Once you have downloaded the ROM, transfer it to your device. If you have a memory card, it is recommended to transfer it there. However, if you don’t have it, then you may transfer it to the phone memory itself. If the flashing guide could not help you, please download Mi PC Suite. Step.7 Now you have to select the location of Mobile Firmware in the Flash Tool. And to select Flash All Except Data Bat in the right side below.

If you own a Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 3, Mi5, Mi6, etc. then you won’t get such prompt and would directly boot into TWRP. Here we show you how to install Mi Flash Tool on a Windows PC and the basic functionality of using Mi Flash Tool to flash Xiamoi Fastboot files.

It is an unmodified version of the firmware that is distributed with a device and can be used to restore it to its original state.
Then press and hold the Volume Down + Power button together to boot into Fastboot mode.
Fastboot option will appear, select one and download.
We will continue after this stage with Mi Flash Tool.
Today, the MIUI fans will be happy to hear that the MIUI ROM Downloads page is live again.

Install this when you are messing around with custom ROMs if you want to have powerful backup features. This is deemed to be a necessary pre-requisite to install custom ROM but is not required always. Like installing CyanogenMod with CyanogenMod installation shall also install ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM). Following guides for this and continue using the stock android system if you want backup features. This is very important; you need to get a hold on stock recovery for the device, for this you need to get the stock firmware of the device and after this extract the same. About every major OEM uploads firmware on their official website, therefore go to their site and get the appropriate file for your device.