Stuck in Fastboot Mode? Easy Exit Methods

Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide to fix the dreaded Fastboot Mode loop on any Android phone—no PC required for most solutions, with bonus advanced fixes included:

Basic Methods: No PC Needed

1. Force Reboot (Power Button Only)

• Press and hold the Power button for 10–20 seconds until the screen turns off and the device restarts normally.
• On Samsung models, hold Power + Volume Down for 10–20 seconds .

2. Power + Volume Hold Trick

• Hold Power + Volume Down (or Volume Up on some Xiaomi/Redmi models) for about 30–40 seconds.
• Wait for vibration or logo, release Power but continue holding Volume until it boots.
• Reddit users confirm: “press and hold both power & volume up buttons, until a reboot is forced”.

3. Let the Battery Drain, Then Charge

• If buttons won’t exit fastboot, let the battery fully deplete until the phone shuts off.
• Then connect to charger—many phones auto-power up into normal mode .

4. Remove Battery (Device Permits)

• For phones with removable batteries, power down, remove the battery for 30+ seconds, reinsert, and power on.

Intermediate Methods: PC or Tools

5. Android Multi Tools App

• Connect xiaomi phone to PC via USB, run Android Multi Tools, choose 9 option – Exit Fastboot Mode.
• Exit the Fastboot Mode in Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 or other.
  • Method 1 – keep pressing Power Key for 10 seconds.
  • Method 2 – keep pressing Power Key + Volume Keys down key for ten seconds.
  • Method 3 – long method Releasing Only the Power Button until the battery completetly drain.
    

6. Fastboot Command via PC

• install Android SDK or Minimal ADB & Fastboot and then command : bashCopyEditfastboot reboot
• For Xiaomi, use: bashCopyEditfastboot oem fb_mode_clear fastboot reboot.

7. One-Click Recovery Tools

• Tools like ReiBoot for Android (Tenorshare) or UltFone Android Repair offer one-click exit from fastboot without data loss .

Special Tips & Community Insights

• Stuck Buttons: A jammed Volume Down often causes looping. Loosening it helped several users.
• USB Port Issues: Use USB 2.0 port or original cable—some PCs cause boot loops via USB 3.0 conflict.
• Xiaomi/OnePlus EDL Recovery: For advanced users, combine fastboot commands to enter EDL mode, then flash firmware to fix loop.

Quick Decision Guide

If none of these work, it may be a hardware fault (stuck volume buttons or faulty power key), often repaired at a service center