Fastboot mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones is a special device state designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, many users face a situation where the phone gets stuck in this mode after a failed update, reset or experiment with custom firmware. Unlike a conventional shutdown, exiting the Fastboot requires specific actions - just pressing the power button here will not work.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Fastboot on Xiaomi in 2026, including official methods from the manufacturer and alternative solutions for “bricks”. Particular attention will be paid to models with a locked bootloader (Mi 11, Redmi Note 12, Poco F5), where standard instructions often do not work.
What is Fastboot and why is the phone hanging in it?
Fastboot (or bootloader) is a low-level state of an Android device that is activated before the main operating system loads.
- 🔓 Unlock the bootloader (necessary for installing custom firmware)
- 📥 Firmware devices via Mi Flash Tool or fastboot commands
- 🔄 System Recovery After Failures
- 🛠️ Diagnostics of hardware problems
Reasons for “hanging” in Fastboot:
- ❌ Interrupted Software Update (through OTA Mi Flash)
- ⚡ Incorrect power outage during firmware
- 🔧 Errors when unlocking the bootloader (for example, an incorrect Mi Account)
- 📱 Hardware failures (damaged power button, battery problems)
⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi loads into Fastboot after every shutdown, it’s a sign of a damaged boot partition or incorrectly installed firmware. EDL-regime.
The difference between Fastboot and other modes is simple: the screen displays a hare in a hat-eared hat (the Mi Bunny logo) and the words FASTBOOT on a black background. If you see a menu with Reboot items instead, Wipe Data is Recovery Mode, and the instructions from this article will not fit it.
Method 1: Standard button exit (for unlocked bootloader)
If your device’s bootloader is already unlocked (you’ve previously done the official procedure through the Mi Unlock Tool), try the standard method:
- Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
- After the vibration, release the button and wait for the normal Android boot.
If the device is returned to Fastboot:
- 🔄 Try the combination of nutrition + Volume up (hold 20 seconds)
- 🔋 Connect the charger and try again (sometimes helps with a discharged battery)
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models 12T, Redmi K50 And the newer standard output may not work because of the loader's changed logic. ADB-commands (see Method 3).
☑️ Check before leaving Fastboot
Method 2: Reboot with the Mi Flash Tool (official method)
If the buttons don’t work, use Xiaomi’s proprietary utility, the Mi Flash Tool, which is suitable for devices with a locked bootloader and requires a Windows computer.
Step-by-step:
- Download the Mi Flash Tool (version no lower than 20230401)
- Install drivers: Control Panel → Device Manager → Update configuration → Manually install driver from MiFlash folder
- Connect your phone to your PC through the original USB-cable USB 2.0 is preferable)
- In Mi Flash, press Refresh – the device must be determined as COM-port
- Select Clean All (not Clean All and Lock!) and click Flash
| Xiaomi model | Required version of Mi Flash | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10/11 | 20210722 and higher | You may need to disable driver signatures |
| Poco X3/X4 | 20220914 | Use USB 3.0 port for stable connection |
| Mi 11 Ultra | 20230401 | Be sure to turn off the antivirus before the firmware |
If Mi Flash is running an error 0x8007001f:
- 🔌 Try another one. USB-port
- 🖥️ Launch the utility on behalf of the administrator
- 🔄 Reinstall drivers manually through Device Manager
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If Mi Flash can’t see the device, try connecting the phone to mode. EDL (To do this, turn off the battery for 10 seconds, then hold Volume up. + Loud down and plug in. USB-cable.
Method 3: ADB and Fastboot commands (for power users)
If you have access to ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can exit Fastboot mode via the command line, which works on 70% of Xiaomi models, but requires pre-configuration.
