How to get Recovery Mode on Xiaomi Poco M3: formalism

Owners of Xiaomi Poco M3 Sooner or later, they face the need to enter the recovery mode (Recovery Mode), this may be necessary to reset the settings to the factory, install custom firmware or eliminate system errors. However, the process of entering the recovery on Xiaomi devices has its nuances - especially if we are talking about models with a locked loader or installed on the device. TWRP.

In this article you will find 3 proven ways to enter the Recavérie on Poco M3, including official Mi Recovery and alternative TWRP. We will also analyze common mistakes (for example, hanging on the logo). POCO), We'll explain how to unlock the bootloader and give you safety tips. If you're planning to flash your phone or just want to reset, this is the guide for you.

⚠️ Warning: Mistakes in Recovery mode can cause data loss or device blink.Be sure the battery is at least 50% charged and important files are saved in the cloud or on PC before starting work.

The content of the article is based on current data for Poco M3 (model M2010J19CG and M2010J19CI) firmware MIUI 12/13/14 Android 10/11/12. If your device is running an older version of the software, some steps may be different – we will warn you about this separately.

1 What is Recovery Mode and why is it needed on Poco M3

Recovery Mode is a special Android environment that allows you to perform critical operations with the system bypassing the main OS. M3 It's two-type:

1. Stock Recovery - preinstalled by the manufacturer. Has limited functionality: resetting settings, installing official updates through the ADB Sideload.
2. Castom Recovery (TWRP) — third-party firmware with advanced features: NANDroid backup, installation of unofficial firmware, root rights.

When you may need to enter the Recavator on Poco M3:

• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (if the phone brakes or does not turn on).
• 📦 Install updates manually (via.zip files).
• 🔧 Errors Fixed after a failed system update or failure.
• 🛠️ Custom software firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
• 🔓 Getting root rights through Magisk.

⚠️ Attention: Use TWRP or unofficial firmware cancels the warranty Xiaomi and can lead to locking the device through Mi Account. If you are not sure of your actions, limit yourself to stock recoveries.

Poco's Stock Recavator M3 It supports Cyrillic, but all commands are displayed in English. The interface is controlled by volume buttons (Volume). Up/Down) And power. TWRP has sensor control and Russian language (when installed appropriate localization).

2.Recovery Entry Preparation: What to Do in Advance

Before you enter recovery mode, follow a few mandatory steps to avoid data loss or device "brick".

1. Check the battery charge

Minimum charge level is 50%. If the battery runs out during operations in the Recovery, the device can turn off and stop turning on. M3 With a discharged battery, even charging through the Fastboot may not work.

2. Make a backup copy of the data

In the recovery, you can perform Wipe Data (full reset), which will remove:

• 📱 Contacts, SMS, call-in.
• 📷 Photos and videos (if stored in internal memory).
• 🎮 Application and game data (progress, settings).
• 🔑 Passwords from Wi-Fi and accounts.

We recommend using:

• 🖥️ Mi Cloud (for contacts, notes, photos).
• 🔗 Google Account (synchronization of contacts, mail, calendar).
• 💾 Local copying on PC through MTP Xiaomi PC Suite.

3. Find out the firmware version and the status of the bootloader

Open the Settings. → About the phone and check:

• Version. MIUI (for example, MIUI 14.0.5 Global).
• Android version (10, 11 or 12)
• bootloader status: If it says “Booter unlocked”, you can install TWRP. If "Blocked" - only stock Recovery.

🔹 How to check the status of the loader:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold Volume Down + Power before the Fastboot logo (robot with an open stomach).
3. Connect the device to the PC and type in the command line: fastboot oem device-info
4. If the answer is Device unlocked: true, the bootloader is unlocked.

Backup important data|Charge the battery to 50%+|Check the version. MIUI Android|Find out the status of the bootloader (unblocked/blocked)|Prepare. USB-cable (when used) ADB/Fastboot)-->

Method 3: Login to stock Recovery via buttons (without PC)

This is the easiest method that works for all Pocos. M3 It is suitable for resetting settings or installing official updates.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone (click Power and select Turn off).
2. Press the buttons at the same time: Volume Up (Power)

Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the logo appears. POCO, and then the recaverie menu.

Mi Recovery

Volume Up/Down

Power

📌 What to do if the phone vibrates but does not turn on?

If the device vibrates after holding the buttons, but the screen remains black:

• 🔋 Check the battery (the phone may have gone to zero).
• 🔌 Connect the charger and try again in 10 minutes.
• 🔄 Try another combination: Volume Up + Volume Down + Power (sometimes working on "persistent" devices).

⚠️ Warning: If you see "No command" with a robot lying down after you enter the Recovery, don't be alarmed. This is normal stock Recovery condition. Press Power. + Volume Up for 1-2 seconds to open the menu.

📊 Comparison of button combinations for different versions of Poco M3:

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If you want to combine Volume Up + Power doesn't work, try first to clamp Volume Up, and then (after 1-2 seconds) Power.

