This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi 5A (codename riva) in 2 regions: Global, China. Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum.
- Codename
riva - Newest stable build V11.0.6.0.OCKCNXM (China, Dec 25, 2019)
- OS MIUI 11, Android 8.1
- Software support Security updates ended in October 2020 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi 5A Firmware Downloads
Redmi 5A Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V11.0.2.0.OCKMIXM MIUI 11 · Android 8.1 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.5 GB | Nov 12, 2019 | Download |
| V11.0.2.0.OCKMIXM MIUI 11 · Android 8.1 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Nov 6, 2019 | Download |
| 9.6.27 MIUI weekly · Android 8.1 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.6 GB | Jun 28, 2019 | Download |
| 9.6.27 MIUI weekly · Android 8.1 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 2.0 GB | Jun 28, 2019 | Download |
Redmi 5A China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V11.0.6.0.OCKCNXM MIUI 11 · Android 8.1 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.6 GB | Dec 25, 2019 | Download |
| V11.0.6.0.OCKCNXM MIUI 11 · Android 8.1 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.2 GB | Dec 23, 2019 | Download |
| 9.10.10 MIUI weekly · Android 8.1 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.6 GB | Oct 10, 2019 | Download |
| 9.8.29 MIUI weekly · Android 8.1 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 2.1 GB | Aug 29, 2019 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi 5A 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 |
V11.0.2.0.OCKMIXM |
| China | CNXM |
V11.0.6.0.OCKCNXM |
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 5A 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 sayriva. - 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 5A Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi 5A?
- Global: V11.0.2.0.OCKMIXM (Stable, Nov 12, 2019)
- China: V11.0.6.0.OCKCNXM (Stable, Dec 25, 2019)
How long will the Redmi 5A get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Redmi 5A (listed as “Redmi 5A”) ended in October 2020. 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.