How to Fix Xiaomi Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K Bricking Issues (Orange Light)

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If your Xiaomi Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K (MJSXJ09CM) is stuck with an orange light and unresponsive, don’t worry—it can often be fixed by updating the firmware via an SD card. This step-by-step guide will help you unbrick your camera, so you can get it working again.

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Step-by-Step Fix:

  1. Format the SD Card
    You’ll need a microSD card with a capacity of up to 32GB. The card must be formatted to FAT32 (not exFAT).

    On Windows:

    • Insert the SD card into your PC.
    • Open “File Explorer” and find the SD card under “This PC.”
    • Right-click on the SD card and choose “Format.”
    • Select FAT32 and click “Start.”

    On macOS:

    • Open “Disk Utility” and select the SD card from the sidebar.
    • Click on “Erase,” choose “MS-DOS (FAT)” under Format, and click “Erase.”

    On Linux:

    • Use the terminal and enter the following commands:
      sudo mkfs.vfat -F 32 /dev/sdX
      (Replace /dev/sdX with your SD card’s device identifier.)

    For additional formatting options, you can use tools like MiniTool Partition Wizard on Windows.

  2. Download the Firmware
    Download the firmware file from this Google Drive link. Firmware versions 4.1.2 and 4.1.6 are available. While version 4.1.2 has been confirmed to work, you can try 4.1.6 if needed.

  3. Prepare the Firmware File

    • Once downloaded, place the firmware file in the root of the SD card (not in any folder).
    • The firmware file should be named tf_update.img. There’s no need to rename it to “tf_recovery.img,” as earlier fixes suggested.

  4. Insert the SD Card
    After preparing the SD card, insert it into the slot of your bricked camera.

  5. Power On the Camera
    Turn on the camera and wait for 3-5 minutes. The LED indicator should turn blue, signaling that the firmware update is happening.

  6. Reboot the Camera
    Once the LED turns blue, press and hold the power button to reboot the camera. After rebooting, it should be operational again.

  7. Let the Camera Update Automatically
    After this process, the camera may download and install the latest firmware update on its own. Just ensure it has a stable internet connection.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • If the camera remains stuck or the LED doesn’t turn blue after 5 minutes, try repeating the process with a different firmware version.
  • Make sure to use a reliable SD card formatted to FAT32.