Release the test points once the PC recognizes the connection.

: Flashing official firmware on a device where the bootloader cannot be unlocked via software.

A test point is a specific set of copper dots or exposed vias on a device’s motherboard. Manufacturers use them for factory calibration and debugging. For technicians, these points allow you to force the device into (Boot ROM) or Emergency Download Mode —a low-level state where the CPU is waiting for firmware even if the main flash memory is corrupted.

Since I cannot display an image, search "Redmi Note 10 JMMAL10 test point motherboard" for exact PCB markings. Look for metal dots not covered by the shield.

refers to the Honor V9 Play (also known as the Honor 6C Pro in some regions), a mid-range smartphone released by Huawei's Honor sub-brand in 2017 In technical and repair contexts, a "test point"