How to remove Fastboot on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven ways

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a special state of the device designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, sometimes users are faced with a situation where the phone “hangs” in this mode: the screen displays a hare in a hat-outer labeled FASTBOOT, and the usual ways of turning on do not work. The reasons can be different from accidental button pressing to failure when updating the software.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods of exiting Fastboot on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10, POCO and other models, including methods without a computer and using a PC. We will pay special attention to the risks of data loss during a forced reset and explain how to avoid “bricking” the device. If your Xiaomi does not respond to buttons or cyclically reboots in Fastboot, here you will find a solution.

Why is Redmi stuck in Fastboot mode?

Before you get to the instructions, it is important to understand the cause of the problem.

• 🔧 When trying to flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool or fastboot commands.
• 🔄 After interrupted system update (for example, via About phone) → Update MIUI).
• 🎯 Accidentally pressing the button combination (Loudness down) + Nutrition).
• 🛠️ Due to a loader failure (often after a failed Bootloader unlock).
• 🔋 At a critically low battery level during firmware operations.

If the phone hit the Fastboot without you (for example, after a fall or overheating), this may indicate a hardware malfunction, in which case it is better to contact the service center, in all other situations, the problem can be solved independently.

Method 1: Forced reboot (without data loss)

The easiest and safest method is hard reboot, which works if the system is intact, and the Fastboot was activated by accident.

1. Press the power button for 10-15 seconds.
2. If the screen is gone but the phone is not turned on, wait 30 seconds and try again.
3. If the MI logo appears, but the device goes back to Fastboot, move on to the next method.

Some models (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro or POCO X3) may require a combination of Volume Up + Power, holding it for 20 to 30 seconds until the screen goes out.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone returns to Fastboot cyclically after the reboot, it means that the system is damaged. Further actions may lead to data loss - back up in advance via Mi PC Suite, if possible.

Method 2: Exit through Recovery Mode (reset to factory settings)

If the forced reboot fails, the next step is to enter Recovery mode, which will delete all data on the device but return it to working condition.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (hold power for 10+ seconds).
2. Press the combination Volume up + Power and hold until the MI logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (may be in Chinese or English).
4. Select Wipe Data (or ) with volume buttons, confirm the choice with the Power button.
5. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If the Recovery menu is missing or the phone goes back to the Fastboot, it means that the recovery partition is damaged, in which case you will need firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (see Method 4).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (e.g., Global Stable for Redmi Note 9 Pro), the Wipe Data item may be called Factory Reset. If the phone doesn't turn on after reset, try flashing it through fastboot (Method 4).

Method 3: ADB commands (for power users)

If you have access to a computer, you can try logging out of Fastboot using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that works if the system is not damaged but the phone is “hooked” on the bootloader screen.

Procedure:

1. Download and install ADB Tools (or Mi PC Suite).
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

adb reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try:

fastboot reboot

Some models (Redmi Note 11 Pro+, POCO F4) may require OEM unlocking in the developer settings. If you haven't done this before, go to Method 4.

Method 4: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool (extremely)

If the previous methods didn't work, you're going to have to completely flash the device, and that will delete all the data, but it will bring the phone back to life.

• 🖥️ Windows computer.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable.
• 📥 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool Programming.

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the firmware (file with.tgz extension) in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and run on behalf of the administrator.
3. Connect the phone turned off in Fastboot mode to the PC.
4. In the program, click Select and specify the path to the folder with the firmware.
5. Select Clean All (full reset) or Clean All and Lock (reset + lock bootloader).
6. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is in place, the phone will automatically restart. The first run can take up to 15 minutes - don't interrupt the process!

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If the Mi Flash Tool gives you a "Couldn't find device" error, try:1. Reinstall drivers manually through Device Manager.2. USB-port (preferably) USB Run the program in Windows 7 compatibility mode.

Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

In the rare cases where software methods don’t work, there is a hardware reset through test points, which requires disassembling the phone and is only suitable for advanced users or service centers.

How it works:

• 🔧 On the motherboard Redmi has special contacts, the closure of which resets the bootloader.
• 📍 Their location depends on the model (for example, on the Redmi Note 8 Pro they are located next to the battery connector).
• ⚡ After closing, the phone goes into mode. EDL, This allows you to use Qualcomm Tools.

We warn you that doing the wrong thing can make your device go down, and if you're not sure about your skills, you'd better go to the service.

⚠️ Note: New models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) Test points are often missing or protected, and in such cases, the only way out is through official Xiaomi service.

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If the phone does not respond to any of the methods, the cause may be a hardware malfunction (damaged loader, memory or power controller problem), in which case self-repair is not recommended.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to log out of Fastboot, users often make mistakes that make the problem worse.

Another common problem is blocking your Mi Account after a reset, so if you forget your login details, use the official recovery service, and some firmware (such as China ROM) may require a link to another Xiaomi device.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions