How to reflash the switched off Xiaomi smartphone: all ways 2026

Have you encountered a situation where Xiaomi smartphone refuses to turn on, hovers on the logo or does not respond at all to the power button? The reasons can be different: a failed update, damage to system files, experiments with custom firmware or even hardware failures. In most cases, the device can be brought back to life through firmware reflashing in a turned off state - for this the manufacturer has provided several official and informal methods.

It is important to understand that the procedure for flashing a turned-off device differs from the standard update via Settings → About the phone. This will require a computer, special utilities (for example, MiFlash or QFil) and knowledge of the nuances of working with the Fastboot and EDL modes. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from the simplest (via the official.tgz archive) to the complex (recover through testpoints), and also tell you how to avoid typical errors that can turn the phone into a “brick”.

Why Xiaomi is not included and do I need a flashing?

Before you start taking drastic measures, make sure that the problem does require firmware reflashing, and here are the main symptoms in which software recovery can help:

• 🔄 The phone is stuck on the logo. Mi/Redmi/POCO It does not load any further (called bootloop»).
• 📵 The device does not respond to the power button, but when connected to charging shows an indication (burning / flashing LED).
• 🚫 After a failed update, "over the air» (OTA) through TWRP system won't start.
• 🔧 Fastboot defines the phone, but the fastboot boot or fastboot flash commands don’t work.
• 🔒 Device blocked by Mi Account after resetting settings.

If the smartphone is completely dead (it doesn't respond to charging, it doesn't warm up, it doesn't detect the computer), the problem is probably hardware, like a malfunctioning power controller or battery, in which case flashing will not help, and you need to diagnose it at the service center.

⚠️ Attention: Flip-through through EDL (Emergency mode) resets all data on the device, including photos, contacts and messages. If the phone was previously synced with Mi Cloud, some data can be restored after flashing.

Preparation for re-flashing: what will be needed

To successfully reflash the switched off Xiaomi, prepare the following:

• 💻 Computer on Windows 7/10/11 (On macOS or Linux, the process is possible, but requires additional manipulation.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (preferably from the kit) cheap cables may not provide stable connection in mode Fastboot/EDL.
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 30% (if it responds to charging in any way) and the discharged device may shut down during firmware.
• 📥 The official versions can be downloaded from the Xiaomi Firmware website or through the Xiaomi Firmware Updater tool.
• 🛠️ Utility: MiFlash (for firmware through Fastboot). QFil (for firmware through Fastboot) EDL). ADB & Fastboot Tools (to check connection) Qualcomm Drivers (if required) EDL).

For models running MediaTek processors (such as the Redmi Note 11 or POCO M4 Pro) you may need the SP Flash Tool utility, but in this article we will focus on devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, as they make up the majority of Xiaomi’s lineups.

Method 1: Fastboot firmware (if the phone is detected)

If a Xiaomi smartphone is deactivated by a computer in Fastboot mode (when connecting USB and holding the Volume Down + Power button), this method is the easiest and safest. It is suitable for most models on Snapdragon.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware in.tgz format for your model from the Xiaomi website and unpack it.
2. Install the MiFlash Tool (you can download it here).
3. Turn the phone into Fastboot mode: 1. Turn off the device (if it is hanging - hold the power button for 10+ seconds). 2. Press Volume down + Power and hold until the rabbit appears in the eardress cap.
4. Connect your phone to your PC. The Android Bootloader Interface should appear in Device Manager.
5. Launch MiFlash, press Select and point the path to the unpacked firmware.
6. At the bottom of the window, select Clean All or Clean All and Lock (if you want to lock the bootloader after you have firmware).
7. Press Refresh, your phone should appear in the list. Then click Flash and wait for completion (5-10 minutes).

Once the firmware is successful, the phone will automatically restart. The first run can take up to 15 minutes - don't interrupt the process!

Download the firmware for your model|Install MiFlash and drivers|Check the battery charge (minimum 30%)|Connect the original USB-cable|Transfer your phone to Fastboot-->

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If MiFlash is giving you a critical partition flashing error, try using an older version of the tool (e.g. MiFlash 2018) or go through EDL.

Method 2: Firmware through EDL (if Fastboot doesn't work)

EDL (Emergency Download Mode) is an emergency boot mode that allows you to flash your phone even if it doesn’t respond to buttons or the bootloader is damaged, but activating it on new Xiaomi models (released after 2020) often requires an authorized account or physical circuit of test points on the board.

How to log into EDL:

• 🔧 For older models (until 2020): Turn off the phone, pinch the Loudness up + Loudness down + Power and plug in. USB-In the Device Manager should appear Qualcomm device HS-USB QDLoader 9008.
• 🔧 For new models (after 2020): you will need to disassemble the phone and close the test points (contacts on the motherboard). For each model, the location of the points is different - look for circuits for your device (for example, for the Redmi Note 10 Pro these are contacts near the battery connector).

Firmware via EDL:

1. Download the firmware in.mbn format or use the file prog_emmc_firehose.mbn firmware-film.
2. Install Qualcomm drivers (you can download here).
3. Run QFil, select Flat Build and specify the path to the file prog_emmc_firehose.mbn.
4. In the Select Build Type section, click Load XML and select rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml files from the firmware folder.
5. Connect your phone in EDL mode (should be defined as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008).
6. Press Download and wait until it is completed (the process can take up to 20 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with a locked bootloader (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi) K50 Pro) firmware through EDL If you don't have authorization, you can have a hard-brick, which means you'll need a service center.

Method 3: Recovery via Mi Assistant (for locked phones)

If your Xiaomi is locked with your Mi Account after resetting, and the firmware through Fastboot doesn’t help, you can try the official Mi Assistant utility.It only works for devices with an unlocked bootloader, but sometimes helps to bypass the lock without losing data.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Assistant from Xiaomi’s official website.
2. Put your phone in Fastboot mode (as described above).
3. Connect the device to the PC and launch the utility.
4. Log in to the same Mi Account that was linked to the phone.
5. Follow the instructions of the program – it will offer to unlock the device or restore access.

If Mi Assistant doesn’t help, only the firmware through EDL with a complete data reset remains.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

Critical information: On Xiaomi models with Snapdragon 888 and later (for example, Mi 11, Redmi K40) firmware through EDL without authorization can lead to blocking IMEI. In this case, the phone can only be restored in official service using special equipment.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of the above methods do not work, the following options remain:

• 🔧 Contact the service center. Xiaomi official centers have access to authorized accounts for firmware through the EDL And they can even restore the bricks. The cost of the service is from 1500 to 5000 rubles, depending on the model.
• 🛠️ Pike. JTAG. An extreme method that requires special equipment and skills, suitable for repairing damaged firmware at the eMMC level.
• 📱 If the problem is hardware (e.g., the power controller is burned), it is sometimes cheaper to buy a new board than to repair an old one.

Before you bring your phone to the service, make sure you've really exhausted all the software methods. Sometimes firmware through EDL using a custom firehose file (such as from a platform model) helps, which you can find on forums like XDA Developers or 4PDA.

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If the phone doesn’t turn on after a bad firmware, don’t panic – in 90% of cases it can be restored via EDL or Fastboot.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi flashing