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Jiayu S3 Advance - Dont enter download mode

Hi everyone,
I try to install new ROM throw SPTool and cannot enter Download Mode. I went through multiple tutorials and nothing worked. I cannot do through recovery because it a great update from Android 4.4 to 5.1.
How can i enter download mode? Is there any button combination to enter? I dont want to enter recovery, I want DOWNLOAD.
Too much thanks

el_nene_kpy said:
Hi everyone,
I try to install new ROM throw SPTool and cannot enter Download Mode. I went through multiple tutorials and nothing worked. I cannot do through recovery because it a great update from Android 4.4 to 5.1.
How can i enter download mode? Is there any button combination to enter? I dont want to enter recovery, I want DOWNLOAD.
Too much thanks
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Hi
You could search a bit more...
Turn OFF device
Press BOTH Volume buttons(don't let go)
Press Download on SPFlashTools
Connect USB cable PC --> Device
Enjoy

superdragonpt said:
Hi
You could search a bit more...
Turn OFF device
Press BOTH Volume buttons(don't let go)
Press Download on SPFlashTools
Connect USB cable PC --> Device
Enjoy
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It dont works. When using phone volume up and down works well (if you think it could be broken).
Now you see that i searched and didnt find a solution.
Too much thanks for your answer

el_nene_kpy said:
Hi everyone,
I try to install new ROM throw SPTool and cannot enter Download Mode. I went through multiple tutorials and nothing worked. I cannot do through recovery because it a great update from Android 4.4 to 5.1.
How can i enter download mode? Is there any button combination to enter? I dont want to enter recovery, I want DOWNLOAD.
Too much thanks
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Why you wanna use DOWNLOAD?
From 4.4 to 5.1 you want to use FIRMWARE UPGRADE with SP Flashtool.

1testi said:
Why you wanna use DOWNLOAD?
From 4.4 to 5.1 you want to use FIRMWARE UPGRADE with SP Flashtool.
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If you want to update system from 4.4 to 5.1, you will use firmware upgrade option in SP Tool but need to put phone in DOWNLOAD MODE. This is done with many Android phone brands (LG, Samsung, ...).
Thank you for your response. I got download mode finally. I only need to connect usb without battery and then put battery in. Many tutorials said to put battery first and then connect usb.
Close it!

The single way my phone connects is if I keep volume down pressed longer. Even if it appears to be connected in SPFlash, still keep volume down pressed until the first FORMAT action in SP. Also, change the usb hub and the usb cable you are using. Sometimes it helps (in mine it did)

my s3 basic is not charging when on.. also when connected to pc thru usb, ipc shows device malfunctioning ,and there is no indication on phone..I try to connect to sp flash tool also no success..same error"usb device not recognized pops up every 2s.everything else is fine..Any method to upgrade to 5.1 now on official kk

j3j said:
my s3 basic is not charging when on.. also when connected to pc thru usb, ipc shows device malfunctioning ,and there is no indication on phone..I try to connect to sp flash tool also no success..same error"usb device not recognized pops up every 2s.everything else is fine..Any method to upgrade to 5.1 now on official kk
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update : but usb otg works

Solution: 50% when unlocking bootloader

EDIT: SOLUTION (Not a fix)
For those who are stuck at "50% saying current account is different from the a/c info of device"
It is due to the database miss-match in their server ,the possible sollution are :
Remember: for MediaTek devices you will have to first flash a China Dev ROM onlu then you can get the unlock successful.
But this is not a recommendation for Qualcomm Devices.
1. Go to i.mi.com and look weather your device shows up in the find device (this is required only to be sure as to your device is connected to their server and they have updated the info on your Device too).
2. Reset your Phone sign in and turn on find device. turn on usb debug and oem unlock connect to pc allow whatever is asked on your phone also check always trust, then open adb folder and open cmd there and type adb devices your phone will ask for authorisation allow it and check always trust.
3. Mail your concern with user ID and also the snapshot of the error as they will ask for it,to your regional service (I am an indian so i had to mail it at [email protected])(just google contact xiaomi) wait for their reply.
You can PM these persons on MIUI forum regarding the 50% stuck issue.
{ EDIT 2:
You may contact these person in MIUI forum:
1) vincent_khoo
2) PatrickXi
( @bravonova gave me these names you may try I haven't cross checked as mailing will most probably solve) }
The last method should Work for everyone as it's a db miss-match which should be fixed after this.
PS: This a solution and not a fix so it will take time.
PPS: Don't blame me for all the trouble Blame Xiaomi.

ilvmyname said:
Ok, so I have been trying to move to miui 8 global beta version now for a long time and haven't succeeded, the updater app says could not verify update package.
I have a pretty good net connection so that's not an issue.
Also If I try download latest rom it says "Can't download update, wait a minute or two" and this it has been saying for about a week now (ironic).
So, I requested for unlocking the bootloader got the confirmation messages after 3 days tried to unlock now stuck at 50% saying "account is different from the account in the phone info"
I don't want to use the fast boot edl method of flashing rom as my lappy keeps getting sudden shutdown, so I don't want it to shutdown in between and get hard bricked.
I have tried MiPc suit but since it cannot do a backup(again app bug) so cannot flash through it.
I have looked in to the mi cloud and my phone does gets located.(possible solution given for unlock bootloader but even that didn't work).
Can anyone please help me on this or will I have to be on this ****ty unrooted Rom forever.
Currently on miui 7.5.3.0 global stable rom.
Any suggestions will be appreciated ty
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I unlocked it just today!make sure all drivers are installed..boot into fastboot mode :- power off then hold vol down + power button.w8 for the drivers to get installed
Now boot into recovery mode :- turn off device and hold volume up + power button.w8 for the drivers to get installed.
I was stuck at the same 50% error..one of d xda member told me to boot into recovery mode and let the drivers get installed and taddaa...bootloader unlocked
Make sure u r logged in to the same account in ur phone u r using to unlock the bootloader

I fixed this by updating to latest version in miui app in fastboot mode.

Same problem for me. I tried using the MIUI PC Suite, it tells me my phone isnt up to date even though it is. Recovery mode drivers fail. Requested unlock over 2 weeks ago and got the SMS 9 day ago... still stuck at 50% error. Its driving me nuts.

Warrimonk said:
Same problem for me. I tried using the MIUI PC Suite, it tells me my phone isnt up to date even though it is. Recovery mode drivers fail. Requested unlock over 2 weeks ago and got the SMS 9 day ago... still stuck at 50% error. Its driving me nuts.
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i today unlocked my bootloader...try doing this go into recovery mode by pressing power+volumeup button. You will see a picture telling you to connect ur phone to pc using usb cable..connect your phone to your pc now w8 and let the drivers get installed and try again..i did dis and unlocked it today before that i was getting the same error even today got the same error before doing this.

hitesh1792 said:
i today unlocked my bootloader...try doing this go into recovery mode by pressing power+volumeup button. You will see a picture telling you to connect ur phone to pc using usb cable..connect your phone to your pc now w8 and let the drivers get installed and try again..i did dis and unlocked it today before that i was getting the same error even today got the same error before doing this.
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First of all thanks for the reply sir but
I tried entering to recovery mode and then connect to pc but nothing happens, I mean it does not show connected even after say 5 minutes.
Although when trying to enter into the fastboot mode and then connecting to pc the drivers do get install and it shows connected and stucks at 50%
I do have adb drivers RN3 USB drivers installed on my pc
But all things in vain.

Garyj881 said:
I fixed this by updating to latest version in miui app in fastboot mode.
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I am sorry sir but I didn't get you, you updated to latest version of miui through the updater app right? And then entered to fastboot mode to unlock right?
My updater app also doesn't work It says cannot verify update package and so I am stuck like from all corners.

ilvmyname said:
First of all thanks for the reply sir but
I tried entering to recovery mode and then connect to pc but nothing happens, I mean it does not show connected even after say 5 minutes.
Although when trying to enter into the fastboot mode and then connecting to pc the drivers do get install and it shows connected and stucks at 50%
I do have adb drivers RN3 USB drivers installed on my pc
But all things in vain.
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Are you able to see this pic on your device when you enter recovery mode??

hitesh1792 said:
Are you able to see this pic on your device when you enter recovery mode??
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Yes

ilvmyname said:
Yes
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connect your device to your pc and let the drivers get installed...and if u are using a desktop pc do not use the usb port which is at the front of the cpu..use the one which are at the back of the cpu...the image i am attaching shows which drivers get installed.
after drivers get installed remove usb cable and again boot into fastboot mode (power + volume down ) and try again to unlock bootloader

hitesh1792 said:
connect your device to your pc and let the drivers get installed...and if u are using a desktop pc do not use the usb port which is at the front of the cpu..use the one which are at the back of the cpu...the image i am attaching shows which drivers get installed.
after drivers get installed remove usb cable and again boot into fastboot mode (power + volume down ) and try again to unlock bootloader
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Okay, so i am missing drivers i guess.
Have you pre installed any drivers if so can you provide me a link?
as when i connect into recovery mode only the bootloader interface driver get install and nothing else and hence it still doesn't show connected in the recovery mode.

ilvmyname said:
Okay, so i am missing drivers i guess.
Have you pre installed any drivers if so can you provide me a link?
as when i connect into recovery mode only the bootloader interface driver get install and nothing else and hence it still doesn't show connected in the recovery mode.
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strange!bootloader interface driver gets installed when connected in fastboot mode..uninstall that driver connect your phone in recovery mode and see if dese drivers get installled..nope i do not have any link because as soon as i connected my phone into recovery mode the drivers automatically got installed!
ps :- i was able to unlock bootloader after flashing kenzo_global_images_V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD_20160523.0000.23_5.1_global_f5889c1549

i too have the same problem !! if you got the solution please tell me !!

T/[email protected]$ said:
i too have the same problem !! if you got the solution please tell me !!
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i was able to unlock the bootloader after flashing kenzo_global_images_V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD_20160523.0000 .23_5.1_global_f5889c1549...
i was not able to unlock it before i connected my phone into recovery mode and installed the drivers on my pc..as soon i did it the bootloader got unlocked .before that i was getting the same error even after flashing the V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD firmware

hitesh1792 said:
i was able to unlock the bootloader after flashing kenzo_global_images_V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD_20160523.0000 .23_5.1_global_f5889c1549...
i was not able to unlock it before i connected my phone into recovery mode and installed the drivers on my pc..as soon i did it the bootloader got unlocked .before that i was getting the same error even after flashing the V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD firmware
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how to flash kenzo_global_images_V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD_20160523.0000 .23_5.1_global_f5889c1549.?
when i connect my device in recovery mode nothing happens

For Kenzo / SD / Snapdragon only.
1. Install Mi PC Suite, plug your phone in and install the app on the phone when it prompts (then close mi pc suite) - this provides all the drivers needed for the next step
http://en.miui.com/thread-92720-1-1.html < Mi PC Suite
2. reboot the phone to recovery mode ( Vol UP + Power ), let drivers install on pc - wait, then reboot again to fastboot mode (VOL Down + Power) let drivers install on pc - wait - it might take a few minutes to install the drivers don't unplug the phone during this time.
3. download and install the unlock tool - log into your account, after it checks you have permission press unlock
http://en.miui.com/unlock/ < unlock tool
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(if it still fails proceed to next step)
4. use xiao mi flash beta and install the latest kenzo global fast boot image (I have heard some people needed to use the Chinese dev firmware- the global stable worked for me though), use the clean all option selected at the bottom of mi flash. (this will erase ALL data on the phone)- backup before doing this.
http://en.miui.com/thread-281979-1-1.html <- xiao mi flash beta
5. let phone boot up first time, log into the mi account on the phone with your email / password, if your phone number doesn't work then select option to log in with email / password.
6. reboot to fastboot again and press unlock it should proceed now
Do at own risk I am not responsible for bricked devices.

T/[email protected]$ said:
how to flash kenzo_global_images_V7.3.7.0.LHOMIDD_20160523.0000 .23_5.1_global_f5889c1549.?
when i connect my device in recovery mode nothing happens
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it must install the drivers...please do check out the steps mentioned above by the xda member "otyj" he helped me to unlock my bootloader

I had the same problem and believe me I did everything possible as you are also advised in this forum.
But it had nothing to do with this.
Just wait and watch.. try everyday once and I think you will get in 7-10 more days.
I was also frustated at that time but now I can unlock everysingle time I want when it gets locked.

otyg said:
For Kenzo / SD / Snapdragon only.
1. Install Mi PC Suite, plug your phone in and install the app on the phone when it prompts (then close mi pc suite) - this provides all the drivers needed for the next step
http://en.miui.com/thread-92720-1-1.html < Mi PC Suite
2. reboot the phone to recovery mode ( Vol UP + Power ), let drivers install on pc - wait, then reboot again to fastboot mode (VOL Down + Power) let drivers install on pc - wait - it might take a few minutes to install the drivers don't unplug the phone during this time.
3. download and install the unlock tool - log into your account, after it checks you have permission press unlock
http://en.miui.com/unlock/ < unlock tool
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(if it still fails proceed to next step)
4. use xiao mi flash beta and install the latest kenzo global fast boot image (I have heard some people needed to use the Chinese dev firmware- the global stable worked for me though), use the clean all option selected at the bottom of mi flash. (this will erase ALL data on the phone)- backup before doing this.
http://en.miui.com/thread-281979-1-1.html <- xiao mi flash beta
5. let phone boot up first time, log into the mi account on the phone with your email / password, if your phone number doesn't work then select option to log in with email / password.
6. reboot to fastboot again and press unlock it should proceed now
Do at own risk I am not responsible for bricked devices.
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where can i find fastboot images ?
and when i plugin in recovery mode nothing happens !!
and your were telling that app will be installed in phone when we connect wiith mi pc suit, can you clearly explain it ?

otyg said:
For Kenzo / SD / Snapdragon only.
1. Install Mi PC Suite, plug your phone in and install the app on the phone when it prompts (then close mi pc suite) - this provides all the drivers needed for the next step
http://en.miui.com/thread-92720-1-1.html < Mi PC Suite
2. reboot the phone to recovery mode ( Vol UP + Power ), let drivers install on pc - wait, then reboot again to fastboot mode (VOL Down + Power) let drivers install on pc - wait - it might take a few minutes to install the drivers don't unplug the phone during this time.
3. download and install the unlock tool - log into your account, after it checks you have permission press unlock
http://en.miui.com/unlock/ < unlock tool
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(if it still fails proceed to next step)
4. use xiao mi flash beta and install the latest kenzo global fast boot image (I have heard some people needed to use the Chinese dev firmware- the global stable worked for me though), use the clean all option selected at the bottom of mi flash. (this will erase ALL data on the phone)- backup before doing this.
http://en.miui.com/thread-281979-1-1.html <- xiao mi flash beta
5. let phone boot up first time, log into the mi account on the phone with your email / password, if your phone number doesn't work then select option to log in with email / password.
6. reboot to fastboot again and press unlock it should proceed now
Do at own risk I am not responsible for bricked devices.
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Okay I will try flashing a rom through MiFlash toll b'coz the above methods didn't work and will quote if that's how it gets fixed

[UNBRICK] Xiaomi Mi Max 64/128 GB a.k.a Helium - %100 Tested Recover From Hard Brick

