This process also requires access to a computer but you’ll also need to unlock the bootloader of the device. Now this will flash the Fastboot MIUI ROM on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X phone. Once complete you will see the “Success” message on the screen, And your phone will stock ROMs reboot. After verifying the package and your permissions, it will ask you to reboot the device.
This should prevent your phone from accidentally switching off during the flashing process and prevent it from bricking. You can use any of the following versions of Xiaomi Flash Tool to flash the firmware. However, we recommend using the latest tool version for Maximum Compatibility and Stability with the Windows OS. In fastboot mode, connect to PC, run the Fastboot command fastboot getvar product.
- urgently requires stock firmware flashing all the times.
- The backup will restore your old apps and data, meaning that apps you’ve uninstalled will reappear, and text messages you’ve since received will disappear.
- With the introduction of Xiaomi’s Anti-rollback Protection, it is not advised to use Fastboot ROMs to downgrade your device to an older Android version.
- Here’s a small video guide about how to flash updates with TWRP recovery on your Xiaomi device.
Android is an open source platform so it allows users to replace the stock ROM or re-installed the operating system with any compatible third-party ROMs. In computer language, the ROM stands for READ ONLY MEMORY that means you can not edit or delete the ROM. However, when it comes to Android there is a different meaning for the ROM. Installing ROM on the Android device is as same as installing an operating system on a computer device. There are benefits of going from a custom ROM to a stock ROM, too. You might be able to find a pre-rooted version of the ROM. If restoring a Nandroid backup isn’t a viable option, then your next best bet is to flash a stock ROM.
Follow the below Guide to install the firmware using the Mi Flash Tool. Finding and downloading a Global ROM is perhaps the most time-consuming part of this whole procedure, given that the file will likely be somewhere between 1.5- and 2GB in size. Having an unlocked bootloader can also interfere with the correct working of some secure apps. These apps will not appear in Google Play, but even if you sideload them via the APK file you may find they do not work.
Factory images come directly from the device manufacturers, and many don’t release them. Google and Motorola are among the major companies that do. It’s normally possible to get factory images from Samsung and LG, but you may need to download them from third-party sites. In this case, you can download a flashable stock ROM direct from the OnePlus website. In Mi recovery mode, use volume keys to navigate and Power key to confirm.