How to Get Out of Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi: A Complete 2026 Guide

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a special state designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, many users face a situation where the device “hangs” in this mode: the screen displays a hare in a hat-outer (the Mi Bunny logo) and the inscription FASTBOOT, and a normal Android boot becomes impossible. The reasons can be different: a failed update, a failure when unlocking, an accidental press of a combination of buttons or even hardware problems.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to exit Fastboot on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, Including models from 2023 to 2026, you'll learn how to get your phone back to normal without losing data (if possible), and what to do if standard methods don't work. USB-cable.

Why is Xiaomi stuck in Fastboot mode?

Before we get to the problem, we need to understand why, and Fastboot mode is activated on Xiaomi in several cases:

• 🔧 Failed firmware – interrupted update via MIUI Updater or Custom Recovery (TWRP).
• 🔓 Unlocking the bootloader – if the process was interrupted or performed with errors.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings via Fastboot, which ended incorrectly.
• 🎯 Accidental pressing of the button combination (Loudness down) + Power supply) with the phone switched off.
• 💥 Hardware failures – damage to the boot partition or memory problems (especially on older models).

Newer devices (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5) are most often to blame for software failures, while older devices (Redmi 4X, Mi A1) may be caused by wear and tear of flash memory. If the phone does not respond to any buttons and is not detected by the PC, the problem is more hardware - you will need a diagnosis in the service center.

⚠️ Warning: If you tried to unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool before you hang in Fastboot, don’t connect the device to a PC with an active antivirus. Some programs (such as Avast or Kaspersky) block Xiaomi drivers, which can exacerbate the problem.

Method 1: Exit from Fastboot with buttons (without PC)

The simplest method, which works in 60% of cases, is forced reboot through hardware buttons, which is suitable if the phone is not physically damaged and the failure is software-based.

Instructions:

1. Hold the Power button for 15-20 seconds (until the screen is vibrating or turned off).
2. If the screen is gone, release the button and press Power again to turn on.
3. If the phone boots again in Fastboot, repeat step 1, but hold the button longer (up to 30 seconds).

On some models (POCO X3, Redmi Note 10) the combination of:

Loudness up + Power (hold 10 seconds)

Turn off the charger.

Make sure the buttons are not stuck

Try to connect the headphones (sometimes helps)

Check if the phone is heating up.

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If the phone vibrates but the screen is black, it's a sign of a damaged display, not a Fastboot hover, so connect the device to your PC and check if it's detected in Device Manager.

Method 2: Reboot via ADB and Fastboot (from PC)

If the hardware reboot doesn't work, you'll need to connect to your computer.

• 🖥️ Windows PC 10/11 (or Mac/Linux fixed ADB).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (not cheap charging!).
• 📥 Xiaomi Drivers (official website).
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive from the platform-tools to the root of the C:\ disk (e.g., C:\platform-tools).
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (screen with a hare).
3. Open the Command Prompt (Win + R → enter cmd).
4. Go to the folder with utilities: cd C:\platform-tools
5. Check if the device is detected: fastboot devices If the serial number appears in the answer - everything is fine.
6. Reboot: Fastboot reboot

If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try an alternative:

fastboot oem reboot

1. reconnect the cable to another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

2. disable driver signatures in Windows (Execute → gpedit.msc → User configuration → Administrative templates → System → Driver Installation → Disable signature verification).

3. Use another PC (sometimes helps).-->

⚠️ Note: On devices with locked bootloader (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) The command fastboot oem unlock can cause a data reset. Do not use it unnecessarily!

Method 3: Recovery with the Mi Flash Tool (firmware)

If the phone persists in returning to Fastboot after rebooting, the system partition is likely damaged, in which case a complete flashing through the official Mi Flash Tool utility will help.

Important: This method deletes all data on the device! If there were important files on the phone, try method 4 (TWRP data extraction) first.

Instructions:

1. Download the Mi Flash Tool from the official website.
2. Select firmware for your model on the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website (Fastboot version).
3. Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic (e.g., C:\ROM).
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
5. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and press Refresh – the device must be determined.
6. Select firmware mode: Clean all - full reset (recommended); Clean all and lock - reset + lock bootloader (for sale of the phone); Save user data - an attempt to save data (does not always work).

Flash

Method 4: Retrieving data via TWRP (if there is custom recovery)

If your Xiaomi has custom recovery (TWRP) installed, you can try to save data before resetting.This method is suitable for users who have previously unlocked the bootloader.

What you need:

• 📱 Established TWRP (Check if it is loaded through Volume upwards + Nutrition).
• 💾 OTG-cable or memory card (for copying files).
• 🖥️ utility-PC ADB (see method 2).

Step-by-step:

1. Boot in TWRP: Keep Volume Up + Power until the TeamWin logo appears.
2. In the main menu, select Mount → tick Data (if you ask for a password, enter a pattern lock or PIN).
3. Connect. OTG-drive-in.
4. Go to File Manager → copy the files you need from /data/media/0/ (internal memory) to external storage.
5. After saving the data, go back to the main menu and select Wipe → Format Data (this will delete everything, but let you log out of Fastboot).

MIUI updates

Unlock the loader

Resetting to factory settings

Accidental button pressing

Other (write in the comments)-->

⚠️ Attention: If TWRP Asks for a password, but you don’t remember it, try entering it. default_password or 1234. Some firmware (OrangeFox) works bypassing ADB: adb shell twrp decrypt [your password]

Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If all software methods are exhausted, then the hardware reset through the test points (Test Point) is left, which requires disassembling the phone and is only suitable for advanced users or service centers.

How it works:

• 🔧 On the motherboard Xiaomi has special contacts, the closure of which forcibly resets the device.
• 📍 The location of the points depends on the model (for example, on the Redmi Note 8 Pro they are under the battery).
• ⚡ After closing, the phone goes into mode. EDL (Emergency Download Mode), which allows you to flash it through the Mi Flash Tool even with the bootloader locked.

Risks:

• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the phone is warranty) it is better to contact the service).
• ⚡ Possibility of damage to the board with neat closure.
• 🔋 Need for soldering equipment (for some models).

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Hardware resetting via Test Point is an extreme method. If you're not sure about your skills, you'd better take the phone to a Xiaomi service center.

For popular models, dot layouts can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums, such as Redmi 9A:

1. Remove the back cover and battery.




2. Find two points near the charging connector (marked as TP).




3. Close them with tweezers for 5-10 seconds, holding the power button.




4. Connect the phone to a PC - it will be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you leave Fastboot, users often face typical problems.

If after all the manipulations the phone still does not leave Fastboot, check:

• 🔋 Battery status – if it is discharged below 5%, the device will not respond.
• 🔌 Possibility of work USB-Port – Try another cable or port on PC.
• 📱 Physical injuries (for example, after a fall).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions