How to Flash Redmi Note 3 MTK (MediaTek) with SP Flash Tool
Almost true if we say that Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 worthy dubbed best smartphones from china because this device is very fascinating from the specification and price, so much more for this tool and fastboot for redmi note 3 can be executed and done by simple method, this method may be same as fastboot method to other xiaomi device using mediatek prossesor, because in this process mediatek processor must be treated specially in flashing fastboot.
In general, this method requires a thoroughness in the process, because different from the Xiaomi device series that use Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, fastboot tutorial using SP Flashtool application needs some touch manually so fastboot can run properly, but do not need to worry if you guys follow the tutorial already presented below, then Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MediaTek version only, for Xiaomi Redmi version Note 3 Pro you can use the other and more simple method.
But do not misunderstand this fastboot with normal flash method like flash re-firmware on Samsung Galaxy or Sony Xperia, flash back on Xiaomi device is quite different because here in need is fastboot ability in extracting files in the form of image (.img) then memflashnya to your Xiaomi device, and on the Samsung Galaxy the flash firmware is a that has been packed in a .md5 or Sony Xperia. tft format and does not need to extract the file to flashing it, so it's quite clear the difference.
At what time does this fastboot use:
- If the condition of your device ends in an unfavorable state such as bootloop state, stuck to deepdead, then the most accurate and easy handling can only use this fastboot method only.
- This fastboot method can also make your device fresh as a smartphone, which has a very fast and light performance, so it is also a very good benefit for the method the fastboot.
- In addition fastboot method can also be used as a medium in updating the ROM, although the IMUI version can be installed cleanly, different if you update OTA, because all the old data and new data just in the pile, it is not impossible if your device will slow down.
Also read : how to Unlock bootloader of any Xiaomi Device (No stuck at 50%)Required:
- PC or Laptop
- USB cable
- Vcom driver mediatek download HERE
- SP flash tools download HERE
- Fastboot ROM download HERE
- Redmi note 3 batteries should be above 50%
- Disable driver signature enforcement HERE (for device to be detected properly)
How to do fastboot against redmi note 3:
- Install Vcom driver and SP falsh tools that have been downloaded earlier
- Fastboot Rom Extract already downloaded earlier
- Enter into SP flash tools with "run as adminstrator"
- Go to the "Download" tab in the SP tools application
- Make sure in the "Download-Agent" menu its bin file named "DA_SWSEC.bin"
- On the scatter-loading file menu, locate this file "MT6795_Android_scatter.txt" , then copy the file into the "signed_bin" folder into your fastboot image file to make it readable
- Now power off device then connect with your PC.
- Press the "Download" icon on the SP flash tools, then press "volume down" on your redmi note 3 to read your device into the SP flash tools application
- After your device is read with a sign of your prossesor model seen on your SP flash tools, then you can stop pressing "volume down"
- Fastboot flash process will run and work if it looks conteng icon on app "SP flash tools" you guys.
- Done, all the process is finished just waiting for your device to boot it again.
Some of the issues that happen and the solution:
- Device does not do fastboot, the way pengelsainnya simple enough you just need more carefully, and make sure the fastboot ROM file you downloaded is correct, also strongly recommend unlock bootloader first before running tutorial this, because the percentage of success will be very high.
- Scatter file hard to find or not there, you need to know scatter file must be available in all types of fastboot files for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, you just need to find it in fastboot file folder that you extract before and then input as already mentioned .
- There is an error message where starting, the solution is the error message, it is a simple bootloader, the solution is quite simple and the best way is to unlock the bootloader first, make sure the device enters in fastboot mode perfectly, and the most important note and make sure your PC's USB port or laptop still works well, and do not forget to make sure the support USB drivers are installed properly.
- Application Flashtool SP problem, the solution is you have to open this application by right click and then "Run As Adminstrator" as already mentioned above, then the application should be Flashtoo SP can run properly.
- Device does not reboot itself when fastboot process is finished, do not panic this often shutdown then turn back, then device will boot properly.
Screenshots for those of you who are confused
Also read : How to install Xposed framework Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 MTK (MediaTek)So the tutorial should be done well, because all the above explanation has been in so tutorial so that no problem with your device when trying to follow the fastboot method.
And if there is a problem not mentioned above happening on your device, related seputaran method please ask in your comment field, and also if you follow this tutorial then tutorial above is not ours responsibility, and you should be wise in running the tutorial, but you do not need to worry. the above tutorial with carefully then it can be in the make sure this method will run perfectly.
