How to Reset Fastboot on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Work (Including Bricks)

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is an engineering tool for firmware, unlocking the bootloader and restoring the system. But sometimes the device gets stuck in it after a failed update, experimenting with custom firmware or even because of software failures. If your Redmi, POCO or Black Shark shows a black screen with the inscription FASTBOOT and the logo of the rabbit in a hat-duckle, do not panic. 90% of the time the problem is solved without a service center.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to exit from Fastboot, from basic (button reboot) to advanced (firmware via Mi Flash Tool and ADB). Particular attention will be paid to “bricks” (devices that do not respond to buttons) and models with a locked bootloader. All instructions are tested on MIUI 14/15 firmware and are relevant for devices from 2020 to 2026.

1. Simple reset: button reboot

If your smartphone is responding to physical buttons, try the standard way to exit Fastboot.This method works on 70% of devices where the mode was activated accidentally (for example, when holding the power and volume buttons).

Instructions:

• 🔄 Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
• 📱 If it doesn't work: squeeze the power. + Volume increase by 20 seconds (before vibration).
• 🔌 Connect the charger – sometimes it “wakes up” the system.

On the POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 and later, you may need a Power + Volume combination. If FASTBOOT reappears after the reboot, then the problem is deeper - move to the next section.

2. Reset via Recovery Mode (if buttons are running)

If a simple reboot didn't work, but the device is responding to buttons, try logging into Recovery Mode and resetting, which will delete all the data, but will restore the system to work.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button for 15 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume Up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) Recovery Mode can be blocked. If an E:unknown command error appears after selecting Wipe Data, then unlocking the bootloader is required (see section 4).

3. Exit through ADB (for advanced users)

If the smartphone is determined by the computer in Fastboot mode, but does not leave it, you can use the command line ADB. This method requires the installation of Android Platform Tools and basic knowledge of working with the terminal.

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is displayed, continue. If not, install Xiaomi drivers or try another cable.
4. Run a reboot to the system: fastboot reboot or factory reset (deletes data!): fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (Redmi Note 11, POCO X5 The fastboot reboot command may not work, in which case you will need to unlock (section 4) or firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (section 5).

4. Unlocking the loader (for "bricks")

If your smartphone doesn’t respond to buttons, loads into Recovery, and exits Fastboot via ADB, you’re likely locked in a bootloader, a typical situation for devices purchased from official stores (such as Xiaomi Store or AliExpress with global firmware).

Unlocking will require:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable.
• 📱 Mi Account linked to the device (required!).
• 🛠️ The Mi Unlock Tool.

The unlocking process:

1. Download and install the Mi Unlock Tool.
2. Sign in to the program under the same Mi Account as on your phone.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (should be defined as Fastboot in Device Manager).
4. Press Unlock and wait until it is completed (can take up to 72 hours due to Xiaomi restrictions).

Once the bootloader is unlocked, try again to exit through ADB or stitch the device through the Mi Flash Tool (the next section).

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If the Mi Unlock Tool gives you a “Couldn’t unlock” error, try connecting to another network (for example, via mobile Internet instead of Wi-Fi) or use a VPN with the region of China.

5. Firmware through Mi Flash Tool (extreme case)

If all previous methods failed, the last option is to completely flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool, which will delete all data, but bring the phone back to life, the method is suitable for “bricks”, devices with damaged firmware or locked bootloader (after unlocking).

What you need:

Step-by-step:

1. Download and unpack Fastboot ROM for your model (for example, tissot_global_images_... For the Redmi Note 7).
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode.
4. In the program, select a folder with firmware and press Refresh (the device must be determined).
5. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (10-15 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't turn on or loops on the Mi logo after firmware, repeat the process with the Clean All option. 12/13 The series may require a firmware through EDL Mode (requires an authorized account).

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Firmware through the Mi Flash Tool is the only way to bring back a brick with damaged firmware, but remember: a wrong version of ROM can finally kill the device!

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error 1: Fastboot: Error: Failed to boot into userspace

• 🔧 Cause: System or boot partition damaged.
• 🔧 Solution: Sweat your device through the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option.

Error 2: Mi Unlock Tool shows "Plug in the device"

• 🔧 Reason: Drivers not installed or cable is faulty.
• 🔧 Solution: Install drivers manually through Device Manager (select Android Bootloader Interface).

Error 3: After the firmware, the phone does not turn on

• 🔧 Reason: Incompatible firmware version or interrupted process.
• 🔧 Solution: Repeat the firmware with another version ROM (For example, instead of Global, try China).

If your error is not described above, check the log in the Mi Flash Tool or ADB – often there is a specific problem code (for example, 0x8007001F means driver error).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions