Question Only recognized in fastbootd - flash TWRP in fastbootd

[jere2611]

Hello,
I hope I am in the right category here.
I bought a Xiaomi Mi 11 (12GB / 256GB) with Chinese firmware and now I want to install the Xiaomi EU Rom.
Bootloader is already unlocked, OEM unlock and USB debugging are also set correctly.

Now I have the following problem:
In normal FASTBOOT mode (volume key down + power button) the Mi 11 is not recognized by Minimal ADB & Fastboot. I have already installed all possible drivers.

ADB recognizes my device and when I write there adb reboot fastboot my Mi 11 boots in FASTBOOTD. There it is also recognized by Minimal ADB & Fastboot, however when I flash TWRP I get the following error:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'recovery' (129320 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.824s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: No such file or directory)
finished. total time: 2.832s


Why is my Mi 11 not recognized in normal FASTBOOT or why can't I flash TWRP in FASTBOOTD?
I hope that someone can help me. Thanks a lot!

 

[Raymond.William]

Mi 11 is delivered with Android R. So it's using Virtual A/B slot and there's no more recovery partition. Use

fastboot boot image.img

To get into twrp and then do what you want.
For more about Virtual A/B: Overview of Virtual A/B

 

[jere2611]

Mi 11 is delivered with Android R. So it's using Virtual A/B slot and there's no more recovery partition. Use

fastboot boot image.img

To get into twrp and then do what you want.
For more about Virtual A/B: Overview of Virtual A/B

Unfortunately I get this message:

fastboot boot twrp.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 2.828s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command boot)
finished. total time: 2.828s


When I type in ADB adb reboot fastboot my Mi 11 boots in FASTBOOTD.

In FASTBOOTD my Mi 11 is recognized by Minimal ADB & Fastboot, however I get these errors when I want to flash/boot TWRP.

I get into FASTBOOT with the Volume Down button and the Power button, but my Mi 11 is not recognized there by Minimal ADB & Fastboot. I have already installed all possible drivers.

 

[Raymond.William]

Did you checked the device manager in your PC?
Sometimes it needs you manually define which driver should system use for this device.
afaik it should use "Android bootloader interface" driver.

 

[kmzway000]

Unfortunately I get this message:

fastboot boot twrp.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 2.828s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command boot)
finished. total time: 2.828s


When I type in ADB adb reboot fastboot my Mi 11 boots in FASTBOOTD.

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In FASTBOOTD my Mi 11 is recognized by Minimal ADB & Fastboot, however I get these errors when I want to flash/boot TWRP.


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I get into FASTBOOT with the Volume Down button and the Power button, but my Mi 11 is not recognized there by Minimal ADB & Fastboot. I have already installed all possible drivers.

you only want to boot TWRP right ?

then you dont need FASTBOOTD
just use regular FASTBOOT

FASTBOOTD only for flashing GSI

dont use minimal adb
search in google platform tools for updated adb

 

[jere2611]

afaik it should use "Android bootloader interface" driver.

I did that as you can see in the attachments. Unfortunately fastboot does not recognize my device at all. I tried several Xiaomi oder Google drivers. Moreover it says that "The specified request is not a valid operation for the target device.". And yes, I booted Windows without driver signatures.

dont use minimal adb
search in google platform tools for updated adb

I tried platform tools as well, but the same problems :/

 

[pittrich]

I did that as you can see in the attachments. Unfortunately fastboot does not recognize my device at all. I tried several Xiaomi oder Google drivers. Moreover it says that "The specified request is not a valid operation for the target device.". And yes, I booted Windows without driver signatures.
View attachment 5367399View attachment 5367401




I tried platform tools as well, but the same problems :/

I always use the Minimal ADB tools myself and everything works smoothly. I would uninstall the driver, connect the Mi 11 to a different USB port, preferably not a hub, and reinstall the driver (or have it installed).Then it should actually work.

 

[jere2611]

I always use the Minimal ADB tools myself and everything works smoothly. I would uninstall the driver, connect the Mi 11 to a different USB port, preferably not a hub, and reinstall the driver (or have it installed).Then it should actually work.

In the past, I have not had any bad experiences with Minimal ADB & Fastboot either. I was able to flash TWRP on my Lenovo Z6 Pro and OnePlus 6T without any problems.

However, I have problems with the Mi 11. I have uninstalled all drivers - no success on the new attempt. I even used another PC. As soon as I am in FASTBOOT (not FASTBOOTD), my Mi 11 is simply not recognized.

 

[pittrich]

In the past, I have not had any bad experiences with Minimal ADB & Fastboot either. I was able to flash TWRP on my Lenovo Z6 Pro and OnePlus 6T without any problems.

However, I have problems with the Mi 11. I have uninstalled all drivers - no success on the new attempt. I even used another PC. As soon as I am in FASTBOOT (not FASTBOOTD), my Mi 11 is simply not recognized.

My experiences are similar to yours. In addition to Pixel devices, I've also unlocked OnePlus, Samsung and Huawei devices. My first Mi 11 worked right from the start. Unfortunately it broke and I got a brand new replacement device. Initially, this was not recognized at all on the USB port. Not even after turning on USB debugging. Only in fastboot mode. So I just completely reset it. Now it is shown as unauthorized in ADB mode and correct in Fastboot. Unfortunately I have to wait until August 1st to unlock it. So my tip is to reset the Mi 11 and start over. Maybe it helps

 

[b0nebreaker]

@jere2611 you can try to delete old drivers with USB Deview, and then try installing Universal ADB Drivers.

