Installing the official firmware. How to flash Xiaomi from the Chinese version to the global Xiaomi mi6 firmware

At the end of spring 2018, Xiaomi Mi 6X became the expected novelty for fans of functional mobile devices middle class. The device was distinguished by two "smart" cameras, a modern, almost frameless design and a thin one-piece metal body with rounded corners. The device was run on Android 8.1 in conjunction with MIUI 9.5. But already now the most advanced owners of this gadget have begun to think about flashing it to even more modern software. For those users who are afraid to independently carry out such manipulations with the phone, we recommend contacting our service center. There, for sure, your device will not be harmed. For the more daring, we will tell you how to do it.

Unlocking

Like all Xiaomi devices, this smartphone is endowed with a locked bootloader function. To put a global firmware on it, this prohibition must be removed.

1.Go to the official MIUI website (http://en.miui.com) and create an account.

2.On the page http://en.miui.com/unlock, fill in the request form.

3.Click Next, enter the confirmation code (it will come to the specified number).

4. We are waiting for a positive notification on the phone from the developer (from several minutes to 2 weeks).

Important! You need to link your gadget to your mi-account. To do this, in the developer mode, enter it, perform the binding and wait for a notification from the manufacturer from 72 hours to 2 weeks.

5. After receiving the authorizing SMS (about lifting the ban), download the Mi Flash Unlock utility on your PC (http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html). We save everything to disk C.

6. We enter the gadget into Fastboot mode (together press the volume down and turn on button until the branded hare appears) and connect it to the computer via a high-quality cable.

7. After launching the service program, we pass identification through our account, agree to the risks.

8. We launch the service program and go through identification in the same MI account from which they asked for permission to unlock.

9. We activate the process with the "Unlock" button and wait for the inscription "Unlocked successfully" (notification of unlocking).

Preparing MiFlash

As a helper program, we took the version with MI flash. For it to work correctly, you need to remove the authentication of the installed drivers on your computer. Note that for each version Windows process tripping is slightly different, but in general, the algorithm looks like this:

through a squeezed Shift key reboot;
in the "Start" menu we enter "diagnostics" and then into "additional parameters";
in the “boot parameters via F7, select the line marked in red, as shown in the screenshot below;

After the done actions, download and install MiFlash on your PC. The utility folder should contain ADB / Fastboot. We save everything after unzipping to disk C. Download the firmware to our phone model. If the global version of the software is found, then after downloading, we save the unzipped file at the address without Russian characters.

Flashing

After service program launched, we are going to the final stage - reprogramming.

1. In Fastboot mode, connect the device to the PC (the battery charge level is at least 50%, all files are copied to the external drive).

2. In the command line (with the ADB utility running), on behalf of the administrator, type fastboot devices. In response, an inscription should appear on the screen identifying our device. If we see “waiting for ..”, then we check the connection.

3. We enter into fastboot and then oem reboot-edl - this is how we transfer the device to "Emergency Download".

4. After receiving on your smartphone sound signal When the synchronization is complete, proceed to the installation of the firmware file.

5. Launch MiFlash. With the “Refresh” command we update the list of connected devices.

6. After our device appears in the table, click on “Browse” and then write the path to the firmware in the line.

7. At the bottom we mark the complete formatting (clean all).

8. We start through "Flash".

The entire installation procedure will be displayed on the screen. It can take from 10 minutes to 1 hour. After completion, the device will need to be turned on in forced mode (long press on the power button), then disconnected from the computer and then give another 5 minutes for self-rebooting. That's it, the process of flashing the gaming device is complete!

Over time, many users of mobile devices begin to find flaws in their work, often seeing the cause of such malfunctions in failures. software... One of the most popular solutions to this problem is a complete replacement of a software component. On Xiaomi Mi6, the firmware is installed with an international or custom sample. To do this, you need to know the current firmware version and the phone's bootloader status.

Official firmware

You can install international or global firmware on Xiaomi Mi 6 using the integrated bootloader.

First, you need to download to your PC (and, if necessary, unpack) latest version software product... Using a cable, connect the device to the computer and copy all boot files to the folder "downloaded_rom".

On the phone, you need to run the "Updater" program and call context menu(three dots in the upper right corner). In the “Choose update package” section that appears, you need to select a pre-downloaded firmware version. At this point, the device must have access to the Internet.

After completing the above steps, the update process will begin installed version firmware.

Miflash firmware

When the bootloader is locked, software replacement is only possible in EDL mode. If the bootloader is unlocked, then in Fastboot mode.

Locked bootloader firmware

Many users do not know how to enter the device into EDL mode. Meanwhile, this operation can only be performed using a desktop. The phone connects to the PC via a cable and appears in the system as "Portable Mi 6". In the quick panel Android access File Transfer (MTP) must be activated. The list of devices connected to the PC will be updated, but the name of the gadget will remain the same.

