While keeping the points bridged, plug the Micro-USB data cable into the tablet and your computer.

Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard to ensure safety during the process. :

: Xiaomi, like other smartphone manufacturers, has its own set of test points for their devices, including the MI A series. These points can be used for various purposes, including flashing firmware, unlocking bootloaders (with the correct tools and knowledge), or performing advanced repairs.

Due to confidentiality, exact coordinates vary. However, based on leaked board schematics for A0101:

Opening your device and shorting motherboard components carries a high risk of permanent damage and voids your warranty .

is a legendary first-generation tablet built around the powerful . While its high-end graphics and 7.9-inch form factor made it an early favorite among tech enthusiasts, it remains prone to severe software issues. Severe software issues include bootloops, Mi Account lockouts, and "hard bricked" states.

The precise, unzipped ROM package built specifically for the Xiaomi Mi Pad (Mocha - A0101) .

Click to begin writing the partitions. Do not move or bump the USB cable during this process.

On modern mobile devices, a "test point" consists of two small, exposed copper pads engineered directly onto the printed circuit board (PCB). When you bridge these two points using a conductive tool (such as tweezers), it interrupts the normal boot sequence.

You cannot flash firmware via fastboot because the bootloader is locked, and the phone won't boot to unlock it.

If your device is still functional, you can perform comprehensive hardware tests without opening the casing: