How to get out of safe mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all working methods

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but even it isn’t immune to the unexpected turn on of Safe Mode, which disables all third-party apps, leaving only system ones, which helps diagnose problems. However, many users face difficulties in trying to return the phone to normal mode. Why is this happening?

Safe Mode on the Redmi Note 8 Pro can be activated spontaneously after an application crash, failed update, or even mechanical damage (such as a fall). In most cases, it takes a few seconds to exit, but sometimes more radical measures are required - from a forced reboot to a reset. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways, including those that work even if the phone is getting stuck on the MIUI logo in Safe Mode.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the cause of the activation of the mode, for example, if the problem is caused by an application conflict, a simple reboot is enough, and if the firmware failure is to blame, you will need access to recovery or even flashing through Fastboot. We structured the instructions from the simplest to the most complex so that you can choose the best option without unnecessary risks.

1. Standard Reboot - The First Step

In 80 percent of cases, the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s Safe Mode exit is a banal reboot, which works if the mode was activated due to a temporary system failure or background conflict.

Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the off menu appears on the screen. If the menu does not open, continue holding the button until forced reboot (usually takes 20-30 seconds).

• ✅ Pros: No technical skills required, takes less than a minute.
• ⚠️ Cons: It will not help if the cause is damage to system files.
• 🔄 What do you do if it doesn't work? Go to the next method.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is turned on again in Safe Mode after restarting, it signals a file system damage or a conflict with the installed software.

Removal of “problematic” annexes

If Safe Mode is activated cyclically after each reboot, one or more applications are to blame.

• 🔍 Antiviruses (Avast, Dr.Web, 360 Security) MIUI.
• 🎮 GameGuardian, Lucky Patcher (GameGuardian, Lucky Patcher).
• 📱 Nova Launcher (Apex Launcher) – can block system processes.
• 🔧 Modified APK (hacked versions of applications).

To find the culprit:

1. Load in Safe Mode (if not there already).
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Sort the list by installation date (Last).
4. Remove suspicious programs, starting with the latest ones.
5. Reboot the phone.

Backup the data of important applications

Remember the names of remote programs for re-installation

Check the app reviews on Google Play for bugs

Remove cache and data before uninstallation-->

If you delete multiple apps, install them back one at a time to identify the specific culprit. Don't restore them all at once, which will lead to a second conflict.

3. Resetting settings to factory

When deleting apps doesn't work, the radical method is hard reset, which will delete all user data but put the smartphone back on the table. There are two ways to reset the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Method 1: Through settings (if the phone responds to touch)

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
3. Confirm the action by entering a pattern lock or password.
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Method 2: Recovery Mode (if the phone is getting stuck)

1. Turn off your smartphone (hold Power + Volume up 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (manage volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. After reset, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone loads back into Safe Mode after reset, it indicates that the firmware has been damaged, in which case you will need to flash through Fastboot or contact the service center.

4. Flashing through Fastboot (for power users)

If all the previous methods didn't work, the last thing you need to do is flash through Fastboot, which erases all the data on the device and installs a clean version of MIUI.

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 📥 Firmware for Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia version).
• 🛠️ The Mi Flash Tool.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware from MIUI Download (select the Fastboot version for begonia).
2. Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MIUI\begonia).
3. Install Qualcomm and Mi Flash Tool drivers.
4. Turn off the phone and press Volume Down + Power to log in to Fastboot.
5. Connect your smartphone to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
6. Select the firmware folder and press Refresh (the device should appear).
7. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (10-15 minutes).

- For the global version (begonia_global) Download the firmware marked Global.

For Chinese, choose China.

Installation of incorrect firmware can lead to a breeze (complete inoperability) of the device!-->

After flashing the phone will turn on in standard mode, if the problem persists, this may indicate a hardware defect (for example, damage to the motherboard).

5. Checking hardware buttons

Few people know, but the safe mode on Xiaomi can be activated due to mechanical problems with the buttons.

• 🔊 Volume button stuck – if it is physically clamped, the system perceives this as a command to log into Safe Mode.
• 🔋 Damaged charging connector – short circuit can cause false signals.
• 📱 Fall or impact - could shift the plume of the buttons.

How to diagnose:

1. Try several times to press the buttons Volume up/down – they should be clicked clearly, without jamming.
2. Then, put it in the sleeve (or the sleeve).
3. Connect the phone to charging – if it starts to reboot arbitrarily, the problem is the connector.

If a button is faulty, you can temporarily disable its effect on Safe Mode:

1. Enable Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in the settings).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Turn off the option Volume buttons wake up the screen.

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If the buttons are physically healthy, but Safe Mode turns on when you press them, the problem may be a key firmware failure, in which case only flashing or replacing the service plume will help.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

In rare cases, the standard methods don't work.

Method 1: Disconnection through ADB

If you have access to the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), do:

adb shell settings put global safe_mode 0


adb reboot

This command forcibly disables Safe Mode and restarts the device.

Method 2: Replace the build.prop file

For power users: in /system/build.prop, find ro.boot.safemode=1 and replace 1 with 0. This requires root rights and may result in a loss of warranty.

Method 3: Contacting a service center

If all attempts failed, the problem is likely to be:

• 🔧 Damage to the motherboard (for example, after falling or getting moisture).
• 🧠 Failure of the Mediatek Helio processor G90T.
• 🔋 Battery malfunction (blown or short circuit).

In such cases, self-repair can exacerbate the problem: official service centers Xiaomi in Russia and the CIS provide diagnostics under warranty (if the deadline has not expired), the average cost of repair for hardware malfunctions is from 2 000 to 10 000 rubles.

FAQ: Frequent questions about safe mode on Redmi Note 8 Pro