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How to Flash Mi 4 ROM

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MIUI provides you different types of ROMs just incase of any software emergency. In this tutorial, I will guide you how to flash these ROMs. Mi 4 has 2 kinds of ROMs, Recovery ROM (Stable ROM and Developer ROM) & Fastboot ROM (Stable ROM it is)

Before flashing any ROM follow these 2 points :

1- Make sure your battery percentage is above 50% at least
2- Take a Back up. : Settings-->Additional Settings--> Backup & reset -->Local Bakcup-->Backup

Backup file will be created in : Internal Storage-->MIUI -> Backup-->All Back up
Copy this back up file on your PC or on OTG support
After flashing Copy the back up file from PC or OTG support respectively to: Internal Storage-->MIUI -> Backup-->All Back up
Then go to Settings-->Additional Settings--> Backup & reset -->Local Bakcup--> You will find the backup file -->Tap on it to restore

How To Flash Stable and Developer ROM.
Stable ROM.

You can download Stable ROM pack from Xiaomi Mi 4 Stable Rom Download tab.
Place that ROM Zip file into " Root" folder of Internal storage.( Just paste into Internal storage, don't paste it in any folder. For more Info check the Screenshot below)
Go to Updater App(you will find it in Homescreen-->tools folder-->Update,Blue color logo with Up arow ) -->Tap on the 3 dots in a circle (You will find it at above right corner of the screen)--> Select update package-->Navigate to ROM zip file and Tap on that file.
Check the below Screenshots

Developer ROM.

You can download Developer ROM from Xiaomi Mi 4 Developer Rom Download tab.
Place that ROM Zip file into " Root" folder of Internal storage.( Just paste into Internal storage, dnt paste it in any folder. For more Info check the Screenshot below)
Enter into Recovery Mode: Switch Off your device-->Press Volume up + Power Button simulataneously -->Select "English" (Use Volume up & Down button to Navigate and Power Button to enter) --> Wipe & Reset -->Wipe All Data
Wipe all Data is must before flashing Developer ROM to remove Google Apps and framework, If you fail to do that then all the Google Apps will give you Force close.
Check the above screenshots. Process is same as Stable ROM .
If you want to install Google apps : Go to Mi Market-->search for "Google" and install the apps. Apps will also ask you to install Google framework, allow it.

How to Flash Fastboot ROM.

Download the Fastboot ROM ( I will update this thread once I get link of India specific ROM)
Download and Install Mi Flash Tool on your PC
MiPhone20140509.zip
Download fastboot drivers and install them in your PC
minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.zip
After installing drivers restart your PC.
Take a Back up ( Check the above steps which I mentioned at the start)
Make sure your battery is above 50% atleast
Switch off your device and enter into Fastboot Mode by pressing Volume down+Power button simultaneously.
Connect Your device to PC by USB cord.

Follow the steps

Open the Mi Flash Tools when it is connected with your device with USB Cord.
Click on the arrow near the "Browse" button in Mi Flash Tools--> Select the "Browse" option and navigate to the FastBoot ROM folder which you want to Flash and Press "OK".

After Giving the correct path/ Browsing the Fastboot ROm folder.
Click in the Arrow of "Browse" button and select "Advanced" this time.
In "Advanced" option--> Navigate to the .bat file which you want to flash. Check the below Screenshot to see how each.bat file works.

Click on the image to enlarge it

Work of different bat file

After selecting .bat file. Click on refresh.
Your device will appear in Mi Flash Tool window if it is connected.

After you see your device appears in Mi Flash Tool. Press Flash Button to start flashing the ROM on your device

After clicking the "Flash" option. It will take around 2-3 minutes to flash your device.
When the operation is completed. You will see Progress Bar in green color.

After the complete operation your device will be booted automatically.
Now you can enjoy your device without any Software problem. Cheers!
source:miuiForum

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Currently one of the world's top five smartphone makers, Xiaomi didn't start by manufacturing mobile phones. Instead, its first product was MIUI, the custom Android ROM that some of you are already familiar with. For those who may not know, Xiaomi is a really young company. It will celebrate its fifth year of existence (and the fourth of selling smartphones) this summer.

