Stuck in Fastboot mode on your Xiaomi? 4 solutions to get out!

While using your Xiaomi smartphone, does a small green Android robot with a nurse treating it suddenly appear on the screen? Just below the image, do you see a " Fastboot " message and your smartphone no longer responds to any commands?

This is a problem that anyone using a Xiaomi mobile phone might encounter. In this article, we'll show you the methods that will allow you to exit Fastboot mode . Eager to learn how? Let's get started!

Fastboot mode: what is it? 

Fastboot mode , also known as quickboot mode , is present on all Android devices, not just your Xiaomi phone. While it might seem like a real problem that could harm your phone, it's important to know that this isn't the case at all!

Indeed, Fastboot mode is a tool that allows you to make internal modifications or completely reset a device running on Android.

It is also very useful for:

• A flash file system update
• Recover, restore or back up data
• Clear the keypad locks if you have forgotten your password.
• Perform a forced restart
• Restore your Android smartphone to factory settings!

Steps to exit Fastboot mode on Xiaomi smartphones 

The existing solutions for exiting fast startup mode are very simple. Before revealing them, we invite you to watch this short video, which will undoubtedly be very helpful.

Below, we show you the different methods that will allow you to easily exit Fastboot mode in case the video tutorial is not clear enough for you:

Method 1: Use the on/off controls 

You can only use power supply button to exit Fastboot mode. Here's how:

1. and hold the on your Android phone until the Fastboot message disappears.
2. Ensure the operation lasts at least 40 seconds to achieve the desired results.
3. If everything is working correctly, the display should have disappeared and you will see that your smartphone restarts normally.

Method 2: Use the power supply and volume buttons to flash the smartphone 

If the previous method doesn't work and the Fastboot message persists, there's another solution . You can flash your smartphone using its buttons. If you don't want to use only the power button power supply you can proceed as follows:

1. Press the power button and the volume down button
2. Press and hold these two buttons for about 30 seconds until the screen disappears. Your smartphone should then restart automatically!

Note: You may find yourself using the volume up button instead of the volume down button with some smartphones, such as the Redmi Note .

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Method 3: Try releasing the power supply button on your smartphone 

Sometimes, after flashing your smartphone, you'll see it start loading the operating system and you might even see the logo. However, after a few seconds, you'll be redirected to the Xiaomi Fastboot screen . If you encounter this problem, please proceed as follows:

1. Use the previous step ( volume keys and power supply ) to exit Fastboot mode.
2. Please wait a few moments while the small green Android robot with a nurse caring for it disappears .
3. Once you see Android restarting again, you must instantly power supply button . (Always keep the volume button pressed).
4. Please wait until your smartphone starts working properly again. 

Method 4: Use a third-party application to exit Fastboot mode 

If you have a laptop and a USB data cable connected to your smartphone, you can exit Fastboot mode via a third-party application: “ Android Multi Tool ”.

This application can help you enable or disable fast startup mode as needed. It can also help ensure that all data and information on your mobile device is verified.

Therefore, to use this application, please follow the steps below:

1. Use a USB cable to connect your device and your PC. If you don't have a USB cable, we recommend purchasing one by clicking on one of the following images:

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2. Download and extract the Multi Tools Android application
3. Enter the application 
4. Type the number “ 1 ” on your keyboard and then press the “ Enter ”
5. The command “ 1 ”, which stands for “ device check ”, will be executed to ensure your devices are properly connected. If they are not, please reconnect the data cable and try again.
6. Once your device is properly connected, please press “ 9 ” to exit Fastboot mode. Then press the “ Enter ” key to complete the operation.
7. The Android Multi Tools app will execute the command on your device. The Fastboot message will no longer appear on your smartphone . Then unplug your smartphone and restart it to verify!

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Do these methods work on all versions of Xiaomi smartphones? 

This is a question frequently asked when someone uses one of the methods presented in this article. Well, the answer is a resounding, clear, and energetic YES

So, if you have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Mi A1, A2, A3 or any other model smartphone, this tutorial will be very useful for exiting Fastboot mode.

Above all, we hope we've solved the problem of phones stuck in Fastboot mode with this very easy-to-follow tutorial, suitable for beginners as well as those with specific knowledge. Feel free to leave a comment if you liked this article. See you soon!