How to call Recovery Menu on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Faced with the need to reset Xiaomi settings to factory, but do not know how to go to the menu recovery (Recovery Mode)? This guide will help you understand the nuances of entering recovery mode on smartphones and TVs of the brand – from classic button combinations to alternative methods through ADB or Mi Assistant. We will discuss in detail all the current methods, including those that work when the power button is faulty or locked screen.

It’s important to understand that Recovery Menu on Xiaomi devices can look different depending on the model and firmware version. On smartphones, it’s usually a text menu with a blue background (stock recovery) or an orange TWRP if you have customized recaps installed. On Mi TVs, the interface is simplified — here you will find only basic reset and update options. All methods in this article are tested on current devices (2023-2026) and are compatible with MIUI 14/15 and Android TV 12/13.

What is Recovery Menu and Why You Need It

Recovery Mode is a service section of the operating system that allows you to perform critical operations without fully loading Android. On Xiaomi devices, you can use this menu:

• 🔄 Reset the settings to factory (Wipe) Data/Factory Reset – useful when selling a gadget or fixing software failures.
• 📦 Install official or custom firmware (Apply Update or Install) ZIP into TWRP).
• 🛠️ Cleaning the cache (Wipe Cache Partition) – helps with the brakes of the system.
• 🔧 Restore backup copies (if installed) TWRP).

On Mi TVs, the functionality is more modest: only resets and manual USB updates are available. Importantly, all actions in Recovery Mode are irreversible. For example, resetting data will delete all applications, accounts and files from internal memory (except the memory card, if installed).

⚠️ Note: If your device is locked through Mi Account (Xiaomi account), resetting to factory settings may result in an activation lock. In this case, after the reboot, you will need to enter the username and password from the associated account.

Method 1: Standard button combination (for smartphones)

This is the most versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Mi 11/12/13 and older devices.

1. Turn off the smartphone (if it freezes – hold the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Hold it together: 🔘 Power button (Power) 🔼 The Volume Up button (Volume Up)

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In 2-3 seconds, you will see the Recovery menu (blue screen with English text).

If the combination does not work, try an alternative:

1. Turn off the phone.


2. Press Power + Volume Up + Volume Down (three buttons at a time).




3. Release after the logo appears.

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On new models (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Turbo 3) can only work a combination with Volume Up. If the device vibrates, but the menu does not appear, try again, holding the buttons longer (up to 20 seconds).

Method 2: Entering Recovery on Mi TVs

On Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, etc.), the process is different due to the lack of physical volume buttons.

Option A: Through the DU remote

1. Turn off the TV with the Power button on the remote.
2. Hold the remote at the same time: 🔘 Power button (Power) 📺 Home button (home)

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Option B: Through a button on the body

If the remote is not working or lost:

1. Find a physical Power/Reset button on the back of your TV (usually next to HDMI connectors).
2. Press and hold it for 15-20 seconds with a stitch or toothpick.
3. Release after the appearance of the Mi TV logo - in 5-7 seconds Recovery will open.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) Standard Recovery may not be available; instead, Android Recovery is used, which opens through the ADB (see method 4).

Method 3: Through Mi Assistant (for locked smartphones)

If the smartphone screen is locked and the button combination does not work (for example, due to a damaged Volume Up button), you can use the proprietary Mi Assistant utility.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Mi Assistant on Windows.
2. Connect the switched off smartphone to the computer through USB-cable.
3. Press on the phone Power + Volume Down (Fastboot mode).
4. In Mi Assistant, select Advanced → Reboot to Recovery.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the device to debug by USB: On a smartphone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times to activate Developer Mode. Then go back to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB. On TV: Settings → The device → About the device → Android version TV (press 7 times. Then Settings. → The device → For developers → Debugging by USB.

Connect the device to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB Tools

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(Your device should be displayed).

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If the team didn’t work, try an alternative for TVs:

adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings/.device.recovery.RebootRecoveryActivity

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The adb reboot recovery command can restart the device to Fastboot instead of Recovery. in this case, use: adb reboot bootloader fastboot reboot recovery

Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing works)

If the device doesn't respond to buttons, doesn't turn on or hangs on the logo, it's hard reset, which is applicable to smartphones and TVs, but it has risks:

• 🚨 It can cause the loss of all data.
• 🔒 On smartphones with a tied Mi Account will require login / password after resetting.
• ⚡ On TVs will be reset binding to the account of Google and Xiaomi.

For smartphones:

1. Turn off the device (if it does not respond, wait for the battery to discharge).
2. Press the Power + Volume Up for 20-30 seconds until the Recovery menu appears.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (control – volume buttons, confirmation – power button).

For TVs:

1. Turn off the TV for 1 minute.
2. Press and hold the Power button on the remote + Home button for 15 seconds.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Yes.

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If the Mi TV doesn't turn on after the hardware reset, try to disconnect it from the network for 5 minutes, then hold the power button on the case for 30 seconds.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even following the instructions, users often face problems, and let's look at typical situations and ways to fix them:

If your problem is not listed in the table, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (on smartphones should be) ≥20%).
• 🔌 Correction USB-cable (for ADB).
• 📱 Compatibility of firmware (on custom) ROM Standard Recovery may not work).

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FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If your Xiaomi device doesn’t boot even to Recovery, it could indicate a hardware fault (damage to the motherboard, memory, or bootloader).In this case, self-repair is not recommended – contact an authorized service center.