How to Get Out of Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi Redmi 3: All Working Methods

Xiaomi Redmi 3 is one of the brand's most popular budget smartphones, but even it's not immune to software failures. Fastboot mode (or fastboot mode) is an engineering mode for firmware and diagnostics that a device can get into after a failed update, reset or hardware failure. If your Redmi 3 is getting stuck on a screen with a hare in an eardress hat and the words FASTBOOT, don't panic: in 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without going to the service center.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can get out of Fastboot, from a basic reboot to manual firmware recovery via PC. You’ll learn why your smartphone is stuck in this mode, how to avoid repeated crashes, and what to do if standard methods don’t work. Instructions are suitable for all Redmi 3: Redmi 3 Pro, Redmi 3S, and the basic version of Redmi 3 (2016 release).

Why is Redmi 3 stuck in Fastboot mode?

Fastboot is activated on Xiaomi in three cases:

• 🔄 Interrupted Software Update – if the firmware through Updater or Mi Flash Tool was interrupted (the battery is dead, the device is turned off) USB-cable).
• 🔧 Unlock bootloader failure – when you try to unlock bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool without official permission.
• ⚡ Hardware failure – damage to the power connector, power button or memory controller (less often).
• 📱 Manual activation – the user logged in to fastboot via a button combination (Loudness down) + Nutrition).

The most common reason is interrupted firmware, for example, if you upgraded Redmi 3 through the Mi Flash Tool and disabled the USB cable in the process, the system can "hang" in the fastboot, waiting for further commands, in which case the solution is simple: just complete the firmware or reboot the device forcibly.

It's more difficult if the crash is due to a damaged boot or recovery partition, and you need to restore your firmware through your PC, and you can tell that by looping it, the smartphone is constantly rebooting to fastboot, even if you try to turn it off.

Method 1: Forced reset (the simplest method)

If Redmi 3 is stuck in fastboot by accident (for example, after pressing a button combination), try forcefully restarting the device. This method works in 60% of cases and does not require a connection to a PC.

Algorithm of action:

1. Hold the power button for 15-20 seconds (vibration should pass).
2. Release the button and wait 30 to 60 seconds – the device should restart to normal mode.
3. If the screen is gone, but FASTBOOT appears again, repeat the procedure 2 more times.

What if it doesn't work? If after 3-4 attempts, the smartphone never left the fastboot, the problem is more serious - most likely, the boot partition is damaged.

⚠️ Warning: Do not hold the power button for more than 30 seconds – this can cause the battery to discharge to a critical level, which will complicate recovery.

Method 2: Exit through Recovery Mode (if the partition is not corrupted)

If the forced reboot didn't work, try going to Recovery Mode and restarting the device from there, which only works if the recovery partition isn't damaged.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your smartphone (hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out).
2. Click the combination: Volume up + Nutrition.
3. Hold the buttons until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
4. From the menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and power for confirmation).

If you re-enter fastboot instead of Recovery, it means that the recovery partition is damaged, in which case you will need to flash it over the PC (see Method 4).

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

If you have access to a computer, you can try sending a reboot command directly through fastboot.This method requires Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB/Fastboot tool installed.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (ADB/Fastboot).
2. Connect Redmi 3 to your PC via USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and go to the folder from fastboot:

cd C:\platform-tools

1. Check if the device is determined:

fastboot devices

If you see the serial number of the device (for example, 1234567890abcdef fastboot) in response, then the connection is successful.

1. Send the reboot command:

fastboot reboot

If the command is successful, the smartphone will restart to normal mode. If not, try an alternative command:

fastboot continue

⚠️ Warning: If the device returns to fastboot after the fastboot reboot command, this means that the boot partition is damaged (boot.img). In this case, only a complete re-flashing (the method) will help. 4).

Method 4: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (guaranteed method)

If the previous methods didn't work, you have to restore the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool. This is the most reliable method, but it requires:

• 💻 Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the set).
• 📥 Firmware for Redmi 3 (official or custom).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if you are flashing unofficial software).

Important: If the bootloader is blocked, it will not work to sew custom software - you will need the official firmware from Xiaomi.

Firmware instructions:

1. Download the official firmware for Redmi 3 (select the Fastboot version, not Recovery).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder (for example, C:\Redmi3_Firmware).
3. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
4. Connect Redmi 3 in fastboot mode to your PC.
5. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the unpacked firmware.
6. Select firmware mode: Clean all - complete cleaning (recommended for serious failures); Clean all and lock - cleaning + locking the bootloader (if you need to return the official software); Save user data - saving user data (does not always work).

Flash

Once the firmware is in place, the device will automatically restart. The first run can take 5-15 minutes - don't interrupt the process!

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If the Mi Flash Tool gives you a can't find device error, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers manually through Device Manager (select Mi Flash Interface).

Method 5: Hardware reset (if the smartphone does not respond)

If Redmi 3 doesn’t respond to any commands and the firmware through the Mi Flash Tool doesn’t help, there may be a hardware problem, in which case a full reset through test points (for power users only!) will help.

Algorithm:

1. Turn off the smartphone from power (remove the battery if it is removable).
2. Find test points on the motherboard (for Redmi 3, these are usually contacts near the power connector, marked with CLK and GND).
3. Close the contacts with tweezers or a screwdriver for 5-10 seconds.
4. Connect. USB-cable to PC – the device must be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
5. Sweat your smartphone through the Mi Flash Tool in EDL (Emergency Download Mode) mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Fastboot mode on Redmi 3