This method is the most convenient and easy, does not require unlocking the bootloader. You do not need to install any programs on your computer, you do not need to install any drivers. The main thing is that your smartphone is detected in your computer in drive mode so that you can copy the archive with the firmware to it.

Among the shortcomings of the firmware in this way can be identified:

1. not always this way works;
2. none backups with such firmware is not done (you can not take and roll back);
3. if you install the firmware version below, then your data is completely cleared;
4. official Chinese firmware cannot be upgraded to global in this way;
5. it is also impossible to update the stable firmware of the developer;
6. this method can only install official firmware, no custom.

Firmware instructions:

Downloading official firmware in .zip format to your smartphone. You can download it on the official MIUI website. Then, on your smartphone, launch the Update application, in which you click on the three dots in the upper right corner. There, select "Select firmware file" and select the firmware that you downloaded. The smartphone should reboot and start updating. Just wait for the update to finish.

2. Through MiFlash

This method is now not very relevant without an engineering cable, since in new versions Xiaomi firmware disabled the ability to switch to EDL mode.

Firmware instructions:

Install the program and run it. If the program asks to update (the blue icon in the form of an arrow blinks), then update it. On the phone, enter the recovery mode (simultaneously hold down the power button and volume up) and connect it to the computer. A window should appear in Mi PC Suite, screenshot below.

In the screenshot, the buttons are translated. You can see that you can download the firmware using the program, or if you already have the downloaded firmware, then simply select it in the program. After such firmware, it is recommended to reset the device to factory settings.

Recently, complaints from owners of Xiaomi phones and tablets have become more frequent that the Mi PC Suite installed on the PC does not see the phone under any circumstances, displaying the message “Connect your device via USB”. Almost all popular devices of the line are subject to a connection error - Redmi note 4 Pro, Mi5, Mi6, Mi Max, etc. Let's try to figure out the problem together and find a solution.

What is the essence of the problems?

In fact, the list of reasons is huge and varied. Here are the most common cases:

• incompatibility of the program and Android firmware version on the phone;
• cable damage or damage USB port;
• viruses;
• firewall, antivirus or firewall blocking;
• using outdated drivers.

To get to the bottom of the problem, you have to try everything available ways problem solving. But, alas, there is a chance that the device will not be recognized by your PC. Let's get started.

Possible Solutions

First you need to make sure the integrity of the connection cord. If possible, it is advisable to use original cable, after all, the use of store-bought "Chinese" cord may cause a similar problem. At the same time we check the work USB interface . Try connecting the machine to all available ports. If you have a second laptop or PC, try to do the same on it. You should not rule out damage to the interface in the phone itself, but there is no way to check this without special skills - an exception if you have another one of the same device.

Setting up the connection

Sometimes it happens that it is disabled Debug mode. For this we go to "Settings" device - “About Device”– looking for an item with a description MIUI versions and click on it more than 5-10 times, a menu will pop up "For developers", and here we activate “USB Debugging”. Please note that when connecting, a menu for selecting the connection type may open. We are interested in format MTP.

If the phone is not detected, and charging is in progress, then slide the lock window and see if there is an inscription on the screen "Tune". You will need to perform the procedure every time you connect. It is likely that such a problem will be corrected with subsequent firmware updates. If not everything is clear, then here is a video instruction.

Chinese version of Mi PC Suite - why download it

Now we need to determine which firmware version is installed on the device. The problem is that Mi PC Suite does not work with Android Marshmallow and above. If you have this version of Android or higher, then only the Chinese version of MiPS can help, which also opens up other possibilities. Unlike the adaptive version, in some cases it will still be possible to establish a connection if the PC does not see the phone.

If you have Android below Marshmallow, then it is likely that the problem will be solved with a software update. To do this you need.

In some cases, it is better to open the program and wait a few minutes, and then connect the gadget.

MIUI version update – “You need to update your device”

Sometimes, when trying to connect, a message appears asking you to update the MIUI firmware to the latest version - “You need to update your device to use Mi PC Suite”. This happens even with devices on which latest version firmware. As before, the Chinese version of the software will help solve the problem.