 

[jere2611]

My experiences are similar to yours. In addition to Pixel devices, I've also unlocked OnePlus, Samsung and Huawei devices. My first Mi 11 worked right from the start. Unfortunately it broke and I got a brand new replacement device. Initially, this was not recognized at all on the USB port. Not even after turning on USB debugging. Only in fastboot mode. So I just completely reset it. Now it is shown as unauthorized in ADB mode and correct in Fastboot. Unfortunately I have to wait until August 1st to unlock it. So my tip is to reset the Mi 11 and start over. Maybe it helps

For me, unfortunately, it's the other way round. I have now also reset my Mi 11 to factory settings. Unfortunately, the problem is still the same. MiFlash etc. no longer recognise the device as soon as it is in fastboot.

@jere2611 you can try to delete old drivers with USB Deview, and then try installing Universal ADB Drivers.

I have done that once now. Unfortunately, it still has no effect.

 

[pittrich]

For me, unfortunately, it's the other way round. I have now also reset my Mi 11 to factory settings. Unfortunately, the problem is still the same. MiFlash etc. no longer recognise the device as soon as it is in fastboot.


I have done that once now. Unfortunately, it still has no effect.

For me, unfortunately, it's the other way round. I have now also reset my Mi 11 to factory settings. Unfortunately, the problem is still the same. MiFlash etc. no longer recognise the device as soon as it is in fastboot.


I have done that once now. Unfortunately, it still has no effect.

Which MIUI version is installed?

 

[jere2611]

Which MIUI version is installed?

Unfortunately MIUI 12.04 Global 12.0.4 Stable - RKBEUOR. The device is from Trading Shenzen with Unlocked Bootloader. But this Rom does not receive any Updates.

 

[pittrich]

Unfortunately MIUI 12.04 Global 12.0.4 Stable - RKBEUOR. The device is from Trading Shenzen with Unlocked Bootloader. But this Rom does not receive any Updates.

Then Trading Shenzhen seems to have installed the Global ROM via Fastboot. Updates should then actually be possible. Have you already contacted Trading Shenzhen?They should actually be able to / have to help you.

 

[jere2611]

Then Trading Shenzhen seems to have installed the Global ROM via Fastboot. Updates should then actually be possible. Have you already contacted Trading Shenzhen?They should actually be able to / have to help you.

There are also OTA updates. However, this is a Rom from the provider Orange, which has not yet released a newer update. Therefore, I would now like to switch to the EU Rom myself.

 

[pittrich]

There are also OTA updates. However, this is a Rom from the provider Orange, which has not yet released a newer update. Therefore, I would now like to switch to the EU Rom myself.

And trading Shenzhen? What do they say?

 

[jere2611]

And trading Shenzhen? What do they say?

At the time of the order, the EU Rom was not yet available, so the orange variant was chosen to ensure the German language. What I do with the device now is my business.

 

[pittrich]

At the time of the order, the EU Rom was not yet available, so the orange variant was chosen to ensure the German language. What I do with the device now is my business.

Es geht nicht darum, welche ROM Trading Shenzhen installiert hat, sondern was die Fastboot Problematik angeht.
Wenn du Treiber neu installiert und auch einen anderen USB Port ausprobiert hast, eventuell sogar einen anderen Rechner benutzt hast, muss das Problem ja am Handy mit genau dieser ROM selbst liegen

Ich vermute mal, dass du auch andere USB Kabel probiert hast? Mein original Xiaomi Kabel zB hat nicht funktioniert.

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MOD EDIT: English Translation Below

It's not about which ROM Trading Shenzhen has installed, but about the Fastboot problem.

If you have reinstalled drivers and tried a different USB port, possibly even used a different computer, the problem must be with the mobile phone with exactly this ROM itself

I guess you tried other USB cables too? My original Xiaomi cable, for example, did not work.

 

[jere2611]

Es geht nicht darum, welche ROM Trading Shenzhen installiert hat, sondern was die Fastboot Problematik angeht.
Wenn du Treiber neu installiert und auch einen anderen USB Port ausprobiert hast, eventuell sogar einen anderen Rechner benutzt hast, muss das Problem ja am Handy mit genau dieser ROM selbst liegen

Ich vermute mal, dass du auch andere USB Kabel probiert hast? Mein original Xiaomi Kabel zB hat nicht funktioniert.

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MOD EDIT: English Translation Below

It's not about which ROM Trading Shenzhen has installed, but about the Fastboot problem.

If you have reinstalled drivers and tried a different USB port, possibly even used a different computer, the problem must be with the mobile phone with exactly this ROM itself

I guess you tried other USB cables too? My original Xiaomi cable, for example, did not work.

Dann werde ich mich wohl nochmal an die wenden... Tatsächlich habe ich mehrere USB-Kabel probiert, da ich bei einem anderen Beitrag schonmal gelesen hab, dass das mitgelieferte nicht ging.

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MOD EDIT: English Translation Below

Then I would probably turn to them again ... In fact, I tried several USB cables, because I read in another post that the one supplied did not work.

 

[pittrich]

Dann werde ich mich wohl nochmal an die wenden... Tatsächlich habe ich mehrere USB-Kabel probiert, da ich bei einem anderen Beitrag schonmal gelesen hab, dass das mitgelieferte nicht ging.

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MOD EDIT: English Translation Below

Then I would probably turn to them again ... In fact, I tried several USB cables, because I read in another post that the one supplied did not work.

Das würde ich dir auf jeden Fall empfehlen
Irgendwas scheint ja beim flashen der ROM schief gelaufen zu sein.

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MOD EDIT: English Translation Below

I would definitely recommend that to you
Something seems to have gone wrong when flashing the ROM.