Ok guys here is the step by step even for noobs how to unbrick Xiaomi Mi Max (helium).
If you have access to fastboot jump to step 11
Requirements :
* MiFlash Beta :Download Here
* MiFlash 20151028 : Download Here
* Global Fastboot Rom : Download Here
* Xiaomi Qualcomm Drivers
* Screw and tools.
* Paper clip or cable
* For sure Usb Cable.
Now if you all ready lets continue repair. First of all you need to open back cover.
1) Open Back cover and disconnect fingerprint sensor and battery. Dont connect battery till you finish whole process. (How to disassemble video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMG04GqVU_0&t=64s)
2) Make a paper clip to setup short circuit in your mainboard. Here are the testpoints. https://s15.postimg.org/s0j0qhq3v/Xiaomi_Max_Test_Points.png
3) Ok here is the hardest and trickiest one. While you are holding paper clip or cable with those testpoint you need to connect phone to pc. My suggestion 1st connect usb cable to phone then make short circuit then connect to pc.
* One more time you need to connect phone to pc while those two testpoints connected to eachother with a paperclip or a cable.
4) Here is the second tricky part. Unzip rom file. Important part is the name of folder. Please try to make it as short as possible.
Ex : C:\mimax\
So after extraction your folder will looks like this : http://oi63.tinypic.com/334rr11.jpg
5) You need to install both MiFlash versions. They are 2 different software so you shouldnt see any errors like "it is already installed".
6) Go To C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash and run XiaoMiFlash.exe as an administrator. Click browse and choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax)
7) Click "refresh" you will see COM port and click "flash" If you dont see any COM port here first check if you installed drivers correctly. If drivers are installed correct please go back to step 3 and try again.
8) Install will start and continue and %99 possibly it will stop in the middle You will receive Max buffer 256 error. No worries just keep calm and take deep breath. Go to next step
9) Disconnect usb cable from pc and phone. Reconnect battery. Now voila phone will ready to work BUT NOT READY TO WORK FLAWLESS. So now put your phone to fastboot mode. Yes you read correct now your phone will be in fastboot mode even it could be ready to use but just wait for next step.
10) Fastboot mode : Volume Down + Power button you will see fastboot screen and connect to PC.
11) Now close old MiFlash and run the normal one from either desktop or C:\Program Files (x86)\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe or C:\Program Files\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe.
12) Choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax).
13) Click "refresh" and this time you have to see device serial number on device tab. Now click flash and let process finish. It takes around 3-5 minute and phone will reboot by itself.
Now re-assemble your phone. DONT FORGET TO CONNECT FINGERPRINT SENSOR. Now you are totally ready.
Tried 5 times with my very own Xiaomi Mi Max 128 GB.

Different reactions
Hi,
My device could still boot on fastboot mode, and flashes successfully through it on MiFlash Beta. However, the device remains stuck on Mi logo. I've already tested flashing on EDL mode apparently successfully, with the same results. I've flashed TWRP, but the device don't enter recovery mode. What can I do? Any suggestion will be welcome.

benzersizadam said:
Many thanks for this thread, I stuck on my mi max with no reaction at anything, I read more than 100 threads, I tried testpoint, DFC (deep flash cable), click inside usb terminal to pc, windows 8, 7 10, 32 bits, 64 bits, programms like qfil (qpst), flasher tools for other phones and nothing, before with other apps at first second gives me error "can not read from port COM...", and now at least advance to 5 seconds with same error, I need to know it is neccesary too disconnect, remove two plastic cables down where places the battery
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Working also with Hydrogen. Thanks.

@benzersizadam
This is why XDA is a great FORUM! Thank you for writing this thorough solution!
My device is up and running currently with MIUI 8! It went from a dead brick to a productive device again! I was almost giving up hope! You saved the day! It was a lot of work, but it is great seeing the device alive again.
I would just add that taking the cover off doesn't even need a tool like in the original disassembly youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULcMWCEgEc
Yay!

coffee-turtle said:
@benzersizadam
This is why XDA is a great FORUM! Thank you for writing this thorough solution!
My device is up and running currently with MIUI 8! It went from a dead brick to a productive device again! I was almost giving up hope! You saved the day! It was a lot of work, but it is great seeing the device alive again.
I would just add that taking the cover off doesn't even need a tool like in the original disassembly youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULcMWCEgEc
Yay!
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Can you kindly explain some tips or secret to get unbrick cause mine is more than 4 months almost totally dead, just receive charge the battery but any signal of life in display, don´t enter recovery, fastboot, in mode EDL pc identifies like hs-usb qdownload 9008 but in 4 or 5 seconds cut conection with pc. and in my country nobody knows about Xiaomi. thanks in advance

SubwayChamp said:
Can you kindly explain some tips or secret to get unbrick cause mine is more than 4 months almost totally dead, just receive charge the battery but any signal of life in display, don´t enter recovery, fastboot, in mode EDL pc identifies like hs-usb qdownload 9008 but in 4 or 5 seconds cut conection with pc. and in my country nobody knows about Xiaomi. thanks in advance
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Hi @SubwayChamp Everything I did was in the post and video from above in the first post by benz....
His instructions were perfect along with the youtube video. It's tricky, true, but with patience you can go through the steps and get your device running again. I was so glad that @Qulox gave me this link to this thread.
As you go through the steps, if you get stuck, we can try to give you advice.

This works for Hydrogen as well.
Many thanks

I have two dead mi max. One 128gb helium and one 32gb hydrogen.
128gb helium is completely lifeless. No charging led, no vibrations, no fastboot mode. Though i could bring it up to edl mode showing right qualcomm device in device manager. I tried flashing stock rom as mentioned in this guide which rather went successful without giving any error, even while battery connector was removed.
But mobile is still in same lifeless condition. Other than flashing process going through, it didnt make any difference. Dont know whats wrong. Also i didnt have to use two miflash versions as mentioned in steps as flashing process didnt give any error.
32gb hydrogen, boots up in flashboot mode, shows charging led, mi logo even edl model worked without any issue. It even boots up, but gives error of encryption unsuccessful asking me to reset device. I tried factory reseting it. Tried flashing twrp and wiping, formatting data, changing file system to all formats like fat, f2fs, ext1, ext2, ext3, ext4. Tried flashing crdoid and RR based on orea. Nothing working.
With twrp it keeps bootlooping showing mi logo. And with stock rom, recovery shows up encryption error. Followed procedure mentioned in this guide as well.
Is there anything am i missing or can do? Btw, bootloader is locked for both the devices. I could flash twrp referring another guide which suggested to replace stock recovery in rom files/ folder and flashing it like stock rom through miflash tool.

Battery problems? in the 128 especially?
If "nothing works" through any normal software methods, the ram &/or ROM memory chips might have become semi-defect. They are not eternal . . .

cobben said:
Battery problems? in the 128 especially?
If "nothing works" through any normal software methods, the ram &/or ROM memory chips might have become semi-defect. They are not eternal . . .
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Tried replacing battery as well. Surprising thing is completely dead 128gb helium does boot up in edl mode with flashing working perfectly file in miflash tool. Dont know how reliable that software is.....

Hello,
trying with both Helium & Hydrogen. Still on error like say these logs.
log#1
Code:
[0,02 COM7]:[COM7]:start flash.
[0,02 COM7]:received hello packet
[0,02 COM7]:can not found programmer file.
log#2
Code:
[0,00 COM7]:[COM7]:start flash.
[2,03 COM7]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!
[4,56 COM7]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!
[7,11 COM7]:try to reset status.
[7,13 COM7]:Switch mode back
[7,13 COM7]:cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!
[7,14 COM7]:Riferimento a un oggetto non impostato su un'istanza di oggetto.
Hope anyone can help me. What's my wrong following the guide.
Thanks

harpy.eagle said:
Tried replacing battery as well. Surprising thing is completely dead 128gb helium does boot up in edl mode with flashing working perfectly file in miflash tool. Dont know how reliable that software is.....
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Hi there.. The link of video & image of test points is not working. Can anybody please share working links

Hi there.. The link of video & image of test points is not working. Can anybody please share working links

rizkhan77 said:
Hi there.. The link of video & image of test points is not working. Can anybody please share working links
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This is the video of Test Point https://youtu.be/SqcVY8IWkZI