On the smartphone, in the settings section, select the "About phone" item and press the "MIUI version" line seven times. The next step is to activate USB debugging. In the settings, select "Additional Settings", then "Developer Options" and go to "USB debugging and Enable USB Debugging". In the command line that appears, enter "adb reboot edl". The result of these actions will be the recognition by the manager of a new device, which denotes the name of the phone's hardware, for example, "Qualcomm HS-USB QLoader 9008".

It happens that the smartphone just reboots without any changes. This does not mean that a mistake was made, it is just that the described method is not suitable for this device.

If a new device has appeared, you can start uploading the firmware. The previously downloaded software version should be unpacked using the archiver to a local disk on the PC. In the process of specifying the path to files, the presence of Cyrillic characters must not be allowed.

On behalf of the administrator, the MiFlash.exe application is launched and the "Refresh" item is selected. At this stage, the system will need a few seconds, after which a window will appear on the screen with the "Select" button ("Browse" in outdated versions installer). After clicking on it, you must select the folder where the files are located new firmware... The process of installing new software will start after activating the "Flash" button.

Unlocked bootloader firmware

The phone is put into Fastboot mode as follows:

the smartphone turns off;
simultaneously, the volume down and power button is pressed.

If an image of a hare repairing a green robot appears on the display of the gadget, then everything is done correctly, the phone is switched to the desired mode.

The device connects to a PC using a cable. The following steps are performed by analogy with the previous description of installing the firmware. That is, the MiFlash application is launched on behalf of the administrator, the "Refresh" section is selected, then "Select" or "Browse" (depending on the version of the program), and the folder with the files of the previously prepared unpacked firmware version is selected. The installation process will start after clicking "Flash". The operation should take no more than 6 minutes.

Firmware for custom recovery twrp recovery

To install a revised firmware version on a device, you need to unlock the bootloader and install a custom twrp recovery. The procedure for performing this simple procedure can be found on the network.

Running the firmware using TWRP Recovery Mode is executed when the phone is turned off by simultaneously pressing the power button and the volume up button. You need to keep them until recovery is loaded. In the opened program, you need to leave OTG and SD. Then you should click on "Wipe" and in the "Advanced Wipe" item put a checkmark on Dalvic, System, Cache, Data, Internal Storage.

Attention! As a result of this operation, all user data will be automatically deleted. Therefore, it is better to first transfer important information to another storage medium.

After clicking on "Back" you should select " Reboot recovery"And swipe to the right. After that, you need to connect the smartphone to the PC via a cable and transfer the new software files to the phone.

In the "Install" item, the download file is indicated and the start of the installation is confirmed by moving your finger to the right. After completing the installation operations, it is recommended to remove unnecessary files... To do this, just go to the "Wipe cache / dalvik" section and select Reboot System. The last action will cause the device to reboot.

The user will be notified of the successful completion of the installation process by the appearance on the screen of the Mi brand logo with three flickering asterisks under it.

It was announced on April 19 and the first batch of smartphones was already available for purchase on April 28. On this moment you can already safely buy Mi6 with shipping anywhere in the world in many online stores, and in particular on the AliExpress trading platform.

Many people who received a smartphone complain about the glitchiness of the firmware installed by the sellers. Smartphones come with localized firmware numbered 8.2.0.2 NCAMIEC.

If you received a smartphone with such firmware, then we recommend flashing it to the global development firmware. Below we will tell you how to do this. There is no need to unlock the bootloader.

How to Flash Xiaomi Mi6 to Global Firmware?

For the firmware you need the downloaded program MiPhoneManager (Mi PC Suite).

Install this program on her computer, she herself will install the necessary drivers. Perhaps the program will ask for an update, a blue arrow will appear in the lower left corner. We advise you to update the program;
We take the switched off smartphone in our hands and enter the recovery mode (hold down the power button and the volume up button). In the recovery, we select the connection in MI ASSISTANT mode;
Now you can connect a smartphone in recovery mode to a computer. In the Mi PC Suite program, click on the arrow next to the Update button and select R.FLASH;
If everything is done correctly, then the program will offer you to update your firmware to the global developer;
After updating the firmware, we recommend doing full reset to factory settings.

Perhaps for about 80% of the update, your phone will go into reboot and the program will write about a failure. Do not worry! The phone should boot normally into the global firmware.

To install global firmware via MiFlash, an unlocked bootloader is required on the device. Presently THE ONLY ONE The working way to unlock the bootloader is through the official MiUnlock app. All other methods (via an engineering cable, transfer to EDL mode) were blocked by Xiaomi in latest firmware.

