How to remove the screensaver Fastboot on Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide to 2026

Screen labeled Fastboot and frozen robot Mi Bunny — one of the most common problems for owners of smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO. This mode is designed for low-level firmware device, but often users get into it by accident: after a failed update, reset settings or even banal freeze system. The main difficulty — the phone does not respond to the standard buttons on, and the reboot returns to the same screen.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to exit Fastboot mode on Xiaomi, including methods without loss of data and with a complete reset. Particular attention will be paid to models with a locked bootloader and devices that are not defined by the computer. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14 firmware and HyperOS, and also take into account the features of Qualcomm and Mediatek chips.

If your Xiaomi is stuck on the Fastboot screen after trying to unlock the bootloader, install custom firmware or system failure, do not panic. 90% of the time, the problem is solved without going to the service center. The main thing is to correctly diagnose the cause and choose the appropriate method.

Why Xiaomi is loading into Fastboot: the main reasons

Fastboot (or fastbootd in newer versions of MIUI) is activated automatically in several cases:

• 🔄 Failed software update - interrupted firmware through OTA Mi Flash Tool often leads to a download cycle in Fastboot.
• 🔓 Unlock bootloader – if the process is interrupted during the fastboot oem unlock stage, the phone may get stuck in this mode.
• ⚡ Critical battery discharge – if the battery is discharged to 0% during the work with system files, the next turn on is a high probability of hitting the Fastboot.
• 🛠️ Incorrect recovery through TWRP — installation of an incompatible kernel or modified boot.img breaks the loading chain.
• 🤖 System applications failure – file damage /system or /vendor (For example, after manual removal of Bloatware).

A separate category is hardware malfunctions, and if the Fastboot screen appears after a phone falls, moisture or overheats, the problem may be damage to the eMMC chip or the contacts of the display plume, in which case software methods will not help, and diagnostics will be required at the service center.

⚠️ Note: If before the appearance of the screen Fastboot you installed custom recavery (TWRP) or modified firmware, do not attempt to exit mode through a standard reboot - this can lead to a "brick" (complete inoperability) of the device. First check the firmware integrity through the Mi Flash Tool.

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

If the phone hits the Fastboot after a normal shutdown or a brief freeze, try the standard forced reboot method, which works on most Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5 and Mi 11/12/13 flagships.

Instructions:

1. Press the power button for 15-20 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Release the button and press it again once to turn it on.
3. If the phone boots again in Fastboot, repeat step 1, but hold the button until it vibrates (usually 20-30 seconds).

On some models (e.g. Redmi 9A/9C or POCO M3), the button combination is different:

• 🔋 Hold the power button. + volume increase of 10-15 seconds.
• 🔄 After vibration release the buttons – the phone should restart in normal mode.

⚠️ Warning: If after 3-4 attempts the phone still returns to Fastboot, do not continue the experiment.This may indicate damage to the boot or recovery partition, and further manipulation without connecting to the PC will aggravate the situation.

Method 2: Exit via Mi Assistant (Official Xiaomi Tool)

For users who have Xiaomi defined by a computer in Fastboot mode, the most secure method is to use the proprietary Mi Assistant utility (formerly Mi PC Suite), which is suitable for devices with a locked bootloader and does not require OEM unlocking.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Assistant from the official Xiaomi website and install it on PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer through the original USB-cable (importantly, cheap cables may not transmit data to Fastboot).
3. Run Mi Assistant and wait until the program determines the device in Fastboot mode.
4. In the main menu, select Exit from Fastboot (or Reboot to System in English).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the automatic reboot.

If the Mi Assistant can't see the device:

• 🔌 Check the back connection. USB-port (on laptops, front ports are often unstable).
• 🖥️ Install drivers manually through Xiaomi Developer Tools.
• 🔄 Switch the connection mode in Diag Mode (for this, enter the command fastboot oem edl in Fastboot).

Method 3: Fastboot commands via ADB (for power users)

If Mi Assistant doesn’t help or your model isn’t supported, you can exit Fastboot mode via ADB Command Prompt. This method requires installed drivers and basic knowledge of working with fastboot.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (part of the Android SDK).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt in the platform-tools folder (click Shift + right mouse button → Open the PowerShell window here).
3. Check the connection of the device command: fastboot devices If the answer is empty - drivers are not installed.
4. Run the reboot command: fastboot reboot If it didn’t work, try: fastboot continue (this command forces the system to continue booting from the current state).

For devices with a damaged boot partition, kernel flashing can help:

fastboot flash boot boot.img


fastboot reboot

Where boot.img is the original kernel file for your model (can be extracted from the official firmware via the Mi Flash Tool).

⚠️ Note: The fastboot oem unlock command in this context will result in a complete data reset and lock the device if the bootloader is locked. Never use it to exit the Fastboot!

Method 4: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (last resort)

If the previous methods didn't work, the most reliable, but radical method is to completely flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool, which will reset all data, but return the phone to working condition, which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader and requires official firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery!).
2. Uncancel the firmware file into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MiFlash\rom).
3. Install the Mi Flash Tool and run on behalf of the administrator.
4. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and press Refresh in the program – the device should appear.
5. Select the firmware folder and click Flash. At the bottom, select the mode: clean all – full reset (recommended). clean all and lock – reset + lock the bootloader (only if you plan to sell the phone). save user data – an attempt to save data (does not work on all models).

Wait for the process to end (usually 5-10 minutes) and for an automatic reboot.

Important nuances:

• 📱 For models on Mediatek (e.g. Redmi) 10A or POCO C31) mode activation required BROM through SP Flash Tool.
• 🔒 If the bootloader is locked, the Mi Flash Tool will not be able to flash the device without unlocking.
• 🔄 Once firmware is in place, the phone can boot up to Fastboot again – that’s OK, just restart it manually.

1. Run the program in compatibility mode with Windows 7.

2. disable driver signature verification (click F8 when you boot your PC and select "Disable Mandatory Driver Signature Verification").

3. Use a different version of the Mi Flash Tool (e.g. 2018 for older models).-->

Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If the software methods fail, you get a hardware reset through the service menu, which works even on "bricked" devices, but requires care.

Instructions for most Xiaomi models:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button for 20-30 seconds).
2. Hold the combination: 🔋 Power button + Increased volume for most models. 🔋 Power button + decrease in volume, for POCO F1 and some old Redmis.

Mi

Recovery

Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm

(Management – Volume buttons for navigation, power for selection).

Reboot → Reboot to System

If the Recovery menu does not appear:

• 🔌 Check that the phone is charged at least 20% (plug it into charging for 10-15 minutes).
• 🔄 Try another button combination (e.g. power) + both volume buttons for the Mi 10/11).
• 🛠️ Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 9 Pro) require pre-activation. OEM Unlock in the Developer Settings.

⚠️ Warning: Hardware reset deletes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. If the phone has been enabled sync with Mi Account, some of the data (contacts, notes) can be restored after logging into the account.

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If the phone is reloaded to Fastboot after a hardware reset, it indicates that the firmware has been damaged, in which case only the firmware is flashed through the Mi Flash Tool or contacted the service center.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to exit Fastboot mode, users often make critical errors that exacerbate the problem, and the most common ones are:

Another common problem is that the phone is not defined in the Mi Flash Tool.

• 🖥️ There are no drivers. → Install Xiaomi Driver or use Zadig for manual installation.
• 🔌 Problems with USB-port → Try the port. USB 2.0 (on some models) USB 3.0 doesn't work on Fastboot).
• 🔒 Locked loader → Unlock it through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account binding and wait 7-30 days).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions