How to Get Out of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Menu: The Complete Guide

When the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 gets stuck in the menu or reboots cyclically, it often occurs after a failed update or system failure. The user may encounter a Recovery Mode screen, a Fastboot, or simply a suspended MIUI shell that does not respond to touch, in which case standard control methods become unavailable and forced intervention is required.

In this guide, we will look at all possible ways to exit the various menus, from simple reboots to a complete data reset. It is important to understand that the methods of solving the problem depend on what mode your Redmi Note 7 “gets into.” Some actions are safe, while others can lead to loss of personal files, so read the instructions carefully before using.

We'll analyze the behavior of volume and on buttons, because they are key control tools in diagnostic modes, and we'll also discuss software failures that simulate freezing, when the processor actually performs background tasks. If you see the MI logo or a specific menu with an orange robot, follow the instructions below.

Determination of the current state of the smartphone

Before you take action, you need to accurately identify the type of menu that is displayed on the screen. There are several levels of access to the system on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, and confusion between them can lead to erroneous actions. If the MIUI logo is visible on the screen and nothing more, it may just take a long time to load the phone.

However, if you see a FASTBOOT sign with a hare repairing an android, it's a low-level firmware mode, the easiest and safest way out of it. The other option is the Recovery menu, which can be standard (black background, white text) or custom (for example, TWRP with touch control), in the latter case, it is controlled through a touch screen, and in the standard - only with buttons.

Sometimes the device may freeze during the password or fingerprint check phase, in which case the system is formally loaded, but the lock interface does not allow access to the desktop, and the exit methods will differ from those used for the bootloader system menus.

⚠️ Warning: If red text or flashing lights are on the screen, this may indicate a critical bootloader error or damage to the system partition.

It is also important to check the battery level. If the Redmi Note 7 is discharged below 5%, it may not even have the power to display or exit the menu, cycling on and off. Connect the original charger for at least 15-20 minutes before starting any manipulations.

Getting out of Fastboot mode

Xiaomi's Fastboot mode is designed for developers to run the device through a computer, and you can get into it by accident by holding a combination of buttons when you turn on, and visually this is easily identified by the characteristic image of a hare and the FASTBOOT inscription in blue or orange.

To get out of this state, the Redmi Note 7 does not require a PC connection or special software. Just perform a forced reboot. Press the Power button and hold it for 10-15 seconds. The screen should go out, after which the MI logo will appear, and the phone will start normal booting.

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If holding the power button doesn't help, try pressing the Volume Down and Power buttons for 20 seconds at the same time. This is a hardware reset of the power controller.

There's also a software way to exit, if you have a computer with an ADB/Fastboot installed on hand. If you connect your phone with a cable, you can send an exit command, but for the average user, the mechanical method with buttons is the most preferred and quick.

• 🐇 Press the Power button on 10-15 seconds before vibration.
• 🔌 If it doesn’t work, connect the original. USB-plug-in.
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is more than 20 times charged%.
• 🔄 Don’t be afraid of long retention – this is a regular feature of Redmi.

In rare cases, the phone may return to Fastboot mode after rebooting, indicating that the Volume Down button sticks, because it is the one that, combined with power, triggers this mode. Check the case - it can press the key, or inspect the case for mechanical damage.

Managing the Recovery Mode menu

The Recovery menu is a diagnostic section hidden from the average user. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, it looks like a black screen with a list of options in English or Chinese. Navigation is done with volume buttons (up/down), and the choice of item is done with a power button.

If you happen to be on this menu, you need to look for Reboot. In some versions of MIUI, Reboot to system is the first item. Select it, and the phone will try to run Android in normal mode. If you only see Chinese characters, look at the position: usually, "Exit" or "Reboot" is at the top or bottom of the list.

There's an important difference between Xiaomi's stock Recovery and custom Recovery (like TWRP). In the stock menu, the touchscreen doesn't work, the buttons only control. In custom, you can control your finger. If you haven't installed a third-party Recovery yourself, you have a stock one, and you're going to have no use for poking at the screen.

