menu in English or Chinese.

Further action:

• 🔄 Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
• 📱 Select the Reboot option → System (if any) or simply Reboot.
• 🔋 If the menu is in Chinese, look for characters (reset) or (turn off).

⚠️ Warning: If you see Wipe Data in Recovery Mode, don't choose it unless you're ready to lose all files.

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If the smartphone doesn’t respond to button combinations, try plugging it into charging for 30 minutes – sometimes the power controller blocks the Recovery entry when the charge is low.

Method 3: Disconnect via Fastboot (for advanced users)

If Recovery Mode is not available or the smartphone is loaded only in Fastboot (black screen with the inscription FASTBOOT and rabbit in a hat-eared), you can turn off the device via the ADB command.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
4. Enter the command: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), type: fastboot reboot poweroff

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

fastboot oem off-mode-charge 0

This command simulates a complete power outage, as if you took the battery out. Importantly, on some models (Xiaomi Mi 11, Redmi K40) after this command, the smartphone may not turn on without connecting to a charger — this is normal.

Method 4: Battery Removal (only for older models)

If you have a Xiaomi with a removable battery (e.g. Redmi 3S, Redmi 4A, Mi Max), the most reliable way to turn off the power is to physically turn off the power.

Warnings:

• ⚠️ On the Redmi Note models 3/4 Battery glued – do not try to tear it off by force, this can damage the controller.
• 🔧 If after the battery is removed, the smartphone does not turn on, check the contacts for oxidation (clean with alcohol).
• 🔋 Do not connect the charge immediately after the battery is removed - wait 1-2 minutes.

For models with a fixed battery (most modern Xiaomi) this method is not suitable - an attempt to open the case without experience will lead to loss of warranty and the risk of damage to the plumes.

Method 5: Turn off via test menu (hidden MIUI function)

A little-known way that works on many Xiaomi devices is the Engineering Mode, which is available even on locked or frozen smartphones if the screen responds to touch.

How to open the test menu:

1. Enter the code on the lock screen: ##4636##.
2. If the code doesn't work, try ##3644633## (for newer versions of MIUI).
3. Select Battery Information or Power Off.

If the screen does not respond to touch, but the smartphone is turned on, try connecting. USB-keyboard OTG-adapter and press the power + Enter to turn off.

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Hidden MIUI codes don't work on all firmware, so if nothing happens after you enter the code, it's disabled in your version of MIUI or HyperOS.

What to do if Xiaomi does not turn on after shutting down

The situation when the smartphone is turned off, but does not turn back on, is most often associated with:

• 🔋 Deep battery discharge – the controller blocks the switch on if the voltage has dropped below 3.2V.
• 📱 Bootloop damage after a failed update.
• 🔌 Power button malfunction (frequent problem with Redmi Note) 8/9).

Decisions:

1. Fastboot firmware: if the smartphone is determined in fastboot devices, but does not boot, you will need to reflash boot.img For specific model instructions, look for Xiaomi EU Forum.

⚠️ Note: If after all the manipulations, the smartphone does not turn on, but when connected to the PC emits an audio signal (defined as Qualcomm). HS-USB QDLoader 9008, which means hardware failure, and only the service center will help in this case, because trying to flash the device in this mode can lead to complete data loss.

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