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Hello Mi Fans! Mi Flash Tool is a utility released by XIAOMI. This utility will allow you to flash the official firmware (fastboot file - beta or stable) from Xiaomi onto your Xiaomi smartphone / tablet. FEATURES OF XIAOMI Mi FLASH TOOLInstallerXIAOMI Mi Flash tool comes as an installer that allows you to install the utility on your PC for further use. You can download it here -http://xiaomiflashtool.com/. Download the .msi archive (windows installer) from the site, launch and install it on the system. The utility itself contains the necessary drivers and ADB Tool. Built-in drivers The XIAOMI Mi flash utility contains built-in USB drivers and Google ADB, as well as Microsoft MTP and RNDIS driver, Qualcomm USB Serial Driver. Which means that you don’t need to download or install anything additional for the utility to work. If you have problems with the XIAOMI USB Driver drivers, find the model of your device, download and install the driver manually. Download the Fastboot firmware for your device1. Follow the link - http://en.miui.com/gid-23.html2. Select the device model we need3. In the TYPE field select "ROM"4. We find a topic containing in the title the firmware version we need5. Download the Fastboot version on your PC and unpack it (the path to the firmware should not contain spaces or Russian letters) How to use the utility1. Turn off our device.2. Press + - to switch the device to Fastboot mode3. We connect the Device to the PC with a cable (it is better if it is the original one supplied with the device)4. Launch the MiFlash tool. If information about the connected device does not appear in the window (example in the screenshot below), click the “Refresh” button. If after that there is no information about the device, then we are looking for the problem - the drivers are not installed or are crooked, we reinstall.5. Press the "SELECT" button and select the directory in which you placed the contents of the firmware file. Then select the firmware mode (at the very bottom of the window on the right) Clean all - cleans everything (erases all data), save user data - saves user data, clean all and lock - erases everything and locks the bootloader.6. Click the "Flash" button, as soon as the firmware process is completed you will see the message SUCCESSXIAOMI Flash tool created by XIAOMI Mobility INC. IMPORTANT: The MiFlash application can flash any firmware (designed for Fastboot mode) for your device.1. The battery charge of the device must be about 60% at least2. The device must be connected to USB 2. 03. Bootloader must be unlocked

Tired of constant custom firmware, due to which the operating system does not work correctly, tired of Chinese versions with the absence of Google and a small selection of languages? In this case, the ideal solution would be Global ROM. But how to install global firmware on Xiaomi, do it quickly and not harm your phone? How to permanently reflash a device? Let's figure it out.

The difference between stable firmware and global firmware

Multilingual version known throughout the world for being manufactured for use outside of China and targeting most countries. It's already in there absolutely all services are installedGoogle, the social network Facebook and Twitter may be present. The significant diversity of languages is pleasing; there is both Russian and Ukrainian. In a word, they are inventing it specifically for foreign users, and several companies can work on such firmware.

Stable version is manufactured by one specific developer, in our case it is Xiaomi. Use is also permitted on the territory of the Middle Kingdom. The name of the firmware speaks for itself: coordinated work, optimized functions, minimum bugs, but there is a downside, and quite a significant one - interruptions in the release of updates. If Global ROM suffers from this quite rarely, then for Stable ROM this is a typical situation. Updates can come out, for example, five times a week, which has a negative impact on the smartphone, or they can take up to two months.

Determining the installed firmware on a smartphone

Your smartphone may already be equipped with high-quality firmware. You can find out this yourself without any problems. To do this, go to “ Settings", scroll the page to the very bottom and see the item " About the phone" We appear in a new window, where we pay attention to the section “ VersionMIUI».

Now let's look at the information we received:

We see "MIUI Stable" means you have stable firmware. But it could also be Chinese, which negatively affects the performance of the smartphone, since most of the available factory applications are intended for use in China. Problems arise with the language: only English or Chinese.

If we want to avoid such firmware, pay attention to the adjacent word. It contains letters CN, for example, "MAD CN DL"? In this case, this is the Chinese version, which will bring much more discomfort to the user than benefits.

We see " MIUI Global"and the letters MI means you already have global firmware, which according to certain criteria is the best in the world. But it is also divided into several subcategories, as we read below.

Types of global firmware

There are three types of Global firmware:

Stable ROM: stable global firmware, present on almost all modern phones. It is factory-installed; smartphones with this version can be purchased at any store. It works perfectly, allows the installation of r, very rarely problems with the operating system have been noticed. An ideal solution for users who do not like to carry out lengthy operations on a smartphone and have a beginner/intermediate level of technical knowledge. Updates don't come out often, but they do appear.

It should not be confused with regular stable firmware, which can work independently, without the support of Global. The stable version described above is precisely a subcategory of the global one, but not a separate type.

Developer ROM: version made primarily for developers. It is updated weekly, has only the latest features and innovations, but is not without bugs. This is precisely its main drawback. This firmware ideal for testing in companies, but we do not recommend it to ordinary users.
Ported ROM: unofficial firmware, developed by third parties. Sometimes small companies do it, but maybe one person, then a similar version is called copyright. Of course, this subcategory has its advantages, it can work great and delight the owner, but you should switch to Potred ROM with caution. No one can rule out virus infection, theft of important data, Mi account hacking, etc.!

Installing new firmware with a locked bootloader on Xiaomi

Installing global firmware – the process is not easy, but if you approach it with care and caution, the result will please you. In fact, you can do this with a locked bootloader. We will try to carry out this procedure without third-party applications and using a computer. All we need is a smartphone and Internet access.

Download the desired firmware from the official MIUI website in .zip format. You can download directly from your phone, if the Internet speed allows, or use.
Now open the “Update” system application on the device, see three dots near the upper right corner, click there.
The message “Open a new firmware file” appears. Specify the path to the downloaded zip archive.
The smartphone reboots and begins the installation process.

This method seems very simple and fast, but it does not always work. In addition, if the phone initially has official Chinese firmware, you will not be able to install Global through “Settings”. Only official versions receive a favorable result, that is, no custom or original products will pass. Unfortunately, the Stable ROM will not be updated to the Developer ROM.

Install the firmware using MiFlash (unlocked bootloader)

This the most optimal, proven and high-quality method. Here you can no longer do without an unlocked bootloader.

Preparing and working with a computer

Before proceeding with the operation and connecting your smartphone, you should perform several steps on your PC:

Be sure to disable driver authentication. The downloaded MiFlash program will install several of its drivers, and to prevent Windows from conflicting with them and slowing down its work, you need to remove this function from it. Everything is done as follows: hold down “Shift” on the keyboard and click “Restart” through “Start”. The computer does not turn off; instead, after a few seconds we find ourselves in a new blue window with advanced system settings.

The menu offers three items: “ Continue” – that is, return to work; " Diagnostics» – the same internal settings; And " Switch off"- a standard restart or shutdown of the operating system occurs. Click on " Diagnostics" Now " Extra options" We see a list of options. The mouse no longer works in this section, so use the F7 key to select "Disable mandatory driver signature verification". Made.

Download the firmware directly. The best way to do this is to use the official MIUI website. It must have .tgz permission. If the first letter is missing, simply rename the format.

Launching the MiFlash program

Download it from the official source, unpack the archive into the “Android” folder located on the system drive C.
Do the same with the previously downloaded firmware.
Run the utility and agree to the installation of additional drivers by clicking “Next”.
Wait a while until the files are successfully extracted. It is possible to monitor the process in real time. As soon as you receive a notification about the successful completion of the process, you can exit the program window using the “End” button.

Preparing and working with the phone

Now we begin to carry out the necessary actions with the smartphone. This is the last step to flash the firmware.

