How to reboot Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro if it freezes: all working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, but even it is not immune to sudden freezes. If your device stopped responding to touch, does not turn off the power button or shows a black screen with the Mi logo, do not panic. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without going to the service center.

In this article, we’ll look at all the reboot techniques you can use, from the simplest power button retention to the most complex Recovery Mode manipulations, and learn why the Redmi 4 Pro can hover on your logo, how to avoid data loss, and what to do if your smartphone doesn’t respond at all, and focus on hardware and software causes of crashes to help prevent re-hangs.

Important: If your smartphone is stuck after a fall, moisture or mechanical damage, check it for physical malfunctions first, and in such cases, software reboot methods may not work.

1.The reasons for the freeze Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro: why it happens

A smartphone freeze is rarely an accident, usually due to a specific problem, and here are the main reasons why the Redmi 4 Pro may not respond:

• 🔋 Battery discharged or damaged: If the charge is below 5%, the smartphone can “fall asleep” at any time, simulating a freeze.
• 📱 RAM overload: Redmi 4 Pro has just 3GB of RAM.Simultaneous 10 running+ Applications or Heavy Games (Genshin Impact, PUBG) Often leads to "suspending».
• 🤖 Firmware failures MIUI: Especially after the updates "over the air» (OTA). Some versions MIUI 9-12 contain critical bugs causing endless loading.
• 💾 File system damage: Most often occurs when extracted SD-cards during data recording or abrupt power outage.
• 🔌 Hardware malfunctions: oxidation of battery contacts, damage to the screen plume or problems with the motherboard.

According to service center statistics, 60% of Redmi 4 Pro freezes are due to software failures (firmware, applications), 30% to hardware problems (battery, memory), and only 10% to mechanical damage, which means that in most cases, the smartphone can be “reanimated” without disassembling.

⚠️ Warning: if the freeze is accompanied by overheating of the body (above 50)°C), foreign sounds (squeaking, crackling) or the smell of burning, immediately turn off the power and do not turn on the device until the diagnosis in the service!

2. Method 1: Forced button reset (Soft Reset)

The simplest and safest method is software reboot using hardware buttons, which works even if the screen does not respond to touch, but the smartphone is still “alive” (the notification indicator burns, vibrates when you connect the charge).

Instructions:

1. Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Wait 30 seconds – the smartphone should automatically restart.
3. If the Mi logo appears and “locks up” again, move on to the next method.

This method doesn't delete data or reset settings; it's equivalent to a normal shutdown/on, but it bypasses the operating system.

Try connecting the charger – sometimes the smartphone only reacts when connected to the network

Hold the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time for 20 seconds

Check if the power button is stuck (relevant after falls or moisture hits)

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Method 2: Hard Reset Recovery Mode (Hard Reset)

If the Redmi 4 Pro is stuck on the Mi logo or boot screen and a normal reboot doesn’t help, you’ll need a Recovery Mode, a more radical method, but it doesn’t always result in data loss (depending on the actions you choose).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone (if it is still reacting, hold the power until it is turned off).
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).
4. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
5. Select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If your smartphone still doesn't boot, go back to Recovery and select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache, which will delete temporary files but not personal data.

⚠️ Warning: Wipe All Data will delete all data on your smartphone, including photos, contacts and apps, and use it only as a last resort if other methods have failed and you have a backup.

Method 3: Reboot via charging connection

If the Redmi 4 Pro is completely discharged and does not respond to buttons, try hardware reboot via the charger. This method works because the smartphone power controller can initiate a start even at zero battery charge.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to the original charger (or a high-quality analogue with a current of at least 2A).
2. Wait 5-10 minutes – a charging indicator (red light bulb or battery icon) should appear.
3. If the indicator does not light up, try holding the Power button for 20-30 seconds with the charger connected.
4. After the appearance of the charging icon, wait another 15-20 minutes and try to turn on the smartphone in the usual way.

This method often helps if the freeze is caused by a deep battery discharge (below 3%), in which case the controller blocks the switch on to a minimum charge level.

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If the smartphone does not respond to the original charging, try connecting it to the computer through the USB. Sometimes. USB-The PC port gives enough current to initialize charging, even if the power supply does not work.

5. Method 4: Fastboot Firmware (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, and the smartphone is still stuck on the logo or not turning on, then the firmware remains via Fastboot mode, USB-cable and special software (Mi Flash Tool), but guaranteed to restore performance even if the system is damaged.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (For the Mi Flash Tool).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the set).
• 📁 Firmware for Redmi 4 Pro (Fastboot version) ROM). You can download it on the official Xiaomi website.
• 🛠 Mi Flash Tool (download from xiaomiflashtool.com).

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers for Xiaomi (come with the utility).
2. Turn off your smartphone. Press the Volume Down + Power buttons and hold until the image of a rabbit in a hat appears.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB.
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the downloaded firmware and press Refresh – the program must determine the device.
5. Press Flash and wait for the process to complete (5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is in place, the smartphone will automatically restart, which removes all data but returns the device to a factory state.

Once a week or more

Once a month

Rarely (once every six months)

Never hung up.

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6. Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If the smartphone does not respond at all (no vibration, no indicator lights, not determined by the computer), then the hardware reset remains - battery extraction. In the Redmi 4 Pro, the battery is not removable, so you will need a partial disassembly.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your smartphone (if it is still responsive).
2. With a plastic shoulder blade or mediator, gently pull the back cover, starting at the bottom edge (near the headphone jack).
3. Disconnect the battery plume from the motherboard (it is under a black protective tape).
4. Wait 1-2 minutes and plug the plume back in.
5. Put together your smartphone and try to turn it on.

This method simulates a complete power outage and resets all temporary controller errors, but it requires caution - if you do not act carefully, you can damage the plumes or contacts.

⚠️ Warning: If you've never disassembled a smartphone, you'd better trust a specialist to do it. Incorrectly removing the battery can cause the display plume to break or damage the motherboard.

7. How to avoid hanging in the future: prevention

To ensure that Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro does not freeze again, follow these recommendations:

• 🔄 Regularly update your firmware: check for updates in Settings → The phone. → System updates. It's especially important to install security patches.
• 🗑 Clean the cache: once a month go to Settings → Memory. → Clean and delete unnecessary files.
• 🔋 Keep an eye on the battery: Do not allow a discharge below 10% and use only original chargers.
• 📱 Don’t overload RAM: Close background apps through Recent Tasks (button at the bottom of the screen).
• 🛡 Install antivirus: Malwarebytes or Avast will help you avoid malware crashes.

If your Redmi 4 Pro freezes more than 1 time per month, this is a sign of a serious problem - most likely, you need to change the battery or flash it with a complete reset.

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The most common cause of re-hangs is a worn-out battery. If your smartphone turns off at 20 to 30 percent charge or overheats while charging, replace the battery.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the freeze Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro