Avoid using USB hubs; connect your device directly to your PC's motherboard. 2. Downgrade Your Tool Version
Copy and paste the following command and press Enter: reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\usbflags\18D1D00D0100" /v "osidx" /t REG_BINARY /d "01" /f Restart your computer and try flashing again. 5. Use the Latest Version of Mi Flash Tool
Once you have fixed the error, you never want to see it again. Follow these golden rules:
Here are the fixes in order of complexity. Start at the top and work your way down.
[0:00:XX]:error:FAILED (remote: 'unknown command') [0:00:XX]:error:FAILED (Status read failed (No such file or directory)) [0:00:XX]:error:FAILED (remote: 'Timeout waiting for device')
: In the Mi Flash Tool, click on the "Driver" tab and click "Install" to reinstall the necessary Qualcomm and Google Fastboot drivers.
Wait for the command prompt to close; the phone should reboot automatically. 5. Move ROM to the C: Drive Root
When this happens, the flashing process stops halfway, leaving your device potentially unusable (soft-bricked). This article provides a detailed guide on why this error occurs and, more importantly, how to get your permanently. What Causes the Mi Flash Tool Timeout Error?
If the tool times out during the sparse image flashing phase, you can bypass the timeout limit by editing the script manually. Open your extracted ROM folder.