This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi 8A (codename olivelite) 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
olivelite - Newest stable build V12.5.3.0.QCPIDXM (Indonesia, Aug 23, 2022)
- OS MIUI 12.5, Android 10
- Software support Security updates ended in October 2022 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi 8A Firmware Downloads
Redmi 8A Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Nov 1, 2021 | Download |
| V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.5 GB | Oct 25, 2021 | Download |
Redmi 8A EEA (Europe) ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.3.0.QCPEUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Nov 1, 2021 | Download |
| V12.5.3.0.QCPEUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.6 GB | Oct 26, 2021 | Download |
Redmi 8A India ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.2.0.QCPINXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Oct 20, 2021 | Download |
| V12.5.2.0.QCPINXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.5 GB | Oct 10, 2021 | Download |
Redmi 8A Indonesia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.3.0.QCPIDXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Aug 23, 2022 | Download |
| V12.5.3.0.QCPIDXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.2 GB | Aug 4, 2022 | Download |
Redmi 8A Russia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.2.0.QCPRUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Oct 19, 2021 | Download |
| V12.5.2.0.QCPRUXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.4 GB | Oct 10, 2021 | Download |
Redmi 8A China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.5.3.0.QCPCNXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Dec 8, 2021 | Download |
| V12.5.3.0.QCPCNXM MIUI 12.5 · Android 10 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 3.2 GB | Nov 5, 2021 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi 8A 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.QCPMIXM |
| EEA (Europe) | EUXM |
V12.5.3.0.QCPEUXM |
| India | INXM |
V12.5.2.0.QCPINXM |
| Indonesia | IDXM |
V12.5.3.0.QCPIDXM |
| Russia | RUXM |
V12.5.2.0.QCPRUXM |
| China | CNXM |
V12.5.3.0.QCPCNXM |
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 8A 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 sayolivelite. - 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 8A Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi 8A?
- Global: V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM (Stable, Nov 1, 2021)
- EEA (Europe): V12.5.3.0.QCPEUXM (Stable, Nov 1, 2021)
- India: V12.5.2.0.QCPINXM (Stable, Oct 20, 2021)
- Indonesia: V12.5.3.0.QCPIDXM (Stable, Aug 23, 2022)
- Russia: V12.5.2.0.QCPRUXM (Stable, Oct 19, 2021)
- China: V12.5.3.0.QCPCNXM (Stable, Dec 8, 2021)
How long will the Redmi 8A get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Redmi 8A (listed as “Redmi 8A”) ended in October 2022. 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.