Unscrew and remove the metal shielding protecting the main motherboard to expose the PCB layout. Step 2: Locate the Exclusive Test Points
Ensure your tweezers do not slip off the gold pads while the USB cable is connected. Touching an active voltage trace or components nearby can cause an irreversible electrical short circuit on the logic board. mi a0101 test point exclusive
Once the back cover is removed, locate the battery connector and . This cuts all power to the board and prevents accidental short circuits while you are working. Phase 3: Locating and Bridging the Test Points Unscrew and remove the metal shielding protecting the
: It provides a reliable recovery route for bricked devices, regardless of corrupted files, broken partition tables, or system-wide software loops. Once the back cover is removed, locate the
| Error | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Wrong ROM version or Mi Flash tool is too new. | Use Mi Flash 2018.5.28 or older. Or disable driver signature enforcement. | | Cannot find 9008 port | Short not maintained during USB plug-in. | Use a small wire soldered to the test point for consistent contact. | | Write time out | Poor USB cable or USB 3.0 port. | Use a USB 2.0 port and a short, thick cable. | | Authorization needed | Xiaomi server blocks unauthorized EDL. | You need an "auth bypass" tool (e.g., UMT, Medusa, or Xiaomi Auth Pro) or use an old Mi Flash with a firehose patched loader. |
To access the test points, you must partially disassemble the device. Note that opening your device will void its warranty.
Click the button so the tool detects your tablet in the COM port.