If none of the above works, test on a (Windows 10 preferred, no virtual machine). Devices with hardware eMMC failure will usually show additional errors like Sahara error or firehose failed – timeout alone is almost always a host-side issue.
Try alternative host machine or OS
: If the GUI continues to time out, you can bypass the tool by running the flash_all.bat file (found inside the extracted ROM folder) directly as an administrator while the phone is in Fastboot mode. Quick Checklist Before Flashing Again mi flash tool timeout error top
If your battery is below 30% or the phone is disconnecting due to a loose internal ribbon cable, the flash process will timeout consistently.
Good luck, and happy flashing.
Inside Mi Flash Tool, you have three buttons at the bottom. The "Timeout Top" error is sensitive to flash mode.
Ensure the device hasn't accidentally rebooted out of Fastboot mode during the process. To help you get past this error, let me know: If none of the above works, test on
Run Mi Flash Tool as Administrator and set appropriate options