Preparation:
- Download Platform Tools from Google
- Unpack the archive into the root of the disk C:\platform-tools\
- Connect your phone to your PC and check for device detection by command: fastboot devices
Major teams to exit:
fastboot reboot # Standard Reboot
Fastboot continue # Continue downloading (if the system is intact)
fastboot oem edl # Go to EDL- Mode (for emergency firmware)
fastboot oem unlock # Unlock the bootloader (requires Mi Account binding)If the fastboot reboot command is not working and the device is defined as unauthorized:
- Fastboot oem device-info
- Check the line Device unlocked: false – if so, you will need official unlocking
⚠️ Warning: The fastboot oem unlock and fastboot flashing unlock commands will reset all data on the device! PC Suite if the phone is still on.
What if the fastboot can’t see the device?
Method 4: Hardware reset (if the phone doesn't respond)
If the smartphone does not respond to buttons and commands completely, and only the FASTBOOT logo is on the screen, try a hardware reset. This method will work even if the bootloader is locked.
Instructions:
- Turn off all cables from your phone.
- Hold Power + Volume Up + Volume Down Simultaneously for 30 Seconds
- Release the buttons when the screen goes out (vibration may not occur)
- Connect the charger and wait for the charging indicator to appear
For models with non-removable battery (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 Pro+):
- 🔋 Wait for the battery to discharge completely (may take up to 2 days)
- 🔌 Connect to charging for 1 hour, then try the button combination
- 🔧 If it doesn’t work, you need to disassemble and disconnect the battery for 10 minutes.
| Symptoms. | Probable cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The phone vibrates, but it doesn't turn off. | Sticking the power button | Knock on the button or use alcohol to clean |
| The screen flashes but stays in the Fastboot | Boot section damaged | Firmware via EDL or Mi Flash |
| The device is not defined by the PC | Problems with USB-port-wire | Try another cable/port or connector cleaning |
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Hardware reset is the only way to bring back to life the bricks with damaged firmware, but it will work only if the hardware (motherboard, battery) is working properly.
Method 5: Flashing through EDL (for “bricks”)
If all previous methods did not help, and the phone does not even include in Recovery, the last option remains - firmware through the Internet. EDL-This is an Emergency Download Mode:
- 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11
- 🔌 Cable. USB Type-C (original)
- 📄 Firmware in.tgz format for your model
- 🔧 Mi Flash Pro or QFil
Step-by-step:
- Download the firmware for your model from Xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
- Install the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver (for Snapdragon processors)
- Turn off the phone for 10 minutes, then hold the Volume up + Loud down and plug in. USB-cable
- Device Manager should have a device QUSB_BULK
- Run Mi Flash Pro, select firmware and press Flash
For devices on MediaTek (Redmi 10A, Poco C40):
- Use the SP Flash Tool utility
- Download. DA- Auth files for your model (they are tied to the processor)
- In the SP Flash Tool settings, mark Download Only and uncheck the Preloader box.
⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL throw off IMEI, MAC-Addresses and data in the modem section. IMEI via the engineering menu (#4636##).
How to avoid getting back into Fastboot
To avoid the problem again, follow these guidelines:
When updating the firmware:
- 📱 Use only official ones. OTA-updates or firmware from Xiaomi website
- 🔋 The battery should be charged. >50%
- 🚫 Don’t interrupt the update process (even if it’s 47% hung – wait 20 to 30 minutes)
When working with custom firmware:
- 🔓 Unlock the bootloader officially via the Mi Unlock Tool (link to Mi Account is required)
- 📋 Check firmware compatibility with your model (e.g. Poco) X3 Redmi Note 9 different versions boot.img)
- 🛡️ Set up. TWRP Only for your device (non-universal versions are often brick-and-machine phones)
General advice:
- 🔄 Make regular backups through Mi PC suite TWRP
- 📡 Avoid left-handed applications to overclock the processor or modify the system
- 🔧 If the phone often spontaneously goes to Fastboot, check the power button for mechanical damage.
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The most common reason for a “perpetual Fastboot” is incompatible firmware. Always check the MIUI version (Global/China/EEA) and the model code name (surya for Poco X3, vili for Mi 11) before installing.