Known to most owners of smartphones Xiaomi firmware program gadgets allows you to make changes to their operating system. However, along with this utility brings some inconveniences. In its functioning there are errors that at first glance seem simple, although in reality to solve them in the shortest time possible not all users. With one of the common problems – Mi Flash Pro does not see the phone, as well as options for its solution, we will acquaint readers in this article.
Causes of the error
Any error does not appear “out of thin air. It is necessarily preceded by external factors, which only at first seem unimportant.
In most cases, Mi Flash does not see the phone for the following reasons:
- unusable USB cable;
- missing/incorrect installation of drivers;
- bootloader is blocked;
- mismatch between the operating system and Mi Flash.
To fix the problem, you will need to fix the above deficiencies, as we will discuss below.
Options for solving the problem
In a situation when Mi Flash Pro does not see the phone, there are several reasons for the appearance of this error. Consequently, experts also offer different options for solving the widespread problem. Any of the ways described by us will take a minimum of time. However, after going through all the steps correctly, the user will be able to update the system of his pocket gadget without much effort.
USB cable replacement
For example, oxidized contacts or simple fractures contribute to the inoperability of the cord for connecting the phone to the computer. For the mobile gadget to successfully connect to the PC, it is necessary to check the integrity of the USB cable. If it is damaged minimally, the computer may not recognize the connected device. Therefore, if you find such problems with the cord, it is advisable to replace it with a fully functional one (buy a new one or use a cable of another device).
Installing drivers
In most cases, the drivers for the full-fledged collaboration between your smartphone and computer are automatically installed after you connect them using a USB cable. However, there are situations when this does not happen. If you encounter such a problem, you will have to spend a little more time because the user will have to install the drivers himself.
When you connect the phone to a Windows 8/10 computer, all the required drivers are automatically downloaded from the Internet.
The first thing you need to do is to download the drivers to your PC:
- Snapdragon – for 64, for 32;
- MediaTek – 32 and 64.
After that, the further procedure involves only three steps:
- Run the installation file.
- Wait for the download to complete.
- Restart your computer.
The time required to install the drivers is not too long. As a rule, this procedure takes about half an hour.
Unlocking the bootloader
The bootloader is a separate program that runs when you turn on your smartphone. It also acts as a starting point to start booting the OS and putting the device into recovery mode.
Many manufacturers of mobile gadgets block access to the bootloader, and Xiaomi is no exception. This is explicitly done to prevent the installation of third-party firmware on the device.
Following the above, before reflashing, it is necessary to unlock the Xiaomi bootloader. This procedure is available not only to specialists but also to ordinary users. This is done as follows:
- Link the account to the smartphone.
- Download and run Mi Flash Unlock as an administrator.
- Click “Agree” after reading the rules.
- Sign in to the Mi account by entering the password and ID.
- Set the smartphone to Fastboot mode.
- Connect your mobile device to your PC via USB.
- Wait for the notification about the successful unlock.
Three green check marks on the screen indicate the success of the procedure.
Particular attention should be paid to the very first step. To bind the device to the account, you will need:
- Log out of your Mi account.
- Switch from wireless Internet to mobile Internet.
- Go to the device settings and select “About phone”.
- Press the “MIUI version” line 7 times.
- Go back to the main settings and go to “Advanced Settings” – “For Developers”.
- Click on “Mi Unlock status” and confirm the action.
- Click on “Link account to device”.
- Log in to the account again.
Using a suitable PC
Mi Flash Pro is a modern utility with its requirements for the computer in whose memory it is installed. The software is currently compatible only with the following versions of Windows devices:
- 7;
- 8;
- 8.1;
- 10 (32/64).
You won’t be able to install Mi Flash on computers with other operating systems. And even if the application is downloaded successfully, it is still not possible to update the smartphone’s firmware due to the incomplete functionality of the software. Therefore, before reflashing the gadget, you should make sure that the PC version corresponds to the utility itself.
Other ways
The above-described troubleshooting options are directly related to specific causes. However, if none of these methods are suitable, our editorial staff recommends using other methods.
So, if Mi Flash doesn’t see the phone, you should:
- enable USB debugging;
- activate the file transfer mode (MTR) when connecting the smartphone to the PC;
- Use Fastboot instead of Recovery mode.
And although, at first glance, the listed methods seem ineffective because of their simplicity, they bring profound benefits. They can indeed be safely used when you have a problem with the non-recognition of your smartphone. In addition, these three options are successfully used even by experienced users and professionals so that you don’t waste your time on more complicated actions.
Using the program for flashing smartphones should be skillful because it changes the entire system. Unfortunately, users encounter the problem of not recognizing the gadget quite often. However, there are not too many reasons for the appearance of such a failure, and the ways to fix them make it possible to adjust the work of the utility in a matter of minutes. Therefore, by paying attention to the instructions presented in our article, there will be no problems with connecting the phone to Mi Flash and then updating the OS.
