Discussion Precautions needed to be taken with Mi Band 4

[aBStRAcTIrIs007]

After bricking several devices I wanna Share you all about the precautions needed to be taken while customising MiBand4

Precautions regarding resource customising;
1. Never resize the xx.png containing in the resource file.
2. Never edit the header.json file in the resource file.(will cause brick)
3. Always save you png in 8-bit

Spoiler: Procedure

Open your new .png in photoshop go to save as- save for web- png 8 and then save your Image

Precautions regarding Firmware:
*No advices for it because firmware is uneditable.
But still you all need to take some precautions

1. Be aware of flashing beta firmwares(note: If you are flashing resources flash it at your own risk no one will be responsible for it try flashing it by notify and fitness.)

Spoiler: Procedure to flash resources/firmware/fonts

Mi Band 4 - How to flash Firmware/Resources/Font | Xiaomi Mi Band 4 | GeekDoing

Precautions regarding Font:
*Generally fonts do not brick your band but still use tested fonts and be aware too.

Resources/Firmware and conformity:
Please be very sure of flashing correct firmware and corresponding resources to it.

Spoiler: Resources conformity

FW v1.0.9.34 <-> RES v89 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.9.30 <-> RES v88 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable] (My be unstable uncharge)
FW v1.0.9.28 <-> RES v88 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.9.26 <-> RES v88 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.9.22 <-> RES v88 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable] - (Other RES v88)
FW v1.0.9.20 <-> RES v86 <-> Ft1.0 <-> Ft2.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.76 <-> RES v85 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.74 <-> RES v85 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.73 <-> RES v86 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.68 <-> RES v85 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.60 <-> RES v83 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.7.44_Ft2.0 <-> RES v78 <-> Ft2.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.44_Ft1.0 <-> RES v78 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.7.42 <-> RES v72 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.36_Ft2.0 <-> RES v76 <-> Ft2.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.36_Ft1.0 <-> RES v76 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.26 <-> RES v68 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta] - (Downgrade)
FW v1.0.7.22 <-> RES v72 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.20_Update <-> RES v70 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.20 <-> RES v70 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.18 <-> RES v70 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.16 <-> RES v71 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta]
FW v1.0.7.14 <-> RES v68 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.7.10 <-> RES v66 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta] - (Downgrade)
FW v1.0.7.06 <-> RES v68 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta] - (May be cause!)
FW v1.0.7.04 <-> RES v66 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta] - (May be Stable)
FW v1.0.7.02 <-> RES v66 <-> Ft1.0 [Beta] - (May be Stable)
FW v1.0.6.26 <-> RES v65 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.6.24 <-> RES v65 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.6.16 <-> RES v62 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.6.12 <-> RES v62 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.6.06 <-> RES v62 <-> Ft1.0 <-> Ft2.0 [Beta] (Font v2 support)
FW v1.0.6.00 <-> RES v61 <-> Ft1.0 <-> Ft2.0 [Beta] (Font v2 support)
FW v1.0.5.66 <-> RES v60 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.5.55 <-> RES v56 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.5.48 <-> RES v55 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.5.40 <-> RES v55 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.5.39 <-> RES v54 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.5.10 <-> RES v51 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v1.0.4.38 <-> RES v45 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
FW v0.0.1.5 <-> RES v27 <-> Ft1.0 [Stable]
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usage instructions to be taken (from my amazfit):

INSTRUCTIONS DOWNLOAD

That' all please try to understand these all and be sincere with your band it's a very beautiful device don't brick it by silly mistakes​

 

[aBStRAcTIrIs007]

Reserved.

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

Good 😊 !

 

[aBStRAcTIrIs007]

Good 😊 !

Thanks

 

[SARRAF]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

 

[SARRAF]

Can I save the images in png 8 without using photoshop? Is there any other editor that can do this? Cause I don't have photoshop.😥

 

[aBStRAcTIrIs007]

Can I save the images in png 8 without using photoshop? Is there any other editor that can do this? Cause I don't have photoshop.😥

U can do it online by using online 8 bit converter and u can use paint too or other wise you can customise the header.json but chances of bricks will be high

 

[dilutewater]

Can I save the images in png 8 without using photoshop? Is there any other editor that can do this? Cause I don't have photoshop.😥

the best editor is paint.net its a free software

 

[SARRAF]

the best editor is paint.net its a free software

Thanks. By the way, is tinypng.com right for compressing images? But I don't see any description where it says wheather the image is now in png 10 form or png 8.

 

[aBStRAcTIrIs007]

Thanks. By the way, is tinypng.com right for compressing images? But I don't see any description where it says wheather the image is now in png 10 form or png 8.

You can download it and check its properties

 

[Tushar7777777]

Another precaution is that you should always keep a screen protector on the mi band 4 as it is very likely to get scratch with time

 

[aBStRAcTIrIs007]

Another precaution is that you should always keep a screen protector on the mi band 4 as it is very likely to get scratch with time

No this is not really a precaution because everyone do not rough use it many users handle it with care or only use it for development and testing like me and i have mentioned the software related precaution here

 

[FFGamer04]

Do I need to use 8-bit images with mi band 5??

 

[carloscari]

I'm trying to pack resources that I made, they are all in 8-bits minus some that have transparency that use 32 bits. When I pack the files it hangs at index 3 saying that the image has 8bit or more. I've also unpacked the stock resources and they all have 32-bit files but if I pack them it works. Why does this happen?