This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi Note 9 (codename merlin) in 8 regions: Global, EEA (Europe), India, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, Taiwan, China. Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum. The same hardware is also sold as Redmi 10X 4G.
- Codename
merlin - Newest stable build V13.0.3.0.SJOTWXM (Taiwan, Feb 3, 2023)
- OS MIUI 13, Android 12
- Software support Security updates ended in May 2023 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi Note 9 Firmware Downloads
Redmi Note 9 Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V13.0.2.0.SJOMIXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 3.0 GB | Oct 25, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.2.0.SJOMIXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.9 GB | Oct 13, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.1.0.SJOMIXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.9 GB | Jul 21, 2022 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 EEA (Europe) ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V13.0.3.0.SJOEUXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 3.0 GB | Dec 12, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.3.0.SJOEUXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.9 GB | Nov 30, 2022 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 India ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V13.0.5.0.SJOINXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.9 GB | Dec 26, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.0 GB | Jun 29, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.5.0.SJOINXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 3.5 GB | Dec 16, 2022 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 Indonesia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V13.0.3.0.SJOIDXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 3.0 GB | Dec 12, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.3.0.SJOIDXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.4 GB | Nov 30, 2022 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 Russia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.5.0.RJORUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.5 GB | May 20, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.5.0.RJORUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.0 GB | May 13, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.3.0.SJORUXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.8 GB | Jan 28, 2023 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 Turkey ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.5.0.RJOTRXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.5 GB | Jul 23, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.5.0.RJOTRXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.7 GB | Jul 19, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.3.0.SJOTRXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.8 GB | Jan 28, 2023 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 Taiwan ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V13.0.3.0.SJOTWXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.7 GB | Feb 3, 2023 | Download |
| V13.0.3.0.SJOTWXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.1 GB | Jan 9, 2023 | Download |
Redmi Note 9 China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V13.0.1.0.SJOCNXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 · Redmi 10X 4G |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 3.9 GB | Jun 17, 2022 | Download |
| V13.0.1.0.SJOCNXM MIUI 13 · Android 12 · Redmi 10X 4G |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.8 GB | Jun 7, 2022 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi Note 9 Need?
Open Settings → About phone and look at the OS version. The two letters before XM at the end show your region:
| Region | Ends with | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Global | MIXM |
V13.0.2.0.SJOMIXM |
| EEA (Europe) | EUXM |
V13.0.3.0.SJOEUXM |
| India | INXM |
V13.0.5.0.SJOINXM |
| Indonesia | IDXM |
V13.0.3.0.SJOIDXM |
| Russia | RUXM |
V12.5.5.0.RJORUXM |
| Turkey | TRXM |
V12.5.5.0.RJOTRXM |
| Taiwan | TWXM |
V13.0.3.0.SJOTWXM |
| China | CNXM |
V13.0.1.0.SJOCNXM |
Install a ROM of the same region your phone already runs. A different region needs an unlocked bootloader and a Fastboot ROM.
How to Install Redmi Note 9 Firmware
Recovery ROM (no PC, keeps your data)
- Download the Recovery ROM (
.zip) for your region and move it to the root of the internal storage. - Open Settings → About phone, tap the OS version card, then the three dots → Choose update package.
- Select the ZIP and wait until the phone installs it and reboots.
Fastboot ROM (PC, clean install)
- Unlock the bootloader first: HyperOS bootloader unlock guide.
- Install ADB, Fastboot and USB drivers and Mi Flash Tool.
- Extract the
.tgzwith 7-Zip, boot the phone into Fastboot (Power + Volume Down) and check the codename withfastboot getvar product: it must saymerlin. - Select the ROM folder in Mi Flash, choose Clean all and click Flash.
Warning: never use Clean all and lock with a ROM from a different region or with any modified software. Re-locking a mismatched phone makes it unbootable.
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi Note 9?
- Global: V13.0.2.0.SJOMIXM (Stable, Oct 25, 2022)
- EEA (Europe): V13.0.3.0.SJOEUXM (Stable, Dec 12, 2022)
- India: V13.0.5.0.SJOINXM (Stable, Dec 26, 2022)
- Indonesia: V13.0.3.0.SJOIDXM (Stable, Dec 12, 2022)
- Russia: V12.5.5.0.RJORUXM (Stable, May 20, 2022)
- Turkey: V12.5.5.0.RJOTRXM (Stable, Jul 23, 2022)
- Taiwan: V13.0.3.0.SJOTWXM (Stable, Feb 3, 2023)
- China: V13.0.1.0.SJOCNXM (Stable, Jun 17, 2022)
How long will the Redmi Note 9 get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Redmi Note 9 (listed as “Redmi Note 9”) ended in May 2023. The firmware on this page is the final official release, so no new updates are expected. Source: Xiaomi Security Center.
Are these files official?
Yes. Every download goes straight to Xiaomi’s servers (bigota.d.miui.com or Xiaomi’s Aliyun storage). We don’t host or modify the files. Compare the MD5 shown on the download page after downloading.
Recovery or Fastboot ROM: which one should I download?
Use the Recovery ROM to update without a PC and keep your data. Use the Fastboot ROM with Mi Flash to fix a bootloop, change region or do a clean install. It needs an unlocked bootloader and erases the phone.