A TikTok user, FerBa (@ferbayt), is warning Xiaomi smartphone owners to avoid repeatedly using the power button, claiming it can cause damage to the device. The warning, posted in a video on March 10, 2026, has gained traction on the platform, sparking discussion about the durability of Xiaomi phones and the potential impact of frequent power button use.
FerBa’s video, which has garnered 4,750 likes and 247 comments, doesn’t detail the specific mechanism of damage, but suggests that consistent use of the power button can lead to malfunctions. The user too recently updated their Xiaomi phone to HyperOS 3, expressing disappointment with the new operating system in a separate TikTok post.
The TikTok account @ferbayt frequently posts about Xiaomi, Redmi, and Pocophone devices, offering tips and highlighting features. A hashtag, #ferbaxiaomi, is used to categorize these posts, indicating a dedicated following interested in the user’s insights. Other recent content from FerBa includes recommendations for protecting Xiaomi devices and showcasing new features in MIUI 14.
While the exact nature of the potential damage remains unspecified in FerBa’s videos, the warning has prompted users to share their own experiences with Xiaomi phone durability. The TikTok account has over 80,100 followers.
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