How to Disable Fastboot on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 Ways to Work (2026)

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a special engineering mode that is used to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, many users face a situation where the device “hangs” in this mode after a failed update, resetting or experimenting with custom firmware. Unlike conventional inclusion, leaving the Fastboot requires knowledge of specific commands or manipulation of buttons.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Fastboot on Xiaomi Redmi in 2026, including methods without a computer and using a PC. Particular attention will be paid to the models of Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and POCO, where the procedure may differ due to the features of the bootloader. If your smartphone is stuck on the screen with a hare in a hat-eared or labeled “FASTBOOT”, the following instructions will help bring it back to life.

What is Fastboot and why does the smartphone not come out of it?

Fastboot Mode (not to be confused with Fast Boot in Quick Startup Settings!) is a low-level protocol for interacting with an Android bootloader.

• 🔧 Incorrect firmware updates via Mi Flash Tool;
• 🔄 Hard reset (Wipe Data) via Recovery;
• 📱 Simultaneously pressing the power buttons + Loudness down;
• 🖥️ Connecting to a PC with a running utility ADB/Fastboot;
• 🚨 Critical system failure (e.g., damage to boot partition).

On the screen in Fastboot mode you will see:

• 🐰 Mi Bunny logo (hare in hat) with the inscription «FASTBOOT»;
• 📵 Black screen with white text (on older Redmi models) 4X/5A);
• 🔌 Connected to the PC icon (if the cable is inserted).

⚠️ Note: If the smartphone is stuck in the Fastboot after trying to unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool, do not immediately try to reflash the device. First check the unlock status of the fastboot oem device-info command - if you do not fully unlock the firmware can lead to a "brick».

The main reasons why Xiaomi Redmi is not coming out of Fastboot:

Method 1: Exit from Fastboot without computer (buttons)

The simplest method, which works on 60% of Xiaomi Redmi models, is forced reboot via a combination of buttons.

Instructions:

1. Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. If the device vibrates, but turns on again in the Fastboot - immediately press Power + Volume up.
3. Hold the combination until the Mi logo appears (usually 5-8 seconds).

Some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro) may require:

1.Clasp Power + Volume down → wait for vibration.


2. without releasing Meals, quickly press Volume up 1 time.




3. Release all buttons after the Recovery menu appears.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 12/13 Dynamic Island button combinations may not work because of the changed logic of the bootloader.

Make sure the battery is at least 20 times charged%|Shut down all cables (USB, headphones)|Try pressing buttons with force – on newer models, sensors may be less sensitive|If it doesn’t work, go to the method of ADB-->

Method 2: Reboot through ADB (if the PC sees the device)

If the smartphone is detected by the computer in Fastboot mode, you can send a reboot command via ADB. This method is suitable for Redmi models with an unlocked bootloader or stock firmware.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11 macOS;
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original or certified);
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB Fastboot (download from the official Android website).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC in Fastboot mode.
2. Open the Command Prompt (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Go to the folder with ADB (for example, cd C:\platform-tools).
4. Type in the command: fastboot devices If the device is identified (the serial number appears), continue. If not, go to the troubleshooting section.
5. Reboot: Fastboot reboot

If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery2

This command will force the device to be transferred to Recovery, where you can make a reset.

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If the PC doesn’t see the device in Fastboot, try connecting to another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the system unit) or use a cable from Xiaomi's original charging.Cheap cables often don't transmit data.

Method 3: Recovery with the Mi Flash Tool (for "bricks")

If the smartphone does not respond to the buttons and commands ADB, most likely damaged system partition, in this case will help flashing through the official utility Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Warning: This method erases all data on the device!If there were important files on the smartphone, try to restore data first.

Instructions:

1. Download the Mi Flash Tool from Xiaomi’s official website.
2. Choose a firmware for your model: 📱 For the Redmi Note 12 — tapas_global_images...; 📱 For Redmi. 10 — selene_global_images...; 📱 For POCO X4 — mojito_global_images....

non-Cyrillic

C:\ROM\redmi_note12

Mi Flash Tool

Select

Fastboot

Food + Volume Down

Refresh

Clean all

Flash

The process will take 5-10 minutes. Once completed, the smartphone will automatically restart to the system.

Method 4: Unlock the bootloader (if the Fastboot appears due to locking)

On the new Xiaomi Redmi models (2022 and later), the bootloader is locked by default. If you tried to install custom firmware or TWRP without unlocking, the smartphone will constantly boot into Fastboot.

To unlock:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Sign in to the Mi-account that is tied to the device.
3. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode.
4. Run the utility and follow the instructions, and it takes up to 72 hours (on new accounts).

Once unlocked, try again to exit Fastboot or flash the device again.

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Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If all previous methods fail, then the hardware resets through the test points (Test Point), which requires disassembling the device and is only suitable for advanced users.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect actions can lead to a complete failure of the motherboard. If you are not sure, contact the service center.

Instructions for Redmi Note 10 Pro (similar to other models):

1. Turn off your smartphone (clip Power + Volume up for 20 seconds).
2. Remove the back cover (need a mediator or suction cup).
3. Find Test Point (usually next to the battery, marked as TP or EDL).
4. Close the contacts of Test Point with tweezers and connect USB-plug-in.
5. The device will go to EDL (9008) mode – run it through the Mi Flash Tool.

⚠️ Note: Programs like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver often don’t work with Xiaomi in Fastboot mode.

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