Your Xiaomi is stuck in an endless reboot cycle, preventing you from even getting to the lock screen? This problem, the so-called bootloop, is familiar to many owners of Redmi, Poco and Mi smartphones. The causes can be either software failures (failed update, damaged firmware) or hardware malfunctions (dry battery, damaged memory). In 80% of cases, the problem can be solved independently without resorting to a service center.
It's important to understand that an endless reboot is not a sentence for a device. Even if the phone doesn't respond to buttons or is stuck on the Mi logo, the chances of recovery remain high. The main thing is to correctly diagnose the cause and find a solution. In this article, we will discuss the unique ways to exit the bootloop for Xiaomi, including hidden features of Fastboot mode and bypassing the Mi Account lock when reset.
Why Xiaomi is fixated on the reboot: 5 main reasons
Before you start repairing, you need to understand what caused the failure. Here are the most common reasons for bootloop on Xiaomi devices:
- 🔄 Failed update MIUI — squash OTA or a corrupted update file (especially relevant for beta versions).
- 📱 User Modification Conflict: Incompatible Magisk Modules Incorrectly Installed TWRP root-right.
- 🔋 Critical battery discharge – if the phone is turned off at 0% and cannot boot properly.
- 💾 Damage to section /system — Often occurs when a failed reset to factory settings through Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.
- 🔧 Hardware malfunctions: memory chip dump (especially after falls), faulty battery or power controller.
According to statistics from service centers, 65% of bootloop cases on Xiaomi are due to software failures, and the remaining 35% are due to hardware problems. If the phone did not fall, wet and disassemble, it is likely to be the fault of the software.
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If the phone does not respond to buttons or is getting stuck on the boot screen, follow these steps in order:
- Forced reboot: Press the Power button for 15-20 seconds. Some models (Poco F3, Redmi Note 10 Pro) require to hold Power + Volume.
- Charge check: connect the original cable to the 18W+ charger and leave for 30 minutes. The charging indicator may not burn - that's fine.
- Enter Fastboot: Turn off the phone (if you can), then press Power + Volume down until the rabbit with a hat (Fastboot Mode) appears.
- Button check: sometimes the bootloop is triggered by the power button sticking, knocking the body around the button carefully, or trying to press it repeatedly.
If you've had this manipulation, the phone boots normally, it's only temporary, otherwise you'll have to go to more serious methods.
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On Xiaomi 12/13 series models, you may need to connect your phone to your PC via USB before pressing the power and volume buttons to log in to Fastboot.
Method 1: Reset to factory settings via Recovery Mode
The most reliable way to bring a phone back to life is a hard reset, which will delete all the data, but in 90% of cases solves the bootloop problem.
- Turn off your phone (if necessary).
- Press Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears, then let go.
- In the Recovery menu, select the language (volume buttons) and tap Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
- Confirm the action with a swipe or a choice of Confirm.
- After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.
If the Recovery menu doesn't open or the reset doesn't work, it means the recovery section itself is damaged, and then only flashing through Fastboot will help.
What if Recovery requires a Mi Account password?
Method 2: Fastboot Flashing (for power users)
If the reset didn't work, the next solution is to completely reflash through Fastboot mode, USB-Attention: wrong actions can turn your phone into a brick»!
Step-by-step:
- Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery).
- Unpack the archive in a folder on the C:\ disk (the path should not contain Cyrillic!).
- Install the Mi Flash Tool.
- Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC (hold Power + Volume Down when you connect USB).
- In Mi Flash Tool, click Select, specify the firmware folder, then Refresh (should appear) COM-port).
- Select Clean All mode and press Flash.
It takes 5-10 minutes. Once it's done, it will reboot automatically. If you have an anti-rollback error, you're trying to install an older version of MIUI than you did before, and then you need to download the new firmware.
Download the correct version of Fastboot firmware for your model|Install Xiaomi drivers (via Mi Flash Tool)|Disable the antivirus (it can block the process)|Charge your phone to at least 50%|Prepare original USB-cable (do not use extension cords)-->
Method 3: Recovery through EDL Mode (for bricks)
If the phone does not respond to any buttons and does not even turn on the charging indicator, there is a last chance – mode EDL (Emergency Download Mode. It allows you to flash the phone at a low level, bypassing the bootloader (EDL-cable or soldering works) and is only suitable for experienced users.
Algorithm of action:
- 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC through EDL-cable (or close the test points on the board).
- 🖥️ In Device Manager should appear Qualcomm device HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
- 📁 Install the driver. QCOM_Driver (can be found on the forums 4PDA).
- 🔄 Use the Mi Flash Tool or QFil for firmware EDL-Firmware (file with extension.mbn).
The method has a success rate of about 70%, and if that didn't work, it's probably a hardware problem (damaged memory, power controller).
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EDL Mode is the only way to reanimate Xiaomi that doesn't respond to buttons and isn't defined in Fastboot. However, the wrong actions can finally kill the device. If you're not sure, contact the service.
Method 4: Checking for hardware faults
If all the software methods have been tried, and the phone still restarts every 5-10 seconds, the reason may be the hardware.
| Symptoms. | Possible malfunction | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The phone is warming and turning off | Failed battery or power controller | Battery replacement (cost) ~1500–3000 ₽) |
| Resetting when vibrating or pressing the body | Memory chip dump (eMMC/UF) | Chip soldering (in service, ~5000–10000 ₽) |
| Charging indicator flashes red | Short circuit on board | Diagnostics multimeter, repair in the service |
| The phone is only turned on from charging | Battery wear (capacity < 60%) | Battery replacement + controller calibration |
To diagnose hardware problems, you will need:
- 🔧 Multimeter – check the voltage on the battery (should be 3.7–4.2V).
- 🔍 Lupa - inspect the board for blackened or bloated elements.
- 📱 Test battery – eliminate battery problem.
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If the phone is rebooted only when connected to charging, the problem may be in the USB-Try cleaning it gently with a toothpick (not a metal object!).
What to do if nothing helps: contact the service
If all of these methods fail, there are two options:
- Xiaomi's official service is warranty repair (if the phone is warranty) or paid diagnostics. The average cost of recovery after bootloop: 3000-8000 ₽.
- Informal workshops are often cheaper, but they run the risk of running into unskilled professionals. Seek feedback and ask about job security.
Before going to the service:
- ✅ Keep the purchase check (if any).
- ✅ Write it down. IMEI phone (on a box or under a battery).
- ✅ Check if the master has experience with Xiaomi (not all services are taken for Chinese phones).
Average repair prices (Moscow, 2026):
- 🔋 Battery replacement: 1500–3000 ₽.
- 💾 EMMC Memory Interconnection: 5000–12000 ₽.
- 🔌 Repair of the power controller: 3000-7000 ₽.
- 📱 Full Firmware with Mi Account Unlocking: 2000–5000 ₽.
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If the phone is warranty, do not open it yourself - this will cancel the warranty. Xiaomi official services in Russia are in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and other major cities (list on the website mi.com).