Installing global firmware using MiFlash

Sometimes for correct work MiUnlock is required to disable driver authentication.
Windows 7
When turning on the computer, after BIOS boot, you must press the F8 key. In the appeared menu "Additional boot options" select "Disable mandatory driver signature". This method may not work the first time, so you should repeat the action or open command line as administrator and enter two commands:
"Bcdedit.exe / set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS"
"Bcdedit.exe / set TESTSIGNING ON"
Windows 8
You need to press the key combination Win + I, hold down the Shift key and select "Shutdown"> "Restart". When you turn on your computer, select Diagnostics> Advanced Options> Boot Options> Restart. At startup, select the "Disable mandatory driver signature verification" mode by pressing the F7 key.
Windows 10
You need to hold down the Shift key and select Start> Shut Down> Restart. After booting, select Troubleshoot> Advanced Options> Boot Options> Restart. Then select the item "Disable mandatory driver signature verification" by pressing the F7 key.

The announcement of Xiaomi Mi 6 took place on April 19, 2017, and after 9 days the first batch of these smartphones has already gone on sale. Many buyers of this novelty complained that the localized firmware 8.2.0.2 NCAMIEC, with which this smartphone was sold, is very buggy. The Xiaomi Mi 6 Global Development Firmware will help solve this problem.

We will tell you how to reflash a Chinese Mi 6. Just before doing this, do not forget to create backups all the files it contains and save them to a USB flash drive, cloud or computer.

If you don't know how to install global firmware on Xiaomi Mi 6 then follow our instructions. You will need to download and install the MiPhoneManager program on your PC. If the program requires an update after installation, then update it. Next, you need to:

Take the switched off phone and, holding down the volume up and power keys, enter the " Recovery". In it, select the connection in the " MI ASSISTANT».
Further, being in the " Recovery»The smartphone must be connected to the PC. In the program called Mi PC Suite, click on the located next to " Update"Arrow and select" R.FLASH».
If everything was done correctly, then you will be prompted to update the existing firmware to the global development version.
At the end of the firmware update process, you should perform a full factory reset of the phone.

It may be that at 80% of the update, your device will reboot and the program will report a failure. Don't worry! After that, the smartphone will normally boot into the global firmware.

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Firmware from Chinese to global via MiFlash

Now we will tell you how to flash from Chinese firmware to global. The first step is to download the MiFlash program from the link. To install the global version using this utility, you will need to unlock the bootloader through the MiUnlock application. Other unlocking methods (switching to the " EDL", By means of an engineering cable) in the latest firmwares, Xiaomi has blocked, like other manufacturers of devices from China.

Unlocking the MiUnlock bootloader

Before flashing Xiaomi to global firmware, you need to
using mail or phone, on the site, if you do not already have it. Next, you need to:

Go to the site and click on the button located in the central part of the screen " Unlock now».
Log into your Mi-account.
On new page in English, enter your name, choose the state in which you live, enter telephone number, indicating the operator code and the reason why you need to unlock the bootloader. Agree to the terms and conditions and click on the green button " Unblock Now».
An SMS with a code will be sent to the phone number you entered, which should be entered on the next page and click " Proceed". After 5-10 minutes you will receive a message with permission to unlock the bootloader.
After obtaining permission, download the MiUnlock program and install it on your computer.
Before unlocking the bootloader, link your phone to the Mi account that was authorized to unlock.
Launch MiUnlock and agree to all terms and conditions. Then enter the password and login from the Mi account and click on “ Sign In».
Put your smartphone in the " Fastboot". To do this, turn off the device and turn it on by holding down the volume down button.
Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
In Mi Flash Unlock, click on the " Unlock". The bootloader unlocking process will start.
If everything was done as it should, then on the display you will see the inscription "Unlocking Successfull". Now you need to exit bootloader mode. To do this, hold down the power button for 10 seconds.

Disable Driver Authentication

When activating the PC after the BIOS has finished loading, press F8. V " Additional boot options»Select« Disable mandatory driver signing". If this action did not work, repeat it or open a command prompt as an administrator and enter the following commands: "bcdedit.exe / set TESTSIGNING ON", "bcdedit.exe / set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS".

Downloading the MiFlash application

Now you need to download the MiFlash utility by clicking on. If you already have Mi PC Suite installed, you can skip this step.

Download official firmware

For Xiaomi Mi 6 global firmware is on the official Xiaomi Internet resource. Download official version to install via Fastboot and unzip the folder to the root of the C drive. The path to the folder should only consist of English letters.

Fastboot mode

Put your smartphone in the " Fastboot". To do this, turn off the device and turn it on by holding down the volume down button. A bunny in a hat should appear on the display.

Firmware via MiFlash

Connect your smartphone to your PC using a USB cable.
Run the MiFlash utility. Click on " Refresh", Then - on" Browse"And specify the path to the folder containing the firmware file. At the bottom of the screen, select " Flash all except storage"- the point where the files will be stored. For formatting internal memory devices should be selected " Flash all". Press the " Flash”And start the installation process.
When the process is complete, the smartphone will reboot itself.