This step is very important, if you don’t do this, your device will be stuck in bootloop. The LazyFlasher .zip file skips the Android security check and allows the phone to boot, if you don’t do this, your phone won’t boot as it won’t be able to pass the security check. Installing a custom ROM can void your device warranty. Additionally, you will no longer receive the official firmware update. Note that this is a risky process, and your phone might get stuck into a boot loop. We at Droid Thunder will not be liable for any damage.
- Interrupting the firmware installation means bricking your phone.
- Though I had to change slots because it wouldn’t boot.
- All Android smartphones & tablets comes pre-installed with a “Stock ROM”, also known as the “Stock Firmware”.
Furthermore, you can use it to restore the stock MIUI firmware after flashing a custom ROM, a custom recovery like TWRP, or rooting. On the other hand, custom ROMs are unofficial firmware developed by third-party developers. While they offer more features and customization options than stock ROMs, they often lack the stability and security of stock ROMs.
The flashing procedure can also be carried out directly through the Fastboot binary; in such cases, the Fastboot ROM is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Xiaomi as promised started rolling MIUI 8 Global Stable build for various supportive devices. The update is rolling out via OTA and the Redmi 1S, Mi 2/2S, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G users are the first to experience the all new MIUI 8 ROM.
- But to make sure you take everything to your new device, you need a full backup.
- Likewise, you could flash any supported IMG or ZIP file or even root your device by flashing the Magisk ZIP (which is now part of the Magisk App, from v22 onwards).
- Even Apple made some changes firmware download site to attract users and hear their feedback.
- Xiaomi MiFlash Tool comes with In-Built Drivers which includes Google ADB Drivers, Microsoft MTP and RNDIS Driver, and Qualcomm USB Serial Driver etc.
- Every smartphone has its unique interface and features in its stock ROM.
- If you are facing any software error on Redmi Pro or any other application issue, it means your phone needs to flash.
Flash the ROM and verify that the device can boot, and only then lock the bootloader using the ‘fastboot flashing lock‘ command. It’s an unofficial database created by Youssif Shaaban Alsager (yshalsager) that provides flashable MIUI ROMs (including Fastboot ROMs) for all Xiaomi devices. Unlike a Recovery ROM, installing a Fastboot ROM requires your device to have an unlocked bootloader. If you haven’t done this already, then just download the official Mi Unlock Tool and follow the instructions here.