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

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a special state of the device designed to interact with the firmware through a computer, which users usually get when trying to unlock the bootloader, flash custom software or after a failed update. But what if the phone freezes in this mode and does not respond to standard commands? This situation is frightening for many, especially when the FASTBOOT sign with the image of a rabbit in a hat-eared on the screen, and the smartphone refuses to boot further.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to exit from Fastboot - from the simplest (reboot buttons) to advanced (work with the Fastboot). ADB It is important to understand that some methods can lead to data loss or resetting, so we will specify the risks in advance. POCO, including models 2023-2026.

1.A Simple Reboot: When It Helps and Why It Doesn't Always Work

The most obvious way is to force a reboot, which works 30% of the time if your smartphone hits the Fastboot by accident (for example, by pressing buttons or crashing software).

  • 🔄 Press the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out. On some models (for example, the Redmi Note 12) you need to hold it until vibration.
  • 🔋 Connect charging and try again – sometimes a discharged battery blocks the exit from the mode.
  • 📱 Button combination: pinch the power + Upward volume for 20 seconds (works on the POCO F5 Mi 11).

If the smartphone returns to Fastboot after the reboot, it means that the problem is deeper: the firmware is damaged, the boot boot boot is blocked or there is a failure in the boot section, in which case more radical measures will be required.

⚠️ Warning: Do not try to reboot the device repeatedly in a row, this can lead to overheating of the processor and additional failures. 2-3 attempts at 1 minute intervals are enough.

Attempts to unlock the loader|Failed update|Custom firmware installations|spontaneously (without action)|Other causes-->

2. Exit through the Recovery menu: step-by-step instructions

If a simple reboot doesn’t work, the next step is to try entering Recovery mode and starting a reset or reboot from there, a method that works even if the smartphone doesn’t boot into the system, but requires care.

Instructions:

  1. Turn off the device (hold the power button until the screen is turned off).
  2. Press the Power + Volume combination up and hold until the Mi logo appears.
  3. From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and power for confirmation).
  4. If the system doesn’t boot, go back to Recovery and select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (this will result in a complete reset!).

On the new models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the Recovery menu can be in Chinese.

  • 🔄 — restart;
  • 🧹 — dataset;
  • 📱 — firmware update.

Make sure the battery is charged at least 30 times%|Connect the charging for the time of manipulation|Backup your data (if the phone is sometimes loaded)|Have a computer on hand in case of failure-->

⚠️ Note: On bootloader devices, a Recovery reset can result in a complete loss of access to the system before unlocking. Check bootloader status in advance (if the phone has ever booted).

3.Using ADB and Fastboot: Teams for Power Users

If the Recovery menu is not available or not working, you will have to connect to the smartphone via a computer.

  • 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11 macOS;
  • 🔌 USB-Type-C cable (original or high quality);
  • 🛠️ Installed Xiaomi drivers and tools ADB/Fastboot;
  • 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (if you plan to flash the device).

Download Google's Platform Tools and unpack the archive. Then follow these steps:

  1. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode to your computer.
  2. Open the command line (cmd) 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 will appear), go further.
  4. Run the reboot command: fastboot reboot

If the fastboot reboot command fails, try to force the system to boot:

fastboot continue

Some models (POCO X5, Redmi K60) may require an additional command to unlock the bootloader:

fastboot oem unlock

⚠️ Attention: The fastboot oem unlock command erases all data on the device and resets it to factory settings. Use it only if other methods have not worked.

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

2. Install drivers manually through Device Manager (select "Mi Flash" or "Android Bootloader Interface").

3. Disable driver signatures in Windows (use bcdedit command for this purpose) /set nointegritychecks on in cmd on behalf of the administrator).-->

4.Firmware through Mi Flash Tool: a last resort

If none of the previous methods worked, the last option is a complete flashing of the device through the official Mi Flash Tool, which is guaranteed to bring the smartphone back to life, but has two significant disadvantages:

  1. Loss of all data (including photos, contacts, and apps)
  2. The need to unlock the loader (if it is blocked).

Step-by-step:

  1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery).
  2. Unpack the archive in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\MiFlash\rom).
  3. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
  4. Connect your smartphone in Fastboot mode to your computer.
  5. In the Mi Flash Tool, click Select and specify the path to the firmware folder.
  6. Select firmware mode: Clean All – full reset (recommended); Clean All and Lock – reset + lock the bootloader (only if it was unlocked earlier).

Flash

Xiaomi modelFirmware referenceFeatures
Redmi Note 12 Pro+DownloadRequires unlocking the bootloader for custom firmware
POCO F5DownloadSupports firmware without data loss (Save User Data mode)
Xiaomi 13 UltraDownloadThe firmware takes ~30 minutes due to the large amount of files
What to do if the Mi Flash Tool gives you a “Flash is not done” error
The error is usually associated with: 1. Wrong firmware (download the version specifically for your model and region). 2. Closed bootloader (unlock it through the official Xiaomi website). 3. Problems with the cable or the phone. USB-port (try another cable and port on the back of your PC). 4. Antivirus that blocks the process (turn off protection while you are firmware).

5. Alternative methods: when nothing helps

Even if the Mi Flash Tool refuses to work, there are some custom solutions that depend on the reason why you're stuck in the Fastboot, but they can save the day.

  • 🔌 Hot Reset Method: Connect your smartphone to charge. + Volume down for 30 seconds. Keep the buttons on, turn off the charging cable and wait another 10 seconds.

It runs on the Redmi 10 and POCO M4 Pro when the power controller fails.

Update through EDL-regime

If the device is not detected in Fastboot, but is responding to a connection to the PC (charging indicator lights up), try to translate it to EDL (Emergency Download Mode).

  1. Close the contacts test point on the motherboard (disassembly is required).
  2. Connect to your PC and run through QFil or Mi Flash in EDL mode.

If you are actively experimenting with firmware, keep on hand:

  • File. fastboot_rom for your model;
  • ADB/Fastboot and Mi Flash Tool.
  • Spare cable and power supply.

Without a computer, it is impossible to flash a device if it does not boot at all.

❓ After leaving Fastboot, all the data was gone?
If you haven't backed up, the odds are minimal. However, try: Use programs like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver (efficiency ~20%). Contact the data recovery lab (expensive, but sometimes works). In the future, set up automatic backups in Settings → Google → Backup.
❓ The bootloader is locked, and the smartphone is in Fastboot?
To unlock the bootloader in Fastboot mode: Connect the device to your PC. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and log in to your Mi Account. Follow the program instructions (it may take 7-30 days for new accounts). Once unlocked, swipe the device through the Mi Flash Tool.
❓ The Fastboot screen says, "This device is locked?
This message indicates a locked bootloader. You can't flash custom software or restore the device through fastboot until you unlock it in the official way (see question above). MIUI Mi Flash Tool in Clean All and Lock mode.