How to Remove Fastboot from Xiaomi Phone: The Complete 2026 Guide

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is an engineering tool for firmware, unlocking the bootloader and diagnosing the device. However, many users face a situation where the phone gets stuck in this mode after a failed update, resetting or experimenting with custom firmware. If a hare in a FASTBOOT earcap is on the screen of your Redmi, POCO or Mi, do not panic: in 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without contacting the service center.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to exit from Fastboot – from elementary (button reboot) to advanced (firmware via Mi Flash Tool), you will learn why the smartphone is stuck in this mode, how to avoid data loss and what to do if standard methods do not help. Instructions are relevant for all Xiaomi models 2018-2026, including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and others.

Why Xiaomi is stuck in Fastboot mode: 7 main reasons

Fastboot mode isn't a bug in itself, it's a regular tool for interacting with the bootloader. Problems begin when the system can't finish the process and gets stuck. Here are the most common reasons:

• 🔄 Interrupted software update. If the firmware is MIUI Updater or Mi Flash Tool was interrupted (battery is dead, disconnected) USB-cable, the phone can stay in the Fastboot.
• 🔓 Unlocking the bootloader unsuccessfully, using the official Mi Unlock Tool or third-party utilities (e.g., Mi Unlock Tool, EDL) The process might not have gone according to plan.
• 📱 Reset settings via Recovery. if you have run Wipe Data in TWRP or drain recovery, but the firmware was damaged, the system will not be able to boot.
• 🔋 If the battery is depleted to 0% while running the Fastboot, the power controller can block normal loading.
• 🛠️ Incompatible firmware, customization ROM or firmware from another model (e.g. Global instead of China) often leads to a "brick».
• 🖥️ PC or cable problems. When running through the Mi Flash Tool, it's unstable. USB-Connection or drivers may interrupt the process.
• 💥 Hardware failure. In rare cases, a flash memory malfunction is to blame (eMMC/UFS) power-controller.

If your Xiaomi has been stuck in Fastboot after an air-to-air update (OTA), it is likely that a corrupted firmware file is to blame. If the bootloader is unlocked, the problem may lie in an incorrect Mi Account binding or a Xiaomi server error, and an analysis of recent phone activity will help determine the exact cause.

Method 1: Hard Reboot is the easiest method

Before you start complex manipulations, try to force the device to restart, which works 30-40% of the time if the failure was temporary (for example, after a failed update).

Instructions:

1. Press the power button for 15-20 seconds (on some models - up to 30 seconds).
2. If the screen is gone, but FASTBOOT appears again, repeat the action 2-3 times.
3. On some devices (such as the POCO F3 or Redmi K40) the Power + Volume combination (hold 10-15 seconds) helps.

If the phone boots normally after the reboot, the problem is solved. If FASTBOOT appears again or the screen goes out forever, move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: On non-removable models (such as Xiaomi 13 or Redmi Note 11), prolonged retention of the power button can cause the phone to crash. If the phone does not respond afterward, plug it into charging for 10-15 minutes, then try again.

Method 2: Exit through stock recovery

If a hard reboot doesn't work, try resetting your settings in Recovery mode, which is effective if the problem is caused by damage to user data, but the firmware itself is holistic.

How to log in to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button until it turns off).
2. Press Power + Volume Up and hold for 5-10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the MI-Recovery menu (in English or Chinese).

Further action:

• 🔄 Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System (if the phone boots up, the problem is solved).
• 🧹 If the download does not occur, select Wipe Data. → Wipe All Data (this will delete all user files!).
• 🔧 After reset, try rebooting to the system again.

If the Recovery menu does not have a Reboot to System option or the phone returns to FASTBOOT again, then the firmware is damaged - you will need to reinstall it (see Method 4).

Method 3: Use ADB and Fastboot (for power users)

If the phone is detected by a computer in Fastboot mode, you can try to force it to restart via the command line. ADB/Fastboot Minimal knowledge of working with the console.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (or Mi Flash Tool if you’re planning to flash).
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:

fastboot devices

If the device is determined (its serial number will appear), enter:

fastboot reboot

If the phone reboots, the problem is solved. If not, try alternative commands:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery2


fastboot continue

Critical information: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the fastboot oem edl command puts the device into EDL mode, which can lead to complete lockdown if you don’t know how to get out. Don’t use it unnecessarily!

Method 4: Firmware via Mi Flash Tool (guaranteed method)

If the previous methods did not work, you need to reflash the phone through the official Mi Flash Tool utility, which will restore the functionality even in cases of serious failures, but will delete all data (if you do not backup in advance).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer on Windows 7/10/11 (on Mac/Linux Mi Flash Tool is not working).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📁 Stock firmware for your model (you can download on the official website of Xiaomi).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if previously unblocked, you will need to link the Mi Account).

Instructions:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Unpack the archive with firmware (.tgz or.zip) in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
4. Connect the phone off in Fastboot mode (hold Power + Volume Down when connecting to a PC).
5. In the utility will appear the device — select the firmware mode: Clean All — complete cleaning (recommended in case of failures); Clean All and Lock — cleaning + lock bootloader (if you want to return the phone to the “factory” state); Save User Data — an attempt to save data (does not always work).

Flash

⚠️ Note: If the phone doesn’t turn on after firmware or if you have an Anti Rollback error, you have installed firmware older than the current version, in which case you will need to flash a newer version or use the newer version. EDL-The mode (only for experienced users!).

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Before you run your firmware, disable the antivirus, which can block Mi Flash Tool files as “suspicious,” and make sure that there are no Russian letters or spaces (e.g., C:\Xiaomi\ROM\) on the way to the firmware folder.

Method 5: EDL Mode (Emergency Firmware)

If the Mi Flash Tool doesn't see the device or the Fastboot firmware doesn't help, then there's EDL (Emergency Download Mode) mode, which is an emergency mode for recovering phones with a damaged bootloader. Dangerous for beginners, because doing the wrong thing can turn the phone into a brick.

How to log into EDL:

• 🔌 Hardware method: Close test points on the board (requires disassembly of the phone).
• 🖥️ Software method: Use the command fastboot oem edl (does not work on all models).
• 🔧 Utilities: Programs like QFil or Miracle Box (require authorization).

For firmware in EDL you will need:

1. Firmware file in.mbn or.elf format (you can download it on the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums).
2. The QFil or Mi Flash Tool (in EDL mode) utility.
3. Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 Driver (installs manually through Device Manager).

It takes 10 to 20 minutes to run the firmware in EDL, and when it's done, it should automatically restart. If it doesn't, disconnect it from your PC, press the power button for 20 seconds, and try to turn it on.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When using Fastboot, users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If you see this miui version cannot be downgraded, it means you are trying to flash a MIUI version older than the one you have installed now, in which case you either need to look for a newer firmware or use EDL (but that’s risky!).

1. Is the firmware folder correctly selected (there must be images files and flash_all.bat).

2. is the phone connected in Fastboot mode (the screen should be on).

3. whether the program has sufficient rights (run on behalf of the administrator).-->

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions