What is the firmware on Redmi 4. Run in different modes

The manufacturer Xiaomi, which has quickly become famous and respected among fans of Android smartphones, provides users of its products with the broadest possibilities for managing the software part of the devices. The popular Xiaomi model Redmi note 4, the methods of flashing, updating and restoring which are discussed in the material below.

In spite of high level the performance of the smartphone as a whole and the balance of the hardware and software components of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, almost every owner of the device can be puzzled by the possibility of reinstalling the system software, because this allows you to make the device really the most appropriate to the user's preferences, not to mention critical situations when it may be necessary to restore operability.

All instructions described below are carried out by the user at their own peril and risk !!

To install the system software Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) uses several tools, and some of them do not even require the user to have a PC. At the same time, before starting the firmware, it is recommended to perform preparatory procedures, which will allow you to easily reinstall or change the software, as well as restore the software part of the device, if necessary.

Hardware platform

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a model released in several versions, which differ not only in the design of the case, the amount of RAM and permanent memory, but, and most importantly, in the hardware platform. To quickly determine which version of the device fell into the hands of the user, you can use the table:

All of the following software installation methods apply only to Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 devices based on the MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) processor. These versions are highlighted in green in the table!

The easiest way to determine the version of the phone is by looking at the box of the device.

or a sticker on the case.

And you can also make sure that you are holding a MediaTek-based model by looking in the MIUI settings menu. Paragraph "About the phone" demonstrates, among other things, the number of processor cores. The value for MTK devices should be as follows: "Ten cores Max 2.11Ghz".

Probably, before proceeding with reinstalling the OS in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X), the end goal of the procedure is determined by the user. That is, the type and version of the software that should eventually be installed.

You can make sure that you have made the right choice, as well as find links to download various versions of MIUI, by reading the recommendations in the article:

Installing Drivers

So, the hardware version has been found out and the required software package has been downloaded. You can proceed to installing the drivers. Even if during operations with the software part it is not planned to use a PC and tools that require pairing the device via USB, installing drivers in an existing computer or laptop in advance is highly recommended to every owner of the device. Subsequently, this can greatly facilitate procedures that involve updating or restoring the device.

The process of installing system components that may be required is discussed in detail in the material:

Backups of information

Despite the fact that the software part of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is almost impossible to irreversibly damage, the loss of information contained in the device before the reinstallation of Android is an almost inevitable situation when carrying out serious memory operations. Therefore, the creation backups everything you need before installing the system software - a recommendation and a necessity. Various ways information backup from Android devices are described in the material:

For most users, it is enough to use the capabilities of the Mi-Account as a backup tool. You should not neglect the functions that the service provides, and besides, they are very easy to use.

A backup to MiCloud, if carried out regularly, gives almost 100% confidence that all user information after the firmware will be easily restored.

Run in different modes

Procedures that involve overwriting memory sections of any Android device by many methods require the use of special device startup modes. For Redmi Note 4 these are modes "Fastboot" and Recovery... The acquisition of knowledge of how to switch to the appropriate modes can be attributed to the preparatory procedures. This is actually very simple to do.


Unlocking the bootloader

Almost all firmware methods for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X), with the exception of the usual update of the official MIUI version in the device, require unlocking the bootloader.

The MediaTek based Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) bootloader can only be unlocked by the official method! All unofficial ways to resolve the issue are designed to be applied to devices with a Qualcomm platform!

The official way to carry out the unlocking process is carried out according to the instructions from the material available at the link:

It should be noted that although the bootloader unlocking procedure is standard for almost all Xiaomi Android devices, the fastboot command used to check the status may differ. To find out if the bootloader is blocked for the model in question, you need to enter the command in Fastboot:

fastboot getvar all

Click "Enter" and then find the line in the console response "Unlocked"... Meaning "No" parameter indicates that the bootloader is locked, "Yes"- unlocked.

Firmware

Installation of MIUI and custom OS in the model under consideration can be carried out using a fairly large number of tools. Depending on the state of the software part of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, as well as the goals set, a specific application is selected. Below, in the description of the installation methods, it is indicated for which tasks it is better to use this or that tool.

Method 1: Android application "System update"

The simplest method of installing, updating and reinstalling the system software in the device in question is to use the capabilities of the application "System update" embedded in all types and versions of official MIUI for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X).

Of course, the tool is intended primarily for updating official MIUI versions "over the air", which is carried out almost automatically,

but its use also allows you to reinstall the system without a PC, which is very convenient. The only thing that will not allow the method to be implemented is the rollback of the MIUI version to an earlier version than the one installed at the time the procedure was started.

Method 2: SP Flash Tool

Since the device in question is built on the MediaTek hardware platform, the use of an almost universal solution can be considered one of the most effective methods of reinstalling, updating and restoring the device in question.

Via SP Flash Tool you can install in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) any type (China / Global) and type (Stable / Developer) of the official MIUI downloaded from the Xiaomi website (you will need an archive with files for firmware via Fastboot).

The archive with the firmware used in the example below is available for download from the link:

The SP Flash Tool itself must be downloaded from the link:

  1. Let's sew, for example, the developer MIUI 8 through Flashtool. Download and unpack the package with the OS files, as well as the archive with the SP Flash Tool.

  2. For a smooth installation process and the absence of errors, you will need to replace the file-image cust.img in the directory with the firmware to the file of the same name, but modified. Only for Global versions of MIUI!

  3. Copy the file cust.img, obtained as a result of unpacking the archive downloaded from the link suggested above, and copy it with replacement to the folder "Images".

  4. Run the SP Flash Tool and immediately open the program settings section along the path: menu "Options"- paragraph Option ....

  5. In the options window, go to the tab "Download" and set the checkboxes in the checkboxes "USB Checksum" and Storage Checksum.

  6. The next parameter tab that needs to be changed is "Connection"... Go to the tab and set the switch "USB Speed" into position "Full Speed", and then close the settings window.

  7. Add a scatter file from the firmware folder to the corresponding field by clicking ", and then specifying the path to the file MT6797_Android_scatter.txt in Explorer.

  8. Load the file into the program MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin located in the folder with Flashtool. We indicate the path to the location of the file in Explorer, the window of which will open as a result of pressing the button Download Agent... Then press "Open".

  9. We remove the mark from the checkbox near the item "Preloader" in the field displaying the names of the images for the firmware and the paths of their location, then start recording by clicking the button "Download".

  10. We connect the switched off Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) with a USB cable to the PC and begin to observe how the file transfer process proceeds. Progress is displayed as a yellow filled indicator located at the bottom of the window.

  11. You will have to wait about 10 minutes. When the firmware is complete, a window appears. "Download Ok".

    You can disconnect the smartphone from the YUSB and turn it on by pressing the button "Food" within 5-10 seconds.

Additionally. Recovery

The instructions for working with Redmi Note 4 (X) MTK via Flashstool, set out above, are applicable to the device in any state, including "ripped", as well as a device with a locked bootloader.

If the smartphone does not start, hangs on the splash screen, etc. and it needs to be removed from this state, we do all of the above, but first you need to replace it in the folder with the firmware in addition to the file cust.img also preloader.bin on that of the China-version of MIUI.

During the procedure recovery Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) MTK via SP Flash Tool tick in the checkbox "Preloader" we do not remove, but write down all sections without exception in the mode "Download Only".

Method 3: Mi Flash

Reinstalling software on Xiaomi smartphones using the manufacturer's proprietary software - the program is one of the most popular methods for updating and restoring the manufacturer's devices. In general, to carry out the procedure for installing software in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) MTK via MiFlash, you need to follow the steps of the instructions from the lesson at the link:

The method allows you to install any versions, types and types of official MIUI firmware and, along with the SP Flash Tool, is an effective method for restoring an inoperative software smartphone.

Before starting the manipulations, it is necessary to take into account several features characteristic of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) MTK when installing the software via MiFlash.

The method is suitable exclusively for devices with an unlocked bootloader!


Method 4: Fastboot

It may happen that the use of the Windows applications described in the methods above turns out to be impossible for various reasons. Then you can use a wonderful tool to install the system in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (X) MTK. The method described below allows you to set any official versions MIUI, is undemanding to PC resources and Windows versions / bitness, therefore it can be recommended to almost all device owners.

One of not the most best characteristics Xiaomi phones is that often an adequate Russian-language firmware is not installed on these gadgets. This does not apply to phones bought in the stores of the company's official representative office in Russia, but to the "gray" market and to gadgets purchased from China via the Internet. Since most consumers order a Xiaomi phone by mail, bypassing the official store, where the equipment is more expensive, it is advisable to tell how to install the custom firmware you need on it yourself. Today we will look at this process using an example Xiaomi firmware Redmi 4. Please note: you can reflash the phone according to the presented scheme even if it has a locked bootloader, as on most new Xiaomi models.

To install the firmware on Redmi 4, first we will prepare ourselves mobile device and the computer from which we will flash it.

  1. You need to install a previously downloaded program on your computer. Unpack the archive, run exe file, which will install the program and drivers for connecting the smartphone to the computer (ADB Driver and QDLoader).
  2. Download the Stable ROM of the global firmware from the link and save it to your computer.
  3. Disable check on the computer digital signature driver and restart it.

When the computer has already downloaded required files, they need to be unzipped and saved in such a way that the path to the content contains only Latin letters. When choosing a firmware, it is better to look at unofficial (custom) options, since they, unlike official firmware, contain an improved version of the Russian translation. At the same time, we do not recommend choosing a firmware that has a lot of differences from the classic version.

It is also worth considering that if your phone still has a global firmware, then you can connect to the computer to change it by regular USB... If the firmware is not global, then you will need an engineering cable.

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Installing software on a computer

Now we need to install MiFlash on the computer and specify the path to the downloaded firmware in the program. If during the installation a window appears warning that the creator of the installed programs is unknown, agree and continue the installation anyway.

Be careful when installing drivers. In archives, as a rule, they come in two versions - for 32-bit and for 64-bit systems. You need to check what type operating system on your computer.

Putting the phone into EDL mode

To install the firmware on your phone, you need to switch it to EDL mode. To do this, do the following:

  1. We turn off the smartphone.
  2. We simultaneously press the volume up and on / off buttons of the device. When the Mi logo appears, you can release the power button, but keep increasing the volume until you see a Chinese menu in front of you.
  3. Several menu items have been translated into English and one of them is Download... We choose this option, the phone screen will go out, and now it can be connected to the computer.

Installing the firmware

Launch the MiFlash program, click on the "Refresh" button to display the connected mobile device, then select the "Browse" button, indicating to the program the path to the folder with the firmware. Click on "Flash" and flash. When the process is over, in the program window you will see the inscription: "The device is updated!".

To turn on the phone, disconnect USB cable, hold down the power button until it vibrates and wait about 5-10 minutes - this is how long the gadget starts up for the first time after changing the firmware.

If you did everything correctly and got to the start screen, then congratulations - now Xiaomi Redmi 4 has new software!

Xiaomi Redmi 4 firmware. detailed instructions the firmware of the device, all the necessary links to the firmware and much more.

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Official for Xiaomi Redmi 4 firmware

Official global firmware from the official site there are also global firmware for some Redmi 4 (India Version) Is an assembly for Redmi 4X! You must understand that Redmi 4 Prada and Redmi 4X (India) Santoni- This different models, and installing the global for the Indian version you can get brick. BE CAREFUL.

Firmware for Vietnamese Devices | 8.0.3.0.0 | Miflash

Video instruction for firmware Xiaomi Redmi 4

Instructions for locking the bootloader

Instructions for installing custom TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 4

  1. Platform-tools, after
  2. Downloading data archive from recovery and unpack it into the folder with the downloaded and unpacked folder above with adb / fastboot
  3. fastboot
  4. In the unpacked folder with files in the path: adb / fastboot launch flash_twrp.bat And then we wait for the TWRP recovery to be launched on the smartphone. Then you can turn it off.
  5. If the TWRP installation is performed without changing the firmware, then it is necessary to allow modifying the System, if asked about it when starting TWRP!
  6. Then you can reboot with the command: Reboot -> System

Installation instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 4 firmware

The first step is to check whether fastboot is locked or unlocked.

  • First of all, download the file with Platform-tools, then unpack it to the root of the disk.
  • Then you need to transfer the smartphone to fastboot mode (turn off, hold down the power buttons and the volume minus, after vibration, release the power button and wait for the picture with a hare to appear) and connect his PC
  • In the unpacked folder with files Platform-tools pinch Shift and press right mouse button and select -> Open command window
  • IN command line drive in the following:

fastboot devices
fastboot oem device-info

  • If fastboot gives Device unlocked: false - use instruction 1
  • If fastboot gives Device unlocked: true - use instruction 2

Instruction # 1 via Mi Flash

  1. Download Mi Flash (YANDEX) and install
  2. Download the firmware for Mi Flash from the off site and unpack it
  3. In the MiFlash program, you must select the path to the folder with the unpacked firmware. after, below we put a tick on the Flash all or clean all ( depending on the MiFlash version)
  4. Now you need to put it into Dowload mode. There are two options for how to do this:

If you have installed If the official (China) firmware version 8.1.x.0 or newer is installed

  1. Download the required archive with firmware 8.0.3.0 and upload it to the root of the internal memory
  2. Go to the "Update" application and select the downloaded archive in its settings (in case of verification errors, try to rename the archive to update.zip)
  3. We agree with all the nuances and wait for the launch of the updated system
  4. Turn off the smartphone, hold down the power buttons and volume plus, after vibration release the power button and select "download"

If Vietnamese is installed / failed to downgrade to 8.0.5.0

  1. Turn off the smartphone completely
  2. We hold down both volume buttons. Without releasing them, we connect the smartphone to the PC
  3. After vibration, release the volume buttons
  1. We go to the device manager and see that the connected smartphone is displayed in the Ports (COM and LPT) section as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COMX). If your smartphone appears as Relink HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COMX), then you need to remove the drivers and reconnect the smartphone in edl / download mode
  2. If everything went like butter, go back to the program and see the connected smartphone
  3. Then click Flash and wait for the installation process.

Instructions # 2 fastboot - for an unlocked bootloader

  1. First of all, download the file with Platform-tools, then unpack it to the root of the disk.
  2. Download the archive with the firmware (Version for MiFlash / fastboot) and unpack it into a folder with files Platform-tools
  3. Now you need to transfer your smartphone to fastboot mode(turn off, hold down the power buttons and the volume minus, after the vibration, release the power button and wait for the picture with the hare to appear), and then connect to the PC
  4. In the folder with the Platform-tools files and firmware, run flash_all.bat, wait for the reboot and disconnect the smartphone

To stitch chinese phones possible for various reasons. The most pressing reason can be considered the release date of a newer version of the OS. As a rule, it is more stable in operation, which allows you to significantly speed up your smartphone and get rid of numerous bugs. Xiaomi is a prime example of a manufacturer from China. Let's consider the method of flashing from the standard operating system to the so-called Global (global) in the Redmi Pro 4. This is the most demanded version among all the others. But in general, the described method is relevant for any devices of this line.

Where can I download the global firmware?

Do not tempt fate and look for service packs on third-party sites. Such actions increase the risks of turning the phone into a “brick”. At best, you can get away with the appearance of numerous error messages. Therefore, we visit the official Miui forum, decide on the version of our phone and download the appropriate global firmware. Here is the download link - en.miui.com/download-320.html.

If you need a firmware file for another Xiaomi model, then open the downloads tab - en.miui.com/download.html and select your model there. Also, firmware can be found on popular resources such as w3bsit3-dns.com, where you can get advice on installation. I would advise using the off-site, since the current versions are posted there, immediately after the release date. On average, a new update is released every three months.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is the most popular model in the line

How to flash Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro


Here is a video tutorial on how to install directly from your Xiaomi 4 Redmi Pro phone.

Firmware options for "dead" or blocked Xiaomi

If you cannot work with the phone itself, you should use your PC for flashing. By standard, we need a native USB cable.

MIUI 8 version 8.2.10.0 (Android 6.0.1) to MIUI 9 (Android 7.1.2). Let's also compare the performance of a smartphone on different versions Android using various synthetic test programs.

FEATURES XIAOMI REDMI 4X

Processor type Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Number of Cores 8, ARM Cortex-A53 at 1400 MHz
Technical process 28 nm
Screen size 5.0 ″
Screen type IPS
Screen resolution 720 x 1280 (HD)
Video accelerator Adreno 505
Frequencies 2G: GSM B2 / B3 / B5 / B8
3G: WCDMA B1 / B2 / B5 / B8, TD-SCDMA
B34 / B39, CDMA2000 / 1X BC0
4G: FDD-LTE B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8, TD-LTE B38 / B39 / B40 / B41
Main camera 13 MP f / 2.0
Front-camera 5 MP f / 2.2
RAM 3 GB
Built-in memory 32 GB
Wi-Fi 802.11 (b, g, n) 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth 4.2
Gps GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Sensors Illumination
Approximations
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Other The fingerprint scanner
Autofocus
Digital compass
Photo flash
Headphone out 3.5
IR transmitter
Digital compass
OTG There is
Dual SIM support Yes, a combo slot (or Nano-
SIM, or MicroSD)
Supported Cards microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Dimensions (WxHxT) 70 x 139.2 x 8.7 mm
Weight 150 g
Battery Lithium polymer
Battery capacity 4100 mAh
Year of issue 2017 Nov.


Initially, the smartphone was flashed on Android 6.0.1., Version MIUI 8.2.10.0 (MAMMIEA).

On the this moment the new firmware is global, but updates to the beta version over the air do not automatically come. This will be possible only after the release of the global stable version of the firmware. Go to new version now only possible in manual mode.

The easiest way is to install latest version firmware "For developer" on Android 6.0 MIUI 8, namely: MIUI 7.6.8. Why is this the easiest way? With this option of switching to Android 7 and MIUI 9, unlocking the bootloader is not required (by default it is locked on all new Xiaomi devices), as well as the installation of a third-party TWRP bootloader.

Important: System partition when flashing it is cleared, so you need to transfer the information you are interested in to a memory card or PC (photos, documents, etc.). Do the same backup contacts if synchronization with Google and MI account is disabled.

INSTALLING MIUI 7.6.8 FIRMWARE THROUGH THREE POINTS:
1. It is necessary download from the link from the official MIUI forum file with the firmware and transfer it to the root of the smartphone's memory card.
2. Then go to "Settings" - "About phone" - "System update".
3. After checking for updates, the system will display "No updates" (if you have the latest version)

4. It is necessary to press "3 dots" in the upper right corner of the screen.

5. Select "Select firmware file" from the drop-down menu.

6. Next, go to the firmware file saved on the memory card, select it and click "OK". We agree to install more old version firmware, after which the smartphone will automatically reboot and proceed to unpack and install the firmware. After the installation is complete, a standard window MIUI 8 shell greetings. initial setup(select the language, region, select a theme, etc.), the desktop will appear.

During the initial setup phase, to speed up the process, you can skip MI settings and Google accounts as we have yet another update to a more recent firmware version. This data will not be saved anyway, and the next time you set up your smartphone, you will have to enter the data again.

The About Phone section will now display the following:

Now that we have installed the version of the firmware "For the developer", the so-called "Weekly", an update to a newer version becomes available to us MIUI firmware 9 7.9.7, including "by air". What does it mean? If you click now at the bottom of the screen "Check for updates", the system will automatically find a newer version of the firmware and offer to install it.

We now have two options for upgrading to current version. First, this is described above, when switching to version MIUI 7.6.8 (preliminary download of the firmware, transfer to a memory card and further installation through "3 points" in the "System update" section). Second- this is just an update "over the air", for this, we simply agree with the installation of the update by clicking the "Update" button, after which the firmware will be downloaded and the installation process will begin.

ABOUT MIUI TYPES
We talked in detail about the types of MIUI, but here we will tell you a little repetition for the sake of.

What does MIUI 9 7.9.7 mean? The first number is the MIUI version (7, 8, 9, etc.). The next digits are the release date, in this example 7.9.7, the first digit 7 is the year (2017), the second digit is the month (9 = September), the third digit is the day (7th day). Knowing how the firmware version is correctly deciphered, it is easy to understand which firmware is more relevant at the moment (if you download the firmware yourself, from the Internet). For example, the previous firmware was like this: MIUI 9 7.8.31 - MIUI version 9 dated August 31, 2017.

It should be understood that the firmware is a beta version, although it is called Global (by global (Global) it means the presence of a large number supported languages ​​other than Chinese and English, as implemented in the China firmware version), updates will be released weekly.
At the time of the flashing and further testing of the smartphone, the firmware version 7.9.7 was relevant, therefore, this particular index will appear in the screenshots.

7.9.15 is currently relevant. On September 14, it was released under the index 7.9.14, as it should, with an interval of 7 days, but on September 15, for some reason, the developer renamed it to 7.9.15, apparently, some other fixes (FIX) of the system were added. The next update should be expected on September 21 or 22.

After rolling back to MIUI 7.6.8 and checking available updates for now, it will be prompted to install MIUI 7.9.15 version.

PERFORMANCE TESTING

MIUI 8.2.10.0
Android 6.0.1 		MIUI 9 7.9.7
Android 7.1.2

AnTuTu Benchmark

Geekbench




PC Mark
Work 2.0 Performance

PC Mark
Computer vision

PC Mark
Storage

Andro Benchmark

Basemark OS Platform Benchmark

RL Benchmark SQL

Epic citadel
High quality

Ultra High Quality

AnTuTu Battery Test

Battery testing was carried out on only one firmware. From the screenshot you can see that it took 26 minutes to discharge the battery by 4% (fastest test). The test was carried out with maximum screen brightness, with Wi-Fi enabled (no SIM cards installed). Based on these indicators, the smartphone boasts more than 10 hours of screen operation (at maximum brightness) on a single battery charge - this is a very good indicator!

CONCLUSION:

As expected, the performance of the device after flashing to Android 7 did not get much better or worse. All tests passed with the same results, although it is worth noting that on new firmware, in most tests, the smartphone shows the best results, albeit not much.

Also, the MIUI 9 firmware, is now in the Beta stage, which means that it is constantly being tested and refined, and it is possible that with the release of a more recent version, system performance, interface speed, battery life and other points will be improved. ...

Whether it is worth switching to the beta version of MIUI 9 firmware now is up to you. Small flaws in the firmware are found, for example, on version 7.9.7 there was a problem with the settings of the touch buttons under the screen, when trying to assign an additional action, the application crashed with an error. In version 7.9.15, this problem has been eliminated. There are non-translated menu items in the firmware ( English language), but this will most likely be corrected in the following versions firmware.

Our first impressions of the firmware are only positive. The interface has become faster, applications start faster. Added icon animation (only works with the default theme). Reworked the system for configuring the desktop and sorting shortcuts. The section "Security" has been changed, new features have been added. The standard calculator began to work correctly.

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