How to get out of Fastboot on Xiaomi via your computer: 5 working ways

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a special state of the device designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, sometimes users are faced with a situation where the phone “hangs” in this mode: the screen displays a robot rabbit labeled FASTBOOT, and a conventional reboot does not help. If the power and volume buttons do not respond, the output will be a connection to the computer.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to exit Fastboot via PC: from simple ADB commands to using branded utilities MiFlash and XiaomiTool. Each method is suitable for different scenarios - whether it is accidental hitting mode, a firmware failure or blocking after a failed startup startup break.

Preparing your computer: what you need to get out of Fastboot

Before you start manipulating your phone, make sure your PC is ready to work with Xiaomi in Fastboot mode.Without properly installed drivers and tools, any commands will be useless.

Here is the minimum set that will be required:

• 🔌 Cable USB (Preferably original from Xiaomi – cheap cables often do not transfer data to Fastboot).
• 💻 Computer running Windows 7/10/11 (for Mac/Linux Additional adjustments will be required).
• 📥 Drivers for Qualcomm or Mediatek (depending on your smartphone’s processor).
• 🛠️ Tools: ADB Fastboot (part of Google’s Platform Tools) or MiFlash or XiaomiTool.

The most reliable way to install drivers is to download them from the official Xiaomi website in the support section. QDLoader HS-USB Driver will suit Qualcomm processors, and MTK USB Driver will suit Mediatek. After installation, check the phone's connection through Device Manager: the Android Bootloader Interface should appear in the list.

⚠️ Note: If Device Manager displays an unknown device with a yellow triangle, the driver is not installed correctly. Try updating it manually by pointing the path to the driver folder.

Also download Google’s Platform Tools in advance (link to the official website) and unpack the archive to the root of the C:\ drive. This will make it easier to work with the ADB and Fastboot teams.

Method 1: Standard reboot via ADB

If the phone is responding to a PC connection (the Android Bootloader Interface is visible in Device Manager), the easiest way to exit Fastboot is to use the reboot command via ADB.

Open the Command Prompt (Win + R → enter cmd) and follow the following steps:

1. Go to the folder from Platform Tools: cd C:\platform-tools
2. Check the connection of the device: fastboot devices If you see a serial phone number (for example, 1234567890abcdef fastboot) in response, the connection is successful.
3. Reboot: Fastboot reboot

After the command is executed, the phone should automatically restart to normal mode. If this does not happen, try an alternative command:

fastboot continue

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO F3) The fastboot continue command may not work because of the blocked bootloader. In this case, proceed to the next method.

Install Platform Tools in C:\platform-tools|

Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable |

Check the display of the device in the Manager |

Run the Command Prompt on behalf of the Administrator

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Method 2: Using MiFlash to Force Reboot

MiFlash is Xiaomi's official firmware utility for devices, and it can also help you log out of Fastboot if standard commands don't work. Download the latest version of MiFlash from the official website and install it.

Instructions for use:

1. Run MiFlash on behalf of the administrator.
2. Connect the phone in Fastboot mode (it must be determined in the program as COM-port).
3. Press the Refresh button – your smartphone will appear in the list of devices.
4. Select Advanced from the menu and select Clean all and lock (this will reset the settings but save the data).
5. Press Flash and the program will start the reboot process.

If MiFlash gives a critical partition doesn't exist, it means the firmware is damaged, and you'll need to flash it completely (in the next section).

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If MiFlash can’t see the device, try connecting the phone to another device. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the PC. Ports USB 3.0 is sometimes in conflict with Fastboot mode.

Method 3: Firming the full ROM through Fastboot

If the phone is stuck in the Fastboot due to a damaged firmware (for example, after a failed update or root rights), the only reliable way to bring it back to life is a complete firmware reflash. ROM for your model.

Download the firmware from Xiaomi Firmware by selecting your model. The file will be in.tgz format - unpack it into the folder C:\platform-tools\rom.

Next, execute commands in the Command Line:

1. Go to the firmware folder: cd C:\platform-tools\rom
2. Run the firmware script: flash_all.bat For models with a blocked loader, use flash_all_lock.bat.

It takes 5-10 minutes. When it's done, it automatically reboots. Importantly, this method erases all the data on the device, including photos and apps. If the phone had important files, try other ways first.

Method 4: Unlock the bootloader (if the phone is locked)

On new Xiaomi models (released after 2021), the bootloader is locked by default. If you got into Fastboot after trying to unlock or install custom firmware, the standard reboot commands may not work, in which case you will need to officially unlock through the Mi Unlock utility.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Sign in to your Mi-account (it should be tied to your phone!).
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and follow the program's prompts.
4. After successful unlocking, execute the command: fastboot reboot

Note: Xiaomi has introduced a lock limit – after linking the account to the device, you need to wait 168 hours (7 days).If you try to unlock the phone before this deadline, Mi Unlock will give a Couldn’t unlock error.

⚠️ Warning: Unlocking the bootloader resets all data on the phone, including internal memory, and it also voids the warranty (if it is still valid).

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Method 5: Emergency shutdown (if nothing helps)

If all previous methods have failed, there is a forced shutdown, which should only be used as a last resort, as it can lead to additional failures.

Here's how to do it:

1. Turn the phone off the PC.
2. Press and hold the power button for 20-30 seconds.
3. If the screen is gone, release the button and try to turn the phone on in the usual way.
4. If the screen stays in Fastboot mode, repeat the action while holding the power + volume buttons (this can trigger Recovery Mode).

In Recovery Mode, select Reboot to System (manage volume buttons, confirm power buttons). If that doesn't work, then you only have to run the firmware through the system. EDL-mode (requires special cable and deep knowledge).

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Forced shutdown is a last resort, only if your phone doesn't respond to commands via your PC, and then you can have download errors that require a complete flashing.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you're working with Fastboot, you're often faced with typical problems, and we've collected some of the most common bugs and ways to fix them.

If you see an anti-rollback error, it means you are trying to flash an older version of MIUI than the one you have installed now, in which case you will have to look for firmware with the same or newer Anti-Rollback number (for example, ARB 4 is not compatible with ARB 3).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions