How to exit Fastboot mode on Xiaomi: a step-by-step guide with photos

Fastboot mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices is a special engineering mode designed to firmware, unlock the bootloader or restore the system. However, many users experience a situation where the phone “hangs” on the screen with a hare in a hat and the inscription FASTBOOT. The reasons can be different from accidental button pressing to failure when updating the software.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can get out of Fastboot, from basic to advanced, including lossless methods using a PC. Importantly, if your device doesn’t respond to standard actions, don’t panic — 90% of the time, the problem is solved without going to the service center. We’ll also explain why the smartphone can automatically reboot to Fastboot after shutdown, and how to fix it.

What is Fastboot Mode and Why Does the Phone Get Into It?

Fastboot (or bootloader mode) is a low-level Android device boot mode that allows you to interact with hardware directly via ADB or Fastboot commands. On Xiaomi devices, it is activated:

• 🔄 Forced - holding the power buttons + Loudness down during on-set.
• 📱 Automatically – if the system detects a critical error (e.g., a damaged firmware).
• 🔧 After a failed firmware or reset via the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔄 Because of the “sticking” of the buttons (especially relevant for older models of Redmi Note) 4/5).

Externally, Fastboot mode on Xiaomi looks like a black screen with the Mi Bunny logo (hare in the hat) and the inscription FASTBOOT Some models, some of them (POCO F1, Redmi K20 Pro) additional information on the status of the loader may be displayed (Locked/Unlocked).

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi device loads into Fastboot after every shutdown, it may indicate a damaged boot or recovery area.

Before you try to get out of the mode, make sure that:

• 🔋 The battery is charged at least 30% (at low charge, the device can be rebooted cyclically).
• 🔌 Cable USB (if you use a PC) is good and supports data transfer.
• 🖥️ Mi drivers are installed on the computer USB Driver (you can download it on the official Xiaomi website).

Method 1: Standard output (without PC)

If your Xiaomi device just “hangs” in Fastboot mode after accidentally activating, try the standard exit method:

1. Hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. After turning off, wait 5 seconds and press Power again for normal boot.

If the device is loaded back into Fastboot, try an alternative:

1. On the FASTBOOT screen, hold Power + Loudness up at the same time for 8-10 seconds.
2. Release the buttons when the screen blinks or the Recovery menu appears.

On some models (Redmi 9, POCO X3), the combination Power + Volume up + Volume down (hold 10 seconds) can work.

Method 2: Reboot with Recovery Mode

If the standard output didn’t work, try booting into Recovery Mode and rebooting from there, a method that works for devices with either an unlocked or locked bootloader.

Instructions:

1. On the FASTBOOT screen, hold Volume Up + Power until the Recovery menu appears (usually 5-10 seconds).
2. From the Recovery menu, select Reboot → Reboot to System (use volume buttons for navigation and Power for confirmation).

If the Recovery menu is in Chinese (relevant to Xiaomi.eu global firmware), look for characters (reboot) or (system).

⚠️ Note: If the Recovery menu does not include Reboot to System, it may mean that the boot partition is corrupted.

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If after selecting Reboot to System, the device returns to Fastboot again, try running Wipe Cache Partition in the Recovery menu.This won't delete your data, but it can solve the boot problem.

Method 3: Exit via Fastboot commands (from PC)

If hardware methods don’t work, connect the device to your computer and use Fastboot commands. This requires drivers and an ADB/Fastboot tool installed.

Preparation:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (preferably original).
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools (hold Shift + right mouse button → “Open command window”).

Exit teams:

fastboot devices

(Check if the list is empty, install the drivers or change the cable.)

fastboot reboot

(Reboots the device in normal mode.)

If the fastboot reboot command doesn’t work, try:

fastboot continue

(Continues to boot the system, ignoring boot errors.)

Locked bootloaders may need to be unlocked through the Mi Unlock Tool (the official Xiaomi tool).

Method 4: Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (for experienced)

If all previous methods have failed, the firmware is likely damaged, in which case a complete flashing through Xiaomi’s official tool, the Mi Flash Tool, will help.

Important: This removes all the data on your device! If you have important information, try retrieving it first through ADB (if your phone has ever booted).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for your model (choose the Fastboot version, not Recovery).
2. Unpack the archive with firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters.
3. Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
4. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode to your PC.
5. In the Mi Flash Tool, click Select, specify the path to the firmware folder, then Refresh (the device should appear).
6. Select firmware mode: Clean All - complete cleaning (recommended for critical failures); Clean All and Lock - cleaning + locking the bootloader (if it was unlocked); Save User Data - saving data (not always stable).

Flash

⚠️ Warning: Firmware on the wrong software version (e.g. global in Chinese or vice versa) can lead to device blink! Always check firmware compatibility with your model through the Miui Downloads website.

1. correctness of the selected firmware (version for your model and region).

2. integrity of the downloaded archive (damaged files may cause errors).

3. Status USB-Port and cable (use the original Xiaomi cable).-->

Method 5: Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If none of these methods work, the last option is hardware reset through test points, which requires disassembly of the device and is only suitable for advanced users or service centers.

When it might help:

• 🔧 The device is cyclically rebooted in Fastboot and does not respond to commands.
• 📱 The Mi Flash Tool Firmware Ends with an Error.
• 🔋 The phone is not detected by the computer even in Fastboot mode.

How it works:

The Xiaomi motherboard has test points that force the power controller to reset, and then you can flash it back again.

• ⚠️ Requires disassembly of the phone (risk of damage to plumes).
• ⚠️ Incorrect closure can cause the device to fail.
• ⚠️ The guarantee will be lost.

If you do not have experience in electronics repair, it is better to contact a service center. the cost of such repairs usually does not exceed 1-2 thousand rubles.

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Before disassembling the device, take a picture of the location of all the plumes and screws. Use plastic blades to avoid damaging the body.

Why is Xiaomi constantly loading into Fastboot?

If your Xiaomi device reboots in a cycle after every shutdown, the reasons may be:

The most common cause is damage to the boot partition after a failed update or manual intervention in the system, in which case only a complete firmware reflash will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's Fastboot mode