The device must have root rights. How to get them - read our article of the same name. Also at the time of flashing the charge should not fall below 40-30%, since processes put a lot of stress on the battery, and it discharges faster, and forced shutdown of the phone in the midst of “implanting” new firmware can negatively affect all further work.
Turn off the smartphone, and after a minute turn it on fastboot mode. To do this, hold down the power key and the volume rocker towards decreasing the sound.
We connect the smartphone to the computer. Please note that the cord is in perfect condition, there are no broken wires, scratches or cracks, otherwise the connection may not occur. The best thing use factory USB cable, included with the phone.
We launch the command line on the PC, but be sure to administrator mode. Next, go to the directory that appeared as a result of installing the program.
We check the coordinated operation of the phone and computer. If the message “Waiting for connection” is displayed, it means that the contact has not occurred. In this case, you should update drivers, check the serviceability of the wire.
Now with the help of a special command fastboot oem We transfer the device to “Emergency boot mode”. Don't be scared, there's nothing scary or extreme. Synchronization between devices has been completed successfully.

Xiaomi phone firmware

And the finale of the procedure, which, oddly enough, has a minimum of actions, is simple and clear.

Open the MiFlash program, click “Refresh” on the right side of the window and indicate the path to the folder where the previously downloaded firmware is located.
Now we are asked whether we want to delete all data from the smartphone or save it. The first option is preferable, since then the chance of successful installation of the global version is much higher. We tick the selected item at the very bottom of the page.
Click "Flash". And the independent process of flashing begins. Its speed depends on many factors: the speed of the phone, the health of the USB cable, etc. Time of up to an hour is considered normal.

The first startup after the firmware will take quite a long time, it can take up to half an hour, so don’t panic. If the download window hangs on your phone for more than 40 minutes, you should connect the device to the charger and wait a few hours.

If you see that more than 2-3 hours have passed and the phone does not turn on, it means you installed the firmware incorrectly, describe your actions in the comments. If you do not want to understand the malfunction, you must urgently contact the service center, since this is a signal of a malfunction.

As soon as the installation begins, do not press any buttons on your smartphone, even the volume rocker should not be touched. Also try to stop using the computer during this period.

On a PC, it is advisable to close all windows, minimize heavy system processes, and, if possible, disable antiviruses. It is strictly not recommended to carry out such an operation in an extremely hot season, because the temperature of the devices is already above the normal level, and to cool down they are often turned off. Forced shutdown of devices during flashing can lead to quite serious problems.

Video instruction

Answers to popular questions

Unfortunately, the power went out and the PC turned off during the firmware process. So what's now?

We warned about such situations in the article. Try simply turning on your personal computer without disconnecting it from your phone. If a little time has passed, the process will resume itself. But the personal computer may have already disabled these tasks. It will work in the same normal mode, but there may be problems with the smartphone that only an experienced technician can solve. As an option, we advise you to try to install new firmware in the last unfavorable case.

Xiaomi devices are known not only for long-term support from the manufacturer, but also for a lot of modifications and custom firmware. You will learn how to install firmware on Xiaomi from this article.

Important! Instructions for flashing Xiaomi devices and other information are provided for informational purposes, for general purposes and are aimed at advanced users. Before flashing anything, be sure to check the information on additional conditions for each individual model. The author of the article and the site administration are not responsible for your actions.

Methods for flashing Xiaomi firmware with MIUI

This subsection contains methods for flashing firmware to smartphones and tablets that initially run on MIUI. The information is relevant if you plan to update the current firmware or install a custom, modified version.

The following firmware methods are distinguished:

Through the “Update” section – Three dots.
Using the Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) program.
Installing firmware via Mi PC Suite.
Via TWRP.

Instructions for flashing the firmware through the “Update” section – Three dots.

The simplest and easiest way that does not require unlocking the bootloader. There is also no need for a computer, the Internet is sufficient.

Disadvantages of this method:

The system cannot be backed up.
The method is not suitable for migrating from Chinese firmware to the global version.
It is allowed to install only official firmware. You cannot install custom modifications.

Important! If you have Chinese firmware, you can only install Chinese stable or weekly firmware. If there is a global version, then only the global weekly or stable version. Installing the Chinese version on the global version or vice versa will result in a loading loop. The firmware should be installed with a serial number higher than the current system version.

Algorithm of actions:

If the connection with the phone is successful, a corresponding notification will appear in the program.

Click on the “Download” button to upload the firmware to your phone.

Wait for the message “Download Succeed” to appear, then disconnect the cable and turn on the phone.

Instructions for flashing firmware via Mi PC Suite

Installation is carried out using Mi PC Suite of the Chinese version and in Chinese. The method is suitable for installing official firmware with a locked bootloader. The program also allows you to remove the phone from cyclic reboots and restore it to its factory state.

Algorithm of actions:

Download the Chinese version of Mi PC Suite from the link.

Unpack the archives and place the driver folder in the utilities folder.

Download the official Fastboot firmware you need.

Unpack the archive with the firmware and move the contents to the folder with utilities and drivers.

Install drivers for Fastboot mode.

Unlock the bootloader. Also activate the “factory bootloader unlock” option in the developer section of the phone.

Important! If the bootloader is locked, unlocking is not necessary. Because while the firmware is being installed, the lock will be removed and then returned back. In this case, be sure to activate the item in the section for developers: “Factory unlocking” – “(Enable OEM Unlock).

Open the folder with the firmware and run the automatic firmware script. For example, “flash_all.bat” will perform a flashing and delete data from the device.

Important! PROHIBITED flash the “flash_factory.bat” script, since modems and some partitions will be erased, which will lead to the loss of IMEI.

Do not touch the phone until the process is completed. The installation time is long, which is also affected by the power of the computer. When finished, the device will reboot. The first reboot takes longer.

Instructions for installing modified firmware

Important! Before flashing the firmware, disable the built-in locking systems - fingerprint, digital, graphic, etc. Back up your data. When using Google services, it is recommended to install Open gapps. The firmware should be flashed with a pre-unlocked bootloader and TWRP configured.

Algorithm of actions:

Place the necessary files on the memory card: firmware, gapps, twrp-installer-tissot, magisk.

Launch TWRP.

Click on the “Wipe” button, then “Advanced Wipe”, where you can clear dalvick/ART Cashe, data and system. When installing Android 9 firmware, instead of “Advanced Wipe”, perform “Format data”. To confirm the action, swipe right.

Return to the main screen and click on the “Install” button.

Specify the archive with the firmware. Immediately click on the “Add more ZIP” button, then specify twrp-installer-tissot. Flash the firmware by confirming the action with a gesture to the right.

Return to the main screen, where select “Reboot” and then “Recovery”.

Click on the “Install” button, where select “gapps”, then click on the “Add more ZIP” button, then add “magisk” and flash the firmware.

Important! When installing the Pixel Experience system, installation of gapps is not required, due to the presence of files in the system.

Upon completion of the firmware, reboot into the system.

Methods for flashing Xiaomi firmware with Windows

In the subsection you will find information on how to flash Windows 10 on Xiaomi Mi Pad 2.

Important! Installing Windows 10 should be carried out if you have “pure Android” installed.

Algorithm of actions:

Download Windows 10 OS.
Unpack the system onto a USB flash drive formatted with the FAT32 file system.
Turn off the tablet and connect the flash card.
Turn on the device, after which the installation will begin.
At the end of the firmware, the tablet will turn off and you will need to turn it on manually.

Conclusion

From the article you will learn how to flash Xiaomi firmware with Android, Windows and MIUI. The most well-known and popular methods of installing official and modified assemblies are described. The methods presented are aimed primarily at advanced users. Therefore, do not start flashing if you are a novice user and better familiarize yourself with the flashing process.

If you notice any inaccuracies in the article, be sure to report them in the comments.

To install global firmware via MiFlash, an unlocked bootloader is required on the device. For now THE ONLY ONE The working way to unlock the bootloader is through the official MiUnlock application. Xiaomi has blocked all other methods (via an engineering cable, switching to EDL mode) in the latest firmware.

Installing global firmware using MiFlash

Sometimes for MiUnlock to work correctly you need to disable driver authentication.
Windows 7
When you turn on the computer, after loading the BIOS, you must press the F8 key. In the “Advanced boot options” menu that appears, select “Disable mandatory driver signing.” This method may not work the first time, so you should repeat the action or open a command prompt as an administrator and enter two commands:
"bcdedit.exe /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS"
"bcdedit.exe /set TESTSIGNING ON"
Windows 8
You need to press the Win+I key combination, hold down the Shift key and select “Shutdown” > “Restart”. When you turn on your computer, select Diagnostics > Advanced Options > Boot Options > Restart. When loading, select the “Disable mandatory driver signature verification” mode by pressing the F7 key.
Windows 10
You must hold down the Shift key and select the Start menu > Shutdown > Restart. After booting, select Troubleshooting > Advanced Options > Boot Options > Restart. Then select “Disable mandatory driver signature verification” by pressing F7.

The flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi4c, released at the end of 2015, due to its high technical characteristics, is a very attractive offer today. To fully unlock the potential of the device, users from our country will have to resort to installing localized MIUI firmware or a custom solution. This procedure is quite simple if you follow the instructions from the material below.

The powerful hardware platform from Qualcomm with a large performance reserve causes virtually no complaints among Mi4c users, but the software part may disappoint many fans of Xiaomi devices, because there is no official global version of MIUI for the model, since the flagship was intended for sale exclusively in China.

The lack of a Russian interface language, Google services and other shortcomings of the Chinese MIUI, originally installed by the manufacturer, can be solved by installing one of the localized versions of the system from domestic developers. The main goal of this article is to tell you how to do this quickly and without problems. Initially, we will consider installing the official firmware to return the device to its factory state and restore “bricked” smartphones.

Responsibility for the result of following the instructions below lies entirely with the user, and only he, at his own peril and risk, decides to carry out certain manipulations with the device!

Regardless of the initial state of the Xiaomi Mi4c in software terms, before installing the desired version of Android, you should prepare the necessary tools and the device itself. Scrupulous implementation of the following steps largely determines the success of the firmware.

Drivers and special modes

There are several ways to equip the operating system with components that allow you to pair Mi4c and a PC in order to be able to manipulate the device’s memory through special software. The simplest and fastest way to get drivers is to install Xiaomi's proprietary tool for flashing branded devices - which contains everything you need.

Installing drivers

Operating modes

If the drivers are installed correctly, there should be no problems with the computer recognizing the device. Opening "Device Manager" and observe the devices displayed in its window. We connect the device in the following modes:

The normal state of a phone running Android in file transfer mode. Enable the ability to share files, i.e. MTP mode, you can pull down the notification shade on the device screen and tap on the item that opens a list of options and modes for connecting the smartphone. In the list that opens, select "Media device (MTP)".

IN "Dispatcher" we see the following:

Connecting a smartphone with USB debugging enabled. To enable debugging, follow the path:

"Device Manager" should display the following:

Mode "FASTBOOT" . This mode of operation when installing Android in Mi4c, as in many other Xiaomi devices, is used very often. To start the device in this mode:

A device in this state is defined as "Android Bootloader interface".

Emergency mode. In a situation where the Mi4c software is seriously damaged and the device does not boot into Android or even into "FASTBOOT", when connected to a PC, the device is detected as .

When the phone shows no signs of life at all, and the PC does not respond when the device is connected, press the buttons on the smartphone connected to the USB port "Nutrition" And "Volume-", hold them for about 30 seconds until the operating system detects the device.

If the device is not detected correctly in any mode, you can use the files from the driver package for manual installation, available for download at the following link:

Backup

During the operation of any Android device, it accumulates a lot of different information that is valuable to the user. During the firmware update, all data will in most cases be destroyed, so to prevent permanent loss, you should create a backup copy as soon as possible.

You can learn about some methods for creating a backup before seriously interfering with the software part of your smartphone from the lesson at the link:

Among other methods, we can recommend the use of very effective tools for copying important information and restoring it later, integrated into the official versions of MIUI, which are installed in Mi4c by the manufacturer. It is assumed that the Mi Account on the device is logged in.

Unlocking the bootloader

Before flashing the Mi4c firmware, you need to make sure that the device’s bootloader is not locked and, if necessary, carry out the unlocking procedure by following the steps in the instructions from the article:

Unlocking usually does not cause any problems, but checking the status and gaining confidence in unlocking the bootloader can be difficult. When releasing the model in question, Xiaomi did not block the bootloader of the latter, but the Mi4ts bootloader may be blocked if operating systems of higher versions were installed on the device 7.1.6.0 (stable), 6.1.7 (developer).

Among other things, it will not be possible to determine the status of the bootloader using the standard method described in the article at the link above, that is, it will not be possible, since for any state of the model’s bootloader, when the fastboot oem device-info command is executed, the same status is given.

Summarizing the above, we can say that you should carry out the unlocking procedure via MiUnlock in any case.

If the bootloader is not initially blocked, the official utility will display the following message:

Additionally

There is one more requirement that must be met before proceeding with the installation of system software in Mi4c. Disable screen lock pattern and password!

When switching to some versions of the MIUI, failure to follow this recommendation may result in the inability to log into the system!

Firmware

You can install the operating system in Xiaomi Mi4c, as in all the manufacturer’s devices, using several official methods, as well as using universal tools from third-party developers. The choice of method depends on the state of the device in terms of software, as well as the goal set, that is, the version of Android under which the smartphone will operate after all manipulations are completed.

Method 1: Android application “Update”

Officially, Xiaomi offers to install system software on its devices using a built-in MIUI tool designed to install updates to the proprietary shell. By following the instructions below, you can install any official firmware for Xiaomi Mi4c. You can download the latest versions of the system on the manufacturer’s official website.

The package used for installation in the example below uses the MIUI development version 6.1.7 . You can download the package from the link:

Method 2: MiFlash

It is safe to say that for all Xiaomi Android devices it is possible to flash firmware using a proprietary tool created by the manufacturer. Details about working with the tool are described in the article at the link below. In this material, we will focus on the features of using the tool as a flasher for the Mi4c model.

For example, let's install the same official MIUI as in the method of installing the OS via the Android application "Update", but the package, which can be downloaded from the link below, is intended for installation via MiFlash in phone connection mode "FASTBOOT".

Additionally. Recovery

MiFlash can be used as a tool for restoring Mi4c to its factory state after installing a system that blocks the bootloader, as well as restoring smartphones after serious software failures. In such cases, you should flash the developer MIUI firmware 6.1.7 in emergency mode "Qualcomm HS-USB Qloader 9008".

The procedure for overwriting Mi4c system partitions in emergency mode completely repeats the instructions for flashing firmware in fastboot mode, only in MiFlash it is not the serial number of the device that is determined, but the COM port number.

You can put the device into mode, among other things, using a command sent via:
fastboot oem edl

Method 3: Fastboot

Experienced users who have repeatedly flashed firmware for Xiaomi smartphones know that MIUI packages posted on the manufacturer’s official website can be installed on the device without using MiFlash, but directly through Fastboot. The advantages of this method include the speed of the procedure, as well as the absence of the need to install any utilities.

Method 4: Recovery via QFIL

In the process of manipulating the software part of Xiaomi Mi4c, most often due to incorrect and thoughtless actions of the user, as well as as a result of serious software failures, the device may enter a state where it seems that the phone has “died”. The device does not turn on, does not respond to key presses, the indicators do not light up, is detected by the computer as "Qualcomm HS-USB Qloader 9008" or not defined at all, etc.

In such a situation, recovery is required, which is carried out through a proprietary utility from the manufacturer Qualcomm to install the system on Android devices built on the hardware platform of the same name. The tool is called QFIL and is an integral part of the QPST software package.

Unpack the archive with QPST and install the application following the installer's instructions.

Unpack the fastboot firmware. It is recommended to use the development version of MIUI 6.1.7 for recovery
Let's launch QFIL. This can be done by finding the program in the Windows Main Menu

or by clicking on the utility icon in the directory where QPST was installed.

Switch "Select Build Type" set to position "Flat Build".

We connect the “bricked” Xiaomi Mi4c to the USB port of the PC. Ideally, the device will be detected in the program - the inscription "No port aviable" at the top of the window will change to "Qualcomm HS-USB Qloader 9008".

If the smartphone is not detected, click "Lower volume" And "Inclusion" at the same time, hold the combination until "Device Manager" The corresponding COM port will appear.
In field "Programmer path" add the file prog_emmc_firehose_8992_ddr.mbn from the catalog "images", located in the folder with the unpacked firmware. The Explorer window in which you need to specify the path to the file opens by clicking the button "Browse...".

Click "Load XML...", which will open two Explorer windows in turn, in which you need to mark the files offered by the program rawprogram0.xml,

and then patch0.xml and press the button "Open" twice.

Everything is ready to begin the procedure for overwriting device memory partitions, press the button "Download".

The file transfer process is logged in the field "Status". In addition, the progress bar is filled.

We are waiting for the completion of the procedures. After the inscription appears in the log field "Finish download" disconnect the cable from the phone and start the device.

Method 5: Localized and custom firmware

Having installed the official version of the system using one of the methods described above, you can proceed to the procedure for bringing Xiaomi Mi4c into a state that fully reveals the potential of this high-level device.

As mentioned above, full use of all the capabilities of the smartphone by users from the Russian-speaking region is only possible by installing localized MIUI. You can learn about the features of such solutions from the article at the link below. The proposed material also contains links to the resources of the development teams, where you can download the latest versions of translated shells.

Installation of modified recovery

To equip Mi4c with localized MIUI or a modified system from third-party developers, the capabilities of a custom recovery environment are used.

For the model in question, there are many versions of TWRP, and when downloading recovery, you should take into account the version of Android that is installed in the device before installing the environment. For example, an image designed for Android 5 will not work if the phone is running Android 7 and vice versa.

Installing an inappropriate recovery image may make it impossible to start the device!

Let's install universal version of Android TWRP for Xiaomi Mi4c. The image used in the example and available for download from the link below can be installed on any version of Android, and when using other images you should pay attention to the purpose of the file!

The easiest way to install a modified recovery environment in the model in question is through Fastboot. Download the toolkit from the link below and unpack it to the root of the C: drive.

Place the file TWRP_Mi4c.img, obtained as a result of unpacking the archive downloaded from the link above into the directory "ADB_Fastboot".

Fastboot flash recovery TWRP_Mi4c.img

The successful completion of the operation is confirmed by the output of a message “writing ‘recovery’… OKAY” in the console.

We disconnect the device from the PC and boot into recovery by pressing and holding the combination on the smartphone "Volume-" + "Nutrition" until the TWRP logo appears on the screen.

Important! After each boot into the recovery environment installed as a result of completing the previous steps of this instruction, you should wait a three-minute pause before using the recovery. During this time after launch, the touchscreen will not work - this is a feature of the proposed version of the environment.

After the first launch, select the Russian language of the recovery interface by pressing the button "Select language" and allow changes to the system partition of the device’s memory by sliding the corresponding switch to the right.

Installing translated firmware

After receiving a custom TWRP recovery, the user of the device has all the opportunities to change the firmware. Localized MIUIs are distributed in the form of zip packages that can be easily installed using a modified recovery environment. Work in TWRP is described in detail in the following material, we recommend that you read it.