This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi Note 2 (codename hermes) in 2 regions: Global, China. Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum.
- Codename
hermes - Newest stable build V9.6.3.0.LHMMIFD (Global, Sep 7, 2018)
- OS MIUI 9, Android 5
- Software support End of life: Xiaomi no longer releases updates
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi Note 2 Firmware Downloads
Redmi Note 2 Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V9.6.3.0.LHMMIFD MIUI 9 · Android 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.1 GB | Sep 7, 2018 | Download |
| V9.6.3.0.LHMMIFD MIUI 9 · Android 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 1.4 GB | Sep 7, 2018 | Download |
| 8.4.19 MIUI weekly · Android 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.1 GB | Sep 9, 2018 | Download |
| 8.4.19 MIUI weekly · Android 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 1.5 GB | Sep 9, 2018 | Download |
Redmi Note 2 China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V9.6.1.0.LHMCNFD MIUI 9 · Android 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.1 GB | Sep 7, 2018 | Download |
| V9.6.1.0.LHMCNFD MIUI 9 · Android 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 1.5 GB | Sep 7, 2018 | Download |
| 8.4.26 MIUI weekly · Android 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.1 GB | Sep 7, 2018 | Download |
| 8.4.26 MIUI weekly · Android 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 1.5 GB | Sep 7, 2018 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi Note 2 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 |
V9.6.3.0.LHMMIFD |
| China | CNXM |
V9.6.1.0.LHMCNFD |
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 2 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 sayhermes. - 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 2 Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi Note 2?
- Global: V9.6.3.0.LHMMIFD (Stable, Sep 7, 2018)
- China: V9.6.1.0.LHMCNFD (Stable, Sep 7, 2018)
How long will the Redmi Note 2 get updates?
Xiaomi lists the Redmi Note 2 (as “Redmi Note 2”) as end of life: it no longer receives software or security updates. The firmware on this page is the final official release. 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.