Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones sooner or later face the need to log into the menu reclaim (aka Recovery Mode or Recovery Mode), a hidden system menu that allows you to perform critical operations: resetting to factory settings, installing firmware, cleaning the cache or even unlocking the bootloader, but not everyone knows how to get there — especially if the phone freezes, does not turn on or locks.
In this article, we will discuss all the official and alternative ways to log into the menu rebate on Xiaomi, including models with Qualcomm and Mediatek processors, as well as devices with a locked bootloader. You will learn which buttons to pinch, how to avoid No command errors, and what to do if the menu does not open.
⚠️ Important: Mistakes in Recovery Mode can lead to data loss or “bricking” of the device. If you are not sure about your actions, contact the Xiaomi service center.
What is the Recovery Mode on Xiaomi?
Recovery Mode (or Recovery Mode) is a special Android boot mode that works independently of the main operating system.It is built into the firmware of all Xiaomi smartphones and serves to:
- 🔄 Reset to factory settings (if you forgot your pattern lock or password).
- 📦 Installation of official and custom firmware (through ADB Sideload or from memory card).
- 🧹 Cache cleanup (helps with system lags and errors).
- 🔓 Unlock the bootloader (required for root rights or custom recaveri).
- 🛠️ Diagnostics of hardware problems (e.g., memory checks or displays).
On Xiaomi smartphones, two types of recovery are used:
- Stock (MIUI Recovery) – a simplified menu from Xiaomi with limited features (usually only reset and update).
- Custom (TWRP, OrangeFox) - an extended menu from third-party developers, allowing you to install unofficial firmware and modifications.
⚠️ Warning: If you see the word No command with the Android robot lying down, it means that the stock Recovery cannot boot. + Volume Up for 10-15 seconds.
Official ways to log in to Recovery Mode
The most reliable method is the use of hardware buttons, which works on 99% of Xiaomi devices, regardless of the model and version of MIUI.
- Turn off the phone (if it freezes, hold the Power for 10-15 seconds).
- Hold the combination: 📱 For most models: Power (included.) + Volume Up (volume up). 🔧 For older smartphones (until 2018): Power + Volume Up + Volume Down.
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📌 Note: In some models (e.g, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) You may need to first clamp Volume Up and then press Power without letting it go.
☑️ Check before entering the menu receptacle
Alternative methods of entry (if the buttons do not work)
If the hardware buttons are broken or the phone is not responding to them, you can try other ways:
1. via ADB (for unlocked bootloader)
If you have USB debugging enabled and the bootloader is unlocked, use the command:
adb reboot recoveryFor this:
- Connect the phone to the PC.
- Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).
- Enter the command above and press Enter.
2.Using Fastboot Mode
If the phone loads into Fastboot (a black screen with a rabbit and the words FASTBOOT), do:
fastboot reboot recovery3. through the "System Update" app
On some MIUI firmware, you can reboot to the Recovery via:
- Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Select Reboot to Recovery (if there is a paragraph).
What to do if the phone is not turned off?
Differences for different processors (Qualcomm vs Mediatek)
How you log in to Recovery Mode may depend on your smartphone’s processor, and here are the key differences:
| Characteristics | Qualcomm (Snapdragon) | Mediatek (Helio/Dimensity) |
|---|---|---|
| Button combination | Power + Volume Up (10 sec) | Power + Volume Up (sometimes you need to hold it for up to 20 seconds) |
| Time to load | Fast (3-5 seconds after the logo) | Slower (up to 10 seconds, suspended animation is possible) |
| ADB support | Yeah, all the models. | Yes, but some need additional drivers. |
| Errors at the entrance | Rarely (usually only No Command) | More often (screen artifacts or reset to Fastboot are possible) |
🔍 How to find out the processor?
- Or use the CPU-Z app (available on Google Play).
⚠️ Note: If you see a place like Mount /system Format data is a sign of custom recavery (TWRP). In the drain. MIUI Be careful: formatting the data partition will delete all your files, including photos and apps.