Alternative - WiFi

It is possible to manage and transfer files without the help of a cord. Many users forget about WiFi technologies and its possibilities. With its help, it is absolutely realistic to customize wireless connection. The best option is to download file manager , working with ftp. This feature is much more convenient to use. In addition, this is one of the few options to exchange data when other types of connection are not available.

Relatively recently, Xiaomi introduced a new software. AT this moment it does not support the Russian language, and its interface is designed in English. In order to understand its main functions and capabilities, we have developed detailed guide for the user.

What it is

Mi PC Suite is a manager portable devices, designed to transfer various files (music, video, photos, etc.) from the smartphone's memory to the PC's memory and vice versa. All data on your phone is automatically grouped into categories. When connecting a device, you do not have to worry about the availability of the driver needed for transferring files, since the application selects it on its own.

Program functions:

• Use as a wireless modem. Now sharing the Internet is easy, because just connect any model of Xiaomi smartphone to the network, and then click on the corresponding Share button. And your laptop or PC will have access to the Internet;
• Data exchange between different Xiaomi devices;
• The ability to update the shell;
• Brief Technical information about the gadget that is connected;
• Sort information into categories to make it easier to find.

How to work with the program

The download process on the phone takes a little time. Find the Chinese version of Mi PC Suite and also on English language, you can visit the MIUI fan sites. Click on the Install button, and the manager starts the installation.

You will see this interface, where the files are grouped into categories (songs, notes, messages, contacts, etc.). Among the advantages of the system, it is worth noting the possibility Reserve copy phone numbers, restore and upgrade the system, as well as create screenshots.

A feature of the program is that connecting a smartphone means switching to an Internet connection with a computer in automatic mode. To disable the option, uncheck the corresponding icon on the notification screen.

Clicking on Screencast allows you to display the PC screen on the display of your gadget, as well as activate the process of monitoring and controlling it from a laptop.

The backup procedure will not take much time. For this, the Back up now button is provided.

And this is how data management on your gadget looks like and how it is transferred to a computer and vice versa.

I would also like to note the useful App tab, the functionality of which allows you to check, delete, enable network access restrictions and install new applications via a PC.

The official English Mi PC Suite was released last week and many were unable to understand how it works despite having a short guide included in the thread. Here I am, writing a full and complete guide to using it, hopefully you folks can understand how it works after reading this.

1: Install after download. The file is available in the thread link ( to download Mi PC Suite) given above.

2: At the main page, you can manage files, apps, photos, videos, notes, music, messages, contacts and most importantly phone backups, restore, system upgrade and ROM flashing. Screenshot and Screencast functions are also available.

3: After connecting your phone, it automatically switches to use your PC's internet connection. Should you wish to turn it off, simply access your notifications shade on your phone and disable it. Do note that using the Screencast function turns it back on .

4: Click on Screencast will show the screen of your phone on your PC as well as allow for control over your phone with your PC (Currently supports only Mi3 and Mi4)

5: In the Backup interface, you can backup your phone's data and manage all previous backups.

6: In the Update interface, you can perform a system update and check the changelog of the update.

7: At the homescreen, connecting your phone in fastboot mode will automatically open the dialogue for fastboot flashing.

Pick any option and let it run. It "ll first download the fastboot ROM then flash it in.

Note: This method only executes the flash_all script, meaning all data will be wiped from phone.

After a successful flashing, it"ll show another dialoge and your phone will then boot up.

8: You can manage all files on your phone and transfer data between your phone and PC with the File Explorer.

9: Check, unintall, restrict network access and install new applications on your phone using your PC, just by using the App tab.

10: Access the Photo tab to import or export and check your photos on your phone.

Double clicking on a photo to enlarge it.

11: Similar to the Photo manager, the Video manager offers functions to import/export as well as watching the videos by double clicking on it.

12: The Music manager allows mass managing of music files as well as playing the files through your PC.

13: Messaging and Contacts allows users to manage messages and contacts on their phones besides the capability to send messages.

14: At the Notes tab, you can edit and manage your notes, change the color tag, reminder, add in graphics and check lists. All will be synced with your phone.

Here it is, the full and complete guide to all functions on the Mi PC Suite! I hope you guys can understand and use it better now. Thanks for reading!

The expansion of the functionality of mobile gadgets is moving at an unimaginable pace, and today, with the help of a regular smartphone, you can perform a huge range of tasks. Therefore, it became necessary to provide a connection between the phone and the computer in order to organize the exchange of files or collaboration within the framework of a particular program.

The easiest way is to connect a phone with the MIUI operating shell using the PS Suite - special program helping quickly and efficiently . Usually it is characterized by a reliable connection, but sometimes there are bugs, as a result of which the program crashes when the phone is connected.

Today we will talk about what to do if the phone does not see your PC, based on MIUI gadgets from Xiaomi Mi.

Why PC Suite may not see the phone

To understand how to fix the problem, you need to find out what caused it. Surely this can be understood only by understanding the device in detail, which is difficult at home for a person without special training. Therefore, we present only the most common causes why Xiaomi Mi won't connect to computer:

• Using a non-original USB cable;
• Lack of necessary drivers on the computer;
• Choosing the wrong connection method;
• There are system problems with the device.

Also, the phone can only be recognized by the computer in camera mode. You can solve this problem without much effort, simply by dragging the files you need to your photos folder, and then sorting them into the right places from your phone.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg possible problems, due to which the Mi PC Suite program may fail. To determine what exactly is wrong, you can empirically. It may well help in solving the problem, and therefore, further we will talk about the methods that are recommended to be used in order to create a connection between the gadget and the computer.

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Simple Solutions

The simplest solutions that can help in this case would be:

1. Download drivers. If the computer does not recognize the connection of the phone via a cable, it is quite possible that you are using an outdated version of the drivers, or for some reason they are not installed at all. Majority operating systems on the PC, the process of pulling up drivers has already been automated, but no one is immune from failure. Therefore, try to install these current drivers: and .
2. Replacing the cable or USB port. If you connect via a non-native USB cable, you can also run into problems. Therefore, try using a different cable, if one is available. It would be useful to check the suitability of the USB port on the computer. As a rule, there are such ports on both the front and rear panels. It will not be superfluous to try each of them.
3. Manual debugging. If the methods described above did not help, and you still do not know how to connect your Mi 4C or other MIUI gadget to your computer, then try going to the settings on your phone by following the following path: "Advanced" - "For Developers" - "USB Debugging" - "Enable". This can help if the settings on the mobile device itself have been lost.

Complex solutions

If you have read this far, then most likely the simple methods did not help you, and you still cannot use the phone files from the computer. Therefore, you will need third-party resources and programs.

1. Terminal. Download from Play market program called android terminal emulator and install it on your smartphone. Next, you will need to register a few commands in this program. First, enter the combination SU (super user), gaining access to the root folder. The next thing to enter looks like this: setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage, adb. Be careful checking each letter. Next, confirm the action and restart the device through the Reboot command.
2. Another program that can help is . You can’t download it in the market, so download it from the link to the left. With its help, you get access to the connection settings by entering in the field package paragraph com.android.settings, and in the section Class - com.android.settings.UsbSettings. Just click on the button Create Shortcut, and the computer should start seeing the device on MIUI.
3. Add-on installed on mobile device and helps to avoid the problem of the lack of drivers needed to connect. If you connect the phone after downloading the program, then it will not be difficult to “explain” to the computer which driver you need to use to recognize the gadget. It is enough to go to the "Task Manager", specifying the path to the desired folder.

As practice shows, if you try each method, you will be satisfied by connecting from your gadget to your computer and calmly organizing the exchange of files between them. If the problem was not resolved in the end, then most likely the problem is deeper than you could imagine, and it is likely that you are using pirated firmware, faced with quite logical consequences. This is solved by installing new firmware by Fastboot, but it's rather radical way, similar reinstalling windows on the computer. And as we know, sometimes this is not a mandatory measure at all, although it is often resorted to by those who are too lazy to delve into the details.

We hope that you will not have to come to this, and one of the methods we have described in the article will turn out to be effective, allowing you to identify the gadget from a laptop or computer.