How to go to the Recovery menu on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all ways + error solving

Xiaomi Redmi 4X (codenamed santoni) is still a popular budget smartphone, but over the years, its owners are increasingly faced with the need to reset, flash or restore the system. Recovery menu is a key tool for such operations, but not everyone knows how to get into it without the risk of “bricking” the device.

In this article, we will discuss the three official ways to log into the recovery on the Redmi 4X, including button combinations, ADB and Fastboot commands, as well as solving typical errors (logo getting stuck, no button response, no command error), and we will understand which recovery is installed on your device (stock Mi-Recovery or custom TWRP), and what to do if the smartphone does not respond to standard methods.

Importantly, the procedure is different for the locked and unlocked bootloader. If you have never unlocked the bootloader through Mi Unlock, some methods may not work, which we will also discuss.

1. Method 1: Log in to Recovery via hardware buttons (for stock and TWRP)

The most versatile method that works regardless of the system state – even if the Redmi 4X does not turn on or hung on the MI logo. Suitable for both types of recovery: the standard Mi-Recovery 3.0 (with support for Chinese / English) and custom TWRP.

Sequence of action:

1. Turn off your smartphone with a long press on Power (10-15 seconds) if it freezes. If the device is turned off, skip this step.
2. Hold the combination: 🔘 Power button (Power) 🔼 The Volume Up button (Volume Up)

Hold both buttons for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo or the Recovery menu appears.

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What you'll see next:

• 📱 Stock Mi-Recovery: Blue screen with Chinese/English points (choice volume buttons, confirmation - Power).
• 🛠️ TWRP: Orange/black screen with touch control (if custom recavery is installed).

Make sure battery power >30% | Turn off USB cable (if connected) | Use the original buttons (not case) | Don't let go of the buttons before the menu-->

⚠️ Warning: If the phone vibrates and turns on as normal after holding the buttons, you let go of the combination too soon.

2. Method 2: ADB commands (if the smartphone is turned on and debugging is enabled)

This method is suitable if you have access to the Redmi 4X working system, USB debugging enabled (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap → Settings → Additional → Developers), and ADB drivers installed on the PC.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer through USB-cable (preferably original).
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and execute commands in order: adb devices (should display the serial number of your Redmi 4X).
3. Enter the command to reboot in Recavérie: adb reboot recovery

If the command is successful, the smartphone will automatically reboot in the recovery menu, which is especially useful if the hardware buttons are damaged or unresponsive.

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3. Method 3: Going over Fastboot (if ADB doesn't work)

If Redmi 4X is not enabled but is responsive to PC connectivity (defined as Fastboot in Device Manager), this method can be used.It requires an unlocked bootloader and Mi Flash Tool drivers installed.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone and press Power + Volume Down for 10 seconds to enter the Fastboot (the image of a hare in a hat-eared).
2. Connect the device to the PC and open the command line.
3. Check the Device Detection: Fastboot Devices
4. Follow the command to move to the Recovery: fastboot boot recovery.img (if you have custom recaveri) or fastboot reboot recovery (for stock).

⚠️ Attention: Fastboot boot team recovery.img It temporarily downloads the image of the recaveri without overwriting it. TWRP, Use: Fastboot Flash Recovery twrp.img But it requires an unlocked bootloader and can result in a loss of warranty.

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If the smartphone is loaded into normal mode after the fastboot reboot recovery command, then the stock recovery is damaged, in this case only firmware through the Mi Flash Tool or the TWRP installation will help.

4 How to determine the type of Recovery on Redmi 4X

The type of Recovery you have installed depends on what operations you can perform, and here's how to tell them apart:

• 🔵 Stock Mi-Recovery 3.0: Blue screen with Xiaomi logo. Menu in Chinese/English (choice volume buttons). Limited features: reset, update via ZIP, check-up MD5.
• 🟠 Castomy TWRP: Touch-controlled orange/black screen, backup support, installation ZIP, may require a password (if there was encryption).

If you're not sure which recovery is installed, try logging in through the hardware buttons (method 1) and look at the interface. In TWRP, you'll see "TeamWin Recovery Project" at the top of the screen.

5. Solving Errors When Logging in Recovery

Even following the instructions, Redmi 4X users often face problems.

Error 1: "No command" (exclamation point robot)

The reason: the stock recavator is damaged or cannot mount the /cache partition.

Decision:

1. On the screen with the robot, press the Power + Volume Up for 5 seconds.
2. If it doesn’t work, run your smartphone through Fastboot (method 3).

Error 2: The smartphone vibrates and turns on in normal mode

Reason: faulty buttons or conflict with custom recaveri.

Decisions:

• 🔧 Try another one. USB-cable (sometimes charging interferes with the correct input).
• 🔄 Use the team. ADB (adb reboot recovery).
• 📱 If established TWRP, but the smartphone is loaded into the system, so the option "Warn when downloading to the recavers" is enabled in the Magisk settings (turn it off).

Error 3: Hanging on the MI logo after entering

Cause: damaged boot or recovery partitions.

Decision:

1. Wait 10-15 minutes (sometimes the system is restored on its own).
2. If the freeze continues, run your smartphone through the Mi Flash Tool in Clean All mode.

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If none of these methods worked, the bootloader is likely to be damaged, in which case only the firmware through EDL (requires authorization from Xiaomi) or contacting a service center will help.

6 What to do in the Recovery menu on the Redmi 4X

Functionality depends on the type of Recovery. Here are the basic operations:

In the Mi-Recovery drain:

• 🔄 Reboot – Reboot to the system or Fastboot.
• 🧹 Wipe Data – reset to factory settings (deletes all data!).
• 📦 Install update.zip — Installation of official firmware (file should lie at the root of memory).
• 🔍 Check MD5 — check-sum.

In custom TWRP:

• 💾 Backup – creating a full backup (including data, boot, system).
• 📲 Restore - Recovery from the backup.
• 🔧 Mount – Partition mounting (useful for manual file editing).
• ⚡ Flash - installation ZIP-Files (firmware, Magisk, kernels).
• 🧹 Wipe – Advanced Cleanup (Dalvik, Cache, Data, Internal Storage).

Warning: Wipe Data and Format Data operations delete all user data (photos, contacts, messages) before they are executed, backup!

7 How to Get Out of Recovery on Redmi 4X

If you have completed all the manipulations and need to return to normal mode:

• In the drain Recovery: select Reboot → Reboot to System and confirm by pressing Power.
• In TWRP: Press Reboot → System.

If the smartphone is stuck when you leave:

1. Hold the Power for 15-20 seconds for a forced reboot.
2. If it doesn’t work, remove the battery (if possible) or wait until it’s completely discharged.

⚠️ Note: If you leave the Redmi River 4X It's constantly restarting, it's a sign of damage to system files, and in this case, only flashing through Fastboot or flashing it will help. EDL.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 4X