How to remove Fastboot mode on Xiaomi Redmi: all working ways

You turned on the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone, and instead of the usual desktop you saw a black screen with the inscription FASTBOOT Don't panic -- it's not a breakdown, it's a service mode that's used to run the firmware, unlock the bootloader, or restore the system. The problem is that many users get into it by accident – for example, after a failed update, reset settings or even a banal battery replacement.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to exit from Fastboot to Redmi Note. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 other models 2020–2026 You don't need deep knowledge, just a phone, USB-cable 10–15 The main rule is not to try to turn off the device with the power button (this can aggravate the problem) and not to connect it to charging without the need to.

Spoiler: 80 percent of the time, a simple reboot through a button combination helps, but if the screen is stuck, you'll have to use it. ADB We've described each method in detail, including the nuances for locked bootloaders and devices with corrupted firmware.

Why Redmi is downloading into Fastboot and how to avoid it

Fastboot (not to be confused with Recovery!) is a low-level tool for interacting with the hardware of a smartphone, and it activates in three cases:

• 🔧 Manual start: you yourself have pinched the button combination (e.g. Power) + Loudness downwards) for firmware or unlocking.
• 🔄 Update failure: interrupted installation OTA-Package or incompatible firmware can block system boot.
• 🔋 Hardware problems: A damaged battery, oxidized contacts, or a faulty power button sometimes force the phone to be transferred to Fastboot.

On Xiaomi Redmi, this mode often appears after:

• 📱 Reset to factory settings through Settings → The phone. → Reset (if the firmware is damaged).
• 🔌 Connect to PCs with Mi Flash Tool drivers installed or ADB.
• 🛠️ Failed to get root rights or unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock.

⚠️ Warning: If your phone hits the Fastboot after falling or getting wet, don’t try to leave software mode. Check the hardware first: plug in for 30 minutes (even if the battery is 100%) and inspect the connector. USB corrosion-proof.

To minimize the risk of getting back into Fastboot:

1. Always update the firmware through official software (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
2. Do not remove the battery when the phone is on (even if it is removable).
3. Use only the original Xiaomi cables to connect to your PC.

Method 1: Reboot via button combination (works 80% of the time)

The fastest and safest method is forced reset, and it works if:

• 📱 The phone responds to button presses (vibrates or changes the screen).
• 🔋 The battery is charged at least 10-15%.
• 🚫 No hardware damage (such as a cracked screen or bloated battery).

Instructions for all Redmi models (including Note 11 Pro, Redmi) 10C, Redmi A1):

If the phone vibrates, but the screen remains black:

1. Connect the charger (original charger, 5V/2A).
2. Wait 10 minutes – sometimes the Fastboot gets locked because of a dead battery.
3. Repeat the combination of food + Loudness up.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9T) Long-term button retention can start Recovery instead of rebooting. If you see a menu with items in English, select Reboot. → System.

If the phone is back on Fastboot after the reboot:

• 🔌 Try connecting it to another. USB-PC port (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the system unit).
• 📵 Extract. SIM-card and memory card (sometimes they conflict with the loader).

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If the phone responds to buttons but does not leave the Fastboot, the problem is more software (firmware or bootloader).

Method 2: Exit via Mi Flash Tool (for locked bootloader)

If a simple reboot didn’t help, and the phone is defined by the computer as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 or Android Fastboot, you will need the official Mi Flash Tool.This method is suitable for devices with a locked bootloader (unless you unlocked it through Mi Unlock).

You will need to:

• 🖥️ Computer on Windows 7/10/11 (On Mac, the utility does not work).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📁 Official firmware for your model (you can download it on the Xiaomi website).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool (the 2020 version is more stable than the new ones).
2. Unpack the firmware archive (.tgz or.zip) into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g, C:\ROM\redmi_note10_pro).
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool on behalf of the administrator, click Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
4. Connect the phone off to the PC, keeping Volume down + Food (should be defined as Fastboot).
5. In the utility, press Refresh – your Redmi will appear in the list of devices.
6. Select firmware mode: Clean all - clean all and lock - clean all and lock + Lock the bootloader (if it was unlocked). Save user data - an attempt to save files (does not always work).

Flash

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Flash Tool gives you a critical partition error doesn't exist, then the firmware is not suitable for your model. Download another version (for example, Global instead of China) or check the compliance of the device code (you can find it in Fastboot by the command fastboot getvar product).

