If your Redmi Pad Pro is stuck in a bootloop, shows “Invalid IMEI,” or has no network, you can fix it yourself by flashing the official firmware and restoring the IMEI if needed.
📱 What Is Stock Firmware?
Stock Firmware (Fastboot ROM) is the official system software provided by Xiaomi.
Flashing it can:
- Fix bootloop or stuck-at-logo problems
- Repair corrupted or missing system files
- Remove root (Magisk) or custom ROMs
- Restore IMEI/network issues
- Improve overall system performance and stability
🚨 When Should You Flash?
Flash your Redmi Pad Pro if:
- It’s stuck at the MI logo or in a bootloop
- Displays “Invalid IMEI” or has no network
- Frequently crashes or lags
- You want to unroot or remove a custom ROM
- You need to downgrade the firmware
✅ What You Need
- ✅ Official Fastboot ROM (.tgz) for Redmi Pad Pro
- ✅ Mi Flash Tool (latest version)
- ✅ Xiaomi USB Drivers
- ✅ Windows PC + USB-C cable
- ✅ Unlocked bootloader
- ✅ Full data backup (flashing wipes everything)
🔧 How to Flash Redmi Pad Pro – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Download Firmware
- Download the official Fastboot ROM for Redmi Pad Pro (.tgz)
- Extract the archive – the extracted folder must include an “images” subfolder
Step 2: Install Drivers & Tools
- Install Xiaomi USB Drivers
- Install and launch the Mi Flash Tool
Step 3: Enter Fastboot Mode
- Power off your tablet
- Hold Volume Down + Power until you see the Fastboot screen
- Connect the tablet to your PC via USB
Step 4: Flash the ROM
- In Mi Flash Tool:
- Click “Select”, and choose the extracted ROM folder
- Set the bottom option to “clean all”
- Click “Flash”
- Wait 5–10 minutes; the tablet will reboot after flashing
📶 How to Repair IMEI (Redmi Pad Pro – Snapdragon 7s Gen 2)
If the IMEI is missing or invalid, follow this process using QPST + QCN backup.
⚠️ Warning: Only restore your original IMEI from the SIM tray or packaging. Modifying IMEI is illegal in many countries.
Tools Required:
- QPST Tool (Qualcomm Platform Tool)
- QCN Backup for your Redmi Pad Pro
IMEI Repair Steps:
- Enable DIAG Mode
- Turn on USB Debugging
- On PC, run the command: bashCopyEdit
adb shell setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb
- Detect Device in QPST
- Open QPST Configuration
- Check if your tablet is detected (COM port visible)
- Restore QCN File
- Go to Software Download > Restore tab
- Load the QCN file
- Click Start to flash QCN
- Reboot & Verify
- Restart the device
- Dial
*#06#(or check Settings > About > Status) to confirm IMEI is restored
🔄 Common Problems & Solutions
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Device not detected | Reinstall drivers or try another USB port |
| Mi Flash fails | Use different Mi Flash version or verify firmware |
| IMEI still invalid | Recheck DIAG mode / try another QCN |
| Bootloop after flash | Boot to Recovery > Wipe Data |
🔐 Flashing Tips
- Use only the Fastboot ROM (.tgz) — Recovery ROMs (.zip) won’t work here
- Always verify your device model and region before flashing
- Don’t lock the bootloader unless using official stock ROM
- Ensure the battery is 50%+ charged
- Back up all data and the QCN/IMEI before flashing
