The Mi Flash Tool latest version that Xiaomi links on its own fastboot flashing guide is MiFlash 2020-3-14-0 (we checked on 13 November 2026). Below you will find where to download it and the matching fastboot ROM from Xiaomi, and how to flash a Xiaomi, REDMI or POCO phone step by step. You need a Windows PC and an unlocked bootloader, and the flash erases all data on the phone.

What Mi Flash Tool Does

Mi Flash (MiFlash.exe) is Xiaomi’s Windows program for installing official fastboot ROMs. A fastboot ROM is a full factory image of the phone’s software. Mi Flash sends it to the phone over USB while the phone is in fastboot mode. Use it to:

  • Reinstall official HyperOS or MIUI software when the phone is stuck in a boot loop but can still reach fastboot mode.
  • Return to stock software after using a custom ROM.
  • Do a clean install of the latest official build for your model.

Mi Flash does not unlock the bootloader. That is a separate Xiaomi tool called Mi Unlock.

Mi Flash Tool Latest Version

Item Details
Version linked by Xiaomi MiFlash 2020-3-14-0
File name MiFlash2020-3-14-0.rar
Size listed by Xiaomi 66.7 MB
Official download location Xiaomi Community ROM guide, Fastboot Update tab, link “Download OS ROM Flashing Tool”
Operating system Windows
Works with Fastboot ROMs (.tgz) for Xiaomi, REDMI and POCO devices

Get the tool from Xiaomi’s official fastboot update guide. Open the Fastboot Update tab and use the download link in Step 1. Some third-party sites offer later Mi Flash builds dated 2022, or a separate “Mi Flash Pro”. Xiaomi’s global guide does not link them, and we could not confirm an official source for them, so we do not link them here.

Requirements

  • A Windows PC and a working USB data cable. Xiaomi’s guide says a Windows PC or laptop is needed.
  • A charged phone. Xiaomi asks for a fully charged phone, or at least enough power for the whole process.
  • A backup. Xiaomi’s guide warns that all user data is purged in this process. See our guide to backing up everything on Android.
  • An unlocked bootloader. Xiaomi says a locked device must be unlocked first. With the official Mi Unlock app, you sign in with your Mi Account on the PC, boot the phone into fastboot mode, connect it and click Unlock. Android’s bootloader rules call for a factory reset when the bootloader is unlocked, so unlocking also erases the phone. Xiaomi warns that an unlocked phone is less secure and loses some features, such as Find device. Our older Redmi Note 3 Pro bootloader unlock guide shows the general idea.
  • The right fastboot ROM. Download it from the same Xiaomi page. The file name starts with the device codename and includes the region. For example, Xiaomi’s Global fastboot ROM for the REDMI Note 14 Pro starts with obsidian_global_images. Global builds end in MIXM and EEA builds in EUXM.
  • An archive tool that opens .tgz files, such as 7-Zip.

How to Flash a Fastboot ROM with Mi Flash

  1. Back up your data, and charge the phone.
  2. Download Mi Flash and the fastboot ROM for your exact model and region from Xiaomi’s guide page.
  3. Extract the ROM. The .tgz file may give you a .tar file first, so extract that too. The final folder should contain an images folder and flash_all.bat. Put it in a short path with no spaces, for example C:\miflash\rom.
  4. Extract the Mi Flash archive and install it. If Windows shows a security warning, select Run. Allow the USB driver installation if Mi Flash asks.
  5. Turn the phone off. Hold Volume Down + Power together until fastboot mode appears, then connect the phone to the PC.
  6. Open MiFlash.exe. Paste the ROM folder path into the address bar, or use select to browse to it.
  7. Click refresh. Mi Flash should recognise your phone and show it in the device list.
  8. Choose one of the three flash options in the Mi Flash window. For a repair or a return to stock, choose clean all.
  9. Click flash. Do not touch the cable or the phone until the progress bar turns fully green.
  10. The phone restarts into the new software by itself. The first boot can take up to about 15 minutes.

Which flash option should you choose?

