How to remove Fastboot on Xiaomi: 5 working methods (Redmi, POCO, Mi)

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a utility tool for firmware, unlocking the bootloader or restoring the system. However, many users face a situation where the phone “hangs” on the screen with a rabbit in a hat-husband and FASTBOOT. The reasons are different: a failed update, a failure when unlocking, accidental button pressing or even viral attacks. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to exit from Fastboot – from simple (reboot) to complex (firmware via EDL), taking into account the status of the device and the boot model.

It is important to understand that the methods are different for devices with locked and unlocked bootloader. For example, on Xiaomi 12T Pro or Redmi Note 11 with unlocked bootloader you can use ADB, and on POCO X3 Pro with locked – only official tools like Mi Flash. We will also consider what to do if the phone does not respond to buttons or the computer does not see the device in the Fastboot.

Why Xiaomi is stuck in Fastboot: 7 main reasons

Before we get to the solution, we need to understand why the smartphone got into Fastboot mode.

• 🔄 Interrupted Update – if power is turned off during the installation of the firmware via Ota Updater or Mi Flash, the phone may freeze on the bootloader screen.
• 🔓 Unlocking bootloader Failures – Mi Unlock Tool errors (e.g., Mi Account account is over the limit or Mi Unlock Tool is over the limit).
• 📱 Failure after resetting – if the reset was done via Recovery but the system is damaged, the device can automatically go to Fastboot.
• 🦠 Viral software – some malware applications change the bootloader settings, leading to a reboot cycle in Fastboot.
• 🔋 Battery problems – if the battery is under 5%, the phone may not load normally and stick on the service screen.
• 🛠️ Incorrect firmware - installing custom ROM or firmware from another model (for example, the firmware Redmi Note 10 on the Note 10 Pro).
• 🎯 Hardware malfunctions – damage to the power connector, power button or memory chip (eMMC).

If your case doesn't fit for any reason, it could be a damaged boot or recovery section, which would require a flashing through EDL.

Method 1: Simple reboot (for accidental hitting the Fastboot)

If the phone is in Fastboot mode after accidentally pressing buttons (for example, pinching Volume Down + Power), try the standard reboot:

1. Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. If the phone doesn’t respond, try the Volume Up + Power combination (hold 10 seconds).
3. After turning off, wait 30 seconds and turn on the device with the power button.

If you re-start FASTBOOT, then the problem is deeper, maybe the system or the bootloader is damaged.

⚠️ Warning: Don't press buttons at random! on some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) long-term retention Volume Down + Power can lead to resetting of settings.

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If the phone responds to buttons but doesn’t leave the Fastboot, it’s software, not hardware.

Method 2: Exit through Recovery Mode (if the partition is not damaged)

If the standard reboot didn't work, try logging into Recovery Mode and starting a reset or reboot from there, which works if the recovery partition isn't damaged.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press Volume Up + Power and hold until the Mi logo (or Recovery label) appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (manage volume buttons, choose the power button).
4. If the system doesn’t boot, try Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (this will delete all data!).

On the newer models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K60), the Recovery menu can be in Chinese.

• 🔄 Reboot - the character "Reboot).
• 🧹 Reset - the character "Wipe Data).

Method 3: Use of Mi Flash Tool (for locked bootloader)

If previous methods have failed and the bootloader on your Xiaomi is blocked, the only official way is through the Mi Flash Tool.This method is suitable for most models (Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, Mi 11, etc., but requires a computer and original USB-cable.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 (MacOS Mi Flash does not work on MacOS).
• 🔌 The original cable. USB Type-C (Don't take cheap Chinese!).
• 📁 Fastboot firmware ROM For your model (download from the official website of Xiaomi).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version).

