| | Benefit of Original Firmware | |------------|----------------------------------| | Safety | Tested thermal and current limits prevent motor/battery damage. | | Warranty | Flashing custom firmware voids your warranty. Original keeps it valid. | | Stability | No random shutdowns, error codes (E14, E15), or Bluetooth drops. | | Legal | Compliant with local speed/power regulations (important in EU/UK). |
For Xiaomi Mi Essential (model code: XBQ or HDW.11 ), the original firmware version is often 1.1.5 or 1.3.8 . The SHA256 hash should be available on Xiaomi’s official GitHub. firmware original xiaomi essential