How to make a reboot on Xiaomi: all ways to reboot your smartphone

Rebooting a Xiaomi smartphone is one of the most popular procedures for solving software failures. Even if your Redmi or POCO has started to slow down, overheat or not respond to touch, the right reboot often helps to return the device to normal operation. But not all users know that there are several types of reboots, from soft to forced, and each of them is used in different situations.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to reboot on Xiaomi, including hidden MIUI functions that are not described in the official documentation. You will learn how to reboot your smartphone through the menu, power buttons, and also in cases when the screen does not respond.

It's important to understand the difference between a soft reboot (standard reboot), a hard reboot (forced reboot) and a factory reset. The first just restarts the system, the second interrupts all processes, and the third deletes all data, and we'll help you choose the right method for your situation.

What is a reboot and why you need it on Xiaomi

The term reboot refers to a reboot, which can solve many problems on Xiaomi smartphones:

• 🔄 System freeze – when the screen does not respond to touch or apps do not open.
• 🐢 Slowdown – if the smartphone starts to “lag” after prolonged use.
• 📱 Failures after the update – when the new version MIUI floundering.
• 🔋 Battery problems – if the phone discharges quickly or displays a percentage of charge incorrectly.
• 📶 Loss of network – when mobile internet or Wi-Fi goes missing.

Unlike factory resets, the rebuke does not delete your data. However, forced reboots during writing to the disk (for example, when installing applications) can damage files, so it is important to understand when to restart the device and when it is better to wait for the completion of ongoing operations.

On Xiaomi smartphones there are three main types of reboot:

1. Soft reboot – via the power menu (the safest way).
2. Hard reboot - forced shutdown and on (used when getting stuck).
3. Reboot to Recovery mode for system diagnostics and recovery.

How to make a soft rebuke through the food menu

It's the easiest and safest way to reboot, and it's good when your smartphone is stable, but you want to refresh your system, like after you install updates or use it for a long time without turning it off.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold the Power button (usually located on the right end of the smartphone).
2. In the menu that appears, select Reboot (or Reboot in English firmware).
3. Confirm the action if necessary.

Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5) may require additional clicking on OK in the dialog box. If you have custom firmware installed, the appearance of the menu may differ.

Close all important applications

Keep open documents

Connect charging if the battery is below 20%

Make sure there are no active system updates-->

⚠️ Note: If you use the dual app function in MIUI, A reboot can temporarily disable some cloned applications, and after the reboot, they will have to be restarted.

Hard Rebate: What to do if Xiaomi is stuck

If your smartphone doesn't respond to touch, your screen freezes, or your device is "rebooted," you'll need to force a reboot, which is also called a "hard reset," but don't confuse it with factory resets, because it doesn't delete data.

Hard reboot methods:

Method 1: Power button + volume up

This is a universal method for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models:

1. Press and hold the Power + Volume button up for 10-15 seconds.
2. Release the buttons when the Mi logo or vibration appears.

Method 2: Power button + volume down (for older models)

Some devices (such as the Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1) have a combination of:

1. Keep Power + Volume down 10-20 seconds.
2. Wait for the vibration or reset.

If the smartphone doesn’t respond to any of the combinations, try plugging it into charging for 5-10 minutes and then try again. Sometimes, a dead battery blocks a forced reboot.

Reboot to Recovery and Fastboot Mode

These modes are designed to diagnose and restore the system, and not to be confused with a regular reboot, which gives you access to MIUI service functions.

How to get in to Recovery Mode

Instructions:

1. Turn off your smartphone (if it freezes, use a hard rebut).
2. Press Power + Volume up and hold until the Recovery menu appears.

On this menu you can:

• 🔄 Reboot system (Reboot system now).
• 🗃️ Apply the update through ADB or SD-Map (Apply Update).
• 🧹 Reset the settings (Wipe data – delete all data!).

How to get into Fastboot Mode

This mode is necessary for firmware through the PC:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the Nutrition + Volume down until the hare appears in the hat-eared (Fastboot logo).

⚠️ Note: Do not confuse Fastboot and Recovery. In the first case, you will be in mode to work with PC through fastboot commands, in the second - in the recovery menu. MIUI. An error can lead to unexpected consequences, such as erasing data when choosing the wrong item.

Automatic Reboot: Scheduled Setup

MIUI has a hidden feature called automatic reboot on a schedule, which is useful if you want your smartphone to rest at night or restart at a certain time to free up RAM.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Reboot on schedule.
2. Turn on the option and select the days of the week.
3. Set a time (recommended night time when the phone is not in use).

This feature is not available on all models. If it is not in your firmware, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, such as Auto Reboot or MacroDroid (ADB or root rights are required).

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If the automatic reboot doesn’t work, check if battery optimization for system applications is disabled in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three-points → Special Access → Battery Optimization.

Frequent Reboot Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even a simple procedure like a reboot can go wrong, and here are some of the most common mistakes Xiaomi users make:

• ⚡ Restart during Update – Interrupt the Installation OTA-The update can build the device. Always wait for the process to be completed.
• 🔋 Reboot at low battery charge – if the charge is below 5%, the smartphone may not turn on after restarting.
• 🔒 Using the wrong button combination – for example, hitting Fastboot instead of Recovery, which can lead to accidental data erasure.
• 📱 Frequent forced reboots – this can damage the file system, especially on devices with eMMC memory (unlike the ones with the same system). UFS).

If the smartphone behaves unstable after the reboot (for example, spontaneously restarts or gives application errors), try the following steps:

1. Run Safe Mode (keep Volume down when turned on) to check if the third-party app is to blame.
2. Clear the cache in Recovery (Wipe cache partition).
3. Update your firmware to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

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If Xiaomi is constantly going into a bootloop cycle after the reboot, this may indicate a damaged firmware, in which case only flashing through Fastboot or contacting a service center will help.

Reboot vs factory reset: when to use what

Many users confuse reboot and reset, and we'll figure out when each of these methods is needed.

Reset to factory settings (Wipe data/factory reset in Recovery) should only be used in extreme cases:

• 📱 If the smartphone is sold or transferred to another user.
• 🔧 If a soft and hard rebuke does not help, and the system is unstable.
• 🛠️ If you want to delete all data before repair (to avoid leakage of information).

Before reset, be sure to back up via Settings → About Phone → Backup or Mi Cloud. Recovering data after factory reset without a backup is almost impossible.

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