How to get Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (codename Begonia) is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even it is not immune from failures that require entry into recovery mode (Recovery Mode).If you want to reset to factory settings, flash custom firmware or restore the device after a "brick" - without access to the Recovery can not do.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to log into Recovery on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including methods for a locked bootloader, devices with damaged firmware and even those cases when the smartphone does not respond to buttons. MIUI Recovery and TWRP, and the typical errors that may occur when trying to enter recovery mode.

What is Recovery Mode and why is it needed on the Redmi Note 8 Pro?

Recovery Mode is a special Android boot environment that allows you to perform critical operations with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro system bypassing the main OS. Unlike the usual MIUI interface, tools are available here for:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (wipe) data/factory reset – complete cleaning of user data;
• 📦 Installation of official and custom firmware through ZIP-file;
• 🔧 Cache cleaning (wipe cache partition) to eliminate lags;
• 🔐 Unlock the bootloader before the firmware;
• 🛠️ Recovery after failures (e.g. bootloop or brick").

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by default by Xiaomi’s stock recovery (MIUI Recovery), which has limited functionality. Advanced users often replace it with TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project), a customized recovery with advanced features including NANDroid backup, Magisk installation for root rights and partition manipulation.

⚠️ Note: Login to Recovery Mode on a locked bootloader restricts access to certain features, such as installing firmware through a locked bootloader. ADB Sideload or data formatting will not be available until unlocked.

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro doesn’t load beyond the MI logo or reboots cyclically, Recovery Mode is often the only way to bring the device back to life, but doing the wrong thing can make the problem worse — for example, cleaning the system partition without first running the firmware will cause the smartphone to fail completely.

Method 1: Enter Recovery with physical buttons (for a working smartphone)

The simplest and most versatile method is the use of hardware buttons, which works even if the smartphone is not turned on or hovers on the logo, and is suitable for all versions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (including Global, China and EEA).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the smartphone (if it freezes – hold the power button for 10-15 seconds before turning off).
2. Press and hold the combination: Power button + Volume Up button
3. Hold the buttons for at least 5-7 seconds until the MI logo and vibration appear.
4. Release the buttons when the Recovery menu (English or Chinese) appears on the screen.

If instead of Recovery, the smartphone loads into Fastboot Mode (a black screen with a rabbit and the inscription FASTBOOT), then you released the buttons too late or used the wrong combination.

Is the smartphone completely off?|Are the batteries at least 30% charged?|Arefused with the original cable (if connected to a PC)?|Are there any physical damage to the volume/power buttons?

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What to do if the buttons don't work? If the smartphone doesn't respond to hardware keys (for example, after falling or getting moisture), try the alternative methods described below. Also check if the buttons are stuck - this is a common problem after prolonged use.

Method 2: Login via ADB commands (for unlocked bootloader)

If you have access to USB-debugging and unlocked bootloader, you can log into Recovery Mode via ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method is useful when physical buttons are corrupted or you want to automate the process.

Requirements:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot;
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set);
• 🔓 On. USB-Debugging in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on your smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must display the serial number of the device.
4. Run the command to reboot in Recovery: adb reboot recovery

If after the command the smartphone is rebooted to Fastboot instead of Recovery, then the bootloader is blocked, in this case, you first need to perform fastboot oem unlock (see the section on unlocking below).

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If the adb reboot recovery command doesn't work, try the alternative: adb shell reboot recovery. Sometimes this helps bypass the limitations of MIUI.

Method 3: Sign in to Recovery via Fastboot Mode (if the smartphone is not turned on)

If the Redmi Note 8 Pro does not boot into the system, but responds to the power button (for example, enters the Fastboot), you can use Fastboot commands to force login to Recovery. This method is suitable for devices with unlocked and locked bootloader, but the functionality will be limited.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone (hold the power button for 10+ seconds if necessary).
2. Hold the combination to enter the Fastboot: Power button + Volume Down button Hold until the screen with the rabbit in the eardress cap appears.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the terminal in the folder with fastboot.
4. Check the connection: fastboot devices
5. Recovery: Fastboot Reboot Recovery

On devices with a locked bootloader, the Fastboot may open again or a lock warning may appear after this command.

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader via fastboot oem unlock (requires Mi Account binding);
• 📱 Or use the Mi Flash Tool to firmware official software (see section about "brick").