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Mi Flash Tool and Qualcomm drivers (if the phone is on a Snapdragon processor) or MediaTek (for Helio/Dimensity chips).
2. Unpack the downloaded Fastboot ROM firmware into a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Xiaomi\ROM).
3. Turn off the phone and connect it to your computer, holding Volume Down (should be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 or the like).
4. In Mi Flash, click Select, specify the firmware folder, then Refresh (the device should appear).
5. Select firmware mode: Clean All - full reset (recommended for serious crashes); Clean All and Lock - reset + lock the bootloader (if you need to return the warranty); Save User Data - an attempt to save data (does not always work).

Flash

⚠️ Warning: If Mi Flash gives you a "Couldn't find fastboot" error, check if the phone is Fastboot-on. Qualcomm/MediaTek. Are there Chinese symbols on the way to the firmware.

Method 4: Unlock the bootloader via Fastboot (if the Mi Account is tied)

If the bootloader on your Xiaomi is locked but you previously tied Mi Account, you can try unlocking it officially via the Mi Unlock Tool.This will help if the phone is stuck in Fastboot after a failed unlock attempt.

Important: Xiaomi has a restriction that you can only unlock a bootloader 72-360 hours after you have linked your account to your device. If you haven't waited for that time, the method won't work.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
2. Sign in to the tool under the same Mi Account that is linked to the phone.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your computer.
4. In the utility, press Unlock and wait for completion (SMS confirmation may be required).
5. Once unlocked, restart the phone – it should boot into the system or Recovery.

If the utility gives you a "Couldn't unlock" error, check:

• 🔒 Waiting period – if less than 72 hours have passed from the account’s link, it is impossible to unlock the account.
• 📶 Internet connection – the utility checks the servers of Xiaomi.
• 🔌 Drivers – if the phone is not identified, install ADB Drivers.

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If the Mi Unlock Tool doesn’t see the device, try connecting the phone to another device. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the PC).

Method 5: Firmware through EDL (Emergency Mode for Bricks)

If the phone doesn’t respond to buttons at all, isn’t detected in Fastboot, or even charges, the last way is to run the firmware via EDL (Emergency Download Mode), which is activated on devices with Qualcomm processors (most Xiaomi, except for the models on MediaTek).

EDL is the only way to restore the phone if it doesn't turn on, the screen doesn't burn, and the computer detects it in normal mode.

• 🔧 Authorized Xiaomi account (for new models released after 2021).
• 💾 Firmware file EDL Firehose (can be found on forums like this) XDA Developers).

How to log into EDL:

1. Turn off your phone (if it doesn’t turn off, wait until it’s completely discharged).
2. Press Volume Up + Volume Down and connect the cable to your computer (hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds).
3. Device Manager should appear Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Next, run your phone through QFil or Mi Flash Pro by selecting a file. prog_emmc_firehose.mbn Attention: wrong firmware in the EDL It can finally kill the phone!

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models 2022-2026 (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Xiaomi 13T) slice EDL You need to log in with your Mi Account and your phone tied up, and without it, Mi Flash will give you an error "SLA Auth Error".

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods didn't work, there might be a hardware problem, and here are the signs that the phone needs to be brought to service:

• 🔋 The phone does not charge (even when connected to charging, the indicator does not burn).
• 🔌 The computer does not see the device in either Fastboot or Fastboot. EDL.
• 💥 Artifacts (strips, flickering) appear on the screen, or the phone overheats.
• 🔊 When connected to the charger, you can hear clicks or the smell of burning.

In such cases, self-repair can exacerbate the problem. Contact an authorized Xiaomi service center or a proven master. The average cost of diagnosis is 500-1000 ₽, repair (replacement of the chip, connector) - from 1500 ₽.

If the phone is warranty, do not try to sew it yourself - this will void the warranty obligations.

• 🔧 Re-sweeten the memory chip (eMMC or UFS).
• 🔋 Replace the power controller or battery.
• 📱 Swipe your phone through specialized hardware (e.g. EasyJTAG).

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If the phone doesn’t respond to buttons and isn’t detected by the computer, 90% of the problem is in the hardware (memory, power, motherboard).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Fastboot on Xiaomi