Flash Fastboot ROMs in Redmi Note 4 Mediatek

There is a high chance you may have stumbled upon this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-371349-1-1.html on the MIUI forums when you were looking for guide to flash ROMs in fastboot mode.

If you are flashing the more recent ROMs, it will give you an error. The solution to that is don't press the volume down button. Just connect the cable to the phone after you press Download. I'm not sure why Xiaomi developers made that change. But it does make it easier to just plug the cable in without having to press the volume down button.

Redmi 1S - Sensitive buttons and reboots

Grabbing and holding the Redmi 1S can be tricky and to a point, annoying due to it's sensitive volume and power buttons. And especially when taking in and out of a pocket or bag. I have experienced multiple phone reboots and power off from accidental touches. Some users also accidently went into 'Fastboot' mode. There are two solutions to this problem.

Protective cover

First solution, buy a protective/flip cover that will prevent accidental button touches. Best to just head over to a mobile phone accessories shop to try on a cover before you buy. The Xiaomi soft silicone case(TPU) does not work.

Button settings

Second solution is to disable your power button when lockscreen is activated and enable 'Prevent Pocket Dials' option. These settings are available in the Redmi Note as well. Here's how.

First setting : Goto > Settings

Under 'Device' section, goto > Buttons

Enable 'Disable Power button menu'. The switch will turn orange when the option is enabled. Let's now proceed to the next setting.

Second setting : Goto > Settings > Display

Enable 'Prevent Pocket Dials' option. The switch will turn orange when activated.

Hopefully that will solve the mysterious reboots and fastboot mode problem for you.