How to go to TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide

Installing the TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) custom recovery is one of the key steps in the Xiaomi smartphone modification, allowing you to obtain superuser rights, make full system backups and install third-party firmware. However, even after a successful installation, many users wonder how to start this mode if standard methods do not work or the device interface is changed. The login process may differ depending on the model, MIUI version or HyperOS, and the state of the bootloader.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the ways TWRP Recovery can be activated, from the classic button combination to advanced methods through ADB and special applications. You will learn why the phone can be booted back into the regular system instead of a recavator, and how to bypass the built-in MIUI protection, which tries to automatically replace custom recovery with stock. Understanding these nuances will save you time and nerves when working with the software part of the smartphone.

Preparation of the device before entering the recovery mode

Before you try to run TWRP, you need to make sure that the smartphone is fully ready for this procedure, otherwise you risk getting a cyclical reboot or getting into Fastboot mode. The first and most important condition is an unlocked bootloader (Unlock Bootloader), since on locked devices, running a modified recoverer is technically impossible without special exploits, which are rare.

It is also critical to check the battery power, which should be at least 60% to avoid power outages at a critical time of writing system partitions.If you plan to use a computer to manage the process, make sure it has the latest USB drivers for Android and SDK platform tools installed.

• 🔋 Battery charge must be above 60% for stable operation.
• 🔓 The boot loader must be officially unlocked.
• 💻 Drivers. ADB Fastboot is installed on the computer.
• 📱 Complete backup of important data is made.

⚠️ Attention: Attempting to enter TWRP on a device with a locked bootloader can lead to a software failure or hanging on the manufacturer’s logo.

Remember to back up all important data, as any manipulation of system partitions carries a minimal but present risk of loss of information. Having an original USB cable is also preferable, since cheap analogues may not provide a stable connection for transmitting commands.

Classic method: entry through key combination

The most common and quick way to run TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones is to use a physical button combination when the device is off.This method does not require a computer connection and works at the hardware interrupt level, making it versatile for most models, including POCO.

First, turn off your smartphone completely, waiting for the logo to vibrate or disappear. Then press the Volume Up and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi or POCO logo appears on the screen, after which the power button can be released while keeping the volume.

It's important not to confuse this mode with Fastboot, which is caused by pressing the volume and power button. If you see an image of a hare repairing an android, then you have chosen the wrong combination and the procedure must be repeated. In some cases, especially on new models with HyperOS, you may need to connect a USB cable to your computer at the moment of pressing the buttons.

• 📴 Turn off your smartphone completely.
• 🔊 Press the Volume Up button. + Nutrition.
• 🖐 Release the power after the logo appears.
• 🔌 If necessary, connect. USB-plug-in.

Once you log in successfully, you will see the main TWRP menu with large buttons, and if the device immediately restarted to the normal system, this means that MIUI detected the changes and automatically restored the stock recovery partition, in which case you need to use the methods described below to block this process.

Using ADB commands to force launch

If the physical buttons don’t work or the smartphone goes into reboot, the most reliable method is to use debugging commands via the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) interface, which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having drivers installed, but it gives direct access to the bootloader control, bypassing possible software locks.

First, you need to turn on USB debugging mode in the Developer menu on the phone itself. Connect the device to the PC with a cable, open the command line or terminal in the ADB tool folder, and enter a command to verify the connection. Once access is confirmed, you can send a special command that will force the phone to restart in Recovery mode.

adb reboot recovery

This command is the standard for all Android devices and forces the system to ignore the standard boot order. Unlike buttons, the program call is often more successful, since the system itself initiates the transition to the desired partition before turning off the display.

If the command is executed, but the phone is still loaded into MIUI, this is a sure sign that the protection mechanism is active, replacing TWRP with stock Recovery. In such a situation, a single login may not be enough, and a more complex procedure with flashing the image or using special modules may be required.

• 💻 Open the command line in the folder ADB.
• 📱 Enter the adb reboot recovery command.
• ⏳ Wait for the device to reboot.
• ✅ Check if the menu has loaded. TWRP.

Using ADB is especially effective when the volume buttons are physically faulty or stuck, allowing you to perform all the necessary patch or backup operations without having to physically impact the smartphone body.

