How to go to the recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways 2026

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (codenamed begonia) is still one of the most popular budget smartphones, despite the release of new models. But even 5 years after the release, owners face the need to enter recovery mode — whether to reset, install custom firmware or fix system errors.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to go into the receptacles on the Redmi Note 8 Pro in 2026, from standard button combinations to advanced methods through ADB and Mi Flash Tool. And also explain why sometimes the smartphone does not respond to the usual keyboard shortcuts and what to do about it. If you tried to pin Power + Volume up and nothing happened, here you will find a solution.

What is Xiaomi Recovery and Why You Need It

Recovery mode is a separate Android environment that works independently of the main operating system. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it comes in two types:

• 🔄 Mi Recovery is pre-installed by the manufacturer, allows you to reset your settings, clear your cache, update your firmware through the OTA.
• 🛠️ Castomic Recovery (e.g, TWRP) — It's user-installed. It gives you access to backups, unofficial firmware. ROM and other extended functions.

The main reasons why owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro need to go to the recovery:

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a locked bootloader, some recovery features may be limited. For example, installing unofficial firmware will require pre-unlocking through the Mi Unlock Tool.

Method 1: Standard button combination (for stock Recovery)

This is the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi devices, but the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a feature: if the smartphone is completely turned off, it may not respond to the pressing of the buttons.

1. Turn off your smartphone. If it's frozen, press the power for 10 to 15 seconds before it's turned off.
2. Press and hold at the same time: Power button (right) Volume up (left)

at least 10 seconds

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Volume up + Nutrition

If after 15 seconds of button retention nothing happens:

• 🔋 Check the battery power – if it is below 5%, the smartphone will not turn on.
• 🔌 Connect the charger and try again in 5 minutes.
• 🔄 Try an alternative combination: Nutrition + Loudness down (sometimes triggered on custom firmware).

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Method 2: Login via ADB (if the phone is switched on)

If the smartphone works, but you need to get to the recovery without using buttons (for example, to install the update), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

1. Turn on USB Debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).

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adb devices

If the device appears in the list, follow the command:

adb reboot recovery

If after adb reboot recovery, the phone restarts to normal mode, try:

• 🔄 Use the adb reboot bootloader command and then manually select Recovery Mode from the fastboot menu.
• 🔧 Reinstall drivers ADB Download the latest version of Platform Tools from Google).
• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port or cable (sometimes the problem is malnutrition).

Method 3: Sign in via Fastboot (if the buttons don't work)

If the physical buttons on the Redmi Note 8 Pro are damaged or unresponsive, you can log into the receptacles via fastboot mode.

1. Turn off the phone (if it is on, hold the power for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press Power + Volume Down to enter fastboot.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the Mi Flash Tool.
4. In the program, select Select and specify the path to the firmware file (if you need to flash) or just click Refresh to see the device.
5. Press Reboot to Recovery (in some versions of the tool, this option may be called Boot to Recovery).

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a locked bootloader, the transition to the Recovery via fastboot may not work – in this case, you will need to unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even following the instructions, Redmi Note 8 Pro owners often encounter problems when trying to log into the Recovery, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

⚠️ If after resetting the settings through the recovery phone requires you to enter the account Mi Account, and you do not remember it – this is FRP-This can only be circumvented through the official Xiaomi service or specialized programs (for example, Mi Account Unlock Tool, but this violates the terms of use).

How to get out of the recovery on the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Once you've done the necessary steps in the recovery menu, it's important to get out correctly so you don't damage the system.

• 🔄 Stock Recavers: Select Reboot system now with volume buttons. Confirm the choice with Power button.
• 🛠️ Castom Recovery (TWRP): Press Reboot. → If the system doesn't boot, try Reboot. → Recovery and repeat the actions.

If after leaving the recavery phone is stuck on the Mi logo:

1. Hold power for 15-20 seconds for forced reboot.
2. If it doesn’t work, press Power + Volume up and do Wipe Cache.
3. In the extreme case, do Factory Reset (but it will delete all the data!).

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If after resetting the settings, the phone asks for a Wi-Fi password that you previously connected to, but you don't remember it, just skip this step.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 12+, button entry may not work the first time due to power optimisation, in which case, press Power + Volume up 15-20 seconds before you try to turn the device off.