This article will discuss how to update MIUI 9 manually if the smartphone does not update automatically. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 was chosen for the experiments, on which we will test.

Checking for MIUI updates

So, first we need to go to "Settings" - "About phone" and select "System update".

We check and see that supposedly the latest version of MIUI Global is 9.1.3.

Disorder! But it doesn't matter, let's download it and install it in a smartphone in an absolutely white and legal way.

How to update MIUI manually

Luckily, Xiaomi has provided a fairly simple manual method for updating MIUI. To do this, you need to download the firmware, throw it into the phone via a cable, select the installation in the phone settings and flash it. Sound scary? In fact, everything is simple. Below are detailed instructions.

Step 1. Download the firmware file by clicking on the "Download Full ROM" button.

Step 2. If you downloaded it on a computer, then after that we connect Xiaomi Mi Note 3 via the supplied USB cable to the PC and upload the downloaded firmware.

You don't need to unpack it. We just upload the firmware, for example, to a folder with photos, selecting the “Photo Transfer” mode when connecting the smartphone to the computer.

Step 3. Now at the root file system create a folder, you can call it "downloaded_rom"

This is what Xiaomi advises, but I think the name of this folder can be anything.

Step 4. Copy (or move) the downloaded firmware in any way, for example, through a file Total Manager Commander, to the "downloaded_rom" folder

Step 5. After copying, exit Total Commander and go to "Settings" - "About phone" - "System update" and there we click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner. This will open the update settings.

Step 6. Here we click "Select firmware file".

Step 7. In the window "What to use?" select "Explorer".

And we find our firmware file in the “downloaded_rom” folder, select it.

Step 8. Now it remains only to wait, the process of "Getting data".

Step 9. Now we see a message that a reboot is required.

Order a phone Redmi note 3 can be done in one of two ways: either in the official store representing Smart Orange, or on the Internet from Chinese sellers. The difference is that in the first case, you get a gadget with an adapted Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 firmware, but at a higher price, and in the second case, you get a device that is not adapted for Russian users, but much cheaper. If you do not have the ability or desire to overpay, then it is better to choose the second option and put it on a brand new smartphone desired firmware on one's own. Even if you don't know how to flash Redmi Note, it's not scary - in this article we will clearly demonstrate everything.

First difficulties

At first, you might think that the procedure is very complicated, because Xiaomi is trying to stop the use of third-party firmware. Without first unlocking the bootloader, you will not be able to download and install any custom recovery. Therefore, we will perform several sequential actions.

We warn you that you perform all actions on the firmware at your own peril and risk. We are not responsible if something fails or goes wrong.

We put the firmware for developers

First, we need to install the firmware for developers on . Few people have it by default, so download it.

After downloading the firmware, unzip it to the root of drive C (the path should not contain Russian letters and symbols). We go into the folder with the firmware, then into the folder images. Moving the file MT6795_Android_scatter.txt to a folder signed_bin.

To install the software, you will need the SPFlashTool firmware (download it or), which relocates system partitions, deleting all data from the smartphone. Therefore, first of all, make sure that all necessary files saved on other media. Also flash the device only when the battery is sufficiently charged - from 60% and above (optimally 100%).

Sequencing

Flashing is a process that requires precise adherence to the sequence of user actions. Therefore, do everything in this order:

• Download and install them;
• Install ;
• Download and unpack the current version of the firmware for developers (the link is above);
• Download the SPFlashTool application and run it (download links above).

After starting the program SPFlashTool you need to set it up. To do this, go to the menu Options - Options, further to the section Download and tick the boxes USB Checksum And Storage Checksum.

• We turn off the smartphone.
• Activate the SPFlashTool application by selecting the Download section. , and select the files of the downloaded firmware: Download-Agent: DA_SWSEC.bin from the SPFlashTool folder; MT6795_Android_scatter.txt from a folder images/signed_bin, which was previously moved there.
• IMPORTANT! In the list that appears, uncheck the first line preloader.
• Press and hold the volume down button for a while.
• In parallel, we connect the gadget to the computer via USB. At the same time, a red bar appears at the bottom of the program window.
• When SPFlashTool detects your smartphone, the red line will change to yellow.
• Only now release the volume down button. When the process is complete, you will see a large green checkmark.
• Now you can disconnect your smartphone from the computer.

We wait until the smartphone turns on (the first turn on usually takes a long time), and then we carry out the initial settings of the device. Be sure to connect to your Mi account.

Bootloader unlock

To flash Xiaomi, we must unlock the bootloader. To do this, we submit an application on a special page of the miui.com website. There you need to enter the phone number to which the message with the pin code comes. You can get it in the range from 1 to 10 days. Rejections happen, but rarely.

Next, you need to install the program previously downloaded to your computer. If it is already installed, run it and agree to the disclaimer. We enter data about the personal Mi profile, the program checks for permission to unlock, and if it is, then you can connect your smartphone via USB.

