Xiaomi Firmware: How To Install Fastboot ROM Or Recovery ROM

If you’ve unfortunately bricked your Xiaomi device and it doesn’t seem to help, this is the right place for you to be! In this guide, we will be taking a look at how you can easily restore the Xiaomi Firmware on your Xiaomi device using Mi Flash Tool if you are facing any lag or want to upgrade the security patch, then follow the recovery flashing procedure.

Xiaomi Firmware: How to Install Fastboot ROM or Recovery ROM

Recovery ROM is a type of firmware file that you can flash on your Xiaomi smartphone by simply using the stock or custom recovery option. Often times users use TWRP or CWM recovery to install such roms on their device to fix any software-related issues present. However, Fastboot ROMs refer to actual firmware files which need help from a PC-related flash assistant tool. In this guide below, we will share step by steps instructions to install both fastboot and recovery level ROMs easily.

List Of Xiaomi Phones with Their Firmware Link

How to Install Fastboot ROM On Xiaomi Smartphone

Oftentimes when your device is in the brick state, facing technical or software issues, giving slow or lagging experience or lacking any OTA updates, then you can use Fastboot ROM files. However, it’s important to note that once you use Fastboot ROMs, you might have to re-configure the device IMEI and Mac address details.

Fastboot ROM Pre-requisites

Before you go ahead with the procedure to install or flash the Fastboot ROM, it’s important that you take care of the following prerequisites.

• Download the Fastboot ROM from a secure source.
• Charge your device battery up to the 80% mark.
• Install Fastboot drivers from here.
• Keep a note of your device IMEI numbers. (Dial *#06#* to view IMEI number)
• Download and install the Mi Flash tool from here.
• Keep a good quality USB data transfer cable.

Once you cover the above requirements, go ahead and take a compete for device backup for important data such as media, contacts, text message records, call history records etc.

Unlock Device Bootloader

Before you flash any external file on your smartphone (in this case, Fastboot ROM) it’s important you unlock the device bootloader first. Without unlocking the bootloader, you won’t be able to flash the file successfully.

In case you are not aware of the process to unlock the device bootloader for Xiaomi devices. You may follow our guide on How to Unlock Bootloader on Any Xiaomi Device for more details.

Flash ROM files using the MI Flash Tool

Below is a step-by-step procedure to install Fastboot ROM on Xiaomi smartphones using the Mi Flash tool.

• Launch the Mi flash tool on your computer. Make sure to click yes on any Windows warning prompt, if any.

• Shut down your device completely. Now, hold the volume down and power key button together and connect your device using the USB cable.

• If the tool asks you to install any pending drivers, please click on ok to install the pending drivers.
• Once the drives are installed, restart your computer.

• Click on the select button and choose the Fastboot folder file. Please note that you need to select the Fastboot ROM folder instead of any individual image file.

• Once the file is loaded up, flash the file and select the “clean all” option.

• It might take more than 5-10 minutes for the flashing process to complete. Please do not turn off your PC or disturb the USB connection to your smartphone.

• Once the process is done, you will see the success screen. Now you can restart your smartphone and see if it is working.

• Please know that it may take more than usual to boot up for the first time after flashing the Fastboot ROM.

How to Install Recovery ROM On Xiaomi Smartphone

The process of installing or flashing ROM files using the recovery is a much simpler and safe process than Fastboot ROMs. This process is often used when you don’t have access to a PC and need to install the ROM on the go. You may install complete firmware, a part of the firmware, or custom scripts using the recovery ROM procedure.

Recovery ROM Pre-requisites

Before you go ahead with the procedure to install or flash the Recovery ROM, it’s important that you take care of the following prerequisites.

• Download the Recovery ROM from a secure source.
• Charge yoru device battery up to the 80% mark.

Once you cover the above requirements, go ahead and take a compete for device backup for important data such as media, contacts, text message records, call history records etc.

Take ROM Backup

Installing the recovery ROM is a secure process, but often times there might be little accidents, which can render your device useless or in a soft brick state. But don’t worry, as in most modern recovery platforms such as TWRP or CWM recover, you can take the ROM backup.

If you have never taken a backup of your existing ROM, then you may follow our guide on How To Backup Complete Stock Or Custom ROM Using TWRP Recovery for more details.

Flash ROM files using the Recovery menu

Below is a step-by-step procedure to install Recovery ROM on Xiaomi smartphones using the local or advanced recovery menu.

• Open the TWRP recovery menu and click on the Wipe button.

• Here choose factory reset and slide to the right.

• Once the factory reset process is complete, go back to the main menu and clock on the install button.

• Navigate to the Recovery ROM zip file and select it.

• Slide the slider to the right to complete the action.

• Once the action is successful, your device will reboot automatically.

Conclusion:

This brings us to the end of this guide for installing Fastboot ROM or Recovery ROM on your Xiaomi smartphone. Please note that the above guide should help all Xiaomi smartphones, including all Mi, Redmi, and even POCO smartphones. Although the process of installing ROMs on your device is easy and straightforward, it’s essential to approach this process with caution and make sure to follow the instructions carefully to avoid bricking your device.