How to exit Fastboot on Xiaomi if the power button doesn’t work

A Xiaomi smartphone stuck in Fastboot mode is a problem that many users face after a failed firmware, reset or hardware failure. The situation is complicated if the device does not work on the on button: the standard exit method (holding Power + Volume Down) becomes unavailable. In this article, we will discuss all the working methods of disabling the Fastboot without a physical power button - from software solutions to hardware tricks.

The feature of Fastboot mode on Xiaomi (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark models) is that it blocks the system boot, but leaves access to low-level commands via ADB or MiFlash. This means that even with a power button down, there is a chance of recovery.

In the article you will find:

• 🔌 Ways to exit through the charger (yes, it works!)
• 💻 Instructions for use ADB and MiFlash with step-by-step commands
• 🔧 Hardware methods for collapsible housing devices
• ⚠️ Checklist security to avoid turning your phone into a brick»

Warning: you are doing all the manipulations at your own risk. If you are not sure of your actions, contact the Xiaomi service center.

1.Why Xiaomi is stuck in Fastboot and how to diagnose it

Fastboot (or bootloader) is an intermediate state between shutting down and booting the system, and on Xiaomi, it is activated when:

• 🔄 Interrupted firmware (via MiFlash, TWRP or OTA-update)
• 🔋 Critical battery discharge during the upgrade
• 🛠️ Unlocking the bootloader (via Mi Unlock Tool)
• 💥 Hardware failures (damage to power buttons, battery contacts)

How to distinguish Fastboot from other problems?

If your Xiaomi falls under the description of the first column, go to the exit methods. If the device does not respond at all (Hard Brick), you will need to flash through the first column. EDL-The Resource (we will explain this at the end of the article).

⚠️ Warning: If you unlocked the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool before you freeze, don’t try to flash the device using standard methods. Use only official firmware for unlocked devices, otherwise you risk an anti-rollback error.

Method 1: Exit through the charger (for devices with a serviceable battery)

Few people know, but on some Xiaomi models (especially the Redmi Note 8/9, POCO X3) you can exit the Fastboot by manipulating charging.

• 🔋 Battery is at least 10 times charged%
• 🔌 Use of an original or high-quality charger
• 📱 The device has no hardware damage board

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to the charger (preferably with Quick Charge support).
2. Leave it on charge for at least 30 minutes - even if the indicator doesn't burn.
3. After 30 minutes, turn off the charging and immediately connect again.
4. Repeat the disconnect / connection 3-5 times in a row at an interval of 5 seconds.

On some devices, this trick resets the power controller state, and the phone restarts to normal mode. If it doesn't work, move on to the next method.

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If you have wireless charging, try using it instead of cable. Sometimes it works reset via the induction module, especially on the Xiaomi Mi 11 and later.

Method 2: Using ADB and Fastboot (for PC)

The most reliable way is to connect the phone to your computer and send a command to restart via ADB.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (folder with adb.exe and fastboot.exe).
2. Connect your phone to your PC. The Android Bootloader Interface should appear in Device Manager.
3. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with platform-tools: cd C:\platform-tools\
4. Check the connection of the device: fastboot devices If the serial number appears, the connection is established.
5. Send the command to reboot: fastboot reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try alternatives:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery # Trying to download Recovery


fastboot continue # Continue to boot the system

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) K40, POCO F3) The fastboot reboot command may not work due to the bootloader lock. In this case, use fastboot oem reboot-recovery, and then through the TWRP reboot.

Method 3: Firmware via MiFlash (for locked devices)

If ADB-The commands don't help, and the bootloader is locked, so you have to scour the phone through the MiFlash Tool:

• 🔒 Have a locked boot loader (not unlocked via Mi Unlock)
• 📱 Do not respond to fastboot reboot commands
• 🔄 Stuck after a bad one. OTA-update

What you need:

• 💾 Official firmware for your model (download from Xiaomi website)
• 🖥️ MiFlash utility
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable with Data Transfer Support

Instructions:

1. Unpack the downloaded firmware (file with the extension.tgz or.zip) in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
2. Install the MiFlash Tool and run on behalf of the administrator.
3. Connect your phone to Fastboot mode. COM-port.
4. In the field of the path to the firmware, specify a folder with unpacked files.
5. Press Refresh, then select the firmware method: Clean All – complete clean (data will be deleted!) Clean All and Lock – clean + lock bootloader (for official firmware)

Flash

Important: If the firmware is interrupted in the anti-rollback phase, don't turn off the device! Wait 10 minutes and try again with another version of MIUI.

5. Method 4: Hardware methods (for advanced users)

If the software fails and the power button fails, there is interference with the hardware, which requires disassembly of the device and is only suitable for models with a removable back cover (e.g. Redmi 4X, Redmi Note 5, POCO F1).

Method 1: Battery shutdown

1. Carefully remove the back cover (use a plastic shoulder blade or mediator).
2. Disconnect the battery plume for 30 seconds (don’t remove the battery itself!).
3. Connect the plume back and try charging the phone.

Method 2: Close the contacts of the power button

If the power button is not working due to contact oxidation:

1. Find the contacts of the power button (usually signed) on the motherboard PWR_KEY).
2. Close them carefully with tweezers or a screwdriver for 5-10 seconds.
3. If the device vibrates, the button is faulty, a replacement is required.

How to log into EDL:

1. Download the firmware for EDL (usually files with the.mbn extension).
2. Connect the phone to your PC and check if it is defined as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
3. Use the MiFlash or QFil utility to firmware in EDL-mode.

To activate EDL without disassembly, you can try the command:

adb reboot edl

But it only works if the ADB was turned on before it got stuck.

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EDL-The mode is the last chance to bring the phone back to life, but it requires precise firmware for your model.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to log out of Fastboot, users often make critical mistakes.

If after all the manipulations the phone has not left the Fastboot, it may be a problem in the hardware (damaged board, power controller), in which case it is better to contact the service.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions