Xiaomi Mi 5X Recovery and Fastboot Mode

Want to Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Recovery Mode or Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode or Download Mode? Then follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X to Fastboot Mode or Recovery Mode or Download Mode.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Recovery Mode allows the users to perform advanced operations like flashing Root Package and other zip mods, wipe user cache and data, and many more.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Fastboot Mode allows the user to flash Custom Image files and Custom Recovery like TWRP, CWM, Philz, etc. on to the device. Let’s now proceed and see How to reboot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Recovery Mode and Fastboot Mode.

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Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Recovery Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your phone.
2. Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Release the keys as soon as you see the Xiaomi logo and wait for few seconds.
4. Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Recovery using ADB command

1. First of all, make sure you have installed Xiaomi Mi 5X USB Driver and ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your Windows PC.
2. Enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing; go to Settings > About Phone and tap on Build Number for about 7-10 times.
3. Connect your device to PC and open Command Prompt (CMD).
4. Enter the below command to boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Recovery Mode.

   adb reboot recovery

Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Xiaomi Mi 5X into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Power button together for a few seconds.
3. Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers installed on PC, and USB Debugging enabled on Phone enter the below command after connecting it to PC.

Open Command Prompt (CMD) on your PC and enter the below command.

adb reboot bootloader

Boot Xiaomi Mi 5X Download Mode

1. Power off your Phone.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to PC or Laptop.
3. Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.
4. When Mi logo pops up, release the Volume Up button.
5. If Bootloader mode appears, release the Power button.
6. Tap Download and connect the device to PC using Micro USB Cable.

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