EDL Mode Or Test Points for Redmi Note 8 Use to Unbrick
This article shows you the way to bring Redmi Note 8 into Test Point mode which is formerly known as Emergency Download (EDL) mode. Despite it is an advanced method, some users still prefer to use this technique to by-pass the need of officially unlocked bootloader. There might be a situation when your device got bricked or in bootloop state, but the bootloader has not been unlocked yet. Hence, this situation will force you to deliberately use Test Point method. It would be impossible to unlock the boot loader since the device is bricked or is bootlooped.
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Requirements
- A Redmi Note 8 device.
- Anti-static angle tweezer.
- Plastic Crowbar.
- Plastic Prying Tools.
- Plastic Antistatic Crowbar.
- 1.5 screw driver.
- A really brave, brave heart.
- A USB data cable.
- A Windows-based PC/laptop. Use a 64-bit system if you can.
- Download latest Mi Flash tool.
- Download Qualcomm USB QDLoade driver (for just-in-case scenario).
- Download MIUI Fastboot ROM (.tgz) file (Optional. Only if you want to flash MIUI).
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Boot EDL Test or Download Mode
Basicaly edl or down help you to flash stock rom's in xiaomi or other qualcomm based Proccessor devices if want to flash stock firmware rom file in redmi note 8 then you have to put your redmi note 8 into edl mode i will show you to do it right here in this blog post.
Warnings:
- For advanced users only.
- Please make backups if your device is still normal (not bricked or bootloop).
- This method requires you to disassemble your phone. It is very recommended to take pictures of what you disassembling each time as you go. That way you won’t be lost when you re-assemble the phone’s parts again.
- Always proceed with caution. Do not to touch any of the contacts on the speaker or the cable. Oils and water can damage them and interrupt the connection. Therefore, an anti-static band and tools will come in handy.
- Proceed responsibly! We hold no responsibility of any risk of damage. Please firstly read the article thoroughly before then implementing the steps. Make sure that you understand of what you are about to do.
- For advanced users only.
- Please make backups if your device is still normal (not bricked or bootloop).
- This method requires you to disassemble your phone. It is very recommended to take pictures of what you disassembling each time as you go. That way you won’t be lost when you re-assemble the phone’s parts again.
- Always proceed with caution. Do not to touch any of the contacts on the speaker or the cable. Oils and water can damage them and interrupt the connection. Therefore, an anti-static band and tools will come in handy.
- Proceed responsibly! We hold no responsibility of any risk of damage. Please firstly read the article thoroughly before then implementing the steps. Make sure that you understand of what you are about to do.
The Steps
ps: Click on each image to see its larger version.
Step 1 – Install Usb Drivers Follow (This Guide)
Step 2 – Now in your computer, extract the Mi Flash tool .zip file. Install the software by double-clicking on the MiSetup .exe file. Installing this tool will automatically install all necessary drivers. It is needed for your computer to be able to recognize your phone.
Step 3 – Next, grab your Redmi Note 8 on hand. Make sure your phone is completely off (or you may need to switch it off).
Step 4 – Do not forget to firstly remove the Hybrid SIM tray with the ejector pin.
Step 5 – Use the required tools that you have been prepared to disassemble your phone. You will need to open its back cover which is made from the a CNC aluminium body.
how to open Redmi Note 8 back cover:
Use the plastic prying tool, kind of run it thru the slit around the phone, until it slowly giving more space to allow your fingernail to pry it open. There not much to worry as the fingerprint mechanism, no longer built to the back cover connected by a ribbon cable which need extra care as in the Redmi Note 8 or alike.
Step 6 – Next, release the battery connector.
Step 7 – Grab the USB data cable and connect it to your phone but DO NOT connect the other end of the cable to your computer just yet.
Step 8 – Now use a sharp pointed Angle Tweezer and short the points as below:
Xiaomi redmi Note 8 Edl mode or test points
Also Read- How to flash Twrp recovery in MIUI Devices
Step 9 – While keeping the Test Points short properly, quickly plug in your USD data Cable into your computer. Windows will then notify you of a new device being connected and it will download the necessary driver for the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 under the Ports (COM & LPT) on the Device Manager. In this case you should have no problem since you have installed Mi Flash Tool. Otherwise, you may need to download the driver manually (the link is provided above).
edl mode in redmi note 8
Step 10 – At this point you can then remove the angle tweezer.
That’s all. Your phone is now in Test Point or EDL mode at this stage in which you can then continue to proceed whatever you are going to do. Generally, many users want to fix their bricked phone by reinstalling / flashing MIUI ROM again. Thus, it will fix a bricked Xiaomi device. If the case is the same with you, simply follow additional (optional) steps below:
Also Read-How to Flash Stock Rom in miui devices
ps: Click on each image to see its larger version.
