How to exit Recovery mode on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions with a photo

Why Xiaomi is stuck in Recovery mode and what to do about it

Recovery Mode on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi) is a backup environment for system recovery, resetting or firmware installation. Usually users come here after a failed update, factory reset or accidental button combination pressing. But what if the device is stuck in this mode and does not log back in?

The reasons for the freeze in Recovery Mode can be different from software failures (damaged firmware, module conflict) to hardware problems (faulty power button or battery). In 80% of cases, the problem can be solved without going to the service center - it is enough to choose the right way out. This article covers all the current methods for Xiaomi devices from 2018-2026 release, including models with Qualcomm and MediaTek processors.

Before you start taking action, make sure that:

• 🔋 Battery level not lower than 30% (at a charge below 15%, some commands may not work).
• 🔌 There's an original one at hand. USB-cable (for methods with connection to the PC).
• 💻 Drivers are installed on the computer ADB/Fastboot (If you are planning to use the command line).

Method 1: Standard exit via the Recovery menu

If your smartphone responds to touch or volume buttons, try to exit through the built-in menu, which works on the Recovery stock (official MIUI firmware) and most custom Recovery (TWRP, OrangeFox).

Instructions:

1. In the Recovery Mode menu, select Reboot or Reboot system now using Volume Up/Down buttons.
2. Confirm the choice of the power button (Power).
3. If you get back to Recovery after the reboot, move on to the next method.

On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) the Reboot item may be hidden.

• 🔍 Scroll through the menu to the end – sometimes it’s on the second page.
• 🔄 If the screen does not respond to touch, use only the volume and power buttons.

⚠️ Warning: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, the Reboot to bootloader can cause the bootloader to freeze.

Method 2: Forced reboot through buttons

If the Recovery menu doesn't respond or there's no reboot, try hardware reset, which works even in severe software failures, as it doesn't depend on the state of the firmware.

For most Xiaomi models (including Redmi 9, Mi 11, POCO F3), use the combination of:

Press the power button for 10-15 seconds.


until the screen goes out and the vibration starts.

If the device does not respond:

• 🔋 Connect the charger and try again after 5 minutes (sometimes helps with a discharged battery).
• 🔄 Try the Power combination. + Volume Up for 20 seconds (for forced shutdown).
• 🛠️ On models with a non-removable battery (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi) 10T) Hold the buttons until double vibration.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek (e.g. Redmi) 10C) Prolonged button retention can lead to Fastboot Mode, in which case release the buttons immediately after vibration.

Method 3: Exit via Fastboot and ADB-team

If standard methods don't work, connect your smartphone to your PC and use the command line, which requires ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and works even when the firmware is damaged.

Steps:

1. Hold Power + Volume Down to go to Fastboot Mode.
2. Connect the device to the computer via USB.
3. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and do:

fastboot devices

If the device is determined (the serial number appears), enter:

fastboot reboot

For devices with a locked bootloader, you may need to unlock:

fastboot oem unlock

⚠️ This command erases all data on the device!

If the fastboot reboot command fails, the device may be in the EDL Mode state.

• 🔧 Use the Mi Flash Tool to flash it (instructions in the next section).
• 🔄 On some models (Redmi Note 7) the Power combination helps + Volume Up + Volume Down for forced exit.

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If the device returns to Recovery after the fastboot reboot command, try fastboot erase cache first, then reboot.

Method 4: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (for power users)

If previous methods failed, the official Mi Flash Tool is completely reflashed, which will erase all data on the device, but restore performance even in critical crashes.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the set).
• 📥 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (last version).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive with firmware (.tgz or.zip) in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers.
3. Transfer your smartphone to Fastboot Mode (Power + Volume Down).
4. Connect the device to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
5. In the utility, click Select, specify the path to the folder with the firmware.
6. Select firmware mode: Clean all - complete cleaning (recommended in case of failures). Clean all and lock - cleaning + lock bootloader (for sale of the device).

Flash

⚠️ Note: Firmware via the Mi Flash Tool deletes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. If your device had important files, try extracting them first through the device. ADB pull (if Recovery supports memory mounting).

After successful firmware, the device will automatically restart to the system if the process is interrupted or an error occurs:

• 🔄 Try again with another firmware version (for example, try Global instead of Global). EEA).
• 🔌 Check the cable and port USB (Use the back ports on the PC).
• 🛠️ If there's a mistake 0x8007001f, Turn off the antivirus and run the Mi Flash Tool on behalf of the administrator.

Method 5: Alternative methods for specific cases

If none of the above methods worked, consider these options:

For devices with discharged battery

If the smartphone turns off immediately after trying to restart, the problem may be deep battery discharge.

• 🔋 Connect the device to charge for 30-60 minutes when off.
• 🔄 Try to clamp down the Power + Volume Up for 30 seconds (sometimes helps push the charge through).
• 🛠️ If the battery is swollen or does not hold a charge, a replacement is required (contact the service).

For devices with damaged screen

If the screen does not respond to touch, but the device is switched on:

• 🔍 Connect your smartphone to your PC and use it ADB send out a reboot command:

adb reboot

• 🔄 If ADB It doesn’t work, try connecting. USB-OTG Keyboard (on some Xiaomi models it works Recovery).

For devices after unsuccessful unlocking of the bootloader

If the smartphone is stuck in Recovery after the command fastboot oem unlock:

• 🔧 Re-unlock through Mi Unlock Tool (download from the official website).
• 🔄 If the tool gives you an error, wait 72 hours (Xiaomi limit) and try again.

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If the smartphone does not respond to any commands and is not detected by the PC, the problem may be hardware (damaged motherboard or power button plume), in which case a diagnosis is required at the service center.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to log out of Recovery Mode, users often make mistakes that make the problem worse.

Another common problem is a cyclical reboot after you exit Recovery, where the device is constantly returning to the recovery menu:

• 🔧 Reset via Wipe Data to Recovery (Data Loss!).
• 🔄 Select the Clean All and Lock option in the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🛠️ Check the power button for sticking (frequent reason on Redmi 9 and POCO M2).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions