Before attempting the test point, ensure you have the following:
The Test Point is a hardware backdoor used to force the Xiaomi Mi A1 into EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode). mi a0101 test point new
The new test‑point (TP‑A) is located near the eMMC chip on the bottom side of the board. Before attempting the test point, ensure you have
| Step | Visual Cue | |------|------------| | 1. Remove the back cover and the battery. | | | 2. Unscrew the two Phillips‑type screws holding the motherboard. | | | 3. Flip the board – the eMMC is the black rectangular chip labeled “EMMC” (often 8 mm × 6 mm). | | | 4. Look for a pair of copper pads about 2 mm to the right of the eMMC, one labeled “TP‑A” and the other “GND”. | ![Illustrative diagram – not to scale] | | 5. The pads are ~0.4 mm apart; they appear as two tiny silver squares. | | Tip: Many community members have posted close‑up photos
If you have a multimeter, set it to continuity mode and verify that one pad connects to the eMMC’s “DATA0” line (you’ll see continuity to the eMMC pinout on the schematic) while the other is ground.
Tip: Many community members have posted close‑up photos on XDA‑Developers. Search for “A0101 TP‑A location” to see real‑world pictures.