Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Recovery Mode, Fastboot Mode and Download Mode

Are you wondering How to Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode? Then, follow the instructions listed on this page to successfully boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Recovery Mode and Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Recovery Mode allows a user to troubleshoot and fix problems with their device. In addition, recovery mode can access some core functions of the device, such as factory resetting the device, wiping cache, Installing updates, backup and restoring data, flash root packages and other zip mods, etc.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Fastboot Mode or Bootloader Mode is used to re-flash system partitions on the device. It is an alternative to the recovery mode but is more advanced. It helps to modify or write data directly to your device's flash memory.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode can be used to unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, Philz, etc.), flash stock ROM, flash custom image files, and more.

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Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Recovery Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Recovery Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Recovery Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your phone.
Once the device is off, press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds.
Release the keys as soon as you see the Xiaomi logo and wait for few seconds.

Now, your phone should boot into Recovery Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Recovery using ADB command

First of all, install the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro USB Driver and ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your Windows computer.

Now, enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing, go to Settings → About Phone and tap on Build Number about 7-10 times.
Connect your device to computer and open Command Prompt (CMD).
Now, enter the below command in CMD to boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Recovery Mode.
```
adb reboot recovery
```

Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Fastboot Mode / Bootloader Mode

Below are the methods using which you can boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro into Bootloader Mode or Fastboot Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using Hardware Buttons

Power off your Phone.
Press and hold Volume Down + Power button together for a few seconds.

Now, your phone should boot into Fastboot Mode.

Boot Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro Bootloader Mode/Fastboot Mode using ADB command

Assuming ADB and Fastboot Drivers and USB Drivers installed on your computer.
Enable "USB Debugging" on your phone from Developer Options. If Developer Options is missing, go to Settings → About Phone and tap on Build Number about 7-10 times.

Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and open Command Prompt (CMD).
Enter the below command in the Command Prompt window.
```
adb reboot bootloader
```