Recovery Mode on Xiaomi: How to go in, what to do and how not to break your phone

Recovery Mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a utility tool that allows you to perform critical operations, from resetting settings to installing custom firmware. However, improper use can turn a phone into a brick. This article will help you understand how to safely log into Recovery, what features are available there, and what to do if standard methods do not work.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi uses two types of Recovery – stock (from the manufacturer) and custom (for example, TWRP). The first is limited to basic functions, the second opens up advanced features, but requires unlocking the bootloader. We will consider both options, as well as nuances for devices with a locked bootloader and new models on HyperOS.

If you're here because your phone doesn't turn on or you're stuck on your logo, don't panic. 80 percent of the time, it's Recovery, but you have to be careful, and let's start with the simplest thing: how to get there.

How to log in to Recovery Mode on Xiaomi

There are three main methods to run Recovery on Xiaomi devices, and the choice depends on the condition of the phone: whether it works, whether the bootloader is unlocked, and which version of the firmware is installed.

The most versatile method is hardware (through a combination of buttons), which works even if the phone does not respond to the sensor or does not load, and alternative methods — through ADB or special commands in Fastboot — will require a connection to a PC.

• 🔧 Hardware method (power buttons) + Volume: Suitable for 99% of models including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13.
• 🖥️ Through ADB: If the phone is turned on but you can’t log in to Recovery in the standard way.
• 🔌 Fastboot command: for devices with a locked bootloader or if the hardware method does not work.

Let’s look at each method in detail, taking into account the features of new HyperOS firmware and older versions of MIUI.

Method 1: Entering through buttons (for all models)

This is the basic method that has been running on Xiaomi since 2015 to the present day, suitable for devices on MIUI and HyperOS, including the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (if it freezes, press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the power + volume up at the same time.
3. Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo or FASTBOOT sign appears.
4. Once you see a menu with an Android robot on its back, release the buttons. That's Recovery Mode.

If instead of Recovery you were in Fastboot (black screen with a rabbit and a sign). FASTBOOT), So you've been holding the buttons for too long:

• 🔄 Release the buttons and try again, reducing the retention time to 8-10 seconds.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) You need to first pinch the Volume up, and then, without letting it go, press Nutrition.

Important! On HyperOS devices (such as the Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the Recovery menu might look different: instead of a text interface, it will be a graphical interface with touch control.

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

If the hardware method doesn't work, but the phone does, you can run Recovery over ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires USB debugging and a connection to the computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (or HyperOS Version). Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC via the original cable.

ADB Tools

Win + R → cmd

ADB

cd C:\platform-tools

1. Check the connection of the device:

adb devices

If the phone appears in the list, type a command to reboot in Recovery:

adb reboot recovery

After 5-10 seconds, the device will restart to recovery mode.

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If the adb device command doesn’t show your device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using another one. USB-Often the problem is with the unoriginal cables with the damaged data contacts.

Method 3: Sign in via Fastboot (for locked devices)

If the hardware method brings you to Fastboot instead of Recovery, or the phone doesn't respond to buttons at all, you can use the Fastboot command. This method works even on devices with a locked bootloader, but requires a PC.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume Down to enter Fastboot (black screen with rabbit).
3. Connect the device to the PC.
4. Open the command line in the ADB folder (as in the previous method).
5. Check the connection:

fastboot devices

1. Enter the command to reboot in Recovery:

On HyperOS devices, the menu may look different, but the features remain the same. For example, instead of a text list, you will see graphical icons with hints.

Warning! Wipe option! data/factory reset will delete all data from the phone, including photos, contacts and apps. If you haven't made a backup, it won't be possible to recover the information. SD-map SIM, if they are installed.

Advanced features (such as installing TWRP or custom firmware) are available only in custom Recovery.

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool.
2. Switch TWRP through Fastboot.
3. Install Magisk to obtain root rights (optional).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mistakes in Recovery can lead to a phone blink (total inoperability), and here are the most common mistakes and ways to prevent them:

⚠️ Attention! If you see the word "No command" in Recovery, it's not a mistake. + Volume up simultaneously to open the menu.

• 🚫 Resetting the settings on the phone with a blocked Mi Account: after Wipe data, you will need to enter the login and password from the previous account.
• 🔌 Shutting down the PC during ADB sideload: interruption of the upgrade process can lead to a boot cycle.Always use the original cable and stable USB-connection.

Another common problem is cyclical resets after resetting, which happens if:

• The firmware is damaged (you need to reflash through Fastboot).
• Incompatible software (e.g. Global ROM on the Chinese model) has been installed.
• The data section is damaged (only a complete flashing will help).

If after manipulation in Recovery phone stopped turning on, do not panic. In 90% of cases it can be restored via Fastboot or EDL. Official service centers Xiaomi charge for such a service from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles (2026).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions