Xiaomi gadgets became very popular thanks to their quality and pricing policy. One of the few drawbacks of this technique is firmware. Not always phones support Russian, but unnecessary applications, on the contrary, is too much. Because of this, the gadget can "slow down", which is immediately reflected in its image. To avoid these minuses, you just need to flash Xiaomi anew, armed with a more suitable firmware version.
How to find the desired firmware?
Before starting searching for optimal firmware, you need to know exactly the gadget model. In the event that another option is selected, the technique can work with interruptions, there will be even more flaws, and the performance of the gadget will be at risk.
You can find the desired firmware on the Internet. It is better to give preference to official proven sites, then the risk of what can something go wrong, will be minimal. It is desirable to first study the screenshots of the system interface, then it will become clear whether it will enjoy the user if he can figure it out.
There is also a special service for Xiaomi gadgets, which is called "Proxiaom". You can find the necessary firmware, as well as news, new products, updates of the line from the well-known brand.
After the firmware is found, you should check if there is a "bootloader" on the gadget, which controls the launch of the operating system. If it is blocked, then in a simple way it will not work out the technique.
Xiaomi developers are trying to equip the latest telephone models by a locked "loader". This is done so that the user does not install the "non-rigging" firmware and did not jeopardize the work of the gadget.
Also, such a utility will not be allowed to establish such a software that will "conflict" with the operating system. To check if "Loader" is blocked in a specific case, it is necessary:
- turn off the gadget and clamp the inclusion key and increase the volume;
- if the Recovery application appears on the screen, there is no lock, and the user can successfully flash the device;
- if FastBoot mode is turned on, which indicates the block. But even in this case, you do not need to despair. You can flash the device, but taking advantage of bypass tracks.
The key combination that will help make check may be different. It all depends on the gadget brand and its parameters.
Preparatory measures
Before entering the firmware, you need to conduct preparatory activities. It will save from errors, troubleshooting will reduce the time of the procedure.
The list of such measures:
- It is important that the battery is fully charged. If the technique is discharged during the procedure, the process will be canceled.
- You should make a backup or save all important information on the external carrier. There is no complete warranty that in the process it will be all smooth and the system does not fly.
- Install drivers for the desired technique model. They come complete with a telephone or tablet. If these are missing in case of loss or for another reason, they can easily download them from the Internet.
- Download the program "ADB", which will help to flash the device. It is necessary to place it on the computer so that there are no Russian characters in the way to her, spaces.
- Download the desired firmware depending on the gadget model. It should also be paid to the prescription "Global" in the title. This suggests that the version is multilingual.
- Check the actual firmware. To do this, go to "Settings" - "OS version" - "for developers".
- Upon hand you need to have a USB cord, without it it is impossible to connect to the computer.
Several methods to flash Xiaomi
There are several ways to flash Xiaomi. This uses different programs. The selection depends on the user's preferences, the characteristics of the device and the availability of one or another utility on the network.
Miflash.
This program will help to quickly flash the phone, but before that it will have to be pregnant to install it on the computer. The thing is that first you need to prohibit the system to check the digital signature of the drivers.
The firmware will be performed in such a sequence:
- turn off the device;
- connect it with a computer using a cord;
- click the power on the power and increase the volume. If the "loader" is locked, then this method will not fit;
- include the program;
- click on the "browse" and select the folder with the firmware;
- "Flash", now you need to wait when the process is completed.
After the procedure is completed, you need to disconnect the phone from the computer. The first load can delay. This should not scare the user, because the system checks a new firmware for compatibility and error.
How to make the firmware if the "loader" is blocked
In the event that the first firmware method is not suitable, you can use this option. It involves the translation of the device to EDL mode.
The first stages will be very similar to the above method: you should also turn off the phone, press the power button and increasing the sound. But in this case, the FastBoot mode will turn on.
Now you should also connect a gadget to a computer with a cable and enable Miflash.
After that, the algorithm will be different:
- Go to "ADB", holding SHIFT, click the right mouse button on any empty place within the folder.
- "Open the commands window."
- Now you need to enter commands alternately: "FastBoot Devices" - "FastBoot OEM EDL".
- The system must go to EDL mode. It will become clear on the dark screen.
- Drivers will automatically be updated. No need to interfere with this process.
- In the Miflash program, select "Refresh", install the firmware and wait until everything is over.
Email gadgets from Xiaomi is not easy. All because developers block the "bootloader" and the user has to bypass this block. But still such a procedure is possible due to utilities that are freely available online.