If your phone is completely black and registers as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 in Windows Device Manager when plugged in, skip to Step 2. If it does not: Power down the device.

Disconnect the USB cable. If you opened the device, reattach the battery flex cable securely. Press and hold the Power button for roughly 10–15 seconds until you feel a vibration and see the POCO logo appear on the screen. The initial bootup after a clean flash can take up to 10 minutes. Important Safety and Troubleshooting Tips

If your phone is completely black and registers in Windows Device Manager under as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 , it is already in EDL mode. If it is stuck in a bootloop, you will need to force it:

folder of the extracted firmware, locate the original firehose file and replace it with the patched version , ensuring the filenames match exactly. to attempt the flash. Critical Risk Warning

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By replacing the original stock programmer file inside your fastboot/factory ROM folder with a verified patched version, you remove the token validation check. This allows software like QFIL, Mi Flash, or specialized hardware toolboxes to write data to the phone without prompting for a Xiaomi login. Risks and Critical Considerations Before Proceeding

: Xiaomi locks these loaders, requiring an authorized Mi Account for flashing or data recovery operations. Patched/No-Auth Files

Look at the top of QFIL. It should say Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COMX) . If it says No Port Available , check your USB drivers and cable. Click the button.