Unbricking your Xiaomi Mi Max 2 can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and a bit of patience, it's entirely manageable. This guide will walk you through the process of unbricking your device by flashing it using the EDL (Emergency Download) mode.
What is Bricking?
A device is considered "bricked" when it becomes unusable due to software corruption. This can occur due to a failed update, flashing incorrect firmware, or other software issues. In the case of the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, unbricking typically involves flashing the correct firmware using specific tools.
Requisite for Xiaomi Mi Max 2
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 device with good battery charged, do not try with low battery
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Stock ROM Firmware
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Flash Tool
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 USB Driver (for Flashing)
- Micro USB Cable with good quality
- Computer or Laptop
Step-by-Step Guide to Unbrick Xiaomi Mi Max 2
1. Download and Install Mi Flash Tool
- Download Mi Flash Tool from the official Xiaomi website or trusted sources.
- Install the tool on your Windows PC by following the on-screen instructions.
2. Download Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Firmware
- Check below link there tested official firmware for Xiaomi Mi Max 2.
- Download the firmware and extract it to a folder on your PC.
Download Links
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Flash file (Stock ROM)
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 USB Driver
- WinRAR (for Extract file from Zip)
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Flash Tool
3. Detailed Flashing Procedure
- Download tested ROM or Flash tool from the above link (if the link is not working, please comment in the comment box below).
- Go to the downloaded firmware and rename the file extension to .tgz if it is .gz or .tar.
- Extract the firmware to your desktop (ensure your firmware folder is on the desktop or in the C Drive).
- Open the directory C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash\ and launch the XiaoMiFlash.exe file.
- Click on the Select button and choose the firmware folder (e.g., oxygen_global_images_V8.5.8.0.NDDMIED_20170822.0000.00_7.1_global_e6b8c6d1e6).
- Choose "Clean all and lock" in the flash tool options.
- Open the back cover and locate the EDL test points as shown in the image.
- Short the two points with a tool (like tweezers) and connect the USB cable to put the phone in EDL mode.
- If the driver is not installed, go to My Computer ➦ Properties ➦ Device Manager ➦ Update driver using the drivers from the provided link (refer to the video below for guidance).
How to Update USB Driver
- Click on the Refresh button in the Mi Flash Tool; you should see COM:10 or another port listed.
- Tick "Clean all and lock" (if your device is cloud locked, use this option; otherwise, choose another option).
- Click on the Flash button and wait for the process to finish. Do not unplug the device while it is flashing.
- Congratulations, you are done!
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