How to restart Xiaomi smartphone without a power button: all working ways

The power button on Xiaomi’s smartphone has failed, and the phone has got stuck or is not responsive to touch? The situation is familiar to many users – especially owners of Redmi Note 10, POCO X3 or Mi 11 models, where mechanical buttons often break after a year of operation. But don’t rush to carry the device into service: you can reboot Xiaomi without a power button in at least 5 ways – from software commands to hardware manipulations.

In this article you will find:

• 🔄 Software Reboot Methods Through the Menu, ADB and recovery
• ⚡ Hardware techniques using a charge or battery
• ⚠️ What to do if the phone does not respond fully (black screen, freeze)
• 📱 Features for specific models (Redmi, POCO, Mi)

All instructions are tested on the current versions of MIUI 14/15 and Android 12/13/14. If your Xiaomi does not turn on even after all the manipulations, there is a checklist at the end of the article for diagnosing a malfunction.

1. Reboot via the settings menu (if the phone responds to touch)

The easiest way is to use the built-in features of the system, which is suitable if the screen is working and the power button is simply not pressed or you need a scheduled restart.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the About phone section (in some firmware - About the device).
3. Slip on the item Reboot or Reboot the system.
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog box.

On some models (POCO F3, Redmi K40) the path may be different:

Settings → Additional → Reboot and turn off

⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't turn on after rebooting, check the battery. on Xiaomi with the battery dead (<15%) system can block the launch.

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2.Use of Recovery Mode for Forced Reboot

If the phone is getting stuck but it's responding to button combinations, you can go to Recovery Mode and initialize the reboot from there, and this method works even if the power button is faulty, as long as the other keys are tactile.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (if it's on). To do this, press Volume up + Volume down for 10-15 seconds, which in some models force the power to go out.
2. Hold the combination: 🔘 For most people. Redmi/POCO: Loudness up + Food (hold on) 5–7 seconds) 🔘 For Mi. 10/11/12: Loudness up + Loudness down + Nutrition

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Reboot → Reboot to System

If the power button doesn’t work at all, try holding only Volume up when connecting to charging — on some models, this works as an alternative way to log in to Recovery.

3.Reboot via ADB (for advanced users)

If the phone has USB debugging enabled, you can restart it using the ADB command. This method requires a computer and pre-setting, but works even with a completely broken power button.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the computer.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).
3. Run the reboot command: adb reboot

If your phone is stuck and does not respond to adb devices, try forcefully restarting it to Fastboot:

adb reboot bootloader

⚠️ Note: On models with a locked loader (Mi) 12T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) team ADB It may not work without unlocking. OEM Unlock.

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Hardware methods: charging and battery

If the software doesn't work, and the power button doesn't work, then the hardware is there, and it's good for emergencies, but it needs to be careful.

Method 1: Forced power outage through charging

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 9A, POCO M3), you can simulate the pressing of the power button by connecting / disabling the charger in a certain sequence:

1. Connect the phone to the charger.
2. Wait for the charging indicator to appear (usually in 5-10 seconds).
3. Quickly disconnect and reconnect the cable 3-4 times in a row.
4. On some devices, this will cause a forced reboot.

Method 2: Removal of the battery (for models with removable battery)

On modern Xiaomi (after 2018), the battery is non-removable, but on older models (Redmi 4X, Mi A1) you can physically turn off the power:

1. Remove the back cover (a mediator or plastic card will be required).
2. Carefully disconnect the battery plume for 10-15 seconds.
3. Connect back and collect the phone.

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If you decide to disassemble the phone, pre-discharge the battery to 20-30% - this will reduce the risk of short circuit when the plume is turned off.

5. Reboot through service codes (hidden commands)

Xiaomi supports service support USSD-codes that can help reboot a device without a power button. These commands don't work on all firmware, but it's worth a try.

List of working codes:

• 📞 ##7780## - Reset settings (soft reset, does not delete data).
• 📞 ##4636## → Battery → Reboot (on some versions) MIUI).
• 📞 ##273283*255*663282*## — Backup and reboot (works on Redmi Note) 8 Pro).

How to enter codes:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code as a phone number.
3. Press the call button (green tube).

⚠️ Note: Code ##7780### on some firmware may cause a factory reset!

6.What to do if Xiaomi doesn't react at all (black screen)

If the phone doesn't turn on, doesn't vibrate, and doesn't show signs of life, the problem could be bigger than a faulty power button.

• 🔋 Check charging: Connect to another cable/power supply. Leave on charging for 30 to 60 minutes - perhaps the battery is completely discharged.
• 🔌 Check the port. USB: Check the connector for damage or oxidation. Try cleaning the port gently with a toothpick (not metal objects!).
• 🛠️ Diagnostics of hardware malfunctions: If the phone overheated before the shutdown, the power controller may fail. If it fell or got wet, it could have detached the button plume or damaged the motherboard.

If none of the methods worked and the phone still doesn’t respond, there are two options:

1. Firmware via Fastboot (requires a computer and cable).
2. Contact the service center (especially if the warranty is still valid).

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If Xiaomi doesn’t turn on after falling or getting wet, DO NOT try to disassemble it yourself – this can lead to a short circuit.

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