How did a company founded in 2010 manage to disrupt the industry and sell more smartphones (61 million in 2014) than well-known manufacturers like LG, Sony, Motorola, and others? Well, it seems to have made it thanks to a combination of perfect timing, good leadership, and a well-rounded portfolio of handsets (usually priced significantly lower than comparable devices from the competition). Another important thing to note here is that Xiaomi started its business only after raising funds from powerful Asian investors, as well as from Qualcomm (which explains why many of the company's devices are using Qualcomm chipsets, rather than cheaper alternatives from Asian makers).

Granted, right now Xiaomi is irrelevant when it comes to very important markets like North America and Europe, and it's been often criticizes for borrowing various ideas from Apple. Nevertheless, this is a company that everyone involved in the smartphone industry should keep an eye on. It's no longer a China-only vendor, currently shipping smartphones in various other Asian countries, and planning a global expansion. This being said, we're going to take a look at how Xiaomi's smartphones have evolved since 2011, ultimately allowing it to become a force to be reckoned with. Join us below.

Xiaomi Mi 1
The Mi 1, or Mi-1, is Xiaomi's very first smartphone. It was released in China in October 2011, though pre-orders had been available since September. That year, Samsung's Galaxy S II was the Android smartphone to beat, and Xiaomi tried to do that by offering the Mi 1 at a very attractive price: about $300. Specs-wise, the Mi 1 more or less matched the Galaxy S II, offering a 4-inch display with 480 x 854 pixels, an 8 MP rear camera, dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, and 1 GB of RAM. Xiaomi received 300,000 Mi 1 pre-orders in 3 days, which, at the time, was something noteworthy. A slightly faster variant of the Mi-1, called Xiaomi Mi-1S (featuring a 1.7 GHz S3 processor), was launched in the first half of 2012.

Xiaomi Mi 2
2012 (in August) was also when Xiaomi introduced the Mi 2. Once again, this was offered at a ~$300 starting price, while bringing specs only seen on expensive flagship handsets that year, including a 4.3-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, and 2 GB of RAM. The Mi 2S variant had a faster, 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 chipset.

Xiaomi Redmi 1
In the summer of 2013, Xiaomi announced its first non-high-end smartphone: the Hongmi. Initially costing around $130 in China, this handset offered (and still offers) a nice set of features for that price: 4.7-inch 720p display, 8 MP rear camera, 1 GB of RAM, and expandable memory. While the Hongmi is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor, its international version, called Redmi 1S, comes with a Snapdragon 400 processor. Both variants are wildly successful.

Xiaomi Mi 3
Available in China since October 2013, the Mi 3 quickly became Xiaomi's fastest selling handset, with 200,000 units being purchased in 3 minutes since launch. The Mi 3 was Xiaomi's flagship for 2013, including features like a 5-inch 1080p display, 2 GB of RAM, 13 MP rear camera, and a 3050 mAh battery. The handset has two variants, one powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, and another one using an Nvidia Tegra 4 processor.

Xiaomi Redmi Note
For those who want an affordable 5.5-inch 720p smartphone, in March 2014 Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note. Powered by either an octa-core MediaTek, or a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, the Redmi Note costs around $160, and is another hot seller.

Xiaomi Mi 4
The Mi 4 is, of course, the successor to the Mi 3, and it's been available in China and other Asian markets since July 2014, for prices that are hard to beat: $320 (16 GB model) and $410 (64 GB model). The Mi 4 comes with a 5-inch 1080p display, 8 MP front-facing camera, 13 MP rear camera, Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 GB of RAM, and a battery that can offer two days of normal usage.

Xiaomi Redmi 2
The Redmi 2 is an incremental upgrade over the Redmi 1, keeping the 4.7-inch 720p screen, but adding LTE connectivity, and a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor. The handset was announced in early January, and costs around $110.

Xiaomi Mi Note and Mi Note Pro
Finally, Xiaomi's latest handsets (announced two weeks ago) are the Mi Note and Mi Note Pro. They share most of their features, with some notable differences: the regular model has a 5.7-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 801 processor, and 3 GB of RAM, while the Mi Pro steps things up with a 5.7-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560) display, 4 GB of RAM, and a 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor. Right now, only the Mi Note is available (in China), for prices starting at under $400. The Mi Note Pro should be released in March for around $530, being Xiaomi's most expensive handset to date.

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All about Mi 4 : frequently asked question !!

