This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi Note 8 (codename ginkgo) in 6 regions: Global, EEA (Europe), India, Indonesia, Russia, China. Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum.
- Codename
ginkgo - Newest stable build V12.5.12.0.RCOEUXM (EEA, Dec 1, 2022)
- OS MIUI 12.5, Android 11
- Software support Security updates ended in July 2024 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi Note 8 Firmware Downloads
Redmi Note 8 Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.2.0.RCOMIXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.6 GB | Feb 25, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.2.0.RCOMIXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.7 GB | Feb 16, 2022 | Download |
| V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM MIUI 12 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.3 GB | Nov 24, 2020 | Download |
Redmi Note 8 EEA (Europe) ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.12.0.RCOEUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.6 GB | Dec 1, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.12.0.RCOEUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.6 GB | Nov 27, 2022 | Download |
Redmi Note 8 India ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.2.0.RCOINXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.6 GB | Aug 30, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.2.0.RCOINXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.1 GB | Jun 17, 2022 | Download |
Redmi Note 8 Indonesia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.3.0.RCOIDXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.6 GB | Jul 29, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.3.0.RCOIDXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.9 GB | Jul 14, 2022 | Download |
| V12.0.1.0.RCOIDXM MIUI 12 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.5 GB | Oct 22, 2021 | Download |
Redmi Note 8 Russia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.3.0.RCORUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.6 GB | Jun 1, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.3.0.RCORUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.0 GB | Apr 20, 2022 | Download |
| V12.0.1.0.QCORUXM MIUI 12 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.3 GB | Nov 24, 2020 | Download |
Redmi Note 8 China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 3.0 GB | Aug 10, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 4.1 GB | Aug 1, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.2.0.RCOCNXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.9 GB | Sep 27, 2021 | Download |
| 21.11.24 MIUI weekly · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 2.5 GB | Nov 25, 2021 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi Note 8 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 |
V12.5.2.0.RCOMIXM |
| EEA (Europe) | EUXM |
V12.5.12.0.RCOEUXM |
| India | INXM |
V12.5.2.0.RCOINXM |
| Indonesia | IDXM |
V12.5.3.0.RCOIDXM |
| Russia | RUXM |
V12.5.3.0.RCORUXM |
| China | CNXM |
V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM |
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 8 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 sayginkgo. - 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.
Redmi Note 8 Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi Note 8?
- Global: V12.5.2.0.RCOMIXM (Stable, Feb 25, 2022)
- EEA (Europe): V12.5.12.0.RCOEUXM (Stable, Dec 1, 2022)
- India: V12.5.2.0.RCOINXM (Stable, Aug 30, 2022)
- Indonesia: V12.5.3.0.RCOIDXM (Stable, Jul 29, 2022)
- Russia: V12.5.3.0.RCORUXM (Stable, Jun 1, 2022)
- China: V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM (Stable, Aug 10, 2022)
How long will the Redmi Note 8 get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Redmi Note 8 (listed as “Redmi Note 8 (2021)”) ended in July 2024. 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.