How to flash Unbrick Redmi Y1 & ROM or EDL test point

Have you accidentally bricked your Redmi Y1? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Many users end up in this situation while flashing custom ROMs, rooting, or during software updates. The good news? In most cases, your Redmi Y1 isn’t truly dead — it can be unbricked and brought back to life.

In this article, we’ll walk you through easy and effective steps to unbrick Redmi Y1 and get your phone working like new again.

🔍 What Does Redmi Y1 "Bricked" Mean?

Before we dive into the process, let’s quickly understand what a bricked phone means.

A soft-brick usually happens when your device gets stuck in a boot loop or freezes at the Mi logo. It’s software-related and easier to fix.
A hard-brick is more serious — your phone shows no sign of life, doesn’t charge, and isn’t recognized by your computer.

Fortunately, both can be fixed with the right tools and patience.

🧩 Can’t Access Fastboot? Try EDL Mode

If Fastboot mode isn't working, you may need to use EDL (Emergency Download) Mode. This requires additional tools like Test Points or a deep flash cable. It’s a bit technical, so proceed only if you’re confident — or seek help from a technician.

Unbricking your Redmi Y1 might seem intimidating, but with the right method, it’s totally doable. Just follow the steps carefully, and you’ll likely have your phone working again in under 30 minutes.

If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with other Mi users who might be struggling too. And remember — always double-check ROM files before flashing to avoid future bricks!

Download Links

Redmi Y1 Flash file (Stock ROM)

Redmi Y1 USB Driver - Use Qualcomm USB Driver

Redmi Y1 Flash tool

Requisite for Redmi Y1

Redmi Y1 device with good battery charged, do not try with low battery
Redmi Y1 Stock ROM Firmware
Redmi Y1 Flash Tool
Redmi Y1 USB Driver (for Flashing)
Micro USB Cable with good quality
Computer or Laptop

Procedure Redmi Y1

Download tested ROM or Flash tool from above link (if link not working then write down comment on below comment box)
Go to Firmware WinRAR and please rename to .tgz, if is .gz or tar
Extract to desktop both WinRAR (Note : Must your firmware folder in desktop OR C Drive)
Must be unlock boatloaer for flashing
Open C:\XiaoMi\XiaoMiFlash\ and choose XiaoMiFlash.exe file and open it
Click on Select button and choose ugg_global_images_8.1.4_20180104.0000.00_7.1_global_2c1f9b3c01 folder from the desktop extracted
Choose "clean all and lock" on flash tool option in below see below image
Note: Clean All, Save User data options will not work in EDL Mode. If you want to save internal User Data, follow this:

Open the ROM folder and find Rawprogram0.xml and edit it with Notepad++

Remove/delete the line and save the file.

Credit : Muz_paray

Open behind cover and check below image Test Point
Touch to two point from the extractor phone and Insert USB cable then it will be gone on EDL Mode

If not driver installed then Go to My Computer ➦ Properties ➦ Device Manager ➦ Update driver from above link's driver (check below video)

How to Update USB Driver

Now click on Refresh button in XiaoMiFlash Tool, after you can see COM:10 or other on flash tool
Tick on clean all and lock (Note : if device cloud lock then you can use this option) otherwise choose another option
Click on Flash button and wait until finished the process, do not try to unplug while device in flashing mode
Congratulation you are done