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How to Flash MIUI ROM: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Flashing a MIUI ROM can enhance your Xiaomi device's performance, add new features, or fix bugs. If you have never tried this, please accept my support as I take you through this complete guide on how to flash an MIUI ROM without any hurt.
What is MIUI ROM?
MIUI is also one of the custom versions of the Android operating system by Xiaomi. With its convenient interface, MIUI ROM Flashing is an upgrade of firmware on devices with ROM packs.
Why to Flash MIUI ROM?
Performance: Newer ROM versions always have better performance and efficiency.
Features: Every time, some enhancement in new features.
Fix Bugs: Easily solve bugs, software issues, etc. with the latest ROM. Customize: You can get the latest themes, wallpapers, etc. for customization. Requirements for Flashing MIUI ROM Before getting started, ensure the following things: Backup Your Data : It's a fact that ROM flashing will wipe the data from the device. It's best to use tools such as Mi Cloud or Google Backup for a back up of important files.
Charge up Your Device: Charge your phone up to at least 60% so that the process runs without any hassles or interruption. MIUI ROM Download the official MIUI ROM from the Xiaomi website or any other reliable source of your choosing. Mi Flash Tool Now install the ROM with the help of the Mi Flash Tool that you just downloaded from the official Xiaomi site. How to Flash MIUI ROM: Step by Step Step 1: Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging Go to the settings > about phone.
Tap on Build Number seven times so that it unlocked Developer Options.
Navigate back to Settings and then to Developer Options.
Turn on USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
Step 2: Unlock the Bootloader
- Visit the Mi Unlock website and log in.
- Request permission to unlock your bootloader.
Once you get a message of permission granted, click "Agree," and then proceed as you have been advised to unlock your bootloader. This procedure consumes time and requires a continuous internet connection.
Step 3: Download and Install the Latest MIUI ROM
- Download the MIUI ROM file from the official Xiaomi site.
- Find the downloaded file and extract it into a folder on your computer.
Step 4: Flashing the ROM by using the Mi Flash Tool
- Download and install the Mi Flash Tool.
- Open the Mi Flash Tool and connect the device to your computer with a USB cable.
- Now, boot your device into Fastboot mode by powering off the device and pressing Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
- Click Refresh then click the folder icon.
- Find the location of the extracted MIUI ROM in Mi Flash.
- Click the Flash for the process to begin, and wait until it's done. This process can take a couple of minutes.
Step 5: Reboot Your Device
- If the flash is done, the device will auto-reboot.
- Device set up should be performed as if it is a new device.
Troubleshooting Tips
Bootloop: Your device is most definitely going to boot a loop. In this case, just reflash your ROM, or even recover a backup. Messages on errors: Verify if the ROM downloaded is the right one for your device model, and also ensure there are no compatibility issues. Bootloader: Verify that the bootloader is really unlocked, and that USB debugging is enabled. Conclusion
You can flash a MIUI ROM on your Xiaomi device and voyage into a whole new world with improved performance and fresh features. Follow the steps, make sure you have met the prerequisites, and you will feel confident to flash the MIUI ROM. Do not forget to backup your data always; follow the instructions to avail issue-free flashing technique.
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