How to turn off Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways (including emergency)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even experienced users sometimes have questions about basic operations. Turning off the device seems an easy task, but in practice there are nuances: from a standard disconnection through the menu to forced reset when hanging. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including those that work on MIUI 12/13/14 and newer versions of the firmware.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features a physical power button, but its functionality can vary depending on the settings. For example, if you activate Double Press to lock, the standard hold of the button may not work. It is also important to consider the state of the battery: at a discharge below 5%, some methods become unavailable. Next, detailed instructions with all these factors in mind.

1. Standard shutdown via menu

The safest and most recommended way is to use a software menu, which is suitable for most situations where the smartphone is stable and the touch screen responds to touch.

1. Unlock the screen (enter the screen) PIN-code, pattern lock or use a fingerprint).
2. Hold the physical power button (located on the right side of the device) for 2-3 seconds until the menu appears.
3. In the window that appears, select Turn Off (or Power off in the English version of MIUI).
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

If the menu does not appear, check the settings of the power button:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Display. → Power button.
• 📱 Make sure the Power Menu option is enabled (in some firmware it is called Retention Action).
• 🔄 If Voice Assistant or Google Assistant is activated here, the off menu will not appear.

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If the smartphone does not respond to the power button holding, try connecting it to the charger for 5-10 minutes. Sometimes low battery power blocks access to the shutdown menu.

2. switch off using buttons (without sensor)

If the touch screen doesn't work, but the smartphone responds to physical buttons, you can turn it off without accessing the menu, which is also useful when the device is stuck on the logo or in the MIUI interface.

Instructions:

1. Hold the power button and the volume button at the same time.
2. Keep them clamped for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the device starts vibrating (off signal).
3. Release the buttons after the vibration.

This method mimics hard reset, but does not cause data loss, but do not use it regularly - forced shutdown can damage the file system if at the time of the shutdown were recording to the disk (for example, updating applications).

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3. Shutdown through recovery modes (Recovery)

In rare cases, such as endless boot or firmware failure, it may be necessary to turn off via Recovery Mode.This method is also used before firmware or reset settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone in any way you can (if it is still on).
2. Press the power button and the volume button at the same time.
3. Hold them until the Mi logo and recovery menu appear (usually 5-8 seconds).
4. In the Recovery menu, select Power Off (or Turn Off in the Russian version) with the volume buttons.
5. Confirm the choice of the power button.

If the Recovery menu doesn't appear, it's possible that a customized Recovery (e.g., TWRP) is installed on the device, in which case the interface may be different, but the principle remains the same.

4. Automatic timer shutdown

The MIUI Auto-On/Off feature allows you to schedule your smartphone to shut down at a given time, which is convenient if you want to save battery power at night or limit your device usage time.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Advanced settings → Auto-on and off.
2. Activate the Automatic Shutdown Switch.
3. Set the time and days of the week when the device should turn off.
4. Save the settings.

Please note:

• ⏰ The timer will only work if the smartphone is not used at the time of shutdown (for example, file downloads or a call is not being made).
• 🔋 If the device is connected to charging, auto-enablement may not work.
• 📵 After switching off the timer, the smartphone will not be available for calls (unlike the Do Not Disturb mode).

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5. Forced shutdown when getting stuck

If the Redmi Note 8 Pro is completely frozen (no button response, black screen or frozen), hard reset is required. This method should only be used as a last resort, as it is equivalent to an emergency power outage.

Instructions:

1. Hold the power button for at least 20 seconds.
2. If the screen is out but the device continues to vibrate, keep holding the button until it is completely turned off (it may take up to 30 seconds).
3. After turning off, wait 1-2 minutes before re-energizing.

⚠️ Attention: Frequent use of forced shutdowns can damage the file system, especially if the internal drive was recorded at the time of the failure).

If the smartphone does not turn off even after a long hold of the power button, this may indicate:

• 🔋 Full battery discharge (plug the charger for 15-20 minutes, then try again).
• 🛠️ Hardware failure (failure of the power button or motherboard).
• 🤖 Blocking at the firmware level (for example, after a failed update).

6.Switch off via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to a computer and debugging is enabled USB, You can turn off your smartphone with a command ADB. This method is useful if the physical buttons do not work, but USB-port.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to the PC USB-cable.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

(This team checks to see if the device is detected.)

1. If the device appears in the list, enter the shutdown command:

adb shell reboot -p

The smartphone should immediately start the shutdown procedure.

Warnings:

• 🖥️ For this method, debugging of the USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times to unlock the developer menu).
• 🔌 If your smartphone is not detected via adb devices, try reinstalling drivers or using another one. USB-cable.
• ⚡ When switched off through ADB data is not lost, but interruption of the debugging session may cause errors in the operation of some applications.

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Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even when you follow instructions, users face problems, and we'll look at typical situations and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The power button does not respond to retention.

• 🔍 Reason: Maybe the button is contaminated or damaged. Also check the settings (Settings) → Power button).
• 🛠️ Solution: Try to clean the button with alcohol or use the volume button method. If it doesn't work, contact the service.

Problem 2: The smartphone turns off on its own.

• 🔋 Reason: Most often to blame a discharged battery or a failure in the operation of the power controller.
• ⚡ Solution: Connect to the original charger for 30 minutes. If the problem recurs, check the battery (maybe need a replacement).

Problem 3: After switching off, the smartphone does not turn on.

• ⚠️ Reason: Deep discharge (battery discharged to 0%) or hardware failure.
• 🔌 Solution: Connect to charging for 1-2 hours. If it doesn't work, try pressing the power button to 30.+ In extreme cases, a diagnosis is required in the service.

⚠️ Warning: If after turning off the smartphone begins to overheat or make unusual sounds (for example, beeping), immediately disconnect it from charging and do not turn it on until you contact the service center.

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Forced shutdowns are always a risk. If your smartphone responds to touch, use the standard menu. Forced shutdowns are reserved for emergencies.

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