How to exit the mine menu on Xiaomi devices: 5 working methods

What is Xiaomi’s Mining Menu and Why It’s Hard to Leave

The Main Menu on Xiaomi devices is a hidden settings section designed to test hardware components and debug the system, available on MIUI smartphones, Mi TVs and Mi Box consoles, but without a standard exit interface, many users accidentally come here through button combinations or after failed firmware — and face the problem of how to return the device to normal mode.

The thing about the mine menu is that it blocks standard navigation, because gestures don't work, the back button is often ignored, and attempts to reboot can lead to a loopback in the engineering menu after each turn on, and this article will help you get out of mode without losing data, given the specific model and version of the firmware.

Method 1: Standard button exit (for smartphones)

On most Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi series), the exit from the mine menu is implemented through hardware buttons. This method works if the device responds to a physical press, and the menu is not blocked at the firmware level.

Sequence of action:

1. Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. After vibration, release the button and wait 30 seconds – the device should boot in normal mode.
3. If the smartphone opened the mine menu again, repeat the procedure, but before turning on, press Volume up + Power for 5 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: On models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) If the body becomes hot, release the button and let the device cool for 2-3 minutes.

Make sure battery power > 20% | Turn off the charger (if connected) | Check the response to pressing buttons |Remember the current screen settings-->

Method 2: Use combinations for Mi TV and Mi Box

On Xiaomi Mi TVs (models 4A, 4S, 5 Pro, etc.) and Mi Box S/Mi Box 4 consoles, the output from the engineering menu is via the remote or buttons on the case. The main difficulty is the lack of a universal combination, since the interface depends on the version of Android TV.

Algorithm for Mi TV:

• 🔄 Press and hold the Menu. + Home on the remote 8-10 seconds until the screen blinks.
• 📺 If the remote is not working, use the Source button on the back of the TV: press it 3 times at intervals of 1 second.
• 🔌 PatchWall models may need to disconnect the TV from the network for 1 minute.

For the Mi Box:

• 🎮 Hold it. OK (center-button) + Back on the remote for 5 seconds.
• 🔌 If the console does not respond, disconnect it from power for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.

Method 3: Recovery Mode Reset (Advanced)

If the standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Recovery, a method that works for all Xiaomi devices, but you need to be careful: wrong actions can lead to a reset.

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Turn off the device (hold Power + Volume up 10 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Reboot → System (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).

For Mi TV and Mi Box:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Press the Menu button on the remote (or Source on the TV) and plug in the power.
3. Hold the button for 15-20 seconds until the recovery menu appears.
4. Select Reboot system now.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021, selecting Wipe data in Recovery will result in a complete reset, including deleting your Mi Account.

Method 4: Update the firmware through Fastboot

If the device is locked to a mine menu and does not respond to a reset, the option is Fastboot flashing, which requires a computer, a USB cable and official software from Xiaomi.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on the C:\ disk (the path should not contain Cyrillic).
3. Install the Mi Flash Tool drivers and connect the device in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
4. Run MiFlash.exe, select the firmware folder and click Refresh → Flash.

For Mi TVs, the process is similar, but requires:

• 🖥️ Mi utility TV Assistant (download from official website).
• 🔌 Connections through the port USB-A (back-screen).
• 📁 Firmware with.pkg extension (not.zip!).

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Before you run through Fastboot, check the device model with the fastboot getvar product command in the terminal. A mismatch between the firmware and the model can lead to a "brick" (complete failure).

Method 5: Hardware reset (extreme case)

If the software methods didn't work, then you have to reset the hardware, which is the physical disabling of the components, which is only suitable for advanced users and can void the warranty.

For smartphones:

• 🔧 Remove the back cover (on removable battery models, such as Redmi) 4A).
• 🔋 Turn off the battery plume for 30 seconds, then plug back in.
• 🔌 For non-removable batteries (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) Use a tester to discharge capacitors on the board.

For Mi TV:

• 🛠️ Unscrew the back panel and find the Reset button (usually next to the connector). HDMI).
• 📍 Press it with a thin object (clip) and hold it for 10 seconds.
• ⚡ After that, the TV will automatically restart in standard mode.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with OLED-panels (e.g., Mi) TV Q2) The hardware reset may cause a color calibration reset, and after the procedure, you will need to re-tuning the white balance through the service menu.

Compatibility table of methods with Xiaomi devices

* On Mi TVs with Android 9+ firmware, Recovery can be blocked by the manufacturer.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users compound the problem by trying to exit the mine menu in the wrong ways, and here are the most common mistakes:

• 🔋 Power out during upgrade: If the device started firmware in the background (for example, after resetting via Recovery), interrupting the process may damage system files.
• 🔄 Use of informal firmware: Installation of custom ROM (For example, LineageOS on a locked bootloader turns the device into a “brick".
• 📱 Reset via ##4636##: This Testing Menu is not linked to the mine menu and will not help you exit it.

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Before any firmware manipulation, check the bootloader status with the fastboot oem device-info command. If Device unlocked: false, unlock it first through the official Xiaomi tool.

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