⚠️ Warning: On some versions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a locked bootloader, fastboot reboot recovery command leads to a factory reset.If there is important data on the device, first back up via Mi PC Suite (if the smartphone is still on).

Method 4: Entering Recovery after a “brick” (bootloop, black screen)

If the Redmi Note 8 Pro has turned into a brick (it doesn’t turn on, it hovers on the MI logo, it reboots cyclically), standard methods of logging into Recovery may not work, in which case you will need to force firmware through EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode) or Fastboot.

Signs of a brick:

• 🔄 Infinite Reboot (bootloop);
• 🖥️ Black screen without response to buttons;
• 🚫 No command error or recumbent android with exclamation mark;
• 🔋 Vibration when connecting charging, but no image.

How to log into Recovery on the "brick":

1. Try hardware reset: Power button + Volume Up + Volume Down Hold 15-20 seconds until vibration.
2. If it doesn’t work, connect your smartphone to your PC and check if it’s defined in Device Manager as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (EDL mode).
3. For firmware in EDL, use the Mi Flash Tool with official firmware for Begonia.

If the smartphone is not detected even in EDL, the problem may be in the hardware (damaged motherboard, memory chip dump), in which case diagnostics are required in the service center.

Method 5: Entry into TWRP Recovery (for sewn custom Recovery)

If your Redmi Note 8 Pro has TWRP installed, it is logged in the same way as a stock Recovery, via a combination of buttons.

• 🔐 TWRP requires an unlocked loader;
• 📱 After installation TWRP The stock Recovery is replaced, and it can only be returned by re-firmware;
• 🔧 V TWRP Extended functions available: NANDroid backup, partition mounting, installation ZIP-file.

How to Sign In to TWRP on Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power + Volume Up before the TWRP logo (usually blue or orange screen) appears.
3. If you need a password (with encrypted /data), enter it.

If after installing TWRP, the smartphone loads into a stock recave, then MIUI has overwritten the custom recaveri.

• 🔧 Install Magisk and activate the option TWRP Survival;
• 📱 Or pass it. TWRP via fastboot boot twrp.img (time-load).

⚠️ Note: Some versions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro with Android 10+ and the locked loader installation TWRP This can lead to an anti-rollback, which means that the rollback to the older version is not possible. MIUI It will become impossible without the risk of "bricking." Before you run the firmware, check the version of Anti-Rollback in the settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI).

Table: Comparison of stock Recovery and TWRP for Redmi Note 8 Pro

If you plan to actively modify your Redmi Note 8 Pro (install custom firmware, get root rights), TWRP will be an indispensable tool, but for a simple reset or install official updates, stock recovery is enough.

Stock (MIUI Recovery)|TWRP|Tryed both |I don't know which one I have

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Frequent errors and their solutions when logging into Recovery

Even following the instructions, users often encounter problems when trying to log in to Recovery Mode. Let’s look at the most common errors and how to fix them.

1.The smartphone is loaded into Fastboot instead of Recovery

• 🔹 Reason: Too early release of buttons or blocked bootloader.
• 🔧 Solution: Repeat the combination by holding the buttons until the menu appears. If the problem recurs, unlock the bootloader.

2. A recumbent android appears with an exclamation mark (No command)

• 🔹 Cause: Stock Recovery Failure or Recovery Partition Damage.
• 🔧 Solution: clamp down on Power + Volume Up on the 10 If it doesn't work, run the recavers through Fastboot: fastboot flash recovery. twrp.img

3.Recovery requires password, but it's not

• 🔹 Reason: Encryption is enabled on the device /data, and TWRP password-request.
• 🔧 Solution: enter the last used PIN-If you don't remember, you'll have to format the data!).

4.After logging into Recovery, the smartphone immediately restarts

• 🔹 Reason: damaged recovery section or conflict with custom firmware.
• 🔧 Solution: Fastboot: Fastboot Flash Recovery recovery.img (file recovery.img It comes from the official firmware for Begonia).

5. Volume/Power buttons are not working

• 🔹 Cause: Physical breakage of buttons or moisture.
• 🔧 Solution: Use ADB or Fastboot (if) USB-If the buttons don't respond at all, repairs are required.

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If after manipulations in Recovery, the smartphone stopped turning on, do not panic: in 90% of cases it can be restored through the Mi Flash Tool in EDL mode.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions