Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) 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 phone freezes in the Fastboot after a failed update, reset or experiment with custom firmware. Unlike the usual boot mode, here the screen displays a hare in an eardress hat (the Mi Bunny logo) and the words FASTBOOT - and then it goes.
In this article, we will analyze all working ways to disable Fastboot on Xiaomi devices, from basic (reboot, button combinations) to advanced (work with the newest devices). ADB We will focus on the reasons why your smartphone might get stuck in this mode, and how to avoid repeated problems, POCO X5 Or another Xiaomi model doesn’t come out of Fastboot – you’ll find a solution here.
What is Fastboot Mode and Why is the Phone Hanging in It?
Fastboot Mode (not to be confused with Recovery!) is a low-level boot mode that allows you to interact with your device via your computer using fastboot commands.
- 🔧 Forced - holding the power buttons + Loudness down during on-set.
- 📱 Automatically – after a firmware failure, unsuccessful upgrade or reset to factory settings.
- 🔓 When unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
- 🤖 When installing custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
If the phone is stuck in Fastboot and does not respond to standard exit methods, the reasons may be as follows:
| Reason. | Signs. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Interrupted software update | Phone shuts down during OTA installation, screen blinks | Recovery through MiFlash or Recovery |
| Damaged firmware. | Cyclical reboot in Fastboot, errors in boot | Flashing the official ROM through fastboot |
| Locking the loader | This device is locked or Device unlocked | Unlocking through Mi Unlock Tool or Reset |
| Hardware failure | The phone doesn't respond to buttons, there's no vibration. | Diagnostics at the service center |
⚠️ Note: If you have installed custom software before hanging out (for example, TWRP Or Magisk, the standard exit methods might not work, and then you'd need a full reflash of the official ones. ROM.
Method 1: Basic reboot (for random activation of Fastboot)
If you happen to be on Fastboot (for example, pinched the wrong button combination), try the standard output:
- Hold the Power button for 15-20 seconds until the screen goes out.
- Wait 30 seconds and turn on the phone with the power button.
- If the download does not occur, try the combination Power + Volume up (to log into Recovery).
On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) double pressing the power button at intervals of 1 second helps, and if the phone vibrates but the screen remains black, the problem may be a damaged bootloader.
Remember the current state of the screen (if there are any errors)
Check the battery charge (minimum 30%)
Turn off the USB cable (if connected)
Wait 1 minute before trying again-->
Method 2: Exit through Recovery Mode
If the basic reboot didn't work, try logging into Recovery, an alternative recovery mode.
- Turn off the phone (hold power until it is turned off).
- Press Power + Volume up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
- From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and Power for confirmation).
If Recovery displays a No command error or a menu in Chinese, it means that a custom version of the recovery (such as TWRP) is installed.
- 📱 Choose Reboot. → System (if there is such a point).
- 🔄 If the system doesn’t boot, try Wipe. → Format Data (this will delete all data!).
- 💾 If nothing helps, you will need to use fastboot.
⚠️ Note: Formatting the Data section in TWRP This will result in a total loss of user data, including photos and apps!
PO Updates
Custom firmware installations
Resetting settings
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Method 3: Use ADB and Fastboot (for advanced users)
If the phone is responding to a connection to the computer, but does not leave the Fastboot, you can try forced reboot via ADB and fastboot commands.
- Install Platform Tools (includes fastboot and adb).
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB (use the original cable!).
- Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
- Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is displayed (for example, 1234abcd fastboot) – you can continue.
- Reboot: Fastboot reboot
If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try:
- 🔄 Alternative command: fastboot continues to boot if the Fastboot has been activated temporarily).
- 📱 Recovery: Fastboot Reboot Recovery
- 🔧 Cache reset (sometimes helps with hanging): fastboot erase cache
If the phone still returns to Fastboot after these commands, the problem may be a damaged bootloader or incompatible firmware, in which case a complete firmware reflash will be required (see next section).
1. Reconnect. USB-cable to another port (preferably) USB 2.0).
2. Install Mi USB Driver drivers from the official Xiaomi website.
3. Run the command line on behalf of the administrator.-->
Method 4: Flashing through MiFlash (for kritical crashes)
If all previous methods have failed, the last option is to completely flash the phone through the official MiFlash utility, which is suitable if:
- 📵 The phone is cyclically loaded into Fastboot.
- 🔓 The screen displays this device is locked.
- 📱 Firmware damaged after failed update.
To run through MiFlash, you will need:
- Download the official ROM for your model (select the Fastboot! version).
- Install MiFlash Tool.
- Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\Xiaomi\ROM).
- Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
- In MiFlash, select a firmware folder, press Refresh (the device should appear) and click Flash.
It takes 5-10 minutes. Once it's done, the phone automatically restarts. If the firmware is successful, but the phoneagain is stuck in the Fastboot, it could be a hardware failure (e.g., damaged eMMC memory).
What to do if MiFlash makes a mistake?
Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)
If the phone doesn't respond to any commands, but it charges (the indicators are on), you can try hardware reset, which works in ~30% of cases when the software methods are powerless.
Instructions:
- Turn off the phone (hold power until it is turned off).
- Extract. SIM-card and memory card (if any).
- Connect the charger and wait until the battery is charged at least 50%.
- Press the combination Power + Volume up + Volume down for 30 seconds.
- Release the buttons and try to turn on the phone in the standard way.
This method works on physical button models (Redmi 9A, POCO M3, etc.) and on newer touch-button devices (such as Xiaomi 13), it may not work.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone doesn't turn on after the hardware reset, but it does warm up or vibrate, it's a sign of damage to the motherboard.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many users make common mistakes that lead to a freeze in the Fastboot.
- 🚫 Interrupt the software update process (even if it takes too long).
- 🚫 Install firmware from other models (for example, ROM from Redmi Note 11 on POCO X4).
- 🚫 Unlock the bootloader without a backup of data.
- 🚫 Use non-original USB-wire-cable.
- 🚫 Format sections in TWRP, If you are not sure of your actions.
To minimize the risks:
- ✅ Always check the firmware version on the official Xiaomi website.
- ✅ Make a backup through adb backup or TWRP before experimentation.
- ✅ Use only original cables to connect to your PC.
- ✅ Watch the battery charge (minimum 50% before firmware).
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If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center. The wrong firmware can turn the phone into a brick that can not be restored without special equipment.