This article will walk you through the steps to resolve the problem where Mi Flash Tool is unable to recognize the device in Fastboot Mode. It goes without saying that Xiaomi smartphones are among the most active players in custom development, with multiple ROMs, recoveries, and other associated binaries constantly being released. However, there are always risks associated with flashing these files.
In the event that it is not done correctly, a soft brick or boot loop device is a distinct possibility. When it comes to Xiaomi, fortunately, you won’t have any trouble reviving your smartphone as long as you use the Mi Flash Tool to flash the Fastboot ROM. However, in order for that to take place, both your personal computer and the Mi Flash Tool need to be able to recognize your device when it is operating in Fastboot Mode. On the other hand, in the event that you are unable to do so, this advice will be of assistance to you. Continue reading for the solution.
Fix Mi Flash Tool Cannot Detect Device in Fastboot Mode
- You will need to download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools on your personal computer.
- If this is the case, the bootloader of your device needs to be unlocked as well.
- Now, save this file to your computer by downloading and extracting Mi Flash Tool.
- After that, download the Fastboot ROM for your device and then extract it.
- You must now boot your device into the before continuing. How to do it:
Hardware Keys: Power off your device. Then press and hold the Power and Volume down keys for a few seconds ADB Commands: adb reboot bootloader
- The Fastboot Mode boot menu will appear on your device. Continue further and make sure the Fastboot Drivers are installed.
- At this point, start the Mi Flash Tool by double-clicking the XiaoMiFlash.exe file.
- After that, select the Driver tab, and then click the Install button. It will do an automatic installation of all of the drivers that are provided.
- After that, open a new command prompt and type the following into it. You need to receive a serial ID at this point.
fastboot devices
- Clicking the Refresh button will result in your device being added to the list. Go ahead and flash the operating system’s firmware.
That sums it up nicely. These are the procedures that need to be taken in order to fix the problem where the Mi Flash Tool is unable to recognize the device when it is in Fastboot Mode.
Please let us know in the comments if you have any questions regarding the procedures that have been outlined above. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a solution to your problem.
