How to turn on Xiaomi phone via computer: all ways 2026

Have you ever seen Xiaomi shut down and you have a black screen or a Mi Logo screensaver on your screen? Don't rush your phone to the service center. In 80% of cases, you can "resuscitate" your device yourself through your computer, even if it doesn't respond to the power button. This article will detail 5 proven methods, including Fastboot, Mi Flash Tool, ADB and hidden engineering modes.

We won’t be limited to template tips like “press the volume button.” Instead, you’ll get unique instructions tailored to the features of MIUI 14/15 firmware, including bypassing bootloader locks on new models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T). All methods are tested on current versions of the software and are compatible with Windows 10/11. If your phone “bricks” after firmware or simply expires to zero, here you will find a solution.

1.Putting your computer: What to do before you connect Xiaomi

Before you try to turn Xiaomi on via PC, make sure your computer is ready to work with mobile devices. Skipping this stage is the main reason why users are not able to get the phone out of the coma.

First, check the operating system version. Methods with Fastboot and ADB are officially supported only on Windows 10/11 (64-bit). MacOS or Linux may require additional drivers. Second, disable the antivirus - it often blocks Xiaomi utilities as "suspicious software."

• 🔌 USB-Cable: Use the original Xiaomi cable (or certified cable) USB-C Cheap cables don't have to transmit data, just charge.
• 🖥️ Ports USB: Connect the phone to the rear ports of the system unit (on the laptop - to the USB 3.0, usually blue.The front ports are often unstable.
• 🔋 Battery charge: If the phone is discharged to zero, charge it at least 10-15 minutes from the charger (not from the PC!) before connecting.
• 🛠️ Drivers: Install the Mi PC Suite or Android SDK Platform-Tools (for the purposes of ADB/Fastboot).

⚠️ Note: If you connect Xiaomi to a PC for the first time, Windows may not recognize the device. In this case, manually update the driver through Device Manager, indicating the path to the folder with the device. adb_drivers (It is created when installing Android SDK).

For models with a locked boot loader (Redmi Note 11, POCO F4 and later) additionally require:

1. Linked Mi Account (same as on your phone)
2. Permission to unlock the bootloader (as requested via Mi Unlock Tool).

2. Method 1: Enable via Fastboot (if the phone responds to buttons)

Fastboot is a protocol for interacting with your phone at a low level when Android is not booting.The method works if you press Power + Volume Down on the screen appears a hare in a hat-eared (Fastboot logo).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (if it freezes, hold the power for 20 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume Down before the Fastboot menu appears.
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Open the Command Prompt (Win+R → cmd) and go to the folder with the platform-tools: cd C:\platform-tools
5. Check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is determined (serial number will appear), enter: fastboot reboot

If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot oem reboot-recovery


fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: Some models (Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi) K50) After the command fastboot reboot, the phone can go back to Fastboot. In this case, use the combination: fastboot continue.

Method 3: Using the Mi Flash Tool (for "bricks")

If Xiaomi does not respond to any buttons and does not even light up the charging indicator, most likely, there was a critical firmware error (the so-called “brick”), in this case, only a complete flashing through the Mi Flash Tool will help.

Important: This method erases all data on the phone! If there were important files on the internal memory, try the methods from Section 5 (data retrieval via EDL) first.

• 📥 Download the firmware for your model from the official website: MIUI Fastboot ROM (Choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery!. Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., unpack the archive in a folder, C:\MIUI\fastboot_rom).
• 🛠️ Install the Mi Flash Tool (you can download it here).
• 🔌 Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (as in method 1).

Next:

1. Run MiFlash.exe on behalf of the administrator.
2. Press Select and indicate the path to the unpacked firmware.
3. At the bottom, select Clean All or Clean All and Lock (if you want to lock the bootloader after you have firmware).
4. Press Refresh – your Xiaomi should appear in the list of devices.
5. Click Flash and wait until it is finished (10-15 minutes).

Method 3: Enable via ADB (if the phone boots to the logo)

If Xiaomi is switched on but hovers on the MI logo or is endlessly rebooted, ADB (Android Debug Bridge) will help.This method allows you to “push” the system to normal boot without full flashing.

Preconditions:

• The phone should be enabled by debugging via USB (if you have turned it on before).
• The phone must be defined in Device Manager as Android ADB Interface.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. Open the command line in the platform-tools folder.
3. Check Connection: Adb devices If the device is listed, type: Adb shell
4. Follow the commands in turn: su setprop sys.powerctl reboot If the Permission denied error appears, try the alternative: adb reboot recovery

If the phone boots into Recovery mode, select Reboot → Reboot to system. If ADB can’t see the device, then USB debugging has been disabled – go to method 2 (Mi Flash Tool).

1. Press Power + Volume Up before the Recovery menu appears.

2. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.

3. Reboot the phone.

This often helps with “soft” crashes without data loss.-->

5. Method 4: Emergency activation via EDL mode (for completely dead phones)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is the “last frontier” for phones that don’t even respond to a Fastboot. In this mode, the firmware is loaded directly into the device’s memory, bypassing the bootloader, and works even when the firmware is damaged or the battery is drained (but the phone needs to charge a little).

Attention: for activation EDL Newer models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12) require an authorized account (associated with the device) or a special one. EDL-cable (not to be confused with the usual cable) USB!).

• 🔧 Download Mi Flash Pro (extended version for the game) EDL). Find firmware in.mbn or.elf format for your model.
• 🔌 Activation. EDL: For older models (Redmi Note 9, POCO X3): Clip Volume Up + Volume Down and connect USB. For new models: use testpoint (you need to close contacts on the board) or an authorized account.

Next:

1. Launch MiFlashPro.exe.
2. Select the firmware and press Flash.
3. Wait until the end (the process can take up to 30 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: Continuous use EDL-A non-authorization regime can lead to a blockage IMEI If your phone is not yours (for example, you buy used), check with the seller if you have previously unlocked through the phone. EDL.

Method 5: Extract data before firmware (if the phone is not turned on)

If you have important data on your phone (photos, contacts, messages) and the screen is not working or the device is not booting, you can try to extract information through a PC. Utilities like Dr.Fone or Tenorshare 4uKey are suitable for this, but they are paid. The free option is to use ADB pull (if debugging was enabled).

Instructions for data retrieval via TWRP Recovery (if installed):

1. Download your phone to TWRP (press Power + Volume Up).
2. Connect to the PC and type in the command line: adb pull /sdcard/ C:\Xiaomi_Backup This will copy all files from the internal memory to the folder. Xiaomi_Backup disk-C.
3. To retrieve SMS/contacts, use: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/

If the TWRP isn’t installed and the phone boots up to the logo, try:

adb shell


su




cp -r /data/media/0/ /sdcard/backup/




exit




adb pull /sdcard/backup/ C:\Xiaomi_Backup

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If the phone is not turned on, but is defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 in Device Manager, it means that it is in EDL mode. In this case, data can only be extracted using specialized tools (for example, UFED or Chip-Off), which require professional skills.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even with the instructions, users often face problems. TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

If none of these methods worked, there may be a problem with the hardware (damaged motherboard, battery or plume), in which case you should contact the service center.

• 🔋 Phone is charged (the indicator burns when connected to charging)?
• 🔊 Is there vibration or sound when connecting the cable?
• 💡 Does the screen burn when illuminated with a flashlight (may be a broken display)?

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions