When a Xiaomi smartphone stops responding to touch, it can be taken by surprise: the screen burns, but the interface does not work, or the device is completely gone and does not show signs of life. At such moments, the standard method of turning off through the menu becomes unavailable, and the user needs to know how to hard reboot the shaomi to bring the gadget back to life.
Forced restart is not just a way to turn off the phone, but a necessary procedure to reset temporary errors of the MIUI or HyperOS operating system. Unlike conventional shutdown, this method forces the processor and system services to restart cycles without using a software interface.
Below we will discuss all the existing methods, from simple button clamping to deep reset via the engineering menu, it is important to understand the difference between a normal reboot and a complete reset, so as not to lose important information.
The method of forced reboot with buttons
The most common and safe way to get the device back on track is to use a physical keyboard combination, which mimics battery extraction, which was standard for older phones but is now implemented software-based at the low-level controller level.
To do this, you'll need to find the side button on the right, and most of the current models have it on the right, and you can reboot it hard by holding it for a long time. 10-15 seconds.
If the device doesn't respond to a single tap, try the combination. Press the power button and the volume button at the same time. Hold them until the screen goes out and the Mi or Redmi logo appears.
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If the screen is black, but the phone vibrates when you press the buttons, the system is alive, but the interface is frozen.
In some cases, especially on older models with non-removable batteries, a longer exposure may be required.Don't be afraid to hold the button longer than usual, modern Xiaomi power controllers are protected from accidental pressing.
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Holding the power button for more than 10 seconds is a standard hardware method of resetting the power controller, safe for user data.
Reboot with Recovery Mode
If standard methods don't work, or if the phone boots up to the logo and freezes, you need to use the recovery mode, which is a special diagnostic interface built into the firmware that allows you to control the system bypassing the main bootloader.
To get into Recovery Mode, you need to turn off the device (if it's on) and press the button combination, usually a power button and a Volume Up button, holding them together until the menu appears.
The recovery interface can be touch-sensitive or volume-controlled, and the navigation is done with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice is confirmed by the power button, and you need a Reboot or Reboot to System.
⚠️ Warning: Wipe Data is on the Recovery menu, and activating it will delete all photos, contacts and apps completely.
Sometimes the phone may request a screen unlock password when you log in to this menu, a MIUI security feature that protects data from unauthorized access, 1-ionized access, and without entering a password, you will be barred from entering certain sections.
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Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)
When it comes to how to reboot your phone hard, meaning to completely clear your memory of bugs and viruses, it’s about Hard Reset, a last resort that puts your phone back out of the box.
This procedure is necessary in case of critical system failures, forgotten passwords or before selling the device, make sure that the battery is at least 50%, as the process can take time.
There are two ways to do a reset: through the settings menu (if the phone is turned on) and through Recovery (if the phone is not loading). In the settings menu, the path looks like this: Settings → About phone → Reset.
☑️ Preparation for full discharge
When resetting via Recovery, which we talked about above, you need to select Wipe Data, then Wipe All Data and confirm the action. After the process is complete, select Reboot.
Once turned on, the phone will be clean, and you'll need to reset your initial setup and enter your Mi Account, which is a mandatory theft protection requirement.
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Hard Reset completely removes the user data partition (/data), but does not affect the system partition unless the firmware itself has been damaged.
Comparison of reset methods
So that you can choose the best solution to the problem, we've prepared a comparative table that will help you understand which kind of forced triggering is right for your situation.
| Method | Data security | Difficulty | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long push of the button | Preserve. | Low. | The interface freezes, the touchscreen doesn't work. |
| Recovery (Reboot) | Preserve. | Medium | Cyclical reboot, black screen |
| Hard Reset (Wipe Data) | Removed | Tall. | Viruses, forgotten password, phone sales |
| Battery discharge | Preserve. | Low. | No access to the buttons, the phone is warming |
As you can see from the table, most methods are safe for your files. The only danger is the item related to the data cleanup. Always double-check the option you choose in the menu.
The battery drain method is listed as extreme: If the buttons are physically broken or locked in software, waiting for a full discharge is the only way out without connecting to a PC.
Solving Bootloop Problems (Bootloop)
A common problem is the so-called Bootloop, which is the endless reboot of the phone, and the device shows the logo, goes out, and shows the logo again, in which case a simple reboot might not help.
The cause is often a conflict of a newly installed application or damage to system files after a failed update. First of all, try to boot into Safe Mode if your model allows it through the Recovery menu.
If the phone goes into a cyclical reboot after installing updates, the cache section may be broken.In the Recovery menu, you can try to find the Wipe Cache option (if available in your version), which will clear temporary files without deleting personal data.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone is warming up in the area of the camera or processor during endless boot, immediately stop trying to turn on.This may indicate a hardware problem or short circuit.
In cases where software methods are powerless, it may be necessary to flash the device through the computer using the Mi Flash Tool utility. This is a more complex procedure that requires an unlocked bootloader.
Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)
In this section, we have collected the most popular user questions related to the reboot of Xiaomi and Redmi devices.