The hit of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 in the menu Recovery Mode often becomes an unpleasant surprise for the owner. The screen lights up, but instead of the usual desktop with application icons, the user sees a text menu in English or Chinese. This state can occur spontaneously after a failed update of the system, a malfunction of the operating shell MIUI or even after a simple reboot of the device. Panic in this situation is not worth it, since in most cases the gadget remains completely serviceable.
The main challenge for the user at this moment is to leave this mode correctly and return the phone to normal operation. Incorrect actions, such as randomly selecting a data reset point, can lead to the loss of important information. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to exit Recovery, methods for diagnosing the causes of failure and algorithms for actions for complex cases where a standard reboot does not help.
Now, the recovery menu is a special diagnostic tool built into the memory of the device, designed for engineers and advanced users, but anyone can get there. If your Redmi Note 7 is stuck in this cycle, it's important to consistently apply the methods described below, ranging from the simplest and safest.
Reasons for the Recovery Menu on Redmi Note 7
Before you start taking action, you need to understand what caused the failure. Most often Recovery Mode on Xiaomi is activated if the system update process was interrupted, this could be due to battery drain at a critical moment or loss of connection to the server during downloading files.
Another common cause is system file corruption, which can be caused by an incorrectly installed application with superuser rights or an attempt to modify the system partition, and also include mechanical damage, such as sticking volume buttons that are used to navigate the menu.
Sometimes the problem is that custom modifications are incompatible. If you tried to install a third-party firmware or TWRP, a mistake in the process could block normal booting. In rare cases, the battery itself fails if the voltage drops below the threshold necessary to start the operating system.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone enters the recovery menu immediately after turning on and returns there again after selecting the "Reboot" option, this indicates a critical bootloader error or damage to the data partition.
Standard method of exiting via the Reboot menu
The first and safest way to try is to use a regular menu item to reboot, and Recovery navigation is done with volume buttons, and the choice is confirmed by the power button, and you need to find a line called Reboot or Reboot to system.
Press the volume button several times to lower the pointer cursor to the desired line. Make sure you do not select the Wipe Data option, as this will completely delete all photos, contacts and applications. Once the cursor stands on Reboot, click the short click on the turn on button.
The device must go out and start the normal boot procedure, which is accompanied by the Mi or Redmi logo. If after that the phone opens again in the recovery menu, then the problem is deeper, and a simple reboot is not enough, in which case the system can not find the boot file or it is corrupted.
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Forced resetting of the device
If the menu is not responsive to taps or the phone is stuck in the selection phase, you can use the forced reboot method, which is similar to pulling out the battery in older smartphone models. For the Redmi Note 7, the procedure is performed by holding the power button for a long time.
You will need to press the switch on and keep it in this state approximately. 10-15 The screen should go out completely. Once that happens, release the button and press it again for normal activation, and this method helps to release static electricity and force the processes that hang in the memory to complete.
Sometimes a combination of buttons is required. Try to press the Volume Down and Power buttons for 10-20 seconds at the same time, which often puts the device into Fastboot mode, from which you can also reboot, but in a more "hard" method, bypassing standard start scripts.
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If the phone heats up during a reboot cycle, let it cool for 5-10 minutes before retrying to turn on to avoid damaging the power controller.
Using Fastboot Mode to Exit
Fastboot mode is a low-level protocol that allows you to interact with the device directly, bypassing the operating system. If Recovery does not allow you to exit, switching to Fastboot often helps to shake up the bootloader. To enter this mode on a phone that is turned off (or got stuck in Recovery), you need to press the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
When an image of a hare repairing an android appears on the screen, or the word FASTBOOT, release the buttons. While in this mode, just press the power button for 10-15 seconds. The phone should vibrate and go to normal boot mode. This works, since the reboot command from Fastboot has higher priority.
If you have a computer, you can use a command to force the exit. Connect the USB cable to the PC while the phone is in Fastboot mode. Open the command prompt and type in the command to reboot.
adb rebootThis command will send a signal to the device, forcing it to start a normal system boot. If the ADB is not installed, you can just wait until the phone itself runs out, and then charge it and turn it on.
What to do if the Fastboot is not turned on?
Resetting settings via Recovery (Hard Reset)
When a software failure is so severe that the system cannot boot, the only way out is a complete data reset, which will delete all user information, but will restore the Redmi Note 7 to work.
From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data or Clear Data. From the next menu, confirm the action by selecting Wipe All Data. The system will ask for final confirmation — select Confirm. The process will take a few minutes, after which the phone will suggest reboot.
Once reset, the device will look like a new one, just from the store, and you'll have to reset your initial setup, enter your Google account and your Mi Account, and that's the price of restoring your system to critical file errors.
| Item | Function | Risk of data loss | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reboot | A normal reboot. | No. | First time you hit the menu |
| Wipe Data | Full reset (Factory Reset) | High (all removed) | In a cyclical reset |
| Connect with MIAssistant | Recovery mode via PC | No. | For flashing without resetting |
| Safe Mode | Loading with a mine set of drivers | No. | To diagnose conflicts of software |
⚠️ Warning: After resetting the settings (Hard Reset) on the phone can work protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection: You will need a password from a Google account that was previously synced to your device.
Reflashing the smartphone with the Mi Flash Tool
Even if the data reset didn't help and the phone goes back to Recovery, it means that the partition with the operating system is damaged. In this case, you need to perform a firmware reflash. For Xiaomi, there is an official utility Mi Flash Tool that allows you to restore the factory firmware.
You will need to download the image of the firmware (Fastboot). ROM) It's for your model (Redmi Note 7, codenamed lavender) Unpack the archive and open the program. + Power) and connect to the PC.
In the program, press Refresh to let the computer see the device. Select Clean all or Clean all and lock. Press Flash and wait until the process is over. This is guaranteed to return the phone to factory status.
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Firmware reflashing is a radical but most reliable way to fix software errors that are not treated with a standard reset.