Step 1 – Install Usb Drivers Follow (This Guide)
Step 2 – Now in your computer, extract the Mi Flash tool .zip file. Install the software by double-clicking on the MiSetup .exe file. Installing this tool will automatically install all necessary drivers. It is needed for your computer to be able to recognize your phone.
Step 3 – Next, grab your Redmi Note 8 on hand. Make sure your phone is completely off (or you may need to switch it off).
Step 4 – Do not forget to firstly remove the Hybrid SIM tray with the ejector pin.
Step 5 – Use the required tools that you have been prepared to disassemble your phone. You will need to open its back cover which is made from the a CNC aluminium body.
how to open Redmi Note 8 back cover:
Use the plastic prying tool, kind of run it thru the slit around the phone, until it slowly giving more space to allow your fingernail to pry it open. There not much to worry as the fingerprint mechanism, no longer built to the back cover connected by a ribbon cable which need extra care as in the Redmi Note 8 or alike.
Step 6 – Next, release the battery connector.
Step 7 – Grab the USB data cable and connect it to your phone but DO NOT connect the other end of the cable to your computer just yet.
Step 8 – Now use a sharp pointed Angle Tweezer and short the points as below:
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| Xiaomi redmi Note 8 Edl mode or test points |
Also Read- How to flash Twrp recovery in MIUI Devices
Step 9 – While keeping the Test Points short properly, quickly plug in your USD data Cable into your computer. Windows will then notify you of a new device being connected and it will download the necessary driver for the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 under the Ports (COM & LPT) on the Device Manager. In this case you should have no problem since you have installed Mi Flash Tool. Otherwise, you may need to download the driver manually (the link is provided above).
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Step 10 – At this point you can then remove the angle tweezer.
That’s all. Your phone is now in Test Point or EDL mode at this stage in which you can then continue to proceed whatever you are going to do. Generally, many users want to fix their bricked phone by reinstalling / flashing MIUI ROM again. Thus, it will fix a bricked Xiaomi device. If the case is the same with you, simply follow additional (optional) steps below:
Also Read-How to Flash Stock Rom in miui devices
Flashing MIUI ROM
Step 11 – Now open up Mi Flash tool that you have installed earlier. The tool should recognize your device.
Step 12 – Extract the MIUI fastboot ROM (.tgz file) you have downloaded. Make sure the name of the folder of where you extracted the file has no space in its name (Example: D:\ROM\ and not D:\MIUI ROM).
Step 13 – Click on [Select] and browse for the location of where you have extracted the ROM files.
Step 14 – Also make sure the “Clean All” option is checked.
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Step 15 – Finally, hit the [Flash] button to start installing the MIUI ROM you wish.
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Step 16 – Sit tight and wait for the tool to do its job. You will see the “Success” message being displayed once it is done.
test points for redmi note 8
Congratulation, your phone is now fixed. Re-flashing MIUI Fastboot ROM is basically the easiest way to fix a bricked Xiaomi phone. However, since not all users have obtained bootloader unlock permission, the Test Point / EDL mode is employed to achieve this objective.
Feel Free to Comment Below this blog post and let us your experiance.
One more thing, Test point mode will also come in handy (if done right) for those who want to gain root access. Just make sure you knew how to flash TWRP and SuperSU.
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Step 11 – Now open up Mi Flash tool that you have installed earlier. The tool should recognize your device.
Step 12 – Extract the MIUI fastboot ROM (.tgz file) you have downloaded. Make sure the name of the folder of where you extracted the file has no space in its name (Example: D:\ROM\ and not D:\MIUI ROM).
Step 13 – Click on [Select] and browse for the location of where you have extracted the ROM files.
Step 14 – Also make sure the “Clean All” option is checked.
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Step 15 – Finally, hit the [Flash] button to start installing the MIUI ROM you wish.
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Step 16 – Sit tight and wait for the tool to do its job. You will see the “Success” message being displayed once it is done.
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Congratulation, your phone is now fixed. Re-flashing MIUI Fastboot ROM is basically the easiest way to fix a bricked Xiaomi phone. However, since not all users have obtained bootloader unlock permission, the Test Point / EDL mode is employed to achieve this objective.
Feel Free to Comment Below this blog post and let us your experiance.
One more thing, Test point mode will also come in handy (if done right) for those who want to gain root access. Just make sure you knew how to flash TWRP and SuperSU.
If Any Link Not Working or I Missed Something Then Please Comment Below.
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