Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools

Experienced users like to customize their smartphones to their liking. Special utilities help in this. One such program is Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools. It is a tool that allows you to remove unnecessary system applications, clear the cache, reset the device to factory settings, lock the bootloader, etc. Today we will talk in detail about this utility: we will find out how to install it on Windows, Linux, and Mac computers and how to use it properly.

Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools – what is the program

ADB Fastboot Tools is a service application with advanced features. Owners of phones most appreciate the functionality with an active bootloader and root rights. The program’s capabilities will be quite limited if you don’t have a root and the bootloader is locked.

When you connect your smartphone, the utility gives you detailed information about the model: serial number, code name and bootloader status.

Xiaomi ABD/Fastboot Tools is a program exclusively for experienced users. All actions in it you perform at your own risk. Make sure you have the necessary skills and knowledge.

Features and functions

The program is mainly used to uninstall system applications on Android. But there are other features as well:

• Putting your smartphone into Fastboot, Recovery, or EDL mode.
• Cache clearing or complete data deletion(factory reset).
• Lock/unlock bootloader – only for Android One series models.
• Turn on Google Camera (using TWRP Recovery).
• Flashing via Fastboot.

Where to download the program

There is no official website with Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools. But the program can be downloaded without problems at the links below from the Github repository. A Windows-only utility and a universal java version are designed for Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.

The .jar file has more functionality and is updated more frequently. But if you are not familiar with java software – we recommend downloading the standard version, which is suitable for Windows 10 and earlier builds.

Xiaomi ADB & Fastboot Tools.zip

The latest builds of Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools only come in a JAVA application, that is, with a .jar extension. To enable the utility, you need to install the optional Oracle Java component from here.

Installing the program on Windows 10

The instructions below will work if you downloaded the Windows version (not java!).

1. Open Explorer and find the downloaded archive. Unpack it – preferably to the system drive.
2. Find the unpacked file with the extension.exe and run it. The utility will open right away, and installation is not required. Now you can start using the program directly.

Working with Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools

Let’s consider the correct connection of the smartphone and the basic interaction with the utility. The instructions are provided for introductory purposes. The editorial staff is not responsible for your actions.

Checking adb and fastboot functionality

First, you must ensure that the program recognizes the connected mobile device. Connect the phone to your computer with a USB cable and run the utility. Don’t forget you need to turn on USB debugging before that.

In the program, click on the big “Debloater” button. It starts to recognize the connected smartphone. If synchronization is successful, the model information appears. The inscription “No device found” indicates the absence of the necessary drivers. Install universal adb and fastboot drivers and try again.

You can also check the pairing by rebooting the smartphone via the tab “Reboot into system” (under “ADB Tools” and “Fastboot Tools”). The connection is established if the phone responds to the command and reboots.

Removal of system applications

Users most often use the utility to remove unnecessary pre-installed applications. We have a detailed article in which we explained the procedure step by step and what apps can be uninstalled on MIUI 10 and MIUI 11 without harming the operating system. This list will also be relevant for MIUI 12. Here we’ll briefly describe the whole process:

1. Activate developer mode and enable USB debugging.
2. Put all the necessary drivers on the computer.
3. Connect the smartphone to the computer with the cable.
4. Set “File transfer” on the phone in USB mode.
5. In ADB Fastboot Tools, click “Debloater“, and in the phone allow debugging via USB (tapping “OK” in the window that appears).
6. Click “Debloater” again. A list of programs that can be removed appears. Check the checkboxes against the names, and click “Uninstall“.
7. If the uninstall was successful, you will see a list of operations on the left side of the screen and “Done” at the bottom.
8. Disconnect the mobile device from the PC and reboot.

Now you know how to quickly and easily uninstall system apps and games on your Xiaomi phone.

Additional features

With Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools, you can:

• Put your smartphone into Advanced reboot mode: Fastboot, Recovery, or EDL by clicking on the corresponding tabs.
• On devices with an unlocked bootloader, you can enable Camera2 API.
• Flash a specific partition or the whole phone via Fastboot.
• Owners of Android One smartphones can unlock/lock the bootloader using this program.
• Perform cache cleanup or delete all settings and data from the smartphone.

Common problems

• The error “Cannot find Adb/Fastboot Xiaomi” occurs if there are not enough drivers on your computer. In the video “Universal drivers on Xiaomi to connect to the PC” we told you how to install drivers on Windows. After this procedure, applications will recognize the connected device without problems.
• The program does not see the phone, although the drivers are standing. There may be several reasons: USB debugging is disabled, or in the connection, the type is specified charging but not file transfer. Another reason is the utility version: the software on the phone may need to be updated. If nothing helps, try the java version.
• The application is not uninstalled. Check if it is installed on the phone. You may have uninstalled it before. If ADB Fastboot Tools are stuck in the removal stage, close the program, disconnect the phone, and try again after a while. Hang-ups often happen on Global ROM.

FAQ

What can I remove from the list of applications in Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools?

Any application can theoretically be removed without harming the phone. As you may have noticed, there are no important services in the list, such as Security, Contacts, and Calls. But users note that uninstalling some of the apps listed in the program still causes the smartphone to malfunction. There is more information in the instruction video.

How do I restore a system app?

Most system apps are available on Google Play, such as Google Maps or Calendar. Download them from there and install them the standard way. Or reset your device to factory settings.

What is the difference between the disabled programs and the deleted ones?

Disabled programs continue to consume RAM and take up space on your smartphone. Also, the system may turn them on without your knowledge.

We have reviewed the download, installation, and basic functionality of the Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools utility. As you can see, this tool is sure to please and come in handy for an experienced user. If you still have questions – ask for help in the comments.