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The Hottest Questions regarding the Mi 4

Question 1: What is the unique selling point of the Mi 4?

The Mi 4 is still the world's fastest mobile phone. The stainless steel metal frame uses a very complex manufacturing process, providing excellent grip on the side. The screen is 5 inches of high color saturation on a full IPS lamination screen. Finally, the CPU is the outstanding Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.5GHz processor, running on 3GB of RAM, a 3080mAh battery and a rear camera driven by Sony's 13 million-pixel camera.

Question 2: What is the price, colour and performance of the Mi 4?

The 16GB model will go on sale for RMB 1999, while the 64GB model will be selling for RMB 2499. The 2 models use eMMC5.0 ROM, which doubles the read speed and bumps write speed up by 50%. There will be 2 colours to choose from. Black or White. The Mi 4 utilises the Adreno 330 graphics chip, resulting in graphics processing speed increase of 45%.

Question 3: What is the Mi 4 hardware configuration?

The Mi 4 is using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 quad-core 2.5GHz CPU and has a 3D graphics processor clocked at up to 578MHz. 3GB RAM and 16/64GB high-speed flash memory. It is equipped with a 3080mAh battery and the rear camera is the excellent Sony Exmor RS stack 13 mega pixel Image Sensor, with 6 lenses, a large f1.8 aperture, LED flash and blue glass infrared filter. The front camera is 8 mega pixel unit. The screen is 5 inches of high color saturation on a full IPS screen, running a pixel resolution of 1920x1080, 441PPI. With a maximum brightness of 450cd/m2 and color gamut 17% higher than the iPhone5s, the color is brillant and eye catching.

Question 4: When and where is the Mi 4 available? What are the sales options?

It will go on sale on 29 July at www.mi.com using the open sales concept. There will be no pre-orders, but 1 million units will be available within 2 months. about India launch is scheduled on 28-Jan-15 & available to sale on 3-feb-15

Question 5: Which networks will the Mi 4 support?

29 July will see the WCDMA (China Unicom) version shipped, while the CDMA version will ship in August. The highly anticipated TDD-LTE version will arrive in September. Xiaomi is committed to ship the FDD-LTE version by the end of the year. All 4G models will also be backwards compatible to 3G networks.abot India : Mi -4 global vesion is avalable which is capable to work on all network

Question 6: What is the Mi 4's LTE characteristics?

The TDD-LTE network has peak download speeds of up to 100Mbps per second, which is up to 10 times the mainstream 3G network speed. It can download a 2GB movie within a few minutes. It is also capable of upload speeds of up to 10Mbps per second. Watching a HD movie on demand anytime, anywhere, browsing the web, even playing the most popular online games, the 4G network speed is always up to the task.

Question 7: Does the Mi 4 support dual SIM and external SD cards?

The Mi 4 accepts only 1 Micro SIM and has no SD card expansion.

Question 8: Does the Mi 4 offer Accident Protection Services?

Yes for an additonal RMB 99, the customer may purchase Accident Protection Insurance. It covers accidental damage, for example water damage and cracked screens. Customers will receive free repairs or replacement.

Question 9: What does the Accident Protection Insurance cover? How can claims be made and which Xiaomi phones are covered?

The insurance is only available in China and is provided by 众安在线财产保险股份有限公司. Their hotline (400-999-9595) is open 7 X 13 hours. The hotline staff will after verification, direct the customer to the nearest repair center. This service is only for the Mi 4.

Question 10: What is the Mi 4 back cover made of? Can it be changed?

The Mi 4 back cover uses a raster pattern and employs a 9 layer in-mold transfer technology which is only 0.06mm thick. It has an effective anti-UV coating layer and is also anti fingerprint. The cover can be changed and Xiaomi will introduce more cover options in time to come.

Question 11: Is the Mi 4's battery removable?

The built in battery cannot be replaced. In fact, according to teardown reports, the battery is glued into the phone and needs to be forcefully ripped out for removal.

Bonus MiBand Question: When will the MiBand ship? What functions does it have? Will it only unlock the Mi 4?

The MiBand will ship in August 2014. It supports Fitness monitoring, Sleep tracking, Smart alarm and Phone unlock without password. The MiBand will unlock any phone running MIUI ROM and Android 4.4 or greater.

Source: MIUI forum

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