Option What it does When to use it
clean all Installs the ROM and erases all data. The bootloader stays unlocked. Repairs, boot loops and returning to stock. The safest choice.
save user data Installs the ROM and tries to keep your data. Only for reinstalling or updating the same official ROM, same region. Not after a custom ROM.
clean all and lock Erases all data and locks the bootloader. Only with the official ROM for your exact model and region. A wrong ROM plus a locked bootloader can leave the phone unable to boot.

Optional: Check the Phone with Fastboot Commands

If Mi Flash cannot see your phone, test the connection with Google’s SDK Platform-Tools. Extract it, open a command window in that folder, put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it. These commands only read information or restart the phone. They do not change anything:

fastboot devices
fastboot getvar product
fastboot getvar anti
fastboot reboot
  • fastboot devices lists connected phones in fastboot mode. A serial number means the driver and cable work.
  • fastboot getvar product shows the product name (codename). It must match the start of the ROM file name.
  • fastboot getvar anti shows Xiaomi’s anti-rollback index, if the phone uses one. An empty reply means anti-rollback is not active.
  • fastboot reboot restarts the phone normally.

Do not type erase or flash commands by hand unless you know exactly which partition they change. They overwrite data.

Common Mi Flash Errors and Fixes

Problem Cause Fix
Phone does not appear after refresh Missing driver, bad cable or USB port Reinstall the driver from Mi Flash’s Driver menu, try another cable and port, and enter fastboot mode again. Test with fastboot devices.
“Missmatching image and device” The ROM is for a different model Download the ROM whose codename matches fastboot getvar product. Do not edit the script to skip this check.
“Flashing is not allowed in Lock State” The bootloader is locked Unlock it with Mi Unlock first, or use Local Update instead (see below).
Anti-rollback error The ROM is older than the phone’s anti-rollback level Download a newer official build for your region. Never force an older one.
Cannot find flash_all.bat Wrong folder selected, or the ROM was not fully extracted Select the folder that contains flash_all.bat, or extract the ROM again.
Path or file errors Spaces or non-English letters in the folder path Move the ROM and Mi Flash to a short path such as C:\miflash.

XDA explains that Xiaomi’s anti-rollback check compares the phone’s rollback index with the ROM’s. Mi Flash and fastboot refuse an older ROM. Forcing a downgrade by other means can hard-brick the phone. Recovery then needs EDL mode, which Xiaomi limits to authorized accounts, so it becomes a service centre job.

Locked Bootloader? Use Local Update Instead

If you only want to update or reinstall official software, you may not need Mi Flash at all. Xiaomi’s guide also offers Local Update, which works without unlocking:

  1. Download the full ROM for your model and region from Xiaomi’s ROM download page.
  2. Copy it to the downloaded_rom folder in the phone’s internal storage.
  3. Open the system update screen in Settings > About phone, tap the three dots and select Choose update package.
  4. Pick the ROM file. The phone installs it and restarts.

If the phone keeps loading for a long time after an update, Xiaomi suggests wiping all data from Recovery Mode (this erases the phone): turn it off, then hold Volume Up + Power. If the phone cannot reach fastboot or recovery at all, take it to an authorized Xiaomi service centre.

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FAQ

What is the latest version of Mi Flash Tool?

The version Xiaomi links on its official global fastboot guide is MiFlash 2020-3-14-0, a 66.7 MB RAR file (checked 13 November 2026). Newer-looking builds on other websites are not linked by Xiaomi’s guide, so we cannot confirm where they came from.

Can I use Mi Flash with a locked bootloader?

Not for fastboot flashing. A locked phone answers “Flashing is not allowed in Lock State” and nothing is written. Unlock it with Mi Unlock first, which erases the phone, or use Xiaomi’s Local Update method, which needs no unlock.

Does “save user data” keep my photos and apps?

It is designed to, but only when you reinstall or update the same official ROM and region. It is not meant for a region change or for leaving a custom ROM. Always back up first.

Does Mi Flash work on Mac or Linux?

No. Mi Flash is a Windows program, and Xiaomi’s fastboot guide says a Windows PC or laptop is needed.

My phone is stuck on the logo after flashing. What now?

Wait at least 15 minutes, because the first boot is slow. If it is still stuck, boot into fastboot mode and flash again with clean all. If you used “save user data” the first time, a clean install with “clean all” is the next step, but it erases the phone.

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