: Turn off your Xiaomi phone. Press and hold Volume Down + Power simultaneously until the Mi Bunny logo appears. Connect to PC : Plug your phone into your computer via USB.
: Even if you successfully enter EDL mode, the Mi Flash Tool may require an "Authorized Mi Account" to actually flash the firmware.
: Ensure these are installed on your PC so the computer recognizes the phone once it switches modes. : Turn off your Xiaomi phone
: Always ensure the ROM you are flashing matches or is newer than the current version to avoid a permanent hard brick. Safety Warning
Getting your Xiaomi device from traditionally requires "test points"—which means prying off the back cover and risking hardware damage. However, there are software-based "one-click" methods that allow you to enter EDL mode without ever opening the phone. What is EDL Mode and Why Use It? : Even if you successfully enter EDL mode,
: Open Device Manager on your PC. Under "Ports (COM & LPT)," you should see Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 . Important Limitations
: On many newer Xiaomi models (post-2018), Xiaomi has patched the software "reboot edl" command. For these devices, the one-click method may only work if the bootloader is already unlocked. Safety Warning Getting your Xiaomi device from traditionally
EDL mode is a low-level boot mode for Qualcomm-based Xiaomi devices. It is primarily used for: devices that won't boot into System or Recovery.