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"fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" .

Otherwise, we check the correctness of the steps, the correct installation of the drivers and the operability of the cable. When the process is completed, we give the fastboot reboot command, rebooting the smartphone.

It remains to install the SuperSU archive (4 MB) to the internal memory (it does not need to be unpacked) and reboot the device in recovery mode - for this you need to turn it on with the button pressed "volume up". Next, select Install and specify the path to the downloaded archive. After rebooting the device, the SuperSU application should appear in the menu. This will give you superuser rights on your third Redmi Note model.

Finishing touch

Download the current version of the Russian-language firmware in and upload the file to the phone. Turn it off again and start it in recovery mode by holding "volume up".

Doing a factory reset via Wipe data/ factory reset , the result from the firmware will be better. But you will lose your data and settings.

Select the downloaded firmware file in Install, do a swipe and the process has begun. If you did everything right, you will become one of those who successfully reflashed their smartphone on their own.

Tired of constant custom firmware, because of which the operating system does not work correctly, tired of Chinese versions with no 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 and global firmware

Multilingual version known throughout the world for being manufactured for use outside of China and targeted at most countries. In it already all services installedGoogle, may be present social network Facebook, Twitter. A significant variety of languages ​​pleases, there is both Russian and Ukrainian. In a word, they invent 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. Allowed to use in the territory of the Middle Kingdom. The name of the firmware speaks for itself: well-coordinated work, optimized functions, minimum bugs, but there is a minus, and quite significant - 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 be released, for example, five times a week, which negatively affects the smartphone, or it can take up to two months.

Determine the installed firmware on the smartphone

Perhaps your smartphone is already equipped with high-quality firmware. You can find out on your own without any problems. To do this, go to Settings", scroll the page to the very bottom and see the item" About phone". We get into a new window, where we pay attention to the section " VersionMIUI».

Now let's take a look at the information we've received:

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

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

We see " MIUI Global” and the letters MI means you already have a global firmware, according to certain criteria, 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, smartphones with this version can be purchased at any store. Works great, allows installation of r , very rarely there were violations in the work operating system. Ideal Solution for users who did not like to carry out lengthy operations on a smartphone and have an initial / intermediate level of technical knowledge. Updates do not come out often, but they do appear.

It should not be confused with regular stable firmware, which can work on its own without the support of Global. The above stable version is just a subcategory of the global one, but not a separate view.

• developer ROM: a version made primarily for developers. Updated weekly, has only the latest features, innovations, but is not without bugs. This is her main disadvantage. 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 are involved in it, but maybe one person, then this version is called copyright. Of course, this subcategory has its advantages, it can work great and please the owner, but you should be wary when switching to Potred ROM. No one excludes a virus infection, theft of important data, Mi-account hacks, etc.!

We install a 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. In fact, this can be done with a blocked bootloader. Let's try to hold this procedure without third party applications and computer use. All we need is a smartphone and Internet access.

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

This method seems very simple and fast, but it does not always work. In addition, if the phone initially has the official Chinese firmware, you won't be able to install Global through "Settings". Favorable results are obtained only official versions, that is, no custom, author's products will pass. Unfortunately, Stable ROM will not be upgraded to Developer ROM either.

Install firmware using MiFlash (unlocked bootloader)

This the most optimal, proven and high-quality way. Here you can not do without an unlocked bootloader.

Preparation and work with a computer

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

1. Be sure to disable driver authentication. The downloaded MiFlash program will install several of its drivers, and so that Windows does not start to conflict with them and slow down, you need to remove this function from it. Everything is done as follows: hold down on the keyboard "Shift" and through the "Start" click "Restart". The computer does not turn off, instead, after a few seconds we get into a new blue window with advanced system settings.

The menu offers three items: Proceed"- that is, to return to work; " Diagnostics"- those 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 "Disabling Mandatory Driver Signature Verification". Made.

1. Download directly the firmware itself. It is best to use the official MIUI website for this. It must have .tgz permission. If the first letter is missing, just rename the format.

Launching MiFlash

1. Download it from the official source, unpack the archive into the "Android" folder located on system drive C.
2. Do the same with the previously downloaded firmware.
3. Run the utility and agree to install additional drivers by clicking "Next".
4. Wait a while until the files are successfully decompressed. 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 using the phone

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

1. 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 the processes heavily load the battery, and it discharges faster, and the forced shutdown of the phone in the midst of "implantation" new firmware may have a negative impact on future work.
2. 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 in the direction of decreasing the sound.
3. 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 that comes with the phone.
4. We launch command line on PC, but be sure to administrator mode. Next, go to the directory that appeared as a result of installing the program.
5. We check the coordinated work of the phone and the computer. If the message “Waiting for connection” is displayed, then contact has not occurred. In such a case, it follows update drivers, check the condition of the wire.
6. Now with the help special team fastboot oem We put the device in the "Emergency Boot Mode". Do not be afraid, there is nothing terrible and extreme. Synchronization between devices completed successfully.

