This page lists the latest official firmware for the Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro (codename whyred) in 3 regions: Global, Russia, China. Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum. The same hardware is also sold as Redmi Note 5.
- Codename
whyred - Newest stable build V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM (China, Jun 15, 2021)
- OS MIUI 12, Android 9
- Software support Security updates ended in December 2020 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro Firmware Downloads
Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.0.2.0.PEIMIXM MIUI 12 · Android 9 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Jan 4, 2021 | Download |
| V12.0.2.0.PEIMIXM MIUI 12 · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.5 GB | Dec 24, 2020 | Download |
| 9.6.27 MIUI weekly · Android 9 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 1.9 GB | Jun 28, 2019 | Download |
| 9.6.27 MIUI weekly · Android 9 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 2.5 GB | Jun 28, 2019 | Download |
Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro Russia ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V11.0.1.0.PEIRUXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 · Redmi Note 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 1.8 GB | Oct 30, 2019 | Download |
| V11.0.1.0.PEIRUXM MIUI 11 · Android 9 · Redmi Note 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.4 GB | Oct 23, 2019 | Download |
Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro China ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM MIUI 12 · Android 9 · Redmi Note 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 2.0 GB | Jun 15, 2021 | Download |
| V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM MIUI 12 · Android 9 · Redmi Note 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 2.6 GB | May 9, 2021 | Download |
| 20.6.18 MIUI weekly · Android 9 · Redmi Note 5 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Weekly (developer) | 2.0 GB | Jun 18, 2020 | Download |
| 9.9.3 MIUI weekly · Android 9 · Redmi Note 5 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Weekly (developer) | 2.5 GB | Sep 4, 2019 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro 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 |
V12.0.2.0.PEIMIXM |
| Russia | RUXM |
V11.0.1.0.PEIRUXM |
| China | CNXM |
V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM |
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 5 / Note 5 Pro 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 saywhyred. - 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 5 / Note 5 Pro Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro?
- Global: V12.0.2.0.PEIMIXM (Stable, Jan 4, 2021)
- Russia: V11.0.1.0.PEIRUXM (Stable, Oct 30, 2019)
- China: V12.0.3.0.PEICNXM (Stable, Jun 15, 2021)
How long will the Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Redmi Note 5 / Note 5 Pro (listed as “Redmi Note 5”) ended in December 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.