How to turn off Fastboot on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones is a utility tool for firmware, unlocking the bootloader and diagnosing the device. 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 a conventional shutdown, exiting the Fastboot requires specific actions - otherwise you risk getting a brick.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Fastboot on Xiaomi in 2026, including methods through hardware buttons, recovery menu, commands. ADB And even physical battery shutdowns (for older models), and we'll focus on the nuances of devices with a locked bootloader and the consequences of doing things wrong, POCO Mi is on the screen with a rabbit in a hat-eared – you are in the right place.

What is Fastboot and Why You Should Turn It Off

Fastboot Mode (not to be confused with Fast Boot in the fast boot settings of the OS!) is a low-level protocol for interacting with the Android device bootloader.

• 🔧 Forced – through a combination of buttons (volume down) + Nutrition)
• 📱 Automatically – after failure of update or reset to factory settings
• 💻 Using the adb reboot bootloader command when connecting to a PC
• 🔄 When you try to unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool

In normal condition, Xiaomi should leave the Fastboot after performing an operation (for example, firmware) or at the command of the user. But if the screen with the inscription FASTBOOT and the Mi Bunny logo hangs for more than 5 minutes, this is a sign of a problem.

• 🔋 Battery consumption (up to 10% per hour on some models)
• 🚫 Blocking access to the main system and data
• 🛠️ Risk of accidental reset or flashing when connecting to a PC

⚠️ Note: If you see this device is locked under the Xiaomi logo, it means that the bootloader is locked. Trying to sew the device in this state without official unlocking will lead to a complete loss of performance (hard brick).

Disable Fastboot is necessary to:

• ✅ Return to normal operation of the smartphone
• ✅ Prevent battery discharge to zero (which can make recovery more difficult)
• ✅ Avoid accidental changes in system partitions when connecting to a PC

Method 1: Standard button exit (for most models)

The simplest method, which works on 90% of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, is to use hardware buttons, which do not require a PC connection and is suitable even for phones with a dead battery (if the charge is enough to turn on the screen).

Instructions:

1. Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds.
2. If the screen goes out and lights up again, release the button. The device should restart normally.
3. If nothing happens after power retention, try the combination: Volume up + Power Hold for 10-20 seconds until the Recovery menu appears.

On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T or POCO F5), the button combination may be different. If the standard method didn't work, try:

• 🔄 Loudness down + Food (hold 10 seconds)
• 🔄 Loudness up + Loudness down + Food (for older models, for example, Redmi) 4X)

Make sure your phone is at least 30 times charged%|

Turn off the USB cable (if connected to a PC) |

Try all button combinations in turn |

If the screen is not responding, check the physical condition of the buttons.-->

⚠️ Note: On devices with a faulty power button (for example, after a fall), this method will not work. In this case, move to the method of connecting to a PC or removing the battery (for collapsible models).

Method 2: Exit the Recovery Menu (if the buttons don't work)

If the standard button combination doesn’t work, the next step is to log in to the Recovery Mode, a method that is suitable for devices where the Fastboot has been activated after an update or settings crash.

To get into Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (hold power until the screen is turned off).
2. Squeeze the combination: Volume up + Hold on until the Mi Recovery logo appears (usually 5-10 seconds).
3. From the recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and Power for confirmation).

If the menu is in Chinese (relevant to global firmware on some models, such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro), focus on the icons:

• 🔄 Icon with arrow in a circle - reboot
• 📱 Smartphone icon - access to the system
• ⚙️ Icon of the gear - additional settings

If after selecting Reboot to System, the phone returns to Fastboot again, this is a sign:

• 🔴 Damaged firmware (requires flashing through Mi Flash Tool)
• 🔴 Blocked boot loader (official unlocking required)
• 🔴 Hardware failure (e.g., memory problems with eMMC)

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If there is no reboot option in the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data and then try rebooting. This often helps when you freeze after an update.