After the firmware, the phone can:

• 🔄 Reset to normal mode (success!).
• 📱 Hang on the Mi logo (you need to repeat the firmware with a different mode).
• 🔌 Return to Fastboot (check the cable or port) USB).

Method 3: Commands ADB and Fastboot (for the unlocked bootloader)

If your Redmi bootloader is unlocked (you used Mi Unlock before), you can exit the Fastboot using the command line, which saves data and works even when the firmware is damaged.

What you need:

• 🖥️ PC with installation ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔌 USB-data-couple.
• 📄 Included debugging by USB (If you haven’t done it before, this method won’t work).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
3. Check the connection command: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number will appear), continue. If not, install the drivers.
4. Run the command to reboot: fastboot reboot If the phone returns to Fastboot again, try: fastboot continue This command forces the bootloader to continue running the system.
5. If it doesn’t work, reset the cache: fastboot erase cache Then reboot again.

Additional commands for complex cases:

⚠️ Attention: The fastboot oem edl team will put the phone into Emergency Download Mode, from which you can only exit with firmware via Mi Flash!

If after commands the phone boots but errors occur (for example, Android does not start), reset via Recovery:

1. Squeeze the power. + Volume up when the phone is off.
2. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
3. Confirm the reset and reset.

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If the phone is running fastboot, it makes an error. FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed in Lock State', which means the bootloader is locked. Use the Mi Flash Tool (Method 2).

Method 4: Hardware reset (if the phone doesn't respond to buttons)

If Redmi doesn’t respond to button combinations, doesn’t detect a PC, and doesn’t charge, it’s a hardware reset that’s risky (may cause data loss), but sometimes it’s the only one that works.

You'll need:

• 🔧 Thin plastic spatula or mediator.
• 🔋 Charger (5V/2A).
• 🕒 30-40 minutes of time.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone from all cables.
2. Remove the back cover (on models with removable battery - remove it for 10 seconds).
3. Find contacts on the motherboard TEST POINT (Two metal dots next to the battery).
4. Close them for 5-10 seconds with a plastic spatula (not metal!).
5. Connect the charger and try to turn the phone on with the power button.

If after lockdown TEST POINT phone:

• 🔄 Downloaded to Recovery – Reset (Wipe Data).
• 📱 Shown the Mi logo - wait for the download (can take up to 10 minutes).
• 🔌 Back in Fastboot - repeat the lock, holding Volume down.

⚠️ Attention: Closing TEST POINT on models with a non-removable battery (Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi) K50) If you're not sure, you can contact the service. If you're not sure, a wrong lock can damage the board!

On some models (Redmi 9, Redmi 8) instead of TEST POINT You can use the "hot reset" method":

1. Connect the phone to the charger.
2. Squeeze the power. + Loudness up + Loudness down for 20 seconds.
3. Release the buttons and immediately press the power. + Volume up (to start Recovery).

Method 5: Contact a service center (when nothing helps)

If all of these methods fail, the problem may be hardware, and here are signs that it's time to bring the phone to service:

• 🔋 The phone does not charge (even after 30 minutes on charging).
• 📱 The screen is still black, but the device is warming.
• 🔌 PC does not identify the phone in Fastboot or in the EDL.
• 💥 There was a smell of burning or the battery swelled.

What the service will do:

How to choose a service:

• 🔍 Check reviews on Yandex.Maps or 2GIS (look for mentions of Xiaomi and Fastboot).
• 📋 Ask if they have Xiaomi authorization (you need to unlock the bootloader).
• 💰 Check the cost of diagnosis (in normal services it is free or read in the repair).

⚠️ Note: If the phone is warranty, do not open it yourself! Contact the official Xiaomi service - repair warranty (for example, in case of battery failure) will cost free.

Important: if the phone got into Fastboot after an unofficial firmware (for example, through the Fastboot). TWRP), In this case, check if they are preparing documents for Xiaomi marked "software failure".

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the problem worse by trying to fix the phone with the wrong actions.-5 errors and their consequences:

To avoid mistakes:

• 📌 Always check firmware compatibility with the phone model (for example, for Redmi Note 10 Pro only firmware with the code sweet is suitable).
• 🔌 Don't use it. USB-squashing-up.
• 🕒 Do not interrupt the process, even if it takes longer than expected.

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Before you run through Mi Flash, turn off automatic driver updates in Windows settings. Go to Control Panel for this. → System system → Additional system parameters → Equipment → Device Installation Options and select No, provide the option to select.

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