How to exit Fastboot mode on Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a special engineering mode that is used to firmware the device, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, sometimes the phone can “hang” in this state after a failed update, resetting or experimenting with custom firmware. If your Redmi, POCO or Mi screen is FASTBOOT with a picture of a hare in a hat, and the system does not boot, do not panic. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without going to the service center.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to exit Fastboot on Xiaomi devices (including models from 2023-2026), explain why the phone is stuck in this mode, and give recommendations on how to avoid re-locking. The instructions are suitable for most lines: Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14 and others. If you are not sure about your actions, use safe methods (sections 2-3), and leave the experiments with the firmware for an emergency.

Why is Xiaomi’s phone stuck in Fastboot mode?

Fastboot is activated on Xiaomi in three cases:

• 🔧 Manual start – the user has independently transferred the device to this mode through a combination of buttons (volume down) + Power) or adb reboot bootloader command.
• 🔄 Update failure – interrupted firmware through MIUI Updater or Mi Flash Tool, especially if the battery is running out during the process.
• 🚨 System crash – damage to the boot or recovery partition after an unsuccessful modification (root, custom recovery, deletion of system files).

The problem most often arises among users who:

• 📱 Install unofficial firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) without unlocking the bootloader.
• 🔋 Turn off the phone during the update “over the air» (OTA).
• 🔓 Trying to reset the pattern lock via Fastboot, but interrupted the process.

If your Xiaomi is stuck in Fastboot after a normal shutdown, it is a sign of hardware failure (for example, damaged eMMC memory), in which case only diagnostics in the service will help.

Method 1: Simple restart (for accidental activation)

If you accidentally logged into Fastboot (for example, pinched buttons when turned on), try the standard output:

1. Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Wait 30 seconds – the phone should automatically reboot to normal mode.
3. If the screen shows FASTBOOT again, repeat step 1, but after turning off, press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery Mode.

⚠️ Note: If the phone returns to Fastboot after the restart, it means that the system cannot find the boot partition.

Method 2: Exiting through Recovery Mode (without data loss)

If the phone is responsive to buttons but doesn't leave Fastboot, try re-engineering Recovery mode.

• 📱 The device is not unlocked (the boot loader is blocked).
• 🔄 The system is not damaged (for example, after a failed update).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on Power (if not turned off - press Power + Volume up / down for 20 seconds).
2. Press the combination of Loudness up + Power and hold until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation, Power buttons for confirmation).

If you see a No command error or a menu in Chinese:

• 🔹 Press Power. + Volume up 3 seconds to make the English menu appear.
• 🔹 Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (this will reset settings but save files in memory).

Method 3: Using the Mi Assistant (the official Xiaomi tool)

For users who are afraid of the command line, Xiaomi offers the Mi Assistant utility (formerly Mi PC Suite), which automatically identifies the problem and offers a solution.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Mi Assistant on Windows 10/11 PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer through the original USB-cable (important!)
3. Start the utility and select Unbrick Device (Recovery after a crash).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen - the program will download the desired firmware and install it.

⚠️ Note: Mi Assistant only works with official firmware. If you installed custom software, the utility may not recognize the device).

Method 4: Fastboot commands via ADB (for advanced)

If previous methods didn't work, you can try manual commands through Fastboot, which requires you to install ADB and Fastboot Tools on your PC, and you can download them from the Android Developers website.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode.
2. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: fastboot devices If the device is determined (the serial number appears), continue.
4. Try rebooting to the system: fastboot reboot If it doesn't help, reset the cache: fastboot erase cache
5. If the phone still does not boot, re-flash the boot section: fastboot flash boot.img fastboot reboot (boot.img file must be downloaded from the firmware for your model).

Critical information: If the phone stopped responding to buttons after the fastboot flash boot command, do not disconnect it from the PC - wait until the process is completed (up to 5 minutes).

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Before using fastboot commands, check your phone's firmware version. A mismatch with boot.img can cause a device to break. Download firmware only from official sources: Xiaomi Firmware or Xiaomi Firmware Updater.

Method 5: Complete flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (extremely)

If none of these methods work, you'll have to completely flash it through the Mi Flash Tool, which will erase all the data on the phone, but bring it back to life.

• 🖥️ Windows computer (7/10/11).
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📁 Fastboot firmware ROM For your model (download from the official website).
• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if you install custom firmware).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool (the latest version).
2. Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\Xiaomi\ROM).
3. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
4. Connect the phone in Fastboot mode (it must be determined in the program).
5. Select firmware mode: Clean All - complete cleaning (recommended in case of failures). Clean All and Lock - cleaning + lock bootloader (only for official firmware!).

Flash

5-10 minutes

⚠️ Warning: If you choose Clean All and Lock on a device with an unlocked bootloader, the phone may permanently lose the ability to install custom firmware without an official unlock via the Mi Unlock Tool.

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Use the Mi Flash Tool only as a last resort. If the phone loads into Recovery or responds to ADB commands, try the more gentle methods first (method 2 or 4).

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods do not work, the following problems may occur:

• 🔋 Battery discharge – connect your phone to charge for 1-2 hours, then try again.
• 🔧 Damaged memory (eMMC or UFS) — Replacement of the chip in the service.
• 🚫 Hardware lock – some Xiaomi models (for example, for the Chinese market) have firmware protection via Fastboot.
• 🔌 Problems with USB-Port – Try another cable or port on PC.

If you suspect a hardware malfunction, contact the service center. Self-attempts to repair can exacerbate the problem. In official Xiaomi services, recovery from the Fastboot costs from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles (depending on the model).

For users who often experiment with firmware, we recommend:

• 🔹 Do backup through TWRP before any changes.
• 🔹 Use stable versions MIUI (beta).
• 🔹 Check firmware compatibility with your model in forums XDA Developers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's Fastboot mode