How to Get Safe on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Get All Models (including Redmi and POCO)

Safe Mode on Xiaomi is a diagnostic tool that helps identify problems caused by third-party apps or conflicts in the system. When the smartphone starts to slow down, spontaneously reboot or issue errors, the first step is to check in Safe Mode. In this mode, the device boots with a minimum set of drivers and no user programs, which allows you to accurately determine the source of the problem.

The safe mode entry procedure on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO is different from the standard scheme on pure Android. the manufacturer has modified keyboard combinations and added alternative methods through MIUI. In this article, we will look at all the current methods - from classic button retention to hidden functions in the recovery menu.

Important: The instructions are validated on MIUI 14/15 (Android 13/14) and are relevant for 2020-2026 models. If your smartphone is released earlier, some methods may not work, we will warn you about this separately.

1. Classic method: through power and volume buttons

It’s a versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Mi 11. The main advantage is that you don’t need access to the screen or settings.

Algorithm of action:

• 🔄 Turn off your smartphone (hold the power button for 5-7 seconds, then select Turn off).
• 🔊 After a complete shutdown, press the power button and hold it until the logo appears. MI.
• 🎵 Once the logo appears, release the power button and immediately press the volume down button.
• 📱 Hold Volume Down until the download is complete. In the lower left corner of the screen, the message "Safe Mode" will appear.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Instead of the volume button, you have to hold the volume button. If the first one didn't work, try an alternative combination.

The device booted with the words "Safe Mode" in the corner | All third-party applications hidden | The desktop background turned gray | The status bar displays the shield icon-->

If the screen hangs on the MI logo for more than 30 seconds, then the combination didn't work. Try repeating the procedure or moving on to the next method.

2. Alternative method: via the off menu

This is a good way to use a work screen that has a standard power menu, and it's less reliable than the hardware, but it's easier to execute.

Instructions:

1. 🔧 Hold the power button for 2-3 seconds until the “Switch off/Reboot” menu appears.
2. 👆 Press and hold your finger on the Turn Off option (or Reboot on some firmware).
3. 🛡️ In 3-5 seconds, a pop-up will appear with a suggestion to switch to safe mode.

🔍 Note: On MIUI 15 this method may not work — the manufacturer has removed the option from the menu. In this case, use the hardware method (section 1) or the method through the menu. ADB (section).

3. Entry through Recovery Mode (for advanced users)

If the smartphone does not respond to standard combinations, you can enter Safe Mode through the Recovery menu, which requires access to Recovery and is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. 🔌 Turn off the phone, then press the power. + Increase volume by 10-15 seconds until the Mi Recovery menu appears.
2. 📜 Use volume buttons to navigate and select Reboot → Safe Mode.
3. 🖱️ Confirm the choice with the power button. The device will restart in safe mode.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI Recovery doesn't have the usual touch controls, just the volume and power buttons, and if you randomly choose Wipe Data, it will cause you to reset your settings!

4.Use of ADB (for developers)

If the hardware methods don’t work, you can turn on Safe Mode via Android Debug Bridge.This requires you to pre-configure ADB on your PC.

Instructions:

1. 🖥️ Connect your smartphone to your computer USB And turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
2. 📂 Open the command line in the folder with ADB and enter adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED -n com.miui.securitycenter/com.miui.permcenter.autostart.AutoStartActivity Next: Adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.settings/.SafetyCenterActivity
3. 🔄 Restart the device and it will enter safe mode.

💡 Useful advice: If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put global safe_mode 1

Then reboot the process.

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Save ADB commands to a text file on your desktop – this will save time when reused.

5. Features for devices with custom firmware

On Xiaomi smartphones with LineageOS, Pixel Experience or HavocOS firmware installed, standard methods may not work.

• 🔧 Use it. TWRP Recovery: Go to Advanced → Safe Mode.
• 📱 On some firmware, it is enough to hold the Power button when booting until a menu with the Safe Mode option appears.
• 🖥️ Magisk modules may need to disable all modules before entering Safe Mode.

On devices with an unlocked bootloader and custom core, the safe mode may not work stable – some MIUI features (such as themes or gestures) will be disabled.

6.How to get out of Safe Mode on Xiaomi

To exit Safe Mode, it is enough to perform a normal restart:

• 🔄 Hold the power button. → select Reboot.
• 📴 If the screen is not responding, press the power button for 10-15 seconds for a forced reboot.

⚠️ Warning: If the device returns to safe mode after rebooting, this indicates that the device is not safe:

• 🔋 Damaged firmware (requires flashing through Fastboot).
• 📱 Hardware failure of the volume button (contact sticking).
• 🛠️ Conflict with Magisk or Xposed modules.

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If the smartphone is cyclically loaded into Safe Mode, check the volume buttons for physical damage or reset via the Mi Flash Tool.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can have problems.

🔧 Advice for owners POCO F4/F5: If after entering Safe Mode, Wi-Fi or mobile network access is lost, this is normal - Safe Mode disables all user settings of the network.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions