How to forcefully turn off Xiaomi: all ways to hover your phone

When does a forced shutdown of Xiaomi be required?

Xiaomi smartphones are some of the most stable on the market, but even they sometimes “hang” or stop responding to presses. The reasons can be different from a software failure after the MIUI update to hardware problems with the battery. In most cases, it is enough to hold the power button, but what if the phone does not turn off even so?

This article will help if your Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO or Black Shark:

• 🔄 Hanging on the logo. MI when downloading and does not respond to buttons;
• 📱 It does not turn off after pressing the power button;
• 🔋 He overheated and refuses to shut down;
• 🤖 Stuck in Fastboot or Recovery mode;
• 💥 Artifacts or flickering appeared on the screen.

We're going to look at all the options, from standard to emergency, including methods for devices with a fixed battery and no physical access to the buttons. Importantly, some methods can lead to the loss of unsaved data, so use them only as a last resort.

Method 1: Standard forced shutdown (Hard Reset)

The safest method is to simulate battery extraction through long power button retention.It works on 90% of Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13/14 and older devices.

Instructions:

1. Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds.
2. If the screen is out, but the phone is vibrating, keep holding on for another 5-7 seconds until the vibration stops.
3. After a complete shutdown, wait 30 seconds before turning on.

⚠️ Note: On some models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra or Black Shark 5), the power button is paired with a fingerprint sensor. If the phone is not responding, try pressing a little harder or moving your finger closer to the edge of the button.

Make sure your phone is not connected to the charger.

Try holding the power button + volume increase (on some models)

If the screen reacts, try calling the power menu (hold 3-5 seconds)

Do not use this method more than 1 time a day (risk of battery damage)

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Method 2: Turn off via button combination (Recovery Mode)

If the standard Hard Reset didn’t work, try entering Recovery and turning your phone off from there, a technique that’s suitable for devices that have been stuck on the logo or in a reboot cycle.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your phone (if it is not already turned off).
2. Hold the combination: 🔘 Nutrition + Increased volume for most models; 🔘 Nutrition + Volume up. + Home – for old Xiaomi (until 2018).

Mi

Recovery

Power Off

Turn it off.

Nutrition

⚠️ Warning: Don't use Recovery to select Wipe Data or Factory Reset, which will result in total data loss! If the menu is in Chinese, look for characters).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone is responding to a connection to a computer (e.g., defined as a device in Device Manager), you can turn it off via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a preliminary debugging setting for USB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB;
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original);
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Commands to shut down:

adb devices

(Very sure the device is identified.)

adb shell reboot -p

(Forced shutdown.)

⚠️ Attention: If debugging is on USB It wasn't activated in advance, it won't work. ADB — This can lead to a data dump!

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If the phone is getting stuck but the screen is working, try calling the power menu via ADB with the adb shell input keyevent 26 command (emulating the power button press).

Method 4: Removing the battery (for older models)

On Xiaomi smartphones before 2016-2017 (e.g. Redmi 3S, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3), the battery was removable. If none of the previous methods worked, you can physically turn off the power.

How to do this:

1. Remove the back cover (a plastic shoulder blade or mediator will be required).
2. Carefully tuck the battery and disconnect the plume (if any).
3. Wait 1-2 minutes before reassembling.

⚠️ Attention: On newer models (Redmi Note 8 and newer), the battery is non-removable. Trying to remove it without experience can damage the plumes or display.

Method 5: Emergency shutdown in case of overheating or damage

If the phone overheats, the battery swells, or there is physical damage (cracks, slacks) on the screen, you can't use standard shutdown methods.

• 🔥 Overheating: Place your phone on a non-combustible surface (ceramic tiles, metal) and wait for cooling!
• 💥 Bloated battery: Stop using immediately. If the phone is on, don't try to turn it off, but move it carefully to a safe place (e.g., a balcony).
• 🚫 Liquid hit: Turn off the phone (if it reacts), remove SIM-card and fensushka, place in rice or silica gel for 24-48 hours.

⚠️ Warning: If the battery is swelling, do not try to prick it or squeeze it - this can lead to a fire or explosion.

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If you're physically damaged, your safety is your priority, not your data retention.

What to do after forced shutdown?

After an emergency shutdown, the phone may be unstable.

1. Wait 5-10 minutes before turning on - this will allow the capacitors to discharge and avoid re-hang.
2. Turn on Safe Mode (hold the power button → long tap on “Stop” → “Safe Mode”) to check if the third-party app is to blame.
3. Check the temperature – if the phone is hot, let it cool before charging.
4. Update the software through Settings → About the phone → System update.

If the phone after switching on:

• 🔄 Hangs again – reset to factory settings (but copy the data first!).
• 📵 Not turning on – try charging from another power supply or check the cable.
• 🔋 Discharges too quickly - battery may be damaged (replace it).

FAQ: Frequent questions about forced shutdown of Xiaomi