4. Method 2: Entering Recovery through ADB (computer)

This is useful if the buttons on your phone are not working or you prefer to control the process via a PC. USB and installed drivers ADB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Utilities. ADB and Fastboot (download from Android site).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers. Activate USB Debugging and confirm permission.

Connect your phone to your PC

File Transfer (MTP)

Open the command line.

ADB

Check the connection.

adb devices

The serial number of your Poco should appear. M3.

Reboot to the Recovery.

adb reboot recovery

⚠️ Note: If after the command adb reboot recovery phone boots in normal mode – then debugging USB Disabled or the drivers are not installed correctly. Check the settings and try again.

🔹 Solving problems with ADB:

• 🔌 Drivers not installed? Download Mi PC Suite or use universal Google drivers USB Driver.
• 🚫 Adb devices command doesn't show the device? Try: adb kill-server adb start-server
• 🔄 Phone reboots to Fastboot instead of Recovery? means bootloader locked - unlock it via Mi Unlock Tool.

5. Method 3: Entrance to custom Recovery (TWRP) Poco M3

If you've installed TWRP (For example, the version from OrangeFox or official TWRP), The process of entry is different. Castomic recaveri allows you to sew informal firmware, make NANDroid backups and get root rights.

⚠️ Warnings before use TWRP:

• 🔓 The bootloader must be unlocked (see spoiler above).
• 🚨 Installation TWRP Resets data encryption – make a backup!
• 📵 Some banking applications (for example, Sberbank Online) may stop working due to the SafetyNet trigger.

How to enter TWRP Poco M3:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold Volume Up + Power (as for stock Recovery).
3. If established TWRP, You will see the team logo (e.g. TeamWin).
4. On the menu. TWRP Available touch controls or volume buttons.

🔹 What to do if after installation TWRP The phone is loaded into a stock recavator?

This is a common problem on Xiaomi because of the Anti-Rollback feature.

• 🔄 Install. TWRP Fastboot: Fastboot Flash Recovery twrp.img fastboot reboot recovery
• 📥 Please. disable_forceencrypt.zip (disables forced encryption).
• 🔧 Use alternative recavers like OrangeFox, which better bypasses Xiaomi’s limitations.

📌 Useful teams to work with TWRP:

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Castom Recovery (TWRP) Poco M3 requires an unlocked bootloader and may result in a loss of warranty. Use it only if you understand the risks!

Typical errors and their solutions

When working with Recavéri on Poco M3 And so users often have problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

🔴 Mistake 1: The phone is stuck on the logo POCO after leaving Recovery

Reasons:

• Incorrect Wipe (system partition removed)
• Incompatible firmware (e.g., Global Firmware) ROM Chinese version).
• Interrupted process of installing the update.

Decisions:

1. Hold Volume Up + Power at 20.+ second-on-second forced reboot.
2. If it does not help – run your phone through Fastboot with the official firmware (download from the Xiaomi website).
3. Use the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option (delete all data!).

🔴 Error 2: Sensor is not working in Recovery TWRP)

Reasons:

• Incompatible version is installed TWRP.
• The file was damaged while running the firmware.

Decisions:

• Check it out. TWRP Other versions (e.g. OrangeFox).
• Use volume buttons for navigation.
• Check the integrity of the file twrp.img (MD5-sum must be).

🔴 Error 3: Failing to be identified ZIP-Firmware (Error 7 or Error 255")

Reasons:

• The firmware is not designed for your model (Poco) M3 vs Poco M3 Pro).
• There is no space in the /system section.
• Damaged. ZIP-file.

Decisions:

• Check the model name in Settings → The phone. → Model.
• Clear the cache (Wipe) → Dalvik/ART Cache).
• Download the firmware again (preferably from an official source).

⚠️ Warning: If after a failed firmware, the phone stopped turning on and didn't even boot into a Fastboot, it's called a "hard brick." EDL-point or help center.

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If you see a mistake in the Recovery, "E:unknown command" [log]", Don't panic - it's an uncritical bug from stock Mi Recovery. Just ignore it and keep going.

7 How to Get Out of Recovery Mode on Poco M3

After performing the necessary actions in the Recovery, it is important to exit this mode correctly to avoid system failures.

Method 1: Standard output (for stock and TWRP)

1. In the Recovery menu, select Reboot (or Reboot).
2. Then select System (or Reboot to System).
3. Confirm the action (if required).

Method 2: Forced reboot (if the phone is getting stuck)

If Recaveri does not respond to commands:

• Hold the Power for 10-15 seconds.
• If it doesn’t work, press the power. + Volume Up + Volume Down for 20 seconds (emergency reset).

Method 3: Through ADB (if connected to a PC)

Enter the command:

adb reboot

🔹 What to do if after leaving the recavator phone loads into Fastboot?

This means that the system is damaged or missing.

• Swipe your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (select firmware for your model).
• If you TWRP — Try installing the firmware through Install → ZIP.
• Check if it's on. OEM Unlock in the developer settings (must be activated for custom firmware).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Recovery on Poco M3