What is EDL Mode on Xiaomi Devices?

EDL (Emergency Download) mode, also called 9008 mode, is a special low-level mode on Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset devices that allows direct firmware flashing bypassing the Android operating system. When a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO device enters EDL mode, Windows recognizes it as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 and flashing tools like QFIL, MSM Download Tool, and MiFlash can communicate directly with the Qualcomm chipset.

In 2026, EDL mode is used for unbricking dead Xiaomi devices, flashing stock firmware, removing FRP and MI Account, and performing deep repair operations that cannot be done through Fastboot or Recovery mode.

Method 1 — ADB Command (Easiest)

Works when USB Debugging is enabled on the device:

  1. Enable USB Debugging on Xiaomi: Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging
  2. Connect device to PC via USB
  3. Accept USB debugging authorization on device
  4. Open Command Prompt and type:
adb reboot edl
  1. Device reboots directly into EDL mode
  2. Windows shows Qualcomm 9008 in Device Manager

Method 2 — Button Combination

Works when device is powered off — most common method:

  1. Power off Xiaomi device completely
  2. Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down simultaneously
  3. While holding both buttons, connect USB cable to PC
  4. Device enters EDL mode — screen stays black
  5. Device Manager shows Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008
  6. If above does not work try Volume Down only while connecting

Method 3 — MiFlash EDL Button

  1. Open MiFlash Tool on PC
  2. Connect Xiaomi in Fastboot mode (Power + Vol Down)
  3. Click Reboot to EDL button in MiFlash
  4. Device switches from Fastboot to EDL mode automatically

Method 4 — Test Point (For Dead Devices)

When the device is completely dead and no other method works:

  1. Open the Xiaomi device carefully
  2. Look up the test point diagram for your specific model
  3. Short the two EDL test points using metal tweezers
  4. While shorting, connect USB cable to PC
  5. Device enters EDL mode from test point trigger
  6. Release tweezers once device is detected in Device Manager

EDL Mode by Xiaomi Model

Model EDL Method
Redmi Note 12, 13 seriesVol Up + Vol Down + USB
Xiaomi 13, 14 seriesadb reboot edl or Vol Up + Vol Down + USB
POCO F5, F6adb reboot edl or button combo
Redmi A1, A2 (MTK)BROM mode — Vol Down + USB (not EDL)

Confirm EDL Mode is Active

  1. Open Windows Device Manager
  2. Look under Ports (COM and LPT)
  3. Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COMX) should appear
  4. Open QFIL or MiFlash — device should be auto-detected

Conclusion

Entering EDL mode on Xiaomi Redmi POCO devices in 2026 is straightforward using ADB command for accessible devices or button combination for powered-off devices. For completely dead devices, test point method is the guaranteed solution. Download Qualcomm USB drivers and flashing tools from this website for complete Xiaomi EDL repair operations.