How to remove safe mode on Xiaomi: all working ways

Safe Mode on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a diagnostic mode that automatically disables all third-party applications, leaving only system ones. Most often it is activated by accident: after a failed update, a conflict of programs or even a banal clamping of power buttons. If your phone loads with the words “Safe Mode” in the bottom corner of the screen, do not panic: it is not a virus or a breakdown. In 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 2-3 minutes without losing data.

However, some users experience a situation where the smartphone is locked into Safe Mode and does not leave it after the reboot, this can be due to a failure in the MIUI, corrupted system files or even hardware problems (for example, sticking the volume button). In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Safe Mode on Xiaomi – from the simplest to advanced, including methods through ADB and resetting settings.

Before proceeding with the instructions, check:

• 🔄 Have you rebooted your phone at least 1 time? Sometimes the mode shuts down after the reboot.
• 📱 Are there physical damage to the buttons? sticky volume button can block the exit from Safe Mode.
• 🔋 Is the battery enough? At a level below 15%, some functions MIUI work incorrectly.

1. Standard method: reboot via menu

The most obvious and safe method is software reboot via the system menu, which works on 99% of Xiaomi devices if the mode is activated accidentally (for example, due to button clamping).

Instructions:

1. Hold the power button (on) for 2-3 seconds until the menu appears.
2. Select “Reboot” (or “Restart” in English firmware).
3. Confirm the action and wait for a full reboot (usually 30-60 seconds).

If after the reboot, the Safe Mode message has disappeared, the problem is solved. If not, proceed to the next method.

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On some POCO models (e.g., the POCO X3 Pro), the power menu can be opened by double-pressing the power button. Try both if the standard method doesn't work.

2. Forced button reboot

When the smartphone doesn’t respond to touching the screen or the power menu doesn’t appear, a hardware rebate will help, which is also useful if the phone has got stuck in Safe Mode after installing a problematic app.

How to do this:

• 📱 Hold the power and volume button up simultaneously. 10-15 seconds.
• 🔄 Release the buttons when the screen goes out and vibration starts (a sign of a reboot).
• ⏳ Wait for the system to fully load (can take up to 2 minutes).

If the mode has not turned off after this, check:

• 🔋 Did the battery run out during the restart (plug in charging).
• 🔊 Did you not have a loudspeaker (moving your finger).

3. Removal of the problem application

Safe Mode is often activated due to a software conflict or a third-party malfunction. If the phone boots into Safe Mode after installing a new app, it must be removed.

How to find the culprit:

1. Remember which app was installed or updated before the problem occurred.
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Find a suspicious app and click “Delete” (or “Disable” if deletion is not available).
4. Reboot the phone.

Typical "culprits":

• 🛡️ Antiviruses (e.g. Avast, 360 Security)
• 🎮 GameGuardian, Lucky Patcher)
• 🔧 Optimizers and boosters (DU Speed Booster, Clean Master)
• 📱 Launchers (for example, Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher)

4. Reset settings (if nothing helps)

If the previous methods didn't work, you're going to have to use a very tough approach, which is resetting, which will delete all user data, but it will put the phone back on track, and you're going to have to use this as a last resort!

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select “Reset all settings” (not to be confused with “Reset Network!”).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

After resetting, the phone will boot as normal, but you will have to:

• 🔑 Log in to your Mi Account again.
• 📱 Restore data from backup (if it was made).
• 📲 Reinstall all applications.

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Resetting only deletes user data (photos, messages, apps) but does not affect system files. If the problem was damage to MIUI, this method will not help - you will need to flash it.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi 9, POCO M3) After reset, you may need to enter a password from Mi Account, even if you haven't used it!

5. Advanced method: Disconnection via ADB

If the phone is constantly booting in safe mode and no methods are working, you can try disabling Safe Mode via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and minimal technical skills.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
2. Turn on the phone “Debugging by USB” (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable and open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) file ADB.
4. Enter the command: adb shell settings put global safe_mode 0
5. Reboot your phone with the command: adb reboot

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

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This may result in a loss of warranty if you modify system files!

6. What should I do if nothing has worked?

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be related to:

• 🔧 Damage to system files (requires flashing via Fastboot or Recovery).
• 🔋 Hardware malfunction (for example, damage to a button or motherboard).
• 📱 Blocking the bootloader (on some Xiaomi models, after unlocking Bootloader, failures may occur).

In such cases, we recommend:

1. Contact the Xiaomi service center (if the phone is warranty).
2. Flash your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (instructions are available on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums).
3. Try booting up in Recovery Mode (power button + volume up) and making Wipe Cache.

⚠️ Warning: Self-flashing can permanently lock your phone if you choose the wrong version MIUI You're going to interrupt the process. Without experience, you'd better leave it to the professionals!

FAQ: Frequent questions about safe mode on Xiaomi