benzersizadam said:
Ok guys here is the step by step even for noobs how to unbrick Xiaomi Mi Max (helium).
If you have access to fastboot jump to step 11
Requirements :
* MiFlash Beta :Download Here
* MiFlash 20151028 : Download Here
* Global Fastboot Rom : Download Here
* Xiaomi Qualcomm Drivers
* Screw and tools.
* Paper clip or cable
* For sure Usb Cable.
Now if you all ready lets continue repair. First of all you need to open back cover.
1) Open Back cover and disconnect fingerprint sensor and battery. Dont connect battery till you finish whole process. (How to disassemble video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMG04GqVU_0&t=64s)
2) Make a paper clip to setup short circuit in your mainboard. Here are the testpoints. https://s15.postimg.org/s0j0qhq3v/Xiaomi_Max_Test_Points.png
3) Ok here is the hardest and trickiest one. While you are holding paper clip or cable with those testpoint you need to connect phone to pc. My suggestion 1st connect usb cable to phone then make short circuit then connect to pc.
* One more time you need to connect phone to pc while those two testpoints connected to eachother with a paperclip or a cable.
4) Here is the second tricky part. Unzip rom file. Important part is the name of folder. Please try to make it as short as possible.
Ex : C:\mimax\
So after extraction your folder will looks like this : http://oi63.tinypic.com/334rr11.jpg
5) You need to install both MiFlash versions. They are 2 different software so you shouldnt see any errors like "it is already installed".
6) Go To C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash and run XiaoMiFlash.exe as an administrator. Click browse and choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax)
7) Click "refresh" you will see COM port and click "flash" If you dont see any COM port here first check if you installed drivers correctly. If drivers are installed correct please go back to step 3 and try again.
8) Install will start and continue and %99 possibly it will stop in the middle You will receive Max buffer 256 error. No worries just keep calm and take deep breath. Go to next step
9) Disconnect usb cable from pc and phone. Reconnect battery. Now voila phone will ready to work BUT NOT READY TO WORK FLAWLESS. So now put your phone to fastboot mode. Yes you read correct now your phone will be in fastboot mode even it could be ready to use but just wait for next step.
10) Fastboot mode : Volume Down + Power button you will see fastboot screen and connect to PC.
11) Now close old MiFlash and run the normal one from either desktop or C:\Program Files (x86)\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe or C:\Program Files\Xiaomi\MiPhone\MiFlash.exe.
12) Choose your rom folder. NOT IMAGES FOLDER ROM FOLDER !!!! ( Ex : C:\mimax).
13) Click "refresh" and this time you have to see device serial number on device tab. Now click flash and let process finish. It takes around 3-5 minute and phone will reboot by itself.
Now re-assemble your phone. DONT FORGET TO CONNECT FINGERPRINT SENSOR. Now you are totally ready.
Tried 5 times with my very own Xiaomi Mi Max 128 GB.
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hi, could someone share with me the miflash beta? I can download the rest but I cannot download the beta one.
thanks

Wanted to say thank you was able to recover my mi max 64gb unit.

[Guide] Revive Redmi Note 4X (codename mido) after Hard Brick

1. What is a "hard bricked" phone?
Hard brick is the state of android device that occurs when your device is unbootable without a bootloop. A hard Brick device generally show little to no signs of life (you wont be able to switch it on and the screen doesnt turn on).
A phone gets hard-bricked due to trying install ROM not made for the device or use ROM Manager incorrectly.​
2. Procedure
Step 1: Download all the necessary files below:
download link: en(dot)miui(dot)com/a-234.html
MIUI ROM Flashing Tool(*.exe file)
MIUI Fastboot ROM package for your device(*.tgz file) - Any variant Global / Chinese should work
Step 2: Extract MIUI Fastboot ROM package using 7zip or any other software you prefer
Correctly extracted folder should look like: (Image folder), flash_all.bat e.t.c.
After extracting rename parent folder to something short such as "mido". Avoid parent folder of ROM package extracts being too long
​Step 3: Install MIUI ROM Flashing Tool
If you get "driver not signed pop up during installation click "install anyway option or similar"
To test if everything installed correctly, connect your phone to your computer and open flash tool then hit refresh button, you should see an index and com port which indicates your phone is being detected.
If phone not detected restart computer with phone still connected and navigate to device manager->ports (you should see something like Qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008.) if its not there re install MIUI ROM Flashing tool
Note that if you try to flash your extracted package at this point the installer will fail to communicate with the phone, step 4 is very necessary to ensure flashing can commence​Step 4: Remove back cover and disconnect phone battery
Disconnect your phone from your PC and find a nice dissasembly video on youtube to help you remove the back case of your phone. The battery is connected to the phone via one black flex cable on the right of the battery, simply detach this to disconnect battery.​
Step 5. Flash your phone.
With your phone still opened, and battery still disconnected.
1. Open Flashing tool and connect your phone to your computer
2. Hit refresh to let your computer detect your phone.
3. Hit select/browse button and select parent folder from step 2. which has your rom
4. Select clean all option at the bottom of flash tool window
4. Hit flash.
5. Once flash is complete your phone will remain off disconnect from computer and reconnect the battery then switch your phone on.​
3. Done
At this point your phone should be back to life. Close your phone's cover and then youre done.​This guide helped me revive my Redmi note 4X snapdragon 625 3GB - please share youre experience if it doesnt work for you

Thanks man!!!!!!!!!!
Y day my rn4 sd hard bricked, with your guide I completely recover it.......
Once again thanks...... :victory:

Please, help me:
"cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!"

alexfelipe said:
Please, help me:
"cannot receive hello packet,MiFlash is trying to reset status!"
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Yeah, I'm getting that. And then "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" But then I just tried a few more times, maybe unplugged the cable and plugged it in again, and it worked.

not working
not working on my RN4X. while using MiFlash 2015 it is stuck on "Send nop command" and while using the 2016 version of MiFlash it is either "cannot receive hello packet" or cannot "ping". the latest version of MiFlash cannot be installed because of some cabinet file is missing. I'm stuck with this for a whole day now. is there anything that I'm missing??

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Can't Flash File Sp Flash Tool

Hi I'm new for this forum II have a lenovo vibe k4 note that will be bricked during upgrade session...I'm already used RR version 5.8.5. when I tried to next update my phone stuck up at and not finish to flash but I'm waiting to long,then my phone has reach a battery low and will it be turn off.I'm try to open but stuck at logo LENOVO.to solved I'm flash a firmware s232 using sp flash tool but I'm worst I have no luck when my phone connect to USB its automatically open up and vibrate when I pressed DOWNLOAD button in sp flash tool.Please help me how to re flash or downgrage my phone when its come like this
PS. Sorry my bad english

Press Download button fist, then connect your phone after. Charging your phone to full, then try again. Maybe you should to change the usb port or download the other rom (I downloaded from firmwarefile.com)

chuate92 said:
Press Download button fist, then connect your phone after. Charging your phone to full, then try again. Maybe you should to change the usb port or download the other rom (I downloaded from firmwarefile.com)
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Thank you for your time sir but I have no luck when I pressed Download button then connect USB phone to computer its vibrate and screen open lenovo logo display that's why sp flash tool didn't work

jblonz said:
Thank you for your time sir but I have no luck when I pressed Download button then connect USB phone to computer its vibrate and screen open lenovo logo display that's why sp flash tool didn't work
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Did you install driver for you smartphone? And try this: on flash tool go Options --> option ... --> connection, choose "with battery".

Replace Cable for Mobile not Other Cable
chuate92 said:
Did you install driver for you smartphone? And try this: on flash tool go Options --> option ... --> connection, choose "with battery".
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Maybe cable didn't work caused cable be used is for jbl.

First install Mediatek USB Drivers and then click on download button and after that connect your phone. And that should help you.

Assuming that your pc has already been installed with mediatek usb drivers,you have to click download first and then connect usb to mobile(must be in shutdown mode) by holding both volume buttons,then after at max 2 min downloading will be done. This process has worked fine with me...hope it helps...

chuate92 said:
Did you install driver for you smartphone? And try this: on flash tool go Options --> option ... --> connection, choose "with battery".
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I had choose with battery option , latest lenovo usb driver installed then after pressing download and then connecting my phone it does Nothing it shows logo and starts charging in power off mode please do something???????
Waiting for your reply

Did u get it to work

How about now ? Have you found a solution to your problem? I also need the same solution because I can't flash with the error that always appears s_ft_enable_dram_failed.