How to Get Out of Safe Mode on Xiaomi Redmi: The Complete 2026 Guide

Safe Mode on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a diagnostic tool that automatically disables all third-party applications, leaving only system components, which helps to identify problems caused by conflicting software, viruses or incorrect updates. However, many users face a situation where the phone gets stuck in this mode after rebooting, crashing or failing to install the application.

Unlike Samsung or iPhone, where exiting Safe Mode is often reduced to a simple reboot, on Xiaomi devices (especially models with custom firmware like MIUI 14/15), additional actions may be required. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable Safe Mode on Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO and other devices of the brand, including cases when standard methods do not work.

Why is Xiaomi Redmi Smartphone Booting in Safe Mode?

Activating Safe Mode is not a random event, but a system reaction to a critical error, and here are the main reasons why your Redmi might be stuck in this mode:

• 🔄 Failed update MIUI: Interrupted installation OTA-Updating or switching to a beta version of firmware often results in automatic booting in safe mode.
• 📱 Application conflict: Installation APK from unverified sources or using modified versions of software (e.g. WhatsApp) GB, Spotify Mod).
• 🔋 Hardware failures: Damage to the power button, charger connector or battery can simulate the pressing of the Safe Mode activating keys.
• 🦠 Viruses and malware: Some Trojans block normal system boot by forcibly putting the device into diagnostic mode.
• 🛠️ Rooting or unlocking the bootloader: Incorrect use of tools like Magisk or Fastboot can disrupt the integrity of system files.

If your Xiaomi Redmi boots in safe mode after a fall or impact, check the physical condition of the device first. For example, sticking the volume button (especially Volume Down) is a common reason for Safe Mode to be forced to activate on Redmi 9A/9C and Note 8 Pro models.

Method 1: Standard Reboot (works 80% of the time)

The easiest method that works on most Xiaomi devices is forced reboot.

1. Hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. After vibration, release the button and wait for the standard boot (do not press other keys!).
3. If the MI logo appears on the screen but Safe Mode has loaded again, move on to the next method.

On the Redmi Note 10/11 and later, you may need to double-press the power button at 1 second intervals, which is due to the optimization of power management in MIUI 13+.

⚠️ Warning: If after the reboot, the message "Safe Mode: Active" appears in the lower left corner of the screen, it means that the system is still detecting the problem.

Method 2: Removing conflicting applications

If Xiaomi Redmi boots in safe mode after installing new software, the culprit is likely one of the last apps added.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by installation date (Last).
3. Remove suspicious programs (especially those that are not installed from Google Play).
4. Reset the device.

On the firmware MIUI 14/15 you can use the built-in security scanner:

→ Password & security → Security scan → App scan

If you can’t identify a problem app, use the error log:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 5 times) → Additional settings → Error Logs

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Before you delete applications, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help you recover information if you have to reset your settings.

Method 3: Resetting settings (if other methods have not worked)

If Xiaomi Redmi is persistently loading in safe mode, and removing applications does not work, you will have to resort to resetting, which is divided into two types:

• 🔄 Soft reset (saves files but removes application settings and accounts).
• 🧹 Hard reset (full formatting, returns phone to factory state).

To begin, try a soft reset:

Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Resetting settings

If this doesn’t work, do a hard reset via Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power before the MI logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with locked bootloader (Note 12 Pro)+, K50) Hard reset may require you to enter a Mi Account. Make sure you remember your username and password!

Method 4: Checking for hardware faults

If none of the software methods worked, the problem could be in the hardware, and it's often the fault of:

• 🔋 Power button: Sticking or mechanical damage leads to false Safe Mode activation.
• 🔌 Charging connector: Oxidation of contacts or moisture ingress can cause short circuits.
• 📶 Antenna module: On Redmi models 10/11 module malfunction NFC/Wi-Fi Sometimes it blocks normal loading.

For diagnosis:

1. Try to load your phone without SIM-memory-cards.
2. Connect the charger – if the charging indication flashes unstable, the problem is the connector.
3. Check the button response with the test: ##6484## (works on most Redmis with MIUI 12+).

If the test shows that the Volume Down button sticks, it can be temporarily disabled via ADB:

adb shell input keyevent --longpress KEYCODE_VOLUME_DOWN

Method 5: Use ADB and Fastboot (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t help and resetting is not desirable, you can try disabling Safe Mode via ADB or Fastboot.This method is suitable for Redmi models with an unlocked bootloader.

First, turn on the USB debugging:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times) → Additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB

Next, connect the phone to the PC and execute the commands:

1. Connection check: Adb devices (should appear serial number of the device).
2. Safe Mode: Adb shell settings put global safe_mode 0
3. Reboot: adb reboot

If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try Fastboot:

fastboot oem device-info

(checks the status of the loader).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot commands on locked bootloader devices (Redmi Note 13 Pro, POCO F5) They can lead to hard bricks. Don't use them without unlocking them first!

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If, after the execution, ADB-The phone still loads into Safe Mode, the problem lies at the core level of the system, in which case only flashing through the Mi Flash Tool will help.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods are powerless, there are two options:

1. Flashing through Mi Flash Tool: Download the official firmware for your model from en.miui.com. Use the Mi Flash Tool in Clean All mode (full clean).

Contacting the service center

• If the phone is warranty, do not try to sew it yourself - this will void the warranty.
• Xiaomi can diagnose hardware malfunctions (for example, damage to the motherboard).

For Redmi models with MediaTek processors (Redmi 10C, Note 11 SE), flashing is complicated by the need to use the SP Flash Tool and an authorized account.

If you decide to sew the phone yourself, be sure to:

• 🔋 Charge the battery to 100%.
• 💾 Make a backup copy through TWRP (if established).
• 🔗 Use the original. USB-cable (Chinese cables often cause data transmission errors).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Safe Mode on Xiaomi Redmi