Method 3: ADB commands for power users

If the hardware methods didn’t work and you have a computer at hand, you can exit Fastboot via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires drivers installed and minimal command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (the official package from Google).
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with platform-tools: cd C:\platform-tools
4. Check the connection of the device: fastboot devices If the serial number appears in the answer - the connection is established.
5. Run the reboot command: fastboot reboot

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

• 🔄 Fastboot Continue – Continue downloading (sometimes helps when you freeze)
• 🔄 fastboot oem reboot-recovery - forced login to Recovery
• 🔄 fastboot reboot bootloader → Then again fastboot reboot (double reboot)

⚠️ Warning: On devices with locked bootloader (Device is locked), fastboot flash or fastboot erase commands result in an irreversible blink!

If the phone returns to Fastboot after the fastboot reboot command, check:

• 🔌 Quality. USB-cable (try another port or cable)
• 🖥️ Drivers (Device Manager should not have exclamation points next to Android Bootloader Interface)
• 🔋 Battery level (less than 20% can block reboot)

Method 4: Physically shutting off the battery (for collapsible models)

This method is only suitable for older Xiaomi models with removable batteries (for example, Redmi 3S, Redmi 4A, Mi Max). On modern devices (starting with Redmi Note 5), the battery is integrated into the case, and trying to remove it without special tools will lead to damage to the plumes.

If your model supports battery extraction:

1. Turn off the phone (hold power until it is turned off).
2. Remove the back cover (a plastic shoulder blade or mediator will be required).
3. Carefully disconnect the battery plume (do not pull the wires!).
4. Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the battery.
5. Collect your phone and turn it on with the power button.

For non-collectible models (e.g. Xiaomi 13, POCO F4), this method is not applicable.

• 🔌 Forced discharge: Leave the phone in Fastboot mode until the battery is fully drained (it can take 12–24 hours.
• 🔧 Service center: if other methods did not help, it may be a problem in the hardware (for example, damaged flash memory).

⚠️ Note: On non-removable battery devices (most models after 2018), attempting a physical disconnect without experience will result in a loss of warranty and risk of short circuit!

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Physical battery shutdown is a last resort, and 90% of Xiaomi today don’t use it because of the integrated battery, so instead, try to drain the device completely or contact the service.

Method 5: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (if nothing helps)

If the phone persists in returning to Fastboot after all the reboot attempts, the firmware or bootloader is likely damaged, in which case only a complete flashing through the official Mi Flash Tool will help.

Important: This method erases all data on the device and requires:

• 🖥️ Windows computer
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable
• 📄 Firmware for your model (download only from the official Xiaomi website)
• 🔑 Unlocked bootloader (if not previously unlocked – you will need to wait 72-168 hours through the Mi Unlock Tool)

Firmware instructions:

1. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
2. Unpack the firmware archive (.tgz or.zip format) into a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Run the Mi Flash Tool on behalf of the administrator.
4. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
5. In the program, click Select and 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 (only if you are sure of firmware stability) Save user data – data storage (does not always work in case of critical failures)

Flash

5-10 minutes

After successful firmware, the phone will automatically restart in normal mode, if the process ends with an error:

• 🔴 Invalid image format – download the firmware again (possibly damaged archive)
• 🔴 Device is locked – it requires unlocking the bootloader
• 🔴 Flash Not Done – Check the cable and port USB

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If the phone doesn't turn on after firmware, try pinching Volume Up + Power to log in to Recovery and doing Wipe Data.This often solves the problem of stuck on the logo.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you try to log out of Fastboot, users often make mistakes that make the problem worse, and let's look at the most common ones and how to prevent them.

A few more nuances:

• 🔹 In some models (for example, POCO F3) After leaving Fastboot, you may receive a request to enter the Mi Account password. If you do not remember it, you will need to reset via Recovery (with loss of data).
• 🔹 If the phone was bought with hands and tied to someone else's Mi Account, unlocking may require proof of purchase (check).
• 🔹 On dynamic partition devices (such as Xiaomi 12), the firmware through Fastboot can end in an error. EDL (You need an authorized Xiaomi account).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions