Safe Mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones is a diagnostic tool that helps identify problems caused by third-party apps or viruses. In this mode, the device boots with a minimum set of system services, disabling all user programs. If your phone starts to slow down, spontaneously reboot or show suspicious advertising, entering safe mode will be the first step to solving the problem.
Many users confuse Safe Mode with Recovery Mode, the main difference is that in Safe Mode you can use your phone (calling, messaging), but without third-party apps. Recovery only offers reset and update features. Today we will discuss all the current ways to enter Safe Mode for Xiaomi devices based on MIUI and HyperOS, including the models of 2023-2026.
Attention, in safe mode, switch off:
- 🔹 All user-installed applications (including launchers, antiviruses, optimizers)
- 🔹 Desktop widgets
- 🔹 Auto-run services (e.g. Google Play Services in the background)
- 🔹 Certain functions MIUI, personalization
1. Standard method: through the power button
It is the most versatile method, running on 90% of Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Xiaomi 13T and older models on MIUI 12-14.
Algorithm of action:
- Press and hold the power button (on/off) until the menu appears.
- In the window that appears, tap and hold the "Switch Off" (or "Power Off") for 3-5 seconds.
- The system will offer to go to safe mode - confirm the choice by pressing OK.
- The phone will reboot and the bottom left corner of the screen will be marked Safe Mode (or Safe Mode).
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro with HyperOS) instead of holding, you may need to press Reboot instead of holding. → Safe mode. If the standard method didn't work, move on to the next method.
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2. Alternative method: through a combination of buttons
If the phone screen does not respond to touch or the power menu does not open, use hardware buttons. This method is suitable for Xiaomi with mechanical keys (for example, Redmi 9A, Poco M3).
Instructions:
- Turn off the phone completely (hold the power button for 10-15 seconds).
- After the vibration release immediately press and hold the Volume Down button.
- Without releasing Volume Down, press and hold the power button.
- Hold both buttons until the MI logo appears, then release power, but continue holding Volume Down for another 5-10 seconds.
If done correctly, the bottom left corner of the lock screen will show the word Safe mode. On new models (for example, Xiaomi 14), this method may not work, the manufacturer restricts access to low-level features.
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3. Entrance ADB (For advanced users, if the hardware buttons do not work or the phone is getting stuck on the screensaver, you can activate Safe Mode via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires pre-configuring the debugging of USB. Step-by-step: Connect your phone to your PC via USB-Open the command line (cmd) and type: adb shell settings put global force_safemode 1 adb reboot After the reboot, the device will automatically log in to Safe Mode. To return normal mode, perform: adb shell settings put global settings force_safemode 0 adb reboot ⚠️ Attention: If debugging is USB It wasn't enabled in advance, it won't work. On HyperOS models (e.g. Xiaomi). 13 Ultra) may require additional proof of unlocking OEM In the developer settings. What do you do if you ADB does not recognize the device? Make sure that Xiaomi drivers are installed USB Drivers → Download them from the official website MIUI Downloads → Reconnect the phone by selecting File Transfer Mode (MTP). If the problem persists, try another one. USB-cable.
4. Features for HyperOS devices
With the release of HyperOS (replacing MIUI on 2026 models), the process of entering safe mode has changed a little, for example, on Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70, the standard retention of Turn off may not work.
The algorithm for HyperOS:
- Press and hold the power button until the menu appears.
- Put the reboot on.
- In the new window, select Safe Mode.
- Confirm the reset.
If this method does not work, try:
- 🔧 Go to Settings → The phone. → HyperOS version and tap the build number 5 times to activate Developer Mode.
- 🔧 Enable Advanced Reboot in the Developer Settings, then repeat the attempt.
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HyperOS safely shuts down all animations, which speeds up the interface, and is useful for diagnosing lags associated with graphical effects.
5. Diagnostics of problems in safe mode
Now that you're logged in to Safe Mode, you need to use it correctly.
| Problem. | Diagnostics in Safe Mode | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Phone's slowing down. | Check the smoothness of work without third-party applications | Remove unused programs through Settings → |
| Self-involved reboots | Watch 10-15 minutes: if there are no reboots, it is the fault of the software | Update the firmware or reset through Recovery |
| Constant advertising | So the ad vanished, so it's one of the apps that's been installed. | Check the list of applications for suspicious ones (e.g. Cleaner, Booster) |
| The sensor is not working. | If the sensor works in Safe Mode, the problem is in the launcher or shell. | Reset the launcher settings or reinstall MIUI |
🔍 Critical information: If the problem persists in safe mode, it indicates a hardware failure (such as damage to the motherboard or battery.
6.How to get out of Safe Mode on Xiaomi
To deactivate Safe Mode, it is usually enough to restart the phone:
- Press and hold the power button.
- Select Restart (Restart).
If the mode remains active after the reboot:
- 🔄 Try to take it out and put it back in. SIM-map (sometimes this resets temporary settings).
- 🔄 Remove newly installed apps – they can block the exit from Safe Mode.
- 🔄 Perform a reset of settings through Settings → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (data will not be deleted).
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), a long stay in safe mode (more than 24 hours) may cause a failure of sync of the Google Account.
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If the phone automatically boots into Safe Mode after each reboot, it's a sign of damage to the system partition.
7. Frequent errors and their solutions
Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users have a hard time, and we'll look at the typical situations.
Problem 1: The lock screen has the Safe Mode sign on it, but the phone doesn’t respond to touch.
Solution: Connect the charger and wait 5-10 minutes. If the sensor does not work, perform a hard reset via Volume Up + Power (hold 15 seconds).
Problem 2: After entering safe mode, the Internet disappeared.
Solution: Some network services are disabled in Safe Mode. Go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks and manually enable data transfer.
Problem 3: You can’t log into Safe Mode on the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
Solution: On flagship models with HyperOS, try:
- Activate Developer Mode (as described above).
- Enable Advanced Reboot in the Developer Settings.
- Use it. ADB-command (if debugging is included).