How to Get Out of Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi Redmi: The Complete Guide 2026

Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a special state of the device designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, many users face a situation where the phone “hangs” in this mode after a failed update, resetting or accidentally pressing a combination of buttons. Unlike conventional inclusion, the screen with a hare in a hat-eared and the inscription FASTBOOT does not respond to standard actions – and this frightens beginners.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to exit from Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi Redmi (including Note 12, 11, 10, 9, 8 Pro, Redmi A2, K50, K60 and others), from the simplest button combinations to advanced methods using ADB and Mi Flash Tool. We will pay special attention to the typical errors that make the device “lock” in this mode, and give a checklist to diagnose the problem. If your smartphone does not respond to the power button or loads only in Fastboot, you are in the right place.

What is Fastboot Mode and Why is the Phone Stuck in It?

Fastboot Mode (not to be confused with Recovery Mode) is a low-level interface for interacting with the Android device bootloader.

• 🔧 Forced – through a combination of buttons (volume down) + Nutrition)
• 📱 Automatically – if the system cannot load the main software (damaged) boot.img)
• 🖥️ Using the adb reboot bootloader command when connecting to a PC
• 🔄 After a failed firmware update via the Mi Flash Tool

The main reasons why Redmi is “hanging” in this mode:

1. Damage to the boot partition – for example, after interrupted firmware.
2. The conflict of versions of the bootloader and firmware (relevant for devices with unlocked bootloader).
3. Hardware failure – problems with the power button or battery.
4. User error is a random click of a button combination or an incorrect fastboot command.

It's important to understand that Fastboot Mode is not a breakdown, but a diagnostic tool. If the phone responds to a PC connection (defined as Android Bootloader Interface in Device Manager), the chances of recovery are close to 100%.

Method 1: Standard button exit (for most models)

If your Xiaomi Redmi got into Fastboot Mode by accident (for example, after clicking a button combination), try the simplest method:

1. Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. If the phone vibrated but the screen caught fire again with the word FASTBOOT, repeat step 1, but now hold the power + volume up at the same time.
3. For Redmi Note 10/11/12 and K-series models, sometimes triple tapping: Volume up → Volume down → Power (hold all 3 buttons 5-7 seconds) helps.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A/9C) If you have a Wipe Data menu, you can have a hard reset, so don't confirm the action, select Reboot System.

If none of the combinations work, move on to the next one. Don't try to disassemble the phone: most Redmis have a non-removable battery and a high risk of damage to the plume.

Method 2: Reboot over ADB (if the PC determines the device)

If your Xiaomi Redmi is displayed in Windows Device Manager as Android Bootloader Interface or Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, you can exit Fastboot Mode using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📦 Installed Xiaomi drivers (official website)
• 🛠️ Tool. ADB Fastboot (download from Google website)

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive from the platform-tools in the folder C:\adb.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode.
3. Open Command Prompt in the adb folder (click Shift + right mouse button → Open PowerShell window here).
4. If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), continue. If not, install the drivers.
5. Reboot: Fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: If the phone returns to Fastboot Mode after the fastboot reboot command, it means that the boot partition is damaged).

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If the fastboot device command doesn’t show your device, try reconnecting. USB-cable to another port or use an externally powered hub.

Method 3: Resetting settings via Recovery Mode

If the standard button combinations don’t work and the ADB doesn’t define the device, try going to Recovery Mode and reset the settings.This method is suitable for Redmi with a locked bootloader (unless you unlocked the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool).

How to log in to Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone (hold Power + Volume up 10-15 seconds).
2. Once the screen goes out, immediately press Power + Volume up and hold until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when you see a menu with an Android robot and the words No command.

In the Recovery menu (navigation - volume buttons, choice - power button):

1. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (full reset).
2. Confirm the action (Confirm).
3. After reset, select Reboot System Now.

Importantly, this method will delete all the data on your phone, including photos, contacts and apps, and if you synced with Mi Account, some of the data can be restored after you logged in.

Method 4: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool (for power users)

If previous methods have failed, the most reliable, but also the most difficult, method is to flash the phone through the official Mi Flash Tool.

• 💻 Windows computer (7/10/11)
• 🔗 Original. USB-cable (better from the set)
• 📄 Firmware for your model (official site Xiaomi)
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if you are flashing custom software)

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool from the official website.
2. Download the firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery!).
3. Unpack the firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Xiaomi\ROM).
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
5. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
6. In the program, press Refresh - the device should appear.
7. Select firmware mode: Clean all – clean all and lock – clean + lock Save user data bootloader – attempt to save data (not always working)

Flash

⚠️ Note: If there is an error during the firmware anti_rollback, This means you're trying to install an older version of the software than the one on your phone, in which case download the newer firmware or use the Mi Flash Unlock tool to reset the rollback.

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Firmware via the Mi Flash Tool is the only way to bring the phone back to life if the boot or system partition is damaged, but after the procedure, the device will be completely cleaned and the bootloader can lock (if you chose the Clean all and lock option).

Method 5: Hardware reset (if the phone doesn't respond to anything)

If Xiaomi Redmi doesn’t exit Fastboot Mode, isn’t detected by a PC, and doesn’t respond to buttons, the last option is hardware reset via test points, a method that requires parsing the phone and is only suitable for power users or service centers.

When it might help:

• 🔋 The phone doesn’t charge or turn on (even in Fastboot).
• 🔧 The loader is damaged after a failed firmware.
• 🚫 Device is not defined in Device Manager (even as Qualcomm 9008).

How it works:

Redmi's motherboard has test points that turn the phone into EDL (Emergency Download Mode) mode, which allows you to flash the device even with a fully dead bootloader.

• ⚠️ Requires disassembly of the phone (risk of damage to plumes).
• ⚠️ Need skills with a soldering iron or tweezers.
• ⚠️ An incorrect circuit can permanently disable the phone.

📌 Where to find test points:

For each Redmi model, the location of the contacts is different.

• Redmi Note 10/11: Next to the battery connector, designated as TP.
• Redmi 9/9A: Under a metal screen, next to the processor.
• Redmi K-series: often hidden under protective film.

If you are not sure about your skills, take the phone to the service center, the cost of repair in this case usually does not exceed 1000-1500 rubles.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users compound the problem by trying to “leave Fastboot” by using the wrong methods, and here are the most common mistakes and their consequences:

Another common problem is that the phone charges but doesn't come out of the Fastboot.

• 🔋 Battery discharge (plug in charge and wait 10-15 minutes).
• 🔌 Faulty. USB-Port (try another charger).
• 🔧 Damaged power controller (required repair).

If after all the manipulations the phone is still “hooked” in Fastboot Mode, check:

1. Does it react to a PC connection (should be defined as a device)
2. Do the charging indicators burn when connecting to the network?
3. Is there a vibration when you press the buttons?

The lack of response to these actions may indicate a hardware malfunction (for example, a memory chip dump), in which case self-repair is not recommended.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi Redmi