Redmi Note 9 Pro stuck in Fastboot: how to get out of mode without risk?

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is a special state of the device designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system through the PC. However, sometimes the smartphone “hangs” in this mode after a failed update, resetting settings or experimenting with custom firmware. If your Redmi Note 9 Pro screen is FASTBOOT with the image of a hare in a hat-eared, and a conventional reboot does not help – do not panic. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without going to the service center.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to exit Fastboot, including methods with and without a PC, and explain why a smartphone can freeze in this mode. Particular attention will be paid to the unique feature of the Redmi Note 9 Pro (model joyeuse): its bootloader is blocked after unauthorized manipulations, which requires additional actions to restore. All instructions are tested on current versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14) and are suitable for modifications of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note 9S, and 9 Pro Max.

Why is the Redmi Note 9 Pro stuck in the Fastboot?

Before we get to the problem, it's important to understand the cause of the problem, and Fastboot activates automatically in several cases:

🔄 Interrupted update MIUI — if the firmware was installed incorrectly (for example, due to a discharged battery or a failure of the Internet connection).
🔓 Unlock bootloader – after using the Mi Unlock Tool utility, the device can freeze if the process was interrupted.
⚡ Failed factory reset – especially through Recovery Mode if the file system is corrupted.
🛠️ Installation of custom recaveri (TWRP) — Incorrect firmware can lead to a load cycle in Fastboot.
🔋 Critical battery discharge – if the charge level has dropped below 5% during system operations.

There's another specific reason on the Redmi Note 9 Pro: the activation of the Anti-Rollback mechanism. MIUI, The smartphone will block the bootloader and will constantly go to Fastboot. EDL-mode (emergency loading).

⚠️ Warning: If you used unofficial firmware or tools like OrangeFox or Magisk before you freeze, standard exit methods from Fastboot may not work, in which case you will have to restore the device through the Mi Flash Tool with complete data cleaning.

Method 1: Forced reboot (without PC)

The simplest method, which works in 60% of cases, is suitable if the smartphone is getting stuck in the Fastboot due to a temporary failure, not a hardware problem.

Hold the power button for 20-30 seconds until the screen goes out.
Once the device is turned off, immediately press the combination: Power button + Volume up Hold 10-15 seconds until the MI logo appears.
If your smartphone is loaded in Recovery Mode, select Reboot → Reboot to System.

If you do this, then you go back to Fastboot again, and then you go to the next way, which means that the problem is deeper, maybe the firmware is damaged or the bootloader is blocked.

Try another USB cable (original from Xiaomi)

Check the battery (connect to charging for 10-15 minutes)

Use a different USB port on your PC (preferably USB 2.0)

Disable the antivirus on your computer (it can block drivers)

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Method 2: Exit via Mi Flash Tool (from PC)

If the forced reboot fails, you will need to connect to a computer, which is suitable for cases where:

📱 Smartphone cyclically reboots in Fastboot.
🔄 Firmware is damaged (for example, after a failed air update).
🔓 The bootloader is locked after unlocking.

The work will require:

Windows 7/10/11 computer (macOS/Linux may have driver problems).
Original USB Type-C cable (low-quality cables are often not recognized in Fastboot).
The Mi Flash Tool (last version)
The firmware for your model (Redmi Note 9 Pro – Joyeuse encoding).

Step-by-step:

Download and install the Mi Flash Tool. Select the Install Driver option during installation.
Unpack the firmware (file with.tgz extension) in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
Connect the smartphone off to the PC, holding Volume Down + Power to log into the Fastboot.
In the Mi Flash Tool, click Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
Select Clean All (complete clean) or Save User Data (less secure).
Press Flash and wait until it is completed (5-10 minutes).

Firmware mode	Data retention	Time of the process	When to use
Clean All	❌ No.	5-7 minutes	Critical failures, if other methods do not help
Save User Data	✅ Yes.	7-10 minutes	If you need to save photos, contacts and applications
Clean All and Lock	❌ No.	5-8 minutes	After unlocking the bootloader to re-lock it

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Flash Tool gives an error Critical Partition Flashing Is Forbidden, it means that the device has activated Anti-Rollback. EDL-mode (see Method 4).

📊 What kind of firmware do you use more often?

Officially OTA-update

Mi Flash Tool

Castom Recavery (TWRP)

Another method

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

If you have experience with ADB and Fastboot, you can try to exit mode using the command line.

🖥️ On the PC installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB.
📶 Device is defined in Device Manager as Android Bootloader Interface.

Instructions:

Download and unpack Platform Tools (from Google).
Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
Open the command line in the platform-tools folder and type: fastboot devices If the device shows up (the serial number appears), continue. If not, check the driver.
Run the reboot command: fastboot reboot If it didn't work, try: fastboot continue or (for unlocked bootloader): fastboot oem unlock-go

If the device returns to Fastboot after fastboot reboot, then the problem is the firmware, in which case only complete flashing (see Method 2) will help.

