How to Cancel Recovery Mode on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide 2026

Recovery Mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a utility tool for system recovery, resetting or installing updates. However, many users experience a situation where the device freezes in this mode after a failed update, reset or accidentally pressing a combination of buttons. If your Redmi, POCO or Mi loads only in Recovery and does not respond to standard commands, do not panic. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without contacting the service center.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to exit from Recovery Mode to Xiaomi, including soft methods (without data loss) and hard ones (with a complete reset). MIUI From the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14, you will also learn how to avoid re-entry into the Recovery and what to do if standard methods do not work.

Why Xiaomi only loads in Recovery Mode?

Before we get to the problem, it's important to understand the cause of the problem, and the recovery mode is activated automatically in several cases:

• 🔄 Failed software update – interrupted firmware download through OTA or Fastboot.
• 📱 System failure – critical errors in the work MIUI, damage to system files.
• ⚙️ Manual reset – the user independently launched Wipe Data in the settings.
• 🔧 Hardware problems - damage to the partition EFS, flash-memory malfunction.
• 🔑 Blocking the bootloader – after unlocking the Bootloader, a restart is required.

The most common cause is an interrupted update, such as if the battery runs out during the installation of the MIUI via Updater or the user forced the device to turn off, in which case the system cannot complete the process and is rebooted cyclically in Recovery.

⚠️ Note: If you tried to get root rights or installed custom firmware before you hit the Recovery, standard exit methods may not work. EDL.

Method 1: Standard exit from Recovery (soft method)

If your smartphone is loaded into Recovery, but it responds to button presses, try the easiest way:

1. In the Recovery menu, select Reboot (or Reboot system now).
2. Confirm the action with the Power button (on some models – Volume Up).
3. If the device returns to the recaveri again, move on to the next step.

If the Reboot item is missing or not working, try an alternative method:

• 🔄 Press and hold the Power button for 15-20 seconds before forced reboot.
• 📱 After vibration release the button – the device should start in normal mode.

This method works in 60% of cases if the problem is caused by a temporary failure, and if the smartphone returns to Recovery, then the system files are damaged and deeper intervention is required.

Method 2: Reset your settings (Wipe Data) without losing data

If a soft reboot doesn’t work, the next step is to clean up the cache, which doesn’t delete user data (photos, contacts, messages), but resets temporary system files that may be causing the crash.

Instructions:

1. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset (or Wipe cache partition).
2. Confirm the action with the Power button.
3. After cleaning, select Reboot system now.

If the Wipe cache is missing (e.g., on older versions of MIUI), follow these steps:

1. Select "Advanced" → "Wipe Dalvik Cache"


2. Return to the main menu and restart the device

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F1, Redmi Note 8 Pro) may require re-entering your Mi Account after clearing the cache!

If cleaning the cache doesn't work, you'll have to resort to a more radical method, Factory Reset, but try another one before you do that.

Method 3: Forced reboot via Fastboot

If the smartphone loads cyclically in Recovery and doesn’t respond to commands, you can try rebooting it to Fastboot mode and then start a normal boot from there, which works even on locked devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone (hold Power + Volume Up before the screen is turned off).
2. Press Power + Volume Down for 10 seconds until the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect the device to the PC and open the Command Prompt (CMD).
4. Enter the command: fastboot reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery


fastboot reboot

This method helps bypass cyclical booting in Recovery, because Fastboot is a lower-level mode. If that doesn't work, move to reset via MIUI Recovery.

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If you don't have access to a PC, try connecting your smartphone to a charger and holding the Power button for 30 seconds, sometimes helping to wake up the device.

Method 4: Full Reset (Factory Reset) via Recovery

If previous methods didn’t work, the last option is hard reset, which will delete all the data on the device, including apps, settings and files, but return the smartphone to working condition.

Important: Before resetting, make sure that:

• 🔋 Battery level at least 50%.
• 📱 You remember your Mi Account details (confirmation may be required after resetting).
• 🔐 You have a backup of important data (if your device has previously synced to Mi Cloud).

Resetting instructions:

1. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (or Wipe All Data).
2. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter a password or PIN-code).
3. Once completed, select Reboot system now.

The first boot after the reset can take 5-15 minutes — don’t interrupt the process. If the device returns to Recovery again, this means that the firmware is damaged, and you need to reinstall MIUI via Fastboot.

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If after reset, the device requires a Mi Account, but you do not remember the data, use the official recovery service: account.xiaomi.com. Do not use third-party programs to bypass the lock - this can lead to complete loss of access!

Method 5: Fastboot Flashing (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, the last option is to reinstall the firmware through Fastboot, USB-cable and official firmware for your model.

Warning: Wrong firmware can turn a smartphone into a brick. Follow the instructions carefully!

Steps for flashing:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the MIUI Download website (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on your PC (e.g., C:\MIUI\).
3. Install ADB/Fastboot drivers (for example, through Android Studio).
4. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode (as in Method 3).
5. Open the command line in the firmware folder and execute the command: fastboot flash all (or fastboot flash all -w for complete cleanup).
6. Wait until it is completed (may take up to 10 minutes) and restart the device: fastboot reboot

If the process is interrupted with an error, try using the Mi Flash Tool:

• 🔧 Download the Mi Flash Tool from Xiaomi’s official website.
• 📂 Select a folder with unpacked firmware.
• 🔄 Press Refresh, then Flash.

⚠️ Note: On new models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12) You may need to unlock the Bootloader before you run the firmware. If the bootloader is locked, follow the official unlock instructions.

How to avoid getting back into Recovery?

To avoid cyclical loading in Recovery in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Update your firmware only through the official Updater. avoid third-party sources.
• 📱 Make sure your battery is at least 50% and your internet connection is stable.
• ⚙️ Don't install custom Recovery (TWRP) It could lead to a lockdown of the bootloader.
• 🔋 Backup regularly. Use Mi Cloud or local save via Settings → Additional settings → Backup & reset.
• 🔐 Don't delete system applications. It can disrupt the work. MIUI.

If you often experiment with firmware, consider unlocking Bootloader and installing TWRP with a NANDroid backup, which will allow you to restore the system in the event of a failure.

It is also useful to know the hot keys for emergency access to the menu:

• Power + Volume Up → Recovery Mode.
• Power + Volume Down → Fastboot Mode.
• Power + Volume Up + Volume Down → EDL Mode (for firmware via Qualcomm).

Frequent Questions (FAQ)