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

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi 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 freezes in the Fastboot after a failed update, resetting settings or experimenting with custom firmware. If your Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or other Xiaomi device shows a black screen with the inscription FASTBOOT and a hare in a hat-eared, do not panic - there is a way out.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to exit Fastboot, from the simplest (reboot buttons) to advanced (ADB commands and flashing through the Mi Flash Tool). It is important to understand that some methods can lead to data loss, so first try the safe options. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center - especially if the device had important files without a backup.

1. Simple reboot: button combinations

The most obvious and safe way is to try a forced reboot, which works on most Xiaomi models if the Fastboot mode was activated accidentally (for example, with prolonged button pressing).

Try the following combinations:

• 🔄 Hold the Power Button for 10-15 seconds – sometimes it’s enough to turn off hard.
• 🔄 Press the power button. + Volume increase by 10-20 seconds (before vibration or reset).
• 🔄 On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13) the Power button helps + Turning down the volume.

If you reboot your device and it gets back into the Fastboot, then the problem is deeper, maybe the firmware or the bootloader is damaged, and then move on to the following methods.

⚠️ Note: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, a forced reboot may cause a reset. If you did not back up, the data may be lost.

2. Exit via Recovery menu

If a simple reboot didn't work, try entering Recovery mode and resetting or restarting from there. This method works even if the system doesn't boot.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the device (hold power until it is turned off).
2. Press Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and Power for confirmation).

If Recovery doesn’t have a reboot option, try:

• 🔧 Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (full reset, data will be deleted!).
• 🔧 Press Reboot to Bootloader and then try rebooting again.

3.Use of ADB and Fastboot commands

If you have access to a computer, you can try to log out of Fastboot using the command line, which requires the ADB and Fastboot drivers installed, and USB debugging enabled (if it was activated earlier).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

fastboot devices

(If the device is identified, you will see its serial number.)

fastboot reboot

This command should restart the device in normal mode.

If it doesn't work, try:

fastboot continue

Or for forced system loading:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11), the fastboot oem unlock command can lock the device if the bootloader has not been officially unlocked via the Mi Unlock Tool.

Install Xiaomi drivers (Mi PC Suite)

Download ADB and Fastboot Tools (platform-tools)

Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings

Use the original USB-cable

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4. flashing through the Mi Flash Tool

If previous methods didn’t work, the firmware is likely damaged, in which case reinstalling official software via the Mi Flash Tool will help, a method that is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, but requires an unlocked bootloader.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (important for stable connection!).
• 📁 Official firmware for your model (download from Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool Programming.

Instructions:

1. Unpack the downloaded firmware (.tgz or.zip format) into a folder without Cyrillic characters.
2. Open the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the firmware folder.
3. Connect the smartphone turned off in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume Reduction).
4. In the program, press Refresh - the device must be determined.
5. Select firmware mode: Clean all (data will be deleted); Clean all and lock (clean + lock bootloader (for sale); Save user data (not always working).

Flash

1. Use an older version of the program (for example, 2018).

2. Select firmware marked fastboot (not recovery).

3. disable the antivirus (it can block drivers).

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5. Unlock the bootloader (if the Fastboot appears due to lock)

On new Xiaomi models (released after 2021), the bootloader is locked by default. If you tried to install custom firmware or TWRP without officially unlocking, the device can constantly boot into Fastboot with the error This device is locked.

To unlock the loader:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Sign in to Mi Account (the account must be linked to the device!).
3. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode.
4. Start the Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions (the process can take up to 720 hours on new models!).

Once unlocked, try flashing the device again through the Mi Flash Tool or installing TWRP.

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi models with Anti-Rollback (such as the Redmi Note 9 Pro) can lead to a breeze (complete inoperability) if you flash the wrong firmware version.

6 Hardware Problems: What to Do When Nothing Helps

If all software methods have been tried, but the smartphone still hangs in the Fastboot, the problem could be hardware.

• 🔋 Faulty battery (the device does not receive enough power to load).
• 🔌 Damaged charging connector or USB-Port (Problems with connection to the PC).
• 💾 Damaged memory (eMMC or UFS-accumulator).
• 🔧 Maternal board malfunction (often after falls or moisture hits).

How to diagnose:

• 🔋 Try charging the device with another cable and power supply (minimum 30 minutes).
• 🔌 Connect to the other one. USB-port on PC (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the system unit).
• 🔊 Listen to whether the device makes sounds when connected to charging (clicks, squeaks - a sign of a short circuit).

If you suspect a hardware malfunction, you should contact a service center, and self-repair without experience can aggravate the problem.

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If the smartphone does not respond to buttons, is not detected in fastboot devices and does not charge - with a 90% probability it is a hardware breakdown that requires diagnosis.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Fastboot on Xiaomi