Merge branch '750-firmware-update-related-content-modification' into 'master'

architecture: arm64

battery: {removable: False, capacity: 3400, tech: 'Li-Po'}

bluetooth: {spec: '5', profiles: [A2DP + aptX HD]}

before_install_device_variants:

- {device: 'Mi 8 China', firmware: 'V12.5.2.0.QEACNXM', download_link: 'https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.2.0.QEACNXM/miui_MI8_V12.5.2.0.QEACNXM_f5ec813d1c_10.0.zip'}

- {device: 'Mi 8 Global', firmware: 'V12.0.3.0.QEAMIXM', download_link: 'https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.3.0.QEAMIXM/miui_MI8Global_V12.0.3.0.QEAMIXM_7619340f8c_10.0.zip'}

- {device: 'Mi 8 Russia', firmware: 'V12.0.2.0.QEARUXM', download_link: 'https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.2.0.QEARUXM/miui_MI8RUGlobal_V12.0.2.0.QEARUXM_94f7901ea4_10.0.zip'}

cameras:

- {flash: 'LED', info: '12 MP'}

- {flash: 'LED', info: '12 MP'}

current_branch: 16.0

depth: 7.6 mm (0.29 in)

download_boot: devices.hold_volume_down_power_fastboot

firmware_update: firmware_update_xiaomi_sdm845

gpu: Adreno 630

height: 154.9 mm (6.10 in)

image: dipper.png

{% include templates/firmware_update_xiaomi_fastboot.md content="

fastboot flash abl_ab abl.elf

fastboot flash aop_ab aop.img

fastboot flash bluetooth bluetooth.img

fastboot flash cmnlib_ab cmnlib.img

fastboot flash cmnlib64_ab cmnlib64.img

fastboot flash devcfg_ab devcfg.img

fastboot flash dsp dsp.img

fastboot flash hyp_ab hyp.img

fastboot flash keymaster_ab keymaster.img

fastboot flash logo logo.img

fastboot flash modem modem.img

fastboot flash qupfw_ab qupfw.img

fastboot flash storsec_ab storsec.img

fastboot flash tz_ab tz.img

fastboot flash xbl_ab xbl.img

fastboot flash xbl_config_ab xbl_config.img

" %}

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## Downloads for the {{ device.codename }}

{% if device.before_install_device_variants and device.before_install_device_variants.size > 0 %}

- Before following these instructions please ensure that the device is currently using the firmware version mentioned below. If your current installation is newer or older than the required version, please upgrade or downgrade to the required version before proceeding by following [this guide.](/{{ device.firmware_update }})

{%- if device.before_install_device_variants and device.before_install_device_variants.size > 0 %}

Download the required firmware for your model.

{%- for el in device.before_install_device_variants %}

   - {{ el.device }} - [{{ el.firmware }}]({{ el.download_link }})

{%- endfor %}

{%- else %}

1. Download the latest firmware for your device from official [website](https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/index).

{%- endif %}

{% endif %}

- [/e/OS Recovery for dev build](https://images.ecloud.global/dev/{{ device.codename }})

{% if device.build_version_dev %}

- /e/OS build : [{{ device.build_version_dev }} dev](https://images.ecloud.global/dev/{{ device.codename }})

{% include alerts/warning.html content="Make sure to download exact firmware for your model. You can discern your model from Settings > About phone > MIUI version (Eg: In MIUI version V13.0.6.0 SKHMIXM 'MI' represents your phone region, which is Global). You can also verify your Xiaomi phone at [official site](https://www.mi.com/global/verify)." %}

{% include alerts/tip.html content="Some devices might have buggy USB support while in bootloader mode, if you see `fastboot` hanging with no output when using commands such as `fastboot getvar ...`, `fastboot flash ...` you may have to try a different USB port (preferably a USB Type-A 2.0 one) or use a USB hub." %}

1. Extract firmware files from zip

   ```

   unzip -qq miui_*.zip firmware-update/*

   cd firmware-update

   ```

1. Power off the device, and boot it into bootloader mode

1. Run the following commands to flash firmware:

   ```

   {{- include.content -}}

   ```

1. Reboot:

   ```

   fastboot reboot

   ```

---

layout: page

title: Upgrade Firmware for Xiaomi devices

permalink: /firmware_update_xiaomi_sdm845

---

{% tf pages/firmware_update_xiaomi_sdm845.md %}

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