The problem of automatic replacement of TWRP stock Recovery

One of the most common problems faced by Xiaomi owners is when the phone after installing TWRP on the first reboot will return the original recovery. This is not a bug, but a feature of the MIUI security system that checks the integrity of the system partition at each start.

To get around this limitation, you don't just need to install TWRP, but you also need to do certain things right after you log in that will "fix" the changes. Often, installing a No Verity Opt Encrypt patch or a special script to prevent signature verification helps, and without that step, you'll only be able to log in to the receptacles through ADB every time, which is inconvenient.

⚠️ Note: If you just restart your phone after installing TWRP patchless, MIUI It is likely to be replaced by stock recovery.

There is also a “double login” method, where after installing TWRP, you immediately, without booting into the system, flash a magic patch or switch A/B slots. On devices with dynamic partitions, this is a must, since the record goes to an inactive slot, and a simple reboot may not activate the desired configuration.

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Use the Reboot → Recovery feature inside the TWRP menu itself after the first installation to make sure the recovery is saved after the reboot.

In some cases, switching Slot A and Slot B slots right into the TWRP menu helps. If you set the receivers to one slot and the phone tries to boot from another, you'll see the stock system.Switching slots in the receivers menu often solves the access problem.

Table of keyboard shortcuts for different Xiaomi models

While the procedures are similar, different product lines can have different controls, and here is a table that will help you navigate your smartphone model. Note that devices without a physical volume button (rarely, but in tablets) can use on-screen buttons or keyboards.

As you can see from the table, the basic combination remains the same, but the flagship models of recent years (series 12, 13, 14) often require an active USB connection to the computer or charger at the time of switching on, an additional diagnostic measure introduced by Xiaomi engineers.

If the standard combination doesn't work, try varying the hold times of the buttons. Sometimes on older devices with worn contacts, you press the volume button a fraction of a second before the power button. Experiments with timing can yield results where the standard method is powerless.

Alternative methods and applications-assistants

For those who don’t want to mess with the command line, there are specialized applications like TWRP Installer or Flashify that can log into Restore Mode with Root rights. If your device already has superuser rights installed, these utilities can directly access the bootloader and initiate a reboot to Recovery.

Another method that is popular among advanced users is using scripts through the terminal on the device itself, and by typing in the su command to get rights and then reboot recovery, you can achieve the same effect as you would with ADB, but without having to connect to a computer, which is especially convenient if you're on the go.

However, it is worth remembering that assistant applications require the presence of already established Root rights, which in itself often requires a login to TWRP. Therefore, this method is more suitable for re-runs of an already configured device than for the initial installation.

• 📲 Apps like Flashify only work with Root rights.
• ⌨️ Teams in the terminal emulate ADB PCless.
• 🔄 The method is convenient for repeated launches.
• ⚠️ Carefulness is required when putting in commands.

Using third-party launchers or system modifications can also provide widgets for quick transition to boot modes, but only trusted developers should trust such features, since an erroneous call can lead to data loss.

Frequent errors and ways to fix them

Even if you follow all the instructions, users can encounter errors, the most common of which is the endless bootloop cycle after trying to log in to TWRP. This often happens if the version of the recovery does not match the version of Android or the architecture of the processor, in which case you need to reflash the current version of the image.

Another common problem is the lack of touch controls in the TWRP menu, which indicates that the recovery image lacks the right touchscreen drivers for your particular model, and the solution is one: find and install a version of TWRP that is built specifically for your device, not a universal one.

⚠️ Note: If the phone is stuck on the logo TWRP For more than 5 minutes, perform a forced reboot (Power) + Vol Up and try to re-examine the image.

Also, users often forget that once you log in to TWRP, the first thing you need to do is to swipe the screen and allow modifications to the system, so if you skip this step and just reboot, the system will replace the Recovery again. Always swipe permission to make changes.

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Successful TWRP login is only half the battle; it is important to allow swipe system modifications right away to keep the changes alive.

In conclusion, working with TWRP Recovery on Xiaomi requires careful understanding of boot processes, and following the sequence of actions and using the right tools will allow you to avoid most errors and successfully modify your device.