The main window brings together a firmware-folder field, device refresh and flash controls, plus progress and log areas. Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool uses a Windows PC to install fastboot ROMs on compatible Xiaomi devices.
How do you flash a stock ROM?
The workflow starts with a Xiaomi device in Fastboot mode, connected to the computer by USB. In Mi Flash Tool, choose the extracted fastboot ROM folder, then use Refresh to detect the connected device. Select the device in the list and start the flash operation.
The tool handles the fastboot flashing workflow through its window. Progress indicators and log entries show activity and report details as the operation proceeds. The ROM must match the device; a mismatched firmware package can prevent a successful flash.
What firmware does Mi Flash Tool handle?
Mi Flash Tool is designed for Xiaomi fastboot firmware, including stock ROMs. The firmware folder is selected in the application, which then sends the ROM to the connected device through the fastboot process. This workflow is commonly used to reinstall the system or recover from software problems when the device can still enter Fastboot mode.
- Targets Xiaomi devices using Qualcomm chipsets
- Works with extracted fastboot ROM folders, not single update files
What do the progress and log areas show?
The progress display tracks the flash operation, while the log area records device and process messages. These details can show whether the tool detected the phone and how the firmware operation is progressing. If detection fails, the refresh step and the phone's Fastboot connection are central parts of this workflow.
Pros
- Loads an extracted fastboot ROM folder for flashing
- Refreshes the device list before flashing
- Shows flashing progress and operation logs
Cons
- Compatibility is centered on Xiaomi devices with Qualcomm chipsets
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Does Mi Flash Tool install a fastboot ROM or an OTA update?
It is intended to flash Xiaomi fastboot ROMs selected from a firmware folder.
Does the phone need to be in Fastboot mode?
Yes. Connect the Xiaomi device in Fastboot mode, refresh the device list, and start the flash operation.
Can it recover a Xiaomi phone with boot problems?
It can reinstall stock firmware when the device can enter Fastboot mode and the ROM is compatible.