How to Get Out of Fastboot Mode on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Solutions for All Models

Xiaomi's Fastboot mode is a tool for running, unlocking the bootloader and diagnosing the device. However, sometimes the phone freezes in this mode after a failed update, reset or experiment with custom firmware. If your Redmi, POCO or Mi screen has a FASTBOOT sign with a hare in its hat on it, and a normal reboot doesn't help, don't panic. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without going to the service center.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to exit Fastboot, including software and hardware methods, and explain why the smartphone could get stuck in this mode. The instructions are suitable for models from 2018-2026 (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and others). If you are not sure about your actions, use safe methods (sections 2 and 3), and resort to radical measures (section 5) only as a last resort.

Why Xiaomi is stuck in Fastboot mode: 7 main reasons

Before trying to log out of Fastboot, it is important to understand what caused the crash, which will help avoid re-blocking and choose the right recovery method.

• 🔄 Interrupted software update - if the firmware through MIUI Updater or Fastboot was interrupted (battery was drained, disconnected) USB-cable).
• 🔓 Unlocking bootloader Failures – Mi Unlock Tool errors (e.g., 72 hours of waiting time not followed).
• 📱 Installation of custom firmware - an incompatible version TWRP or the firmware (for example, for another model).
• ⚡ Critical battery discharge – if the phone is turned off at a charge level below 5% during a Fastboot operation.
• 🔧 Failure after resetting - an error in Recovery Mode when running Wipe Data.
• 🖥️ PC problems are the wrong drivers ADB/Fastboot or conflict with antivirus when running.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunctions - damage to the connector USB, memory-controller.

The most common cases are interrupted updates and unlock errors, and if you haven’t done any firmware manipulations and your phone has moved to Fastboot, the cause may be a boot or recovery system partition failure, in which case only firmware reflashing (section 5) will help.

Method 1: Simple reboot (works 30% of the time)

Start with the obvious, forced reboot, which works if the failure was temporary (for example, the driver freezes when connecting to a PC).

1. Press the power button for 15-20 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Release the button and wait 30 seconds – the phone should automatically restart in normal mode.
3. If the screen shows FASTBOOT again, repeat the action 2-3 times.

If the reboot doesn’t help, try the button combination:

• 🔘 Power + Volume Up – Hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
• 🔘 Power + Volume Down is an alternative combination for some models (e.g, POCO X3).

⚠️ Note: On Qualcomm Snapdragon models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro), long-term button retention can lead to a hard reset (data loss!

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If the phone vibrates when you press the buttons, but the screen is still black, the problem may be the backlight of the display. Put the flashlight to the screen at an angle: if there is an image, but it is dim, you need to repair the plume.

Method 2: Exit via Mi Assistant (Official Xiaomi Tool)

If a simple reboot doesn’t work, use the proprietary Mi Assistant (formerly Mi PC Suite) utility, which is safe and doesn’t require unlocking the bootloader.

1. Download Mi Assistant from the official website and install it on PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer through the original USB-cable (important!).
3. Run the program and wait until it determines the device in Fastboot mode.
4. Click Exit from Fastboot (or Reboot to System in English).

If the Mi Assistant can't see the phone:

• 🔌 Check the connection: try another one USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the PC).
• 🖥️ Install the drivers. ADB/Fastboot manually (you can download here).
• 🔄 Restart your PC and try again.

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Mi Assistant is the safest way, but it only works if the system partitions of the phone are not damaged. If the utility can't see the device, go to method 3 or 4.

Method 3: Fastboot commands via ADB (for power users)

If Mi Assistant doesn’t work, try manually sending a reboot command via ADB/Fastboot.This method requires Google’s Platform Tools to be installed.

1. Download Platform Tools and unpack it to the root of the C:\ disk.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode.
3. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
4. Go to the folder from platform-tools: cd C:\platform-tools
5. Check the connection of the device: fastboot devices If the phone is determined (serial number will appear), enter: fastboot reboot

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

• 🔄 fastboot continues to boot the system (sometimes triggered after the update fails).
• 🔧 fastboot oem reboot-recovery – reboot in Recovery Mode (from there you can make a reset).
• 📱 fastboot oem edl - transition to mode EDL (Only for Firmware through the Mi Flash Tool).

⚠️ Attention: The fastboot oem edl command puts the phone into emergency firmware mode. Use it only if you plan to flash the device through the Mi Flash Tool! EDL Without firmware, it can lead to a complete locking of the phone.

Method 4: Reset via Recovery Mode (if the phone is booting)

If you can reboot your phone in Recovery Mode (for example, through the command fastboot oem reboot-recovery), you can reset the settings, which will delete all the data, but return the phone to working condition.

1. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
2. Confirm the reset by selecting Yes.
3. After cleaning, select Reboot System Now.

If Recovery Mode is not available or reset does not help:

• 🔧 Try Wipe Cache Partition (does not delete data, but clears cache).
• 📱 In some models (POCO X3, Redmi Note 10 is available in Advanced → Repair System.

Important: If the phone returns to Fastboot after reset, it means that the system partition is damaged, in which case only a complete flashing (section 5) will help.

✅ Backup important data (if the phone is sometimes turned on)

✅ Charge the battery to at least 50%

✅ Use the original cable USB

✅ Connect your phone to charge during reset (in case of a long operation)

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Method 5: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (radical method)

If all the previous methods didn't work, you just have to flash the phone again, and that will delete all the data, but bring the device back to life.

• 🖥️ Windows PC 7/10/11.
• 📥 Official firmware for your model (download on Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ The Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Fastboot firmware (a file with the.tgz or.zip extension) and unpack it.
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and Qualcomm drivers (if the phone is on Snapdragon).
3. Put your phone in EDL mode: For Snapdragon: enter the fastboot oem edl command in Fastboot. For Mediatek: press Power + Volume Up + Volume Down for 10 seconds.
4. In the Mi Flash Tool, click Select and specify the path to the unpacked firmware.
5. Connect the phone to the PC – the program must determine it (appears) COM-port).
6. Select firmware mode: Clean All - complete cleaning (recommended for critical failures). Clean All and Lock - cleaning + lock the bootloader (if it has been unlocked).

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If the Mi Flash Tool gives you a "Hello Packet" error, it means that the EDL drivers are not installed. Use the QDLoader utility for manual installation or try another PC.

How to avoid getting into Fastboot again: 5 rules

To avoid the problem again, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Do not upgrade at low charge – always keep your battery level above 30%.
• 🔌 Use the original cable – cheap cables can interrupt data transmission.
• 🔄 Do not interrupt the firmware – even if the process is stalled, wait 20-30 minutes.
• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader by the rules – observe the 72-hour waiting period in the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📱 Check firmware compatibility – custom firmware should be for your model and version MIUI.

If you experiment with firmware often, install custom recovery (like TWRP) and backup through it, which will allow you to restore the system in 5 minutes, even if something goes wrong.

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Fastboot mode itself is not dangerous — it doesn't damage data. The main thing is not to panic and try to flash the phone with untested tools. Xiaomi's official utilities (Mi Assistant, Mi Flash Tool) are the most reliable way to solve the problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's Fastboot mode