Note: Flashing firmware can be risky and might lead to data loss or even bricking your device if not done correctly. Make sure to follow the steps carefully and back up your important data before proceeding.

1. Preparation:

   • Charge: Ensure your device has a sufficient charge level or keep it plugged in during the process to prevent interruption due to low battery. (at least 50%).

   • Drivers: Install the necessary USB drivers for your Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 on your computer. Xiaomi usually provides these drivers on their official website.

   • Firmware: Download the official firmware for your Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. Make sure you download the correct firmware version for your specific device model.

   • SP Flash Tool: Download the latest version of SP Flash Tool from a reliable source. You can search for it online.

2. Extract Firmware and SP Flash Tool:

   • Extract the downloaded firmware package to a location on your computer.

   • Extract the SP Flash Tool archive to a separate location.

3. Install SP Flash Tool:

   • Run the SP Flash Tool executable (usually named flash_tool.exe).

4. Load Scatter File:

   • In SP Flash Tool, click on the “Scatter-loading” button.

   • Navigate to the firmware folder and select the scatter file. The scatter file is a text file that contains information about the firmware’s partition layout and memory addresses.

5. Configure Flashing Options:

   • Once the scatter file is loaded, you’ll see a list of partitions with checkboxes. You can choose which partitions to flash. Be cautious, as flashing the wrong partitions can lead to issues.

   • Select the appropriate flashing options based on your needs (e.g., “Download Only”).

6. Connect the Device:

   • Power off your Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.

   • Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable while holding the Volume Up or Volume Down button. This puts the device into Download or Bootloader mode.

7. Start Flashing:

   • After connecting the device, click the “Download” button in SP Flash Tool.

   • The tool will start flashing the firmware. You’ll see a progress bar indicating the flashing process.

8. Completion:

   • Once the flashing process is complete, you’ll see a green circle with a “Download OK” message.

   • Disconnect your device from the computer.

9. Reboot:

   • Power on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.

Remember that these instructions are based on general steps for flashing MTK-based devices. The exact steps might vary slightly based on the specific firmware and version of SP Flash Tool you’re using. So we can’t take responsibility for these instructions. Always refer to the official documentation and resources for your device and tools.