Move your extracted Fastboot ROM folder directly to the root directory of your drive (e.g., C:\mi_rom\ ).
Mi Flash Tool timeout fix, error 0x80004005, fastboot timeout solution, Xiaomi flash error, Redmi timeout issue, Poco flash tool not working. mi flash tool timeout error top
The cable that came with your phone is preferred. Aftermarket "charging only" cables lack the data pins. A damaged cable causes packet loss → timeout. Troubleshooting the "Timeout Error" in Mi Flash Tool
Mi Flash Tool often fails if the ROM folder is buried deep within subdirectories or contains spaces in the folder names. Aftermarket "charging only" cables lack the data pins
Confirm ROM/build compatibility
You have a bricked Xiaomi device. The bootloader is unlocked (you think). You have downloaded the correct fastboot ROM. You launch the Mi Flash Tool, connect your phone in , hit Refresh , see your device ID, and click Flash .