How to remove safe mode on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways (including “hang” cases)

Why Xiaomi Phone Booted in Safe Mode and How to Fix It

Have you turned on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone and the screen says "Safe Mode" (or Safe Mode in English)? Don't panic - this is a regular Android feature, not a virus. The mode is activated automatically if the system detects application malfunctions, software conflicts or hardware problems. Most often the problem is solved by a simple reboot, but in 20% of cases additional actions are required.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to disable safe mode on Xiaomi phones, including models with the help of the new model. MIUI 14/13/12 And HyperOS. We'll focus on the "severe" cases, where the screen doesn't respond to touch, the power button is broken, or the mode turns on cyclically after each reboot. 12 Pro+) Safe mode can be activated due to a damaged slot for SIM-map.

What is a Safe Mode on Xiaomi and Why You Need It

Safe Mode is an Android diagnostic mode that disables all third-party apps and services, downloads only system components necessary for the basic operation of the phone, and the main reasons for activating it are:

• 🔄 Application conflict: Installed software interferes with the system (e.g. after an update or installation) APK source).
• 🛠️ Failures in MIUI/HyperOS: Damage to system files after a failed update or manual intervention (e.g., through a system file file). ADB).
• 🔋 Hardware problems: Power button malfunction, damage to screen plume or slot SIM/microSD.
• 🤖 Viruses or malware: Some Trojans block access to settings, forcing the system to go to safe mode.

Externally, the regime is recognized by:

• 📱 "Safe Mode" in the lower left corner of the screen (sometimes in the center).
• 🚫 Absence of icons of third-party applications (only standard ones remain: “Phone”, “Messages”, “Settings»).
• 🔕 Gray background of the desktop (on some firmware).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone boots in safe mode after falling or getting moisture, do not try to turn it off software.This may be a sign of damage to the motherboard.

Method 1: Standard Reboot (works 80% of the time)

The simplest method is forced reboot, which helps if the safe mode is turned on due to a temporary system failure or application conflict.

Instructions:

1. Press the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Wait 30 seconds (this is important – give time to reset the cache).
3. Turn the phone back on by holding the power button until the Xiaomi logo appears.

If the mode is activated again after the reboot, move to the next method. On some models (for example, the POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13T), you may need to double-reboot - repeat the steps 2-3 times in a row.

Method 2: Removing a “Problem” Application

If Safe Mode is triggered by a conflict with the installed software, you need to find and remove the culprit, and even in Safe Mode, you can uninstall applications through settings.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show Systems (to see all programs).
3. Sort the list by installation date (⋮ → Sorting → By installation date).
4. Remove apps installed in the last 1-2 days (especially from unknown sources).

Typical "culprits":

• 🎮 Launchers (e.g. Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher).
• 🔒 Advertising blocking applications (AdGuard, Blokada).
• 🛡️ Antiviruses from third-party developers (Dr.Web, ESET).
• 📱 Programs for changing system parameters (Lucky Patcher, GameGuardian).

⚠️ Note: If you have deleted the app but safe mode remains, check Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization: Sometimes, the conflict is caused by automatically recovered data from the cloud.

Method 3: Reset cache settings (without data loss)

If the problem is not in applications but in corrupted system files, cleaning the partition cache will help, which does not delete your data (photos, contacts, messages), but resets temporary MIUI/HyperOS files.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the power and volume buttons at the same time (on some models - power + volume reduction).
3. Wait for the Mi logo to appear and release the buttons – you will be taken to Recovery Mode.
4. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button for selection. Go to Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
6. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

On newer smartphones (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro), the Recovery interface may be different. If you don't find the Wipe Cache option, try:

• 🔧 Select Advanced → Wipe Dalvik Cache (similar effect).
• 🔄 Go back to the main menu and select Reboot.

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If the phone is loading for longer than 5 minutes after cleaning the cache, do not interrupt the process. On HyperOS models, the first download can take up to 10 minutes due to application optimization.

Method 4: Hardware reset (if the screen is not working or the buttons are broken)

If the phone is stuck in safe mode and doesn't respond to touch and the power button is faulty, try hardware reset, which is also suitable if the mode is turned on cyclically after each reboot.

Options for action:

• 🔌 Battery extraction (for models with removable battery):
• 🔋 Discharge to 0% (for non-removable batteries):
• 🔧 Connecting to a PC and Forced Reboot via ADB:

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS models (e.g. Xiaomi 14), forced discharge can result in data loss if the battery is critically damaged.

Method 5: Complete resetting of settings (last resort)

If none of these methods work, you have to do hard reset, which is to completely reset your phone to the factory settings, and that will delete all the data, so you can only use this as a last resort.

How to reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the combination to log in to Recovery Mode (see table above).
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (or Factory Reset)
4. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter the Mi Account password if it was tied).
5. After reset, select Reboot to System.

Important nuances:

• 🔐 If you forget your Mi Account password, reset will block your phone! Link your account in advance or use the official recovery service.
• ☁️ Before reset, check if sync with Google or Xiaomi Cloud is enabled – this will help restore contacts and photos.
• ⚠️ In some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K40) After reset, you may need to flash through Fastboot if the system is damaged.

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Before hard reset, be sure to remove the memory card and SIM – these can be formatted along with the internal memory on some firmware.

Frequent questions about safe mode on Xiaomi