Flashing xiaomi mi3 via fastboot. Xiaomi firmware - important information! How MIUI firmware differ by type

In order for your third-generation Xiaomi Redmi smartphone (including the Note 3 model) to work at the maximum performance level all the time, you need to follow the latest changes in the software for it. It is optimal if the latest firmware is installed on Xiaomi Redmi 3, and it can be updated “over the air”. If the phone has stopped updating, you need to personally monitor the firmware update for it.

With the advent of the new firmware Xiaomi Redmi 3, you will need to download and install it. But you need to be careful, because the quality of its work will directly depend on how you flash your smartphone. For example, many of those who have independently reflashed the Xiaomi gadget like the unofficial Russian firmware for Xiaomi Redmi 3, where some additions have been made to the main package of functionality. True, you must be sure that you have downloaded a high-quality firmware and adhered to all the rules for installing it. Otherwise, even by installing the original program, you risk harming the phone.

In any case, whatever firmware you decide to install, even nominally the best program is downloaded and installed under your responsibility. Neither the manufacturer nor the software developer is responsible for the further operation of the gadget.

Today we will talk about how the Xiaomi Redmi 3 is flashed correctly. Follow these recommendations, and the result is likely to be good.

Downloading MiFlash

To install any new firmware, you must first download the program to your computer. Only after that we download the version of the software for the phone you have chosen to the same computer.

You can download the global version of the firmware on the official website. If you want to install the Russian-language modified version, then check that the addition in the form of the Russian language is the only difference from the official version of the software. A simple principle works here: the more changes, the more chances of bugs occurring during the system operation.

The firmware is always replaced in the Download Mode, into which you need to transfer your phone before starting work. Switching to bootloader mode is usually done by holding down the volume up button when turning on the gadget. There you will see inscriptions, mainly in Chinese, but Download is also in English, like fastboot.

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Installing the firmware

Next, you need to connect your smartphone to your computer via a USB cable. The device should show up in the MiFlash program. As a rule, the system does not see it right away, therefore, click "Update" in the program window. If everything is successful and the phone is recognized by the system, we start flashing it. For this:

Specify the path to the downloaded firmware in MiFlash;
Press the "Flash" button;
We are waiting for the new software to be installed.

When the procedure is completed, we restart the gadget. If everything went well, you will see that the firmware on Xiaomi Redmi 3 has changed, and you need to set the initial user settings.

Now you know how to flash Xiaomi Redmi 3 and how to update outdated software. But you must definitely adhere to the following recommendations in order to avoid unpleasant consequences:

You can reinstall the firmware an unlimited number of times, even more than three in a year, but make sure that it differs as little as possible from the official one;
The third generation of Xiaomi smartphones, including the Note model, often has a locked bootloader. If this prevents you from making changes to the system, send an unlock request on the official Mi website;
Before installing the new firmware, be sure to copy all personal data from the phone to a safe place, because they will be deleted;
Sometimes the software file for the phone may not load, and the main reason is that the computer does not recognize the smartphone correctly. He can see the gadget only as a storage device, not a telephone. Therefore, change the connection type and everything will work out.

The flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi4c, released at the end of 2015, due to its high technical characteristics is a very attractive offer today. To fully unleash the potential of the device, users from our country will have to resort to installing a localized MIUI firmware or a custom solution. This procedure is feasible quite simply if you follow the instructions from the material below.

A powerful hardware platform from Qualcomm with a large margin of performance practically does not cause complaints from Mi4c users, but the software part may disappoint many fans of Xiaomi devices, because there is no official global version of MIUI for the model, since the flagship was intended to be sold exclusively in China.

The absence of the Russian interface language, Google services and other shortcomings of the Chinese MIUI, originally installed by the manufacturer, can be solved by installing one of the localized versions of the system from domestic developers. The main goal of this article is to tell you how to do it quickly and seamlessly. Initially, we will consider installing the official firmware to return the device to the factory state and restore "ripped" smartphones.

Responsibility for the result of following the instructions below lies entirely with the user, and only he, at his own peril and risk, decides on the implementation of certain manipulations with the device!

Regardless of the initial state of Xiaomi Mi4ts in software terms, before installing the Android version of the required version, you should prepare the necessary tools and the device itself. Careful implementation of the following steps largely determines the success of the firmware.

Drivers and special modes

There are several ways to equip the operating system with components that allow pairing Mi4c and a PC in order to be able to manipulate the device's memory through special software. The simplest and fastest way to get drivers is to install a Xiaomi branded tool for flashing brand devices - which contains everything you need.

Installing drivers

Modes of operation

If the drivers are installed correctly, there should be no problems with determining the device by the computer. We open "Device Manager" and watch the devices displayed in its window. We connect the device in the following modes:

The usual state of a phone running Android in file transfer mode. Enable file sharing, i.e. MTP mode, you can pull the notification curtain down on the device screen and tap on the item that opens the list of options-modes for connecting the smartphone. In the list that opens, select "Media device (MTP)".

V "Dispatcher" we see the following:

Connecting a smartphone with USB debugging enabled... To enable debugging, follow the path:

"Device Manager" should display the following:

Mode "FASTBOOT" ... This operating mode is used very often when installing Android in Mi4c, as in many other Xiaomi devices. To start the device in this mode:

The device in this state is defined as "Android Bootloader interface".

Emergency mode. In a situation where the software part of Mi4c is seriously damaged and the device does not boot into Android and even into the "FASTBOOT", when connected to a PC, the device is detected as .

When the phone does not show any signs of life at all, and the PC does not respond when the device is connected, we hold down the buttons on the smartphone connected to the USB port "Nutrition" and "Volume-", we hold them for about 30 seconds until the device is detected by the operating system.

If the device is not detected correctly in any mode, you can use the files from the driver package for manual installation, available for download at the link:

Backup

During the operation of any Android device, it accumulates a lot of different information that is valuable to the user. During flashing, all data will in most cases be destroyed, therefore, to prevent their irrecoverable loss, you should create a backup copy as soon as possible.

You can learn about some of the methods for creating a backup before seriously interfering with the software part of the smartphone from the lesson at the link:

Among other methods, we can recommend the use of very effective tools for copying important information and restoring it later, integrated into the official MIUI versions, which are installed in Mi4c by the manufacturer. It is assumed that you are logged into the Mi Account on the device.

Unlocking the bootloader

Before flashing Mi4c, you need to make sure that the device's bootloader is not locked and, if necessary, carry out the unlocking procedure by following the steps of the instructions from the article:

Unlocking usually does not cause any problems, but checking the status and gaining confidence in unlocking the bootloader can be difficult. Xiaomi, when releasing the model in question, did not block the bootloader of the latter, and the Mi4ts bootloader can be blocked if operating systems of versions higher were installed on the device 7.1.6.0 (stable), 6.1.7 (developer).

Among other things, it will not be possible to determine the status of the bootloader using the standard method described in the article from the link above, that is, through it will not be possible, since for any state of the model bootloader, the same status is issued when the fastboot oem device-info command is executed.

Summarizing the above, we can say that you should carry out the unlock procedure through MiUnlock in any case.

If the bootloader is not initially locked, the official utility will display a corresponding message:

Additionally

There is one more requirement that must be fulfilled before proceeding with the installation of the system software in Mi4ts. Disable your screen lock pattern and password!

When switching to some versions of MIUI, failure to comply with this recommendation may result in the inability to enter the system!

Firmware

You can install the operating system in Xiaomi Mi4c, as in all devices of the manufacturer, using several official methods, as well as using universal tools from third-party developers. The choice of the method depends on the state of the device in terms of software, as well as the goal set, that is, the version of Android that the smartphone will run under after all the manipulations are completed.

Method 1: Android application "Update"

Officially, Xiaomi offers to install the system software in its devices using the built-in MIUI tool designed to install updates to the proprietary shell. By following the steps below, you can install any official firmware for Xiaomi Mi4c. You can download the latest versions of the system on the official website of the manufacturer.

As the package used for installation in the example below, the developer's MIUI version is used 6.1.7 ... You can download the package using the link:

Method 2: MiFlash

It is safe to say that for all Xiaomi Android devices there is the possibility of flashing using a proprietary tool created by the manufacturer. More details about working with the tool are described in the article at the link below, within the framework of this material we will dwell on the features of using the tool as a flasher for the Mi4c model.

For example, we will install the same official MIUI as in the method of installing the OS through the Android application "Update", but the package, which can be downloaded from the link below, is intended to be installed precisely through MiFlash in phone connection mode "FASTBOOT".

Additionally. Recovery

MiFlash can be used as a tool for restoring Mi4c to the factory state after installing a system that blocks the bootloader, as well as restoring the functionality of smartphones after serious software failures. In such cases, the developer MIUI should be flashed. 6.1.7 in emergency operation Qualcomm HS-USB Qloader 9008.

The procedure for rewriting Mi4c system partitions in emergency mode completely repeats the instructions for firmware in fastboot mode, only in MiFlash it is not the serial number of the device that is determined, but the number of the COM port.

You can transfer the device to the mode, among other things, using the command sent through:
fastboot oem edl

Method 3: Fastboot

Experienced users who have been flashing Xiaomi smartphones more than once know that MIUI packages posted on the official website of the manufacturer can be installed into the device without using MiFlash, but directly through Fastboot. The advantages of this method include the speed of the procedure, as well as the absence of the need to install any utilities.

Method 4: Recover via QFIL

In the process of manipulating the software part of Xiaomi Mi4c, most often due to incorrect and rash actions of the user, as well as as a result of serious software failures, the device may enter a state where it seems that the phone has "died". The device does not turn on, does not respond to key presses, indicators do not light up, it is determined by the computer as Qualcomm HS-USB Qloader 9008 or not defined at all, etc.

In such a situation, recovery is required, which is carried out through a proprietary utility from the manufacturer Qualcomm to install the system in Android devices built on the hardware platform of the same name. The tool was named QFIL and is part of the QPST software package.

Unpack the archive with QPST and install the application following the instructions of the installer.

Unpacking the fastboot firmware. It is recommended to use the developer version of MIUI 6.1.7 for recovery
Launch QFIL. This can be done by finding the program in the Windows Main Menu

or by clicking on the utility icon in the directory where QPST was installed.

Switch Select Build Type set in position "Flat Build".

We connect the "ripped" Xiaomi Mi4c to the USB port of the PC. Ideally, the device will be defined in the program, - the inscription "No port aviable" at the top of the window will change to Qualcomm HS-USB Qloader 9008.

If the smartphone is not detected, press "Decrease volume" and "Turning on" at the same time, we hold the combination until the moment "Device Manager" the corresponding COM port appears.
In field "Programmer path" add the file prog_emmc_firehose_8992_ddr.mbn from catalog "Images" located in the folder with the unpacked firmware. The Explorer window, in which you need to specify the path to the file, opens by clicking the button "Browse ...".

Push "Load XML ...", which will open in turn two Explorer windows, in which you need to mark the files offered by the program rawprogram0.xml,

and then patch0.xml and press the button "Open" twice.

Everything is ready to start the procedure for overwriting the device's memory partitions, press the button "Download".

The file transfer process is logged in the field "Status"... In addition, the progress bar is filled.

We are waiting for the end of the procedures. After the inscription appears in the log field "Finish download" disconnect the cable from the phone and start the device.

Method 5: Localized and custom firmware

After installing the official version of the system in one of the ways described above, you can proceed to the procedure for bringing the Xiaomi Mi4c to a state that fully reveals the potential of this high-level device.

As mentioned above, the full use of all the capabilities of the smartphone by users from the Russian-speaking region is possible only as a result of the installation of localized MIUI. You can find out about the features of such solutions from the article at the link below. The proposed material also contains links to the resources of the development teams, where you can download the latest versions of the translated skins.

Installing a modified recovery

To equip Mi4c with a localized MIUI or a modified third-party system, the capabilities of a custom recovery environment are used.

For the model in question, there are many versions of TWRP and when downloading the recovery, you should take into account the version of Android that is installed in the device before installing the environment. For example, an image designed for Android 5 will not work if the phone is running under Android 7 and vice versa.

Installing an inappropriate recovery image can lead to the inability to start the device!

Let's install a universal version with regard to Android TWRP versions for Xiaomi Mi4c. The image used in the example and available for download at the link below can be installed on any version of Android, and when using other images, you should pay attention to the purpose of the file!

The easiest way to install a modified recovery environment into this model is via Fastboot. Download the toolkit from the link below and unpack it to the root of the C: drive.

Place the file TWRP_Mi4c.img, obtained as a result of unpacking the archive downloaded from the link above, into the directory "ADB_Fastboot".

Fastboot flash recovery TWRP_Mi4c.img

Successful operation is confirmed by displaying a message "Writing‘ recovery ’... OKAY" in the console.

Disconnect the device from the PC and boot into recovery by pressing and holding the combination on the smartphone "Volume-" + "Nutrition" until the TWRP logo appears on the screen.

Important! After each boot into the recovery environment installed as a result of the previous steps of this instruction, you should wait a three-minute pause before using the recovery. During this time, after the launch, the touchscreen will not work - this is a feature of the proposed version of the environment.

After the first launch, select the Russian language of the recovery interface by pressing the button "Select language" and allow changing the system memory partition of the device by moving the corresponding switch to the right.

Installing the translated firmware

After receiving custom TWRP recovery, the user of the device has all the possibilities to change the firmware. Localized MIUI are distributed in the form of zip packages that are easily installed using a modified recovery environment. The work in TWRP is described in detail in the following material, we recommend that you familiarize yourself.

If you have just switched to Xiaomi smartphones or are just preparing for such a step, then you have probably already heard how fast and functional the MIUI shell is. However, if you dig deeper, you can think about the problem of choosing a firmware version, since their choice is huge. For this reason, someone may be afraid to update their phone, or they are waiting for an update that will never appear at all. This selection issue led us to this review of the main MIUI firmwares. Now you will have clear instructions for all versions of MIUI with a brief description of the features, pros and cons.

How are MIUI firmwares divided by region?

First of all, let's divide the MIUI firmware by region. Everything is very simple here.

Two versions are officially released:

for the domestic market, it is also Anglo-Chinese - China ROM;
for the international market, global - Global ROM.

These are two basic versions of MIUI firmware, on the basis of which custom firmwares are created. Further, a little more details about each of the two.

MIUI Global ROM (Global ROM)

This firmware is for smartphones and tablets manufactured outside of China. The international version of MIUI already has pre-installed applications and services from Google. There is a choice of languages, including Russian.

MIUI China ROM

This version is exclusively released for smartphones sold in the domestic market. The firmware has 2 pre-installed languages - Chinese and English, there are also no Google services and software that works only in China is installed.

How do MIUI firmware differ by type?

So far, everything seems very simple, however MIUI is also divided according to its type:

MIUI Developer ROM - for developers, MIUI beta;
MIUI Stable ROM - stable firmware version;
MIUI Ported ROM - these are unofficial versions of MIUI firmware, supported by developers in local markets;
self-made firmware based on MIUI - the same custom ones, but often their "creators" are unknown;
regional firmware MIUI - usually released for models that support a specific type of mobile connection.

MIUI Developer ROM

These firmwares are officially released by Xiaomi developers. Initially, such assemblies are intended for more advanced users who need to be the first to get access to new operating system functions. The Developer ROM is designed for testing innovations and it often contains various flaws.

That is why updates appear weekly on Fridays (excluding holidays). As soon as errors are found, they are quickly eliminated and the next version of MIUI usually does not have any previously identified flaws.

Calculating firmware for developers is very easy - even by name. For example, if you see that the assembly is called MIUI 8 7.21.4, then it was released on April 21, 2017.

MIUI Stable ROM

With these firmware versions, everything is much easier. They are also released by the Xiaomi development team, however, these assemblies are official, stable, tested, with fully working functions and without obvious glitches that are eliminated in developer assemblies.

You can safely install such firmware on your phone, but you will not be among the first to get access to the innovations. Here, a choice has been made in favor of stability. Stable ROM firmware updates on an ad-hoc schedule, so you might see an update every couple of weeks or not get anything new for months.

MIUI Ported ROM

This type of MIUI firmware includes most custom assemblies, of course, they are all unofficial. You can often come across such firmware for one main reason - outside of China, Xiaomi smartphones usually install localized versions of MIUI collected by third-party developers.

We also refer to this type of firmware as high-quality assemblies of enthusiasts who port MIUI to devices from other manufacturers besides Xiaomi.

Basically, Ported ROM MIUI is built on the basis of a stable version of the firmware, or on the developer's one with the elimination of bugs. Often these custom builds are updated on a specific schedule, but the installation will be done manually.

Custom low-quality MIUI builds

Still, it is necessary to single out a separate subtype from the general picture of custom MIUI firmware - self-made assemblies that pop up on "gray" Xiaomi smartphones. Often, such firmwares have a terrible translation, terrible optimization, and there are uncorrected bugs.

If this is the first time you encountered MIUI firmware of this type, then the impression of the operating system and the phone as a whole will surely be spoiled for a long time. Never use such assemblies.

Regional MIUI ROM / Other versions

These are far from the most common types of MIUI firmware. We noted above that these are mainly regional localized assemblies intended for a specific type of mobile communication or for a specific operator. The most famous firmware WCDMA ROM MIUI and TD ROM - the first will work on models only with support for 3G WCDMA communication (more or less common), and the second - only in the domestic market of China.

We can also divide MIUI firmware according to the simplest criterion - by size.

Full ROM is a full-fledged version of the firmware that you can safely install from scratch on your smartphone. Often, installing such an assembly will fix all errors and other problems that could not be dealt with in other ways. Such a MIUI package offers all the necessary services, which is why the firmware file will not weigh so little - up to 2 GB.

The Incremental ROM is just an addition to the firmware, updating it with the necessary fixes. Often you can get them by OTA (downloading via WiFi) if you have the official MIUI firmware installed - stable or for developers. These updates are small - from 20 to 200 MB.

And in conclusion, we note the implicit division of MIUI firmware according to the update method - by OTA or manually.

Any official MIUI firmware has the ability to get an update over the air at any time, but only if you have not manually changed anything in the system files. Because of this, there may be a problem with the OTA update. We'll have to fix the problem manually - by installing the assembly, which can always be downloaded from the official Xiaomi MIUI forum.

Since September 2018, the Chinese company has strengthened the protection of its smartphones by introducing some changes to its security policy. We ask our readers to familiarize themselves with this information, as it relates to the firmware of Xiaomi smartphones.

Recall that the first steps were: an anti-rollback mechanism, which prohibits downgrading the MIUI version and increasing the bootloader unlocking time. Now the company plans to block the ability to install the global version of the firmware (Global ROM) on.

Xiaomi firmware - new rules!

At the beginning of the month, a message appeared on the official English-language forum, in which one of the administrators published an important message for all users of the Mi community.

The announcement states that Xiaomi phones for the Chinese market will no longer support the MIUI Global ROM. And accordingly, (marked "Global Version" on the box) will no longer support the Chinese version of the MIUI China ROM.

For clarity of information, we attach the original message.

Also in this post it is recommended to buy Xiaomi smartphones only through official sales channels and double check the information about the system before updating the system. In turn, the MIUI team thanks users for their understanding.

The reasons for this innovation?

The Xiaomi company continues to grow and develop, capturing more and more markets around the world every year. The Asian giant has already conquered India and many Asian countries, continuing its expansion now to European countries.

With China being the largest smartphone market in the world, large OEMs have the privilege of being among the first to try new technologies. In addition, Chinese versions of smartphones are often cheaper than their global counterparts.

Smartphones, tablets and other gadgets are very popular in the mobile technology market. Unscrupulous sellers take advantage of this by misleading buyers in some cases. For example, when they claim that they are selling the "global" version of the Chinese device Xiaomi, when in fact the global version of the phone does not yet exist.

Also, this is unpleasant news for users who are used to buying and ordering phones directly from China. There is an increased likelihood that a seller on Aliexpress can sell a phone that will turn into a "brick" after the update.

Now let's deal with smartphones, for which these restrictions will apply in the future. The list itself was published by the developer of the XiaoMiTool utility, who analyzed the software and found the code responsible for blocking installations outside the region.

If the bootloader is locked, the system checks if the phone version matches the firmware version. When the region does not match, an error message appears.

List of Xiaomi devices with MIUI restrictions outside the region:

("Wayne");
("Dipper");
("Sirius");
("Ursa");
Mi 8 Lite ("platina");
Mi 8 Pro ("equuleus");
MIUI 10 Global Russia, or unlock bootloader and install global firmware.
Dear readers, we will monitor the further situation and promptly inform about all updates and innovations related to firmware for Xiaomi smartphones.

After an incorrect flashing, the smartphone is practically "okay"? Or do you want to upgrade to a newer version, and updates over the air have long ceased to come? The special mode that exists on Xiaomi mobile devices will help here. But not everyone knows how to flash a Xiaomi phone via Fastboot, what is needed for this, and what problems may arise.

What is needed for the firmware

The first thing that you simply cannot do without if you decide to install the firmware using Fastboot is d access to a personal computer and USB cable for.

Please note that it is better to use the factory cable.

Next comes special program MiFlash, also called MIUI ROM Flashing. It is recommended to download this tool from the official website (there will be a link along the way). For the PC to recognize the smartphone, drivers are also required... They are usually installed automatically after the first connection.

And, of course, you can't do without the firmware file itself. You can choose either, or. The download should only be from the MIUI website and only for your specific model! The required file extension is ".Tgz". If caught ".Gz"- just rename.

Do not forget that we an unlocked bootloader is required for a successful operation. The bootloader is inactive? Then use it, or read the short instructions below.

Remember that you carry out all manipulations with the device at your own peril and risk!

Step-by-step instructions on how to flash Xiaomi via Fastboot

Now we proceed directly to the firmware of the Xiaomi smartphone itself, which will take place through the computer. On the phone should remain at least 60-70% of the charge, but also not exactly 100%. Also take care of internet access just in case: Wi-Fi is ideal.

Step 1: install the MIUI ROM Flashing Tool (MiFlash)

Before installing the program on your PC or laptop, you need to disable the digital signature verification of drivers.

Disable digital signature verification

Push on the "Start" image in the lower left corner of the screen; (Screenshot 1: Calling the Start Menu)
Next, click "Parameters";
(Screenshot 2: Go to "Options")
A new window is highlighted, where there are separate items for detailed PC settings. We need to go to Update and Security;
(Screenshot 3: Going to Updates & Security)
Go to the tab "Recovery". There are only two sections: "Reset the computer to its original state" and "Special Boot Options".
(Screenshot 4: going to "Recovery")
We'll need a second section. We tap on Restart Now.
(Screenshot 5: Reboot the PC into special mode)
A standard-looking computer restart begins, after which a black screen appears for a couple of seconds, replaced by a blue window. In it we select the second item "Troubleshooting".
(Screenshot 6: Go to Troubleshooting)
The section is highlighted "Diagnostics"... Click on "Additional settings".
(Screenshot 7: Go to "Advanced Settings")
Now Boot options and "Reload".
The computer enters Windows special startup mode and here it is required activate 7 point responsible for signing digital drivers. Just click on F7 key... Ready. Preparing to install MiFlash is complete.

Please note that the above points will apply to the Windows 10 operating system.

Program installation

We proceed directly to the utility itself. Download the program from Google Drive (the installer is taken from the MIUI forum, since you need to be registered to download it, last file update 31.07.18), now install it.

Now you need to restart your PC. Run the file called "MiPhone" with the extension " .exe". We see a completely standard installation window asking for a location to save the program. It is best to choose the system drive C and make sure that only Latin characters are on the way to the application. Click "Next".

The installation begins and is being monitored in real time. AND we confirm the loading of drivers three times.

At the very end, the program gives us a small instruction, we read and agree by clicking "End". That's all, MIUI ROOM has been successfully installed on the computer along with the necessary drivers. They should be enough for flashing the device. Moving on.

Step 2: unlocking the bootloader

Recently, unlocking the bootloader has been greatly simplified. There is no need to apply to the official Xiaomi service and wait several days for a positive decision, which, in other words, might not have happened. Users can now start activating the bootloader right away. Let's describe a short instruction:

The first and most important thing to do is link your phone to. The screenshots below show everything in detail.
Now it remains to wait until 360 hours pass and then you can continue.
After that we you will need one more utility, namely Mi Flash Unlock. You can find it on w3bsit3-dns.com or on the official Xiaomi page at this link.
Then we open the program as administrator, put the device into Fastboot mode ( turn off the phone, wait about a minute and hold down the volume minus button with the off button) and connect to the computer. Reading information starts.
At the end of the procedure, three green dots should appear - a sign that Bootloader has been successfully unlocked. Made. Do not forget that on our website you can familiarize yourself with.

Step 3: choose the correct Fastboot firmware

We repeat once again that the firmware must be official and suitable for your phone. For example, if you are the owner of a Xiaomi Redmi 4x smartphone, in no case should you use the shell file designed for Redmi Note 4 or 4a.

All necessary materials for download are located at the link: en.miui.com/a-234.html

Developer and Global ROM are available to choose from. To find out how they differ, you can, as always,.

Step 4: turn off the phone, put it into Fastboot mode and connect it to the PC

When the preparation is complete, we take the mobile device, turn it off and wait about a minute for all processes in the smartphone to completely stop. Now we launch the Fastboot mode on the phone.

This is done as follows: hold down the power key and the volume down rocker. We hold until a hare in a hat with earflaps appears, which repairs Android. Now you can connect the device to your computer.

IMPORTANT! We connect the phone to the PC only after activating the Fastboot mode, otherwise you will get an error!

Step 5: launch the MiFlash program and flash Xiaomi

Unzip the firmware file with any available archiver; remember or copy path to the unpacked shell... Next, launch the MiFlash shortcut from the desktop.

Click on the button "Select", located in the upper left corner and indicate the path to the firmware. We confirm with "OK". We update the list of connected devices using the key Refresh. We go down below, where we see the points:

Clean all – deletes all files from the device beyond recovery;
Save user data- does not touch user data;
Clean all and lock – completely cleans the smartphone and, moreover,.

Be extremely careful here! It is best to choose the first option so that nothing interferes with the process. Also mandatory before starting the operation. Reset backup files to computer, as the SD card also has the risk of being suddenly cleared by an incorrect flashing process.

If you do not understand English well, and especially technological terms, try to find MiFlash in Russian.

Is the item selected, the phone is connected and the path to the file is specified? We carry out the final action - click « Flash» ... The flashing begins. You cannot disconnect the smartphone from the computer while in the field « Result» the inscription will not appear « Success».

The procedure may take some time, and during this period, any manipulations with the phone are strictly prohibited. At the end of the operation, the mobile device will reboot and start itself on the new version.

Possible problems

If the firmware has not been installed or the phone simply does not start after the update, pay attention to the following possible reasons and solutions:

Corrupted firmware file. The archive could be downloaded from an unreliable source or unpacked incorrectly, watch our step-by-step video tutorial. Download a different version and be sure to disable your antivirus, otherwise it will remove the required items.
During the flashing, the phone was completely discharged. This happens if at the beginning of the operation less than 30% of the charge remains. Do not connect your smartphone directly to charging if you have recently reflashed it. Here you need to disassemble the phone and remove the battery (in this case, without disassembling in any way) and after 10-15 minutes insert it again. Try to enable. Does not work? Then put it on charge and try again after half an hour.