Be very careful with Wipe Data. Newer versions of MIUI require you to enter a special code or confirm an action, but random selection can result in the complete removal of all photos, contacts and applications. Use this option only if the purpose of exiting the menu is to completely reset the phone.

Problems with cyclic reboot (Bootloop)

When the Redmi Note 7 endlessly displays the MI logo and goes out again, it's called Bootloop. It's not really a menu, but a state to exit. Often, it's corrupted system files or conflicting applications that are uploaded to autorun.

The first thing to try is to enter Recovery mode (clamping Volume Up + Power) and select Reboot. Sometimes a single reboot over the recovery is enough to interrupt the cycle. If that doesn't help, log into Safe Mode if that option is available in your Recovery.

If the phone gets stuck in the password check phase or requires the device to be activated (Mi Account), it's not easy to get out. It's anti-theft protection. If you forget the password, you'll have to do a full reset via Recovery, which will delete all the data. Once reset, the phone will require you to enter a password from the Google or Mi Account that was previously linked.

Sometimes Bootloop is caused by overcrowded memory. If Xiaomi’s internal storage is packed, the system does not have enough space for temporary files when it boots, in which case exiting the menu is only possible after connecting to the PC and deleting excess files through the computer’s file manager (if debugging mode was enabled earlier) or through a full reset.

Using ADB to exit the menu

For advanced users who have pre-enabled debugging on Redmi Note 7 USB, There's a powerful tool — ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method allows you to control your phone from a computer even if the touchscreen is not working or the menu is blocked.

You'll need to install Xiaomi drivers and the SDK Platform Tools on your PC. Connect your phone with a cable. If there's a corresponding item in the Recovery or Fastboot menu (like Connect with MIAssistant or just Fastboot mode), the computer must identify the device. To exit Fastboot via ADB, a command is used that emulates buttons.

adb reboot

This command sends a signal to a soft reboot, so if the phone is in Fastboot mode, you can use a specific command:

fastboot reboot

• 💻 Install. ADB Drivers on the computer.
• 🔌 Use quality. USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚡ Connect to the port. USB 2.0/3.0 directly, without hubs.
• 🛡️ Allow debugging on the smartphone screen when you first connect.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The wrong command, especially those associated with partition or flash partitions, can turn a phone into a brick. Use only reboot commands if you're not sure what you're doing.

If the phone is in a state where the ADB is not visible (black screen, but there is vibration), this method will not work. In such cases, only hardware reset buttons or flashing through the Mi Flash Tool is left to do, which is a more complicated procedure.

Hard Reset as a last resort

When none of the gentler methods help you get off the menu or eliminate the freeze, it is Hard Reset.It is a complete deletion of all user data and return the settings to the factory state. For the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, it is often the only way to revive the system after critical errors.

To perform the reset, log in to the Recovery menu (Loud Up + Power). Select a language (if you have a choice of English), then press Wipe Data. You will need to confirm the action, perhaps by entering a confirmation code that will appear on the screen, or by selecting Confirm several times.

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Hard Reset deletes ALL data: photos, contacts, apps and settings. Before you do this, make sure you have a backup in the Mi Cloud or Google cloud.

Once the cleanup is complete, select Reboot. The first run will be a long one (up to 5-10 minutes) as Android optimizes apps. Don't interrupt this process or turn off the phone, even if it seems to be stuck on the logo.

It's important to note that FRP (Factory Reset Protection) protection is a feature on the Redmi Note 7. Once reset, the phone will require you to enter a password from a Google account that was synced before reset, which is anti-theft protection. If you don't remember the password, it will be extremely difficult to restore access and require you to contact the service.

Even if Hard Reset doesn't work and the phone is back on the menu or hanging on the logo, the problem is likely hardware-related, it could be a flash memory failure, a display plume, or a motherboard, and then software methods are exhausted and a service center diagnostic is required.