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If the fastboot device command doesn’t show your device, try connecting via another device. USB-port or disable driver signatures in Windows (click Win) + X → Parameters → Update and security → Recovery → Reboot now. → Diagnostics → Additional parameters → Loading parameters → Reboot. → F7).

Method 4: Firmware through EDL-mode (emergency method)

EDL-The Emergency Download Mode is a hidden boot mode that allows you to flash the device even when the bootloader is damaged:

🚨 The smartphone does not respond to buttons and is not detected in Fastboot.
🔒 bootloader blocked due to Anti-Rollback.
📉 The device does not turn on (black screen, but there is a reaction to charging).

How to log into EDL:

Turn off your smartphone (if it’s in Fastboot, hold Power + Volume up 20 seconds).
Connect the cable to your PC, but not to your smartphone.
Press on the switched-off device Volume up + Volume down and, without letting go, connect the cable to the phone.
If the screen is black, but the device appeared in Device Manager Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 – you are in EDL.

For firmware in EDL you will need:

🖥️ Mi Flash Tool (same as in Method 2).
📁 Firmware in.tgz format for your model (required to be marked) EDL).
🔑 Authorized Xiaomi account (some firmware requires unlocking).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware through EDL Resets all data on the device, including IMEI and DRM-After the procedure, you may need to recover. IMEI through QCN-file (if it was saved in advance).

What to do if EDL-no-determined?

If the device is not recognized as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008, try: 1. Use another cable (preferably original from Xiaomi). 2. Connect to the port USB 2.0 (Blue ports on PCs often don't work in the PC) EDL). 3. disable driver signatures in Windows (see tip above). 4. try another PC (on some laptops) USB-Controllers are not compatible with EDL). If nothing helps, it may be damaged. USB-Port on a smartphone – you will need repairs.

Method 5: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If none of these methods worked, the last option is to contact the official Xiaomi service.

🔧 Hardware damage (for example, a malfunction of the motherboard or USB-port).
🔒 Locking the bootloader due to failed unlock or firmware.
📵 Loss. IMEI post-flip EDL.

The cost of repairs in the official Xiaomi service (as of 2026):

Type of malfunction	Cost (₽)	Duration of repairs
Firmware recovery	1 500 – 2 500	1-2 days
Unlocking the loader	2 000 – 3 500	2-3 days
Rebuilding IMEI	1 000 – 2 000	1 day
Repairs USB-port	2 500 – 4 000	3-5 days

Before the service visit:

📋 Keep a check or warranty card (if the device is warranty).
🔄 Make a backup copy of the data (if the smartphone is at least somehow turned on).
📱 Check by phone if they work with your model (Redmi Note 9 Pro joyeuse).

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If your device is warranty, DO NOT try to sew it yourself through the EDL or Mi Flash Tool. This will void the warranty!

How to avoid hanging out in Fastboot in the future?

To avoid the problem of hanging out in Fastboot, follow these recommendations:

🔋 Keep an eye on battery power – do not update your firmware if your charge level is below 30%.
📥 Use the official firmware - download MIUI Just from Xiaomi's website.
🔓 Do not unlock the bootloader unnecessarily – this increases the risk of “bricking” the device.
🛠️ Do not interrupt the firmware process – even if the smartphone is long “hangs” at one stage.
📡 Update by air (OTA) — This is the safest way to update. MIUI.

If you are experimenting with customized firmware:

🔄 Make a backup through TWRP before any manipulation.
📁 Save it. persist.img and modemst1/st2 (needed for recovery IMEI).
🔍 Check firmware compatibility with your model (joyeuse for Redmi Note 9 Pro).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Fastboot on Redmi Note 9 Pro

❓ Can I log out of Fastboot without losing data?

Yes, but only if the problem is not caused by damage to the /data partition. Try methods 1 and 3 (forced reboot and ADB commands). If they do not help, you will have to sew the device with a complete cleanup (method 2 or 4), which will delete all data.

❓ Why after firmware through the Mi Flash Tool smartphone does not turn on?

Probable reasons: Wrong firmware (e.g., for another model) not installed Qualcomm or Xiaomi drivers, Anti-Rollback activated (requires firmware via EDL) Solution: repeat firmware, select Clean All mode, or use EDL.

❓ How to know if the bootloader is unlocked on the Redmi Note 9 Pro?

Turn on your smartphone and go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Press 7 times on the MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Then go back to Settings → Additional → Developer For Developers and find bootloader Status. If it says Unlocked, the bootloader is open.

❓ What to do if you disappear from Fastboot IMEI?

This is a common problem after the firmware is EDL. For recovery. IMEI: Download the program. QCN Rebuilder and original QCN-file for your model. IMEI (is indicated on the box or under the battery) to the program.Swipe the file through QFil or Mi Flash Tool in the EDL-If you're not sure what you're doing, you should go to the service.

❓ Can I stream Redmi Note 9 Pro on Fastboot without PC?

No, you need a computer to run your firmware through Fastboot. Without a PC, you can only try forced reboot (method 1) or reset via Recovery Mode (if you can log in).