Xiaomi phone is stuck on startup MI logo – what to do in 2026?

You've turned on a Xiaomi smartphone, but instead of a desktop, you see only the MI logo -- and it doesn't go on? This problem is familiar to many owners of the brand's devices, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14. Logo getting stuck (so-called "bootloop") can occur after a firmware update, a failed rooting or even for no apparent reason. The main thing is not to panic: in 90% of cases, the phone can be brought back to life without going to the service center.

In this article, we will discuss all possible reasons for Xiaomi to hang on the logo, from the banal (battery dead) to the complex (damaged firmware), you will receive step-by-step instructions for each scenario – from simple reset to flashing through Fastboot or EDL. We will also explain how to avoid re-breaking and what actions are strictly prohibited (for example, interrupting the firmware process can turn the phone into a “brick”).

Why Xiaomi is stuck on the MI logo: 6 main reasons

Before you start resuscitation, it's important to understand what triggered the problem, and here are the most common reasons:

• 🔋 Critical battery discharge – if the battery is discharged to 0% and has been in this state for a long time, the power controller can block the loading.
• 🔄 Failure when updating the firmware - interrupted update through OTA or MIUI Updater often causes damage to system files.
• 🛠️ Failed rooting or modification - installation of custom recavery (TWRP) Magnets or Magisk without backup can cause a bootloop».
• 💥 Hardware failure - damage to flash memory (eMMC/UF), contact oxidation or phone drop.
• 🦠 Viral software – some malicious applications can block the bootloader).
• ⚡ Overheating or supercooling – sudden temperature changes sometimes knock down the power controller.

If your Xiaomi has been stuck after an air-to-air update (OTA), it is likely that the problem is software-based and solved by resetting or flashing. If the phone fell, wet or disassembled, the “iron” part may be to blame – there is no diagnostic service can do.

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Before you start taking any drastic measures, take these simple steps that will help you 30 to 40 percent of the time.

1. Charge your phone -- plug in the original cable and the power supply, leave it for 30 to 60 minutes, and sometimes the battery is so low that even the charging light doesn't go on.
2. Forced reboot – Press the Power + Volume button up for 10-15 seconds. On some models (e.g. POCO F5), the combination may be different: Power + Volume down.
3. Checking the cable and charging — try another cable/block or connect to a PC. Sometimes the problem is the damaged one. USB-port.
4. Cooling/heating your phone – if your phone overheats, let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. If you’re cold, warm it up.

If after these manipulations the phone still hangs on the logo, go to more serious methods.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble the phone yourself unless you're confident in your skills. Damage to the plumes or battery contacts can permanently put the device out of action.

Method 1: Hard Reset with Recovery Mode

The safest recovery method is to reset to factory settings via a stock recavator, which requires no PC connection and works even when the bootloader is locked, minus: all the data on the phone will be erased.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone (if it doesn’t respond, press Power + Volume up for 15 seconds).
2. Click the combination to enter Recovery: For most models: Power + Volume up. For POCO and some Redmi: Power + Volume down.

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Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm

Reboot → Reboot to System

If the Recovery menu does not appear or the phone is again hanging on the logo, then the firmware is damaged - more radical measures are needed.

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If the phone doesn't turn on after the reset, try to repeat the procedure 2-3 times, sometimes the system files are not restored the first time.

Method 2: Fastboot firmware (if the bootloader is unlocked)

If you have a bootloader unlocked, you can stream your phone through Fastboot mode, a method that is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models released after 2018.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Mi Flash Tool drivers installed and ADB/Fastboot.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📁 Firmware for your model (download from the official Xiaomi website or forum) XDA Developers).

Step-by-step:

1. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\Xiaomi\fastboot_rom).
2. Turn off the phone and switch to Fastboot: Clip Power + Volume down for 5-10 seconds The screen should appear bunny in a hat-eared (Fastboot mode).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
4. In the program, click Select, specify the path to the folder with the firmware, then Refresh - the device must be determined.
5. Select firmware mode: Clean All - complete cleaning (recommended in case of failures). Clean All and Lock - cleaning + lock the bootloader (if you need to return the warranty).

Flash

⚠️ Note: If the bootloader is locked, the Mi Flash Tool will give an anti-rollback or device locked error. In this case, first unlock it through the official Xiaomi tool (you need a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).

Method 3: Firmware through EDL (for “bricks”)

If the phone doesn’t respond to buttons at all (it doesn’t go into either Recovery or Fastboot), the last chance is firmware via EDL (Emergency Download Mode), which works even on locked bootloaders, but requires special hardware or soldering skills.

How it works:

• 🔌 The phone connects to the PC via cable, but bypassing the standard USB-Port (you need to close the contacts Test Point on the board).
• 💻 Mi Flash Pro or QFil (for Qualcomm devices).
• 📥 The firmware is loaded directly into the phone’s memory, bypassing the bootloader.

Step-by-step (for advanced users):

1. Download firmware in.mbn or.elf format for your model.
2. Take the phone apart and find Test Point (usually two metal dots on the motherboard labeled EDL).
3. Close the contacts with tweezers or wires, simultaneously connecting USB-plug-in.
4. In Mi Flash Pro, select firmware and press Flash.

⚠️ Warning: Test Point failure can damage the motherboard. If you're not sure, contact the service.

Method 4: Recovery through TWRP (if custom recaveri is installed)

If your Xiaomi has a custom TWRP recap on it, you can restore performance through a backup or reflash MIUI manually.

Instructions:

1. Download to TWRP (usually Power + Volume Up).
2. If you have a backup, select: Restore → Swipe to Restore → Swipe to Restore
3. If you don’t have a backup, download the MIUI firmware in.zip format and transfer it to your phone via MTP (TWRP has the option Mount → Enable MTP).
4. Swipe the firmware: Install → Choose. ZIP-file → Swipe to Confirm Flash
5. After firmware, run Wipe → Format Data (if the phone doesn’t boot).

If the TWRP is not installed, but the bootloader is unlocked, you can flash it through Fastboot:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img


fastboot boot twrp.img

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Firmware via TWRP is the only way to save data if the phone freezes after a failed update.

Hardware malfunctions: when to carry in the service

If none of the software methods worked, the problem is probably hardware.

• 🔥 The phone is still warmed even when it is off.
• 🔋 The battery is discharged in a few minutes or does not charge.
• 💧 Artifacts appear on the screen (stripes, flickering).
• 🛠️ The phone is not defined by the computer in any mode (Fastboot, EDL).

Typical "iron" breakdowns:

If you suspect a hardware breakdown, don’t try to stitch the phone back in again – this can make things worse.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi hanging on the logo