How to get out of Fastboot on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its owners often face an unexpected transition to Fastboot mode. This engineering mode can appear after a failed update, reset settings or even accidentally pressing a combination of buttons. Unlike a normal reboot, the smartphone screen freezes on the Mi Bunny logo and the inscription FASTBOOT, and the device ceases to respond to standard commands.

In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to exit Fastboot to Redmi 9 (including the 9A, 9C, 9T modifications), explain why a smartphone can get stuck in this mode, and how to avoid repeated crashes. Importantly, the methods differ depending on the cause of the problem – so first determine what triggered the transition to Fastboot.

What is Fastboot and why does Redmi 9 get into it?

Fastboot is a low-level tool for firmware and diagnostics of Android devices. Under normal conditions, it is used by developers to install custom firmware or restore the system. However, on Xiaomi Redmi 9, the transition to Fastboot often occurs due to hardware failures when updating MIUI through OTA, when the process is interrupted during the file integrity verification phase.

The main reasons for getting into Fastboot:

• 🔄 Failed update MIUI (Especially when the battery is low or the internet is unstable).
• ⚡ Resetting settings through Settings → Recovery and reset if the system is damaged.
• 🔧 Incorrect power outage during operation with ADB Or Mi Flash Tool.
• 📱 Hardware problems: A damaged power button or charging connector causing false signals.

Distinguishing Fastboot from other modes (like Recovery) is simple: the screen displays a hare in a hat-eared (Mi Bunny) and the inscription FASTBOOT at the bottom. If you see a menu with items in English, it is Recovery, and the instruction will be different.

Preparing for the exit from Fastboot: what to do in advance

Before you try to log out of Fastboot, follow a few critical steps that will help avoid a breeze (complete device failure) and save your data.

⚠️ Note: If Redmi 9 moved to Fastboot after a failed firmware run through the Mi Flash Tool, don’t try to repeat the procedure immediately. First check the integrity of the firmware file (.tgz or.zip) – often the problem lies in damaged archives.

Preparation checklist:

Pay special attention to battery power. If the level is below 15%, the smartphone may turn off during the procedure, which will result in loss of IMEI or damage to the EFS partition.

1. Connect the Redmi 9 to the charger (preferably the original 18W charger).
2. Wait 10-15 minutes – even if the screen does not show the charging process, the battery is gradually restored.
3. Try holding the power button for 20 to 30 seconds – sometimes it helps to wake up the power controller.

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If the smartphone does not respond to charging, try connecting it to the PC through USB-port on the back of the system unit (front ports often do not provide sufficient power supply).

Method 1: Standard output via button combination

The simplest method is forced reboot, which works if the reason for getting into the Fastboot is not due to damage to system files.

1. Hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
2. If the screen is gone, release the button and hold it again for 10 seconds – the smartphone should reboot.
3. If you have a Recovery menu, select Reboot → System (use volume buttons for navigation and power for confirmation).

If the smartphone comes back to Fastboot, the reason is deeper — most likely, the boot partition is damaged or the core of the system is missing.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 9 versions (e.g. Redmi) 9T With a Snapdragon 662 processor, holding the power button for a long time can lead to a hard reset. If after rebooting the device requires you to enter a password from Mi Account, and you do not remember it, you will need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If the standard reboot didn’t work, try logging out of Fastboot via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and a platform-tools tool.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and unpack ADB Tools on PC.
2. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer via USB (use the original cable!).
3. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder with platform-tools: cd C:\platform-tools
4. Check if the device is detected: fastboot devices If you see a serial number in response, you can continue.
5. Run the reboot command: fastboot reboot

If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery

This will transfer the smartphone to Recovery, from where you can try to reboot to the system or make a reset.

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Never use the fastboot oem unlock command on a locked bootloader – this will result in complete data loss and a Mi Account authorization requirement!

Method 3: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool (for critical cases)

If previous methods failed, it remains a complete flashing through Xiaomi’s official tool, the Mi Flash Tool, which erases all data on the device, but returns it to a working state.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer running Windows 7/10/11 (on Mac/Linux Mi Flash is not working).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (do not use extension cords!).
• 📁 Firmware for Redmi 9 (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🔐 Mi Account linked to the device (if the bootloader is blocked).

Firmware instructions:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Unpack the firmware (.tgz →.tar) in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Run MiFlash.exe on behalf of the administrator.
4. Connect the Redmi 9 switched off to your PC by holding the power button + volume down (to log into the Fastboot).
5. In Mi Flash, click Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
6. Select firmware mode: Clean all - complete cleaning (recommended in case of failures). Clean all and lock - cleaning + lock the bootloader (if it was unlocked).

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⚠️ Note: If after the firmware Redmi 9 requires authorization in Mi Account, and you do not remember the password - restore it through the official website. IMEI!

Method 4: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If none of these methods work, then you have to reset the hardware through the test point, which requires disassembling the device and is only suitable for advanced users or service centers.

How it works:

• On the motherboard Redmi 9 has special contacts, the closure of which translates the device into EDL-mode (Emergency Download Mode).
• In this mode, you can flash your smartphone even with a damaged bootloader.
• Danger: Incorrect closure of the contacts can disable the power controller.

Step-by-step (for experienced ones only!):

1. Turn off Redmi 9 (if it's in Fastboot, hold the power button for 30 seconds).
2. Remove the back cover (need a mediator and a hair dryer to soften the glue).
3. Find test points on the motherboard (for Redmi 9, these are usually two pins next to the charging connector, marked TP).
4. Close them with tweezers or a needle, simultaneously connecting USB-plug-in.
5. If the drivers are installed, the device will be identified as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
6. Swipe your smartphone through the Mi Flash Tool in EDL mode.

How to avoid getting back into Fastboot

To make sure that Redmi 9 doesn’t hang out in Fastboot mode, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Don't update. MIUI When the battery is under 50%, it is the most common cause of failure.
• 🚫 Do not interrupt the update process (even if it lasts more than 20 minutes).
• 🔄 Before resetting settings, check system integrity through Settings → The phone. → Verification of updates.
• 🛠️ Do not use unofficial firmware without unlocking the bootloader.
• 🔌 Avoid cheap ones. USB-cables – they can cause voltage surges when connected to a PC.

If your Redmi 9 regularly switches to Fastboot for no apparent reason, it could indicate:

• Memory problems (eMMC chip wear)
• Damage to the EFS (responsible for IMEI) section.
• Power controller malfunction (often manifested after falls).

In such cases, it is better to contact the Xiaomi service center - self-repair can aggravate the problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Fastboot on Redmi 9