Sometimes the tool fails because it cannot find the directory to write its operation logs. Navigate to the extracted Mi Flash Tool folder on your PC. Check if a folder named log exists. If not, and name it log . Restart the tool and try flashing again. 4. Run the .bat File Directly (Bypass the GUI)
In some cases, the "flash timeout" error appears even when the ROM has finished installing. If the tool shows "timeout" but your phone into the MIUI or HyperOS setup screen, the flash was actually successful. If the phone remains in Fastboot mode, you must apply the fixes above.
: Newer versions of Mi Flash Tool may have optimized platform tools that don't play well with older PC hardware.