This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi 6A (codename cactus) in 3 regions: Global, Russia, China. Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum.
- Codename
cactus - Newest stable build V11.0.9.0.PCBMIXM (Global, Sep 22, 2020)
- OS MIUI 11, Android 9
- Software support Security updates ended in August 2021 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi 6A Firmware Downloads
Redmi 6A Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V11.0.9.0.PCBMIXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.5 GB | Sep 22, 2020 | Download |
| V11.0.9.0.PCBMIXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 1.8 GB | Sep 16, 2020 | Download |
| 9.6.20 MIUI weekly · Android 8.1 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.4 GB | Jun 21, 2019 | Download |
| 9.6.20 MIUI weekly · Android 8.1 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 2.0 GB | Jun 21, 2019 | Download |
Redmi 6A Russia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V11.0.4.0.PCBRUXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.5 GB | Jul 13, 2020 | Download |
| V11.0.4.0.PCBRUXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 1.8 GB | Jun 22, 2020 | Download |
Redmi 6A China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V11.0.5.0.PCBCNXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.9 GB | Mar 19, 2020 | Download |
| V11.0.5.0.PCBCNXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.1 GB | Mar 6, 2020 | Download |
| V12.0.2.0.PCBCNXM MIUI 12 · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Pilot (staged rollout) | 2.5 GB | Jun 18, 2021 | Download |
| 20.1.9 MIUI weekly · Android 9 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.9 GB | Jan 9, 2020 | Download |
| 9.9.3 MIUI weekly · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 2.1 GB | Sep 4, 2019 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi 6A 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 |
V11.0.9.0.PCBMIXM |
| Russia | RUXM |
V11.0.4.0.PCBRUXM |
| China | CNXM |
V11.0.5.0.PCBCNXM |
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 6A 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 saycactus. - 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 6A Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi 6A?
- Global: V11.0.9.0.PCBMIXM (Stable, Sep 22, 2020)
- Russia: V11.0.4.0.PCBRUXM (Stable, Jul 13, 2020)
- China: V11.0.5.0.PCBCNXM (Stable, Mar 19, 2020)
How long will the Redmi 6A get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Redmi 6A (listed as “Redmi 6A”) ended in August 2021. 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.