How to Reboot Xiaomi Mi Box: 5 Workplaces (Emergency Including)

Xiaomi Mi Box is a popular console on Android TV, but even it sometimes hangs or requires a reboot. Unlike smartphones, there is no physical on button, and an incorrect rebuke can cause a firmware failure. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to reboot, from the standard menu to forced reset via ADB.

It's important to understand that soft reboot (via the interface) and hard reset (with a button on the body) are different procedures. The first saves all settings and applications, the second can lead to data loss. We also tell you what to do if the console does not fully respond to the remote and buttons - this is true for the Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) and Mi Box 4K (MDZ-24-AA).

1. Standard reboot via the settings menu

The safest way is to use the built-in Android TV options. It is suitable if the console responds to the remote, but runs slowly or glitchy.

Instructions:

• 📺 Press the Settings button on the Xiaomi Mi Box remote.

If there is no Reboot option (relevant to older firmware versions), use the alternative path: Settings → Storage and Reset → Reboot. The process will take about 30 seconds to display the Mi logo on the screen.

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If the console slows down when opening the settings, try connecting the mouse over USB – it is easier to navigate the menu.

2. Forced reboot with a button on the body

If the Mi Box is stuck and unresponsive, use a physical button on the back, which works for all models, including the Mi Box 3 and Mi Box 4.

How to do this:

• 🔌 Find a small round button on the back of the console (usually next to the port). HDMI).
• 🖕 Press it once briefly (do not hold it back!).
• ⏳ Wait 10-15 seconds – the device should restart.

⚠️ Note: If you hold the button for longer than 5 seconds, the console will perform a hardware reset (wipe), which will lead to the loss of all data, including accounts and applications!

3.Reboot via ADB (for power users)

If the console is connected to the network, but the menu is not available, you can restart it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a computer and enabled debugging over USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Mi Box to your PC via a USB-Type C cable (for models with a USB-A port, you need an adapter).
2. Open the command prompt (Win + R → cmd) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined (something like 192.168.x.x:5555 should appear).
3. Execute the reboot command: adb shell reboot

If USB debugging is not enabled, first activate it in the developer settings: Settings → About → About Program → Build Number (click 7 times), then go back to Settings → For Developers → Debugging by USB.

Soft reset (without loss of data)

If the console is slowing down because of accumulated cache and temporary files, a soft reset will help. It clears the cache of applications, but saves accounts and installed programs.

How to do this:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Storage and discharge → Resetting settings.
• 🧹 Choose Clear Cache (not to be confused with Delete All Data!).
• 🔄 Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

This method is useful if:

• 📱 Apps are constantly flying out.
• 🐢 The interface is slowing down.
• 🔴 Errors such as "The application has stopped".

Disable external drives (flash drives, hard drives)

Remember passwords from accounts (Google, Netflix, etc.)

Check that the power supply is stable.

Do not interrupt the process until the full reboot is complete.

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5 What to do if the Mi Box does not turn on after the restart

If after the reboot the console does not show signs of life (the indicator does not burn, there is no image), check the following:

⚠️ Warning: If the console hit the bootloop, do not try to turn it on repeatedly - this can damage the flash memory:

1. Shut down the power.
2. Press the button on the case and connect the power cable.
3. Hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the recovery menu appears.
4. Select Wipe data/factory reset (control – volume buttons on the remote).

6.Flashing as a last resort

If none of these things work, then you have to completely reflash it, and this is true for the case where the console is:

• 🔴 It doesn't turn on at all.
• 🔄 Fixed on the loading.
• 🚫 Recovery Error: No Command Error in Recovery.

You'll need firmware.

• 💻 Windows computer.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A — USB-A (Mi Box S or Type-C (for Mi Box) 4K).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website or forum) 4PDA).
• 🛠 Programme USB Burning Tool (version 2.1.7 or later).

Step-by-step:

1. Install USB Burning Tool and drivers for the Mi Box.
2. Connect the console to the PC without power (USB only).
3. Press the button on the case and connect the power cable (hold the button for 30 seconds).
4. In the program, select the firmware file (.img) and press Start.
5. Wait until the process is completed (10-15 minutes).

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Firmware erases all data, including the associated accounts, and after the procedure, you will need to reconfigure the console from scratch.

7. How to avoid frequent reboots: prevention

To make Xiaomi Mi Box work consistently, follow these tips:

• 🔄 Update your firmware regularly (Settings) → About the programme → Updating the system).
• 🧹 Clean the app cache once every 1-2 months.
• 🔌 Use the original power supply (costly analogues can cause failures).
• 🌡 Avoid overheating – do not put the console in closed cabinets.
• 🚫 Do not install applications from unknown sources (virus risk).

If the console is used for IPTV, give preference to official customers (for example, SS IPTV or Lazy IPTV). Pirate applications often contain malicious code that leads to freezes.

It is also useful to disable auto-run of unnecessary applications: Settings → Applications → Auto-run.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi Box reboot