How to get out of Fastboot mode on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is an engineering tool for firmware, unlocking the bootloader and restoring the system. However, many users face a situation where the phone gets stuck in this mode after a failed update, resetting or experimenting with custom firmware. Unlike conventional getting stuck, a screen with a rabbit in a hat-eared and FASTBOOT label signals that the device is waiting for commands from a PC or manual exit.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn off Fastboot on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, including the models of 2020-2026 (Mi 11/12/13, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F4/X5, etc.).

What is Fastboot and why is the phone hanging in it?

Fastboot Mode (not to be confused with Fast Boot – Android’s fast boot feature) is a low-level firmware mode that is activated by:

🔧 Forced: Keeping the buttons power + Loudness down during on-set.
📱 Automatic: After an update failure, incorrect factory reset or system files are damaged.
💻 By command: when connecting to a PC to unlock the bootloader (for example, via the Mi Unlock Tool).

Distinguishing Fastboot from other modes is simple:

Regime.	Screen.	Reason for activation	How to get out
Fastboot	Black screen with a rabbit and the inscription FASTBOOT	PC command, firmware failure, forced entry	Fastboot reboot commands or buttons
Recovery	Menu with items in English/Chinese	Power retention + Volume up	Reboot's pick → System
EDL (9008)	Black screen, the device is not defined as a drive	Critical failure, "bricking"	You need to use the Mi Flash Tool.

Important: If the phone loads into Fastboot every time it reboots, the problem is that the boot boot.img file is damaged or missing, and you'll need to flash it back.

⚠️ Note: Don’t confuse Fastboot with Fast Boot in Android settings.The latter just speeds up the phone’s turn on without affecting the firmware modes.

Method 1: Exit from Fastboot without computer (buttons)

If you don’t have a PC, try the standard button combination, which works on 90% of Xiaomi models, except for devices with a damaged bootloader.

Instructions:

Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
As soon as the phone vibrates (off signal), immediately press Power + Volume up.
Hold both buttons until the Mi logo or Recovery menu appears.
From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → System (use volume buttons for navigation and power for confirmation).

If the phone is returned to Fastboot again, the system files are damaged – you will need firmware (see Method 4).

Make sure the battery is more than 30% charged.

Disconnect all cables (ROM, USB)

Press the buttons clearly and simultaneously.

If you don’t, try holding the buttons for longer (up to 20 seconds)-->

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

If the buttons don't work, connect your phone to your computer and use the fastboot reboot command.This method is suitable for devices that are defined in Device Manager as Android Bootloader Interface.

Step-by-step:

Download and install Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
Connect your phone to your PC with a cable (preferably original).
Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with platform-tools: cd C:\platform-tools
Check if your PC sees your device: fastboot devices If the answer is blank, install drivers.
Run the reboot command: fastboot reboot

If the phone returns to Fastboot after the command, try the alternative command:

fastboot continue

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3 or Redmi K40) The fastboot reboot command may not work due to the bootloader lock, in which case you need to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool.

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If the fastboot device command doesn’t show your device, try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0) or disable driver signatures in Windows.

Method 3: Install Fastboot drivers for Xiaomi

A common problem with Fastboot is the lack of drivers. Windows may not recognize the phone in this mode, and the fastboot commands will not work. The solution is manually installing the Android Bootloader Interface driver.

How to install the driver:

Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
Open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
Find a device with a yellow exclamation point (usually under Other Devices or USB Controllers).
Right-click → Update the driver → Search on this computer.
Select the driver from the list → Install from the disk.
Specify the path to the driver from the platform-tools folder (file) android_winusb.inf).

If the standard driver is not suitable, download a special driver for Xiaomi (tools section).

Xiaomi model	Required driver	Note
Redmi Note 10/11/12	Android Bootloader Interface	Suitable standard driver from platform-tools
POCO X3/X4/X5	Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008	You need to disable the driver signature check
Mi 11/12/13	Xiaomi MiFlash Driver	Downloaded separately from Xiaomi website

How to disable driver signature verification in Windows

1. Press Win + X → Settings → Update and Security → Recovery. 2. Under Special Download Options, click Reboot Now. 3. After the reboot, select Find and troubleshoot → Additional settings → Boot options → Reboot. 4. Press F7 (disable mandatory driver signature verification). 5. Install the driver again.

Method 4: Firmware your phone with the Mi Flash Tool

If the phone cycles back to Fastboot after each reboot, it means that the bootloader or system files are damaged, and the only solution is full firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

What you need:

🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11.
🔌 Original. USB-cable (not cheap charging!).
📁 Firmware for your model (download from Xiaomi.eu or miuirom.org).
🛠️ Mi Flash Tool Programming.

Step-by-step:

Download and unpack the firmware (.tgz or.zip format).
Install the Mi Flash Tool and drivers (see Method 3).
Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the unpacked firmware.
At the bottom, select firmware mode: Clean All – complete cleaning (recommended when crashes); Clean All and Lock – cleaning + locking the bootloader (for sale of the phone); Save User Data – saving user data (does not always work).

Flash

If the Mi Flash Tool is running an Anti Rollback error, you are trying to flash an older version of MIUI than the one you installed earlier, in which case you need to download the same or newer version of the firmware.

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Firmware via the Mi Flash Tool is the only way to recover the phone if it loads cyclically into the Fastboot. However, it will delete all the data on the device!

Method 5: Alternative methods (for power users)

If the standard methods don't work, try advanced solutions that require technical knowledge and are suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

Method 1: Fastboot commands for bootloader recovery

If the phone is detected in Fastboot but does not boot into the system, try restoring the bootloader:

fastboot flash boot boot.img


fastboot flash recovery recovery.img




fastboot reboot

Files. boot.img and recovery.img You can get it from the official firmware for your model.

Method 2: Going to EDL (9008)

If Fastboot doesn’t respond, switch your phone to EDL (Emergency Download Mode):

Turn off the phone (hold power for 20 seconds).
Press Volume up + Volume down and connect the cable to the PC.
Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 appears in Device Manager.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

My Xiaomi got stuck in Fastboot after the update.

Most likely, the update was incorrect and the bootloader was damaged. Try: exit through the buttons (Power + Volume up). If it does not help, run the phone through the Mi Flash Tool (see Method 4). If after the firmware problem remains, check the version of MIUI: you may have stitched the wrong build (for example, global instead of Chinese).

The phone shuts down as soon as it leaves the Fastboot.

This is a sign of a dead battery or a damaged core of the system. Connect your phone to charge for 30 minutes, then try again. If it doesn't work: Sweep through the phone with the Clean All option. Check the battery (it may have swelled or lost capacity).

Can I log out of Fastboot without losing data?

Yes, but only if the bootloader is intact. Try: Fastboot continue (sometimes allows you to boot the system); Recovery (if the phone loads into it) Exit (if the phone is being reloaded) If the phone is cyclically returned to Fastboot, the data is likely lost, you will need full firmware.

The Fastboot screen says, "This device is locked." What does that mean?

This message indicates a locked bootloader. To unlock it, download the Mi Unlock Tool. Sign in to the Mi Account attached to the phone. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and follow the instructions of the program. Note: unlocking the bootloader resets all data!

After you leave Fastboot, the phone doesn't turn on.

Probable causes: Battery damaged (try charging 1-2 hours); bootloader crashed (needs firmware via Mi Flash Tool); phone went into EDL mode (requires firmware via QFil or authorized Mi Account); if phone doesn't respond to charging and buttons, contact service center - possibly hardware problem.