Xiaomi phone firmware

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

1. Open the MiFlash program, click "Refresh" in right side windows and specify the path to the folder where the downloaded earlier firmware is located.
2. Now we are asked if we want to delete all data from the smartphone, or save them. The first option is preferable, since then the chance of a successful installation of the global version is much higher. Tick ​​the selected item at the very bottom of the page.
3. 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 up to an hour is considered normal.

The first launch after the firmware will take a long time, it can take up to half an hour, so do not panic. If the download window hangs on the phone for more than 40 minutes, you should connect the device to 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 that you put the firmware wrong, describe your actions in the comments. If you do not want to understand the malfunction, you must urgently contact service center because it is a fault signal.

As soon as the installation starts, do not press any buttons on your smartphone, even the volume rockers 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 overly hot season, because the temperature of the devices is already above the normal mark, and for cooling they are often turned off. Forced shutdown of devices during flashing can lead to quite serious problems.

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Answers to popular questions

Unfortunately, there was no electricity, and during the process of flashing the PC turned off. What now?

We warned about such situations in the article. Try to just turn on Personal Computer without disconnecting it from the phone. If a little time has passed, the process will resume itself. But perhaps the personal computer has already disabled these tasks. It will work in the same normal mode, but there may be problems with the smartphone, which only an experienced master can solve. Alternatively, we advise you to try to install a new firmware in the last unfavorable case.

Acquisition sources Chinese smartphones do not count today. And not everyone manages to get a gadget with high-quality firmware that works properly. Because often you have to look for ways to reflash a smartphone. This is especially true for those who buy a phone from China on the Internet. Mobile devices presented in official Xiaomi stores in Russia are already equipped with custom firmware with full Russification, so if you don’t want any extra hassle, you can just buy a gadget there. But keep in mind that they are significantly more expensive. Therefore, it is quite possible that it would be more profitable to buy a phone on the Internet and understand a little about the features of its independent firmware.

Also, changing the smartphone software may be required if it has ceased to be updated “over the air” for any reason. Availability current version Firmware update is essential for the correct operation of the device and the ability to use the latest applications on it.

Therefore, we propose to figure out how to reflash Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. An example of this gadget can be used on other similar models from this manufacturer. We will offer several ways, and you just have to choose the most suitable one. But in any case, remember: an independent firmware change is performed by the user at his own peril and risk. And for everything to end well, be sure to follow the instructions in the order below.

Download MiFlash

The easiest way to change the firmware is through the MiFlash program. It is installed on the computer, but does not always automatically pull everything up. required drivers for specific model Xiaomi. Therefore, it is better to download them yourself.

When launching MiFlash, do not be afraid of the appearance of a sign asking whether to use unverified drivers. Confirm the installation anyway. This program good because it allows you to directly and as quickly as possible to install any firmware you choose.

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Connect phone to computer

With help USB cable connect the gadget to the computer. You need to go to the developer settings and enable USB debugging mode. It would also be useful to activate the factory unlock, because most modern Xiaomi models come with an initially locked bootloader. Unlock rights can be obtained by making an official request on the Xiaomi website. True, be prepared for the fact that in this case you will lose the warranty rights to the device.

In MiFlash, we indicate the path to the software downloaded in advance and reflash the phone. latest version firmware you can download on the official website: http://en.miui.com/download-301.html. The procedure will complete in a few minutes. After that, you can disconnect the smartphone from the computer, turn it on and start setting up the new firmware.

Possible problems and solutions

At self firmware Xiaomi devices on Android, you may encounter some common problems. But the good thing is that someone has already solved the same questions before, and therefore a solution has been found for them. Let's go through the main such situations.

1. MiFlash does not see the phone. It's not about the program itself, but about how the computer sees your smartphone. If he takes it for a normal file drive, then, of course, will not give the command to install on it software for mobile devices. Therefore, if you connected the phone via USB, and it still does not appear in the MiFlash working window (even after pressing the Refresh button), then you should manually check the recognition settings for the connection made.
2. Xiaomi does not give permission to unlock. After an official request on the Xiaomi website with a request to unlock the gadget, it is far from always possible to get a positive answer. This is logical, because, otherwise, the manufacturer would have no reason to install a locked bootloader. It is difficult to find an exact answer to the question of what criterion is used to select those who can change the firmware and who cannot. If you've been denied bootloader unlocking, there aren't many options. All that remains is to use special software that allows you to literally crack the limiter, but the consequences, as you understand, will be entirely under your responsibility.
3. Lost data after flashing. It should be understood that changing the firmware is similar to the procedure for reinstalling the operating system on a computer. That is, all data will be deleted. Therefore, before starting the procedure, be sure to take care of saving the files you need to another medium. When the new OS is installed, you can easily return the data to the gadget.