Xiaomi Global Firmware Install Tutorial - How To - Mi Flash - English

Summary

This tutorial guides viewers on installing global firmware on Xiaomi devices like the 13 Ultra, 12s Ultra, or 11 Ultra. It covers unlocking the device, using Xiaomi ME Flash Tool and firmware from XiaomiUpdater.com, and emphasizes the importance of not unplugging the USB cable during the flashing process.

Takeaways

• 📱 The tutorial is about installing a global firmware on Xiaomi devices, including the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 12s Ultra, and 11 Ultra.
• 🔓 The device must be unlocked, indicated by an open lock symbol on the top of the device after startup.
• 🛠️ Two tools are required for the installation: Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool and firmware files from Xiaomi's official website.
• 🔗 The Mi Flash Tool can be downloaded from xiaomiflashtool.com, and the latest version for the year 2022 is recommended.
• 🌐 Firmware files are available on xiaomi.eu/updater, where users can select their device model and download the global firmware.
• 📁 It's important to download the fastboot version of the firmware, which is typically larger than the recovery version.
• 🗂️ After downloading, extract the firmware zip file using a tool like WinRAR on a Windows PC.
• 📁 Create a folder named 'log' to avoid potential issues with the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔄 In the Mi Flash Tool, click 'Clean All' to remove any previous settings, especially if switching from a Chinese device to a global firmware.
• 🔍 Select the correct firmware version from the 'Images' folder after navigating to the downloaded firmware files.
• 🔄 Enter the device into fastboot mode by holding the power and volume down buttons for about 10 seconds.
• 🔌 Connect the device to the PC with a USB cable and initiate the flashing process through the Mi Flash Tool.
• ⏱️ The flashing process may take around 10 minutes, and it's crucial not to unplug the USB cable during this time.
• 📊 After flashing, the device will reboot with the official global firmware, allowing for over-the-air updates, but SafetyNet may fail, affecting Google Pay.

Q & A

What is the primary topic of this tutorial?

The tutorial is about installing global firmware on a Xiaomi device.

What is the first step to prepare a Xiaomi device for a global firmware installation?

The first step is to ensure that the Xiaomi device is unlocked. You can find a tutorial on how to unlock the device, and an unlocked device will show a small open lock symbol at the top when it starts.

Which tools are needed for installing the global firmware?

The two tools needed are the Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool and the firmware file, which can be downloaded from Xiaomi Flash Tool and Xiaomi Firmware Updater websites respectively.

How do you download the firmware for a Xiaomi device?

Go to the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website, enter your Xiaomi device model (e.g., Xiaomi 13 Ultra), and select the global firmware, specifically the fastboot version.

Why is it important to choose the fastboot version of the firmware?

The fastboot version is necessary for flashing the global firmware, and it is usually larger than the recovery version.

What should you do after downloading and extracting the firmware?

After extracting the firmware, create a folder called 'log' in the Mi Flash Tool folder to avoid issues. Then, open the Xiaomi Flash Tool and install the necessary drivers.

What is the critical setting to change in the Mi Flash Tool before flashing the firmware?

You need to select 'clean all' instead of 'clean all and lock' to prevent the device from bricking after the firmware installation.

How do you put the Xiaomi device into fastboot mode?

Press the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for about 10 seconds until the fastboot symbol appears on the display.

What is the final step before starting the firmware flashing process?

Connect the device to the PC with a USB cable, click 'refresh' in the Mi Flash Tool, and select the firmware folder on your PC. Then, start the flashing process.

What should you avoid doing during the firmware flashing process?

You should avoid unplugging the USB cable during the firmware flashing process to prevent any interruptions.

What happens after the firmware flashing process is complete?

The device will reboot, and you will have the official and latest Xiaomi global firmware on your device. However, Google Pay will not work due to SafetyNet failure, although other banking apps should work without issues.

Outlines

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🛠️ Global Firmware Installation Tutorial for Xiaomi Devices

This tutorial guides users through the process of installing a global firmware on a Xiaomi device, such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 12s Ultra, or 11 Ultra. It emphasizes the importance of having an unlocked device, indicated by an open lock symbol upon startup. The tutorial provides instructions on where to find the necessary tools: the Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool from xiaomiflashtool.com and the firmware from xiaomi.eu/updater. It also explains how to download the correct firmware version, prepare the device for flashing by creating a 'lock' folder and using the Mi Flash Tool to install the drivers and firmware. The process includes putting the device into fastboot mode, connecting it to a PC, and using the Mi Flash Tool to flash the firmware, which should not be interrupted to avoid issues. The tutorial concludes by mentioning that the installed firmware will be the official global version, allowing for over-the-air updates, but notes that Safety Net may fail, potentially affecting the use of Google Pay.

Keywords

💡Global firmware

Global firmware refers to a type of software that is designed to work with devices across different regions, ensuring compatibility with various network standards and services. In the context of the video, it is the official software that Xiaomi devices can be updated to, allowing users to receive over-the-air updates just like those on official global devices. The script mentions installing global firmware on various Xiaomi devices, emphasizing its importance for users who wish to have access to the latest updates and features.

💡Xiaomi device

Xiaomi is a Chinese electronics company known for its smartphones, among other products. In the script, 'Xiaomi device' is used to refer to any smartphone model from the brand, such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 12s Ultra, or 11 Ultra. The tutorial is specifically aimed at users of these devices who wish to install global firmware, indicating the broad applicability of the instructions provided.

💡Unlocked device

An unlocked device is a smartphone that is not restricted to a specific carrier and can be used with any network provider. The script explains that the device must be unlocked before installing global firmware, signified by a small open lock symbol on the device's startup screen. This is a crucial step, as it allows the user to flash the device with a different firmware version.

💡Fastboot

Fastboot is a protocol for interfacing with the bootloader of a device, allowing users to perform low-level operations such as flashing firmware. In the video script, the process of putting the Xiaomi device into Fastboot mode is described, which is necessary to install the global firmware. The script instructs users to press the power and volume down buttons for 10 seconds to enter this mode.

💡MI Flash Tool

MI Flash Tool is a software utility provided by Xiaomi for flashing firmware onto Xiaomi devices. The script mentions downloading the latest version of the MI Flash Tool from xiaomiflashtool.com, which is essential for the firmware installation process described in the tutorial.

💡Firmware version

Firmware version refers to the specific iteration of the software that is installed on a device. The script instructs users to select the correct firmware version for their device during the flashing process. It distinguishes between a recovery version and a Fastboot version, with the latter being necessary for the global firmware installation.

💡Clean all

In the context of the MI Flash Tool, 'clean all' is an option that allows users to erase all data and partitions on the device before flashing new firmware. The script emphasizes the importance of using 'clean all' to avoid issues when transitioning from a Chinese device to a global firmware.

💡Recovery version

Recovery version is a type of firmware that is used to restore a device to its original state or update the system software without completely wiping the device. The script mentions that there are two versions of the firmware available for download: recovery and Fastboot, with the Fastboot version being the correct choice for installing the global firmware.

💡Safety net

SafetyNet is a set of Google services that help ensure the integrity of user data on Android devices. The script notes that after installing the global firmware, SafetyNet may fail, which could affect the functionality of certain apps like Google Pay. This is an important consideration for users who rely on these services.

💡Xiaomi.eu updater

Xiaomi.eu updater is a website mentioned in the script where users can download the firmware for their Xiaomi devices. The script provides instructions on navigating to the site, selecting the device model, and downloading the appropriate firmware, which is a critical step in the global firmware installation process.

💡Flashing

Flashing, in the context of smartphones, refers to the process of installing or updating the firmware on a device. The script provides a detailed tutorial on how to flash the global firmware onto a Xiaomi device using the MI Flash Tool, including the steps to prepare the device and the software.

Highlights

Tutorial on installing global firmware on Xiaomi devices.

Applicable to various Xiaomi models including Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 12s Ultra, and 11 Ultra.

Device must be unlocked before proceeding with firmware installation.

Unlocking tutorial available on the site.

Unlocked device indicated by an open lock symbol at the top of the device.

Two tools required: Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool and firmware from Xiaomi Updater.

Download the latest version of Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool from xiaomiflashtool.com.

Firmware can be found on xiaomiupdater.com by entering the device model.

Download the fastboot version of the firmware, which is typically larger than the recovery version.

Use WinRAR or similar software to extract the firmware files.

Create a 'lock' folder to avoid potential issues with the Mi Flash Tool.

Install necessary drivers by clicking 'Install' in the Mi Flash Tool.

Click 'Clean All' to prepare for flashing, especially important for Chinese devices being flashed with global firmware.

Select the firmware version from the extracted files.

Ensure the device is in fastboot mode by pressing the power and volume down buttons for 10 seconds.

Connect the device to the PC via USB to initiate the flashing process.

Do not unplug the USB cable during the flashing process, which typically takes around 10 minutes.

The device will reboot and have the official Xiaomi global firmware after the process.

Safety net will fail, meaning Google Pay won't work, but other apps should function normally.

Xiaomi EU firmware is recommended for full functionality.

The tutorial is provided by the Trading Shenzhen team.

Transcripts

and welcome today to a new tutorial on

trading shazam.com I would like to show

you today how to install a global

firmware on a xiaomi device doesn't

matter if it's a xiaomi 13 Ultra at 12s

Ultra or 11 Ultra any xiaomi device we

got any tutorials in English and German

on our site on a how-to section that you

find for example also the xiaomi U

fastboot and touch recovery tutorials

but the most important part for us right

now for the global tutorial is that the

device has to be unlocked you find also

a tutorial for how to unlock a device

and you will know that your device is

unlocked when you start your device and

at the top of the device you will see a

small lock symbol which is open now we

are perfectly prepared to install a

global firmware you need just two tools

to do it the first tool is the xiaomi me

flash tool which you will find on xiaomi

flashtool.com you download just the

latest version here the 2022 version and

we we need the firmware which you will

find on xiaomi from updater.com the

first thing just click on scroll to

downloads and enter your xiaomi device

for example here in our case we do it

with the 13 Ultra so we enter xiaomi 13

Ultra click on download and then you see

a list with all the firmers which are

right now available for the device for

us right now the global is the most

important one and you see it two times

once it's a recovery version and once

it's the fastboot version we need the

fastboot version so you click on the

download but it doesn't matter both are

shown and this is really important

usually first is the recovery version

shown you see it as the type recovery

and there's a smaller file size and the

second one is the fastboot which is

usually way way bigger just download the

zip file and then you got both Supply

extracted use for example winwa on a

Windows PC and then you go into the me

flash tool folder do your favor and the

first thing you have to create is a

folder which is called lock because

sometimes it gives some problems with

the me flash tool when you created the

log folder click on xiaomi flash and it

will open up a new pop-up which is

showing you all the drivers you need

just click on install then usually the

app shuts down just open it again and

all the files you needed all the driver

files you needed are inside the first

and most important part is to click here

down on clean art because you're having

right now a Chinese device which you're

installing in global firmware and

usually preset is clean all and lock and

when you lock the device after it it

will break so the first and most

important part is to click on clean on

without this you shouldn't flash when

you have clicked on clean all we have to

select the firmware version so click on

the top on select and search for the

firmware version on your PC usually it

in the downloads folder and then you

click on the firmware folder and you see

that you're on the right place and you

have to selected the right one when the

images folder is below it then just

click on OK and now you can start to

flashing it so you have to put your

device into fastboot mode just press the

power button and the volume button down

as long as 10 seconds and you will see

on the display a fastboot symbol now

plug in your USB cable and you will hear

the usual Windows sound that the USB

devices recognize click on refresh and

you can start to flash the firmware

finally the process will take around 10

minutes to flash the hole firmware on

the device the most important part is

Don't Unplug the USB cable during this

process and in the end the result will

show you a success or in the latest

versions even an error but this isn't a

problem the device will reboot and you

will have the official and latest xiaomi

global firmware on your device this

firmware on the end is the official

Global firmware you will get all the

over-the-air updates which the official

Global also get and everything works

except one thing safety net will fail

and this means that Google pay won't

work on this device all the other stuff

and also banking apps should work

without any problems if you want to have

everything worked I recommend on the

xiaomi will firmware which also is

pretty easy to install this was the

global firmware tutorial I hope you

liked it if you have any question just

put it down into the comments and if you

liked it just give us a thumbs up your

trading Shenzhen team