MIUI 12.5Stable BetaChina

Redmi 9A MIUI 12.5 V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM

Q: Which Android version does V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM use?

This firmware is based on Android 11.0 .

Q: Will installing V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM erase my data?

Installing the Recovery package through the updater app keeps your apps and data. Flashing the Fastboot package with “clean all” wipes the phone — back up first.

Stable Beta firmware for the China Redmi 9A (dandelion), released August 9, 2022.

Download V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM

Recovery ROM (OTA .zip) · 1.9 GB Install from the phone’s updater app — keeps your data.

MD5: 49aa919ad60486a4d5d9d80717a75e14

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This is a Stable Beta build. It may contain bugs and is meant for testers — wait for the Stable release if you depend on your phone daily.

Files are served from Xiaomi’s official servers. Compare the MD5 checksum after downloading to make sure the file is complete and untouched.

Firmware details

Device: Redmi 9A
Codename: dandelion
Region: China
Version: V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM
OS: MIUI 12.5
Android: 11.0
Branch: Stable Beta
Released: Aug 9, 2022
Package: Recovery 1.9 GB

How to install V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM

Recovery ROM (recommended, keeps data)

Back up your important data and charge the phone to at least 50%.
Download the Recovery ROM above on your Redmi 9A.
Open Settings → About phone and tap the MIUI version card.
Tap the ⋮ menu → Choose update package and select the downloaded .zip file.
Wait for verification, then tap Reboot now. The update takes 10–20 minutes.

Other Redmi 9A (China) builds

Device page →

Device	Version	Android	Branch	Released
Redmi 9AChina · `dandelion`	V12.5.21.0.RCDCNXM MIUI 12.5Stable	11.0	Stable	Apr 20, 2023

Redmi 9A firmware for other regions

Frequently asked questions

Is V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM an official Redmi 9A update?

Yes. V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM is an official Stable Beta MIUI 12.5 build for the Redmi 9A (China), released by Xiaomi on August 9, 2022. The download links point directly to Xiaomi’s update servers.

Which Android version does V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM use?

This firmware is based on Android 11.0.

Will installing V12.5.16.0.RCDCNXM erase my data?

Installing the Recovery package through the updater app keeps your apps and data. Flashing the Fastboot package with “clean all” wipes the phone — back up first.

Can I install this on another region’s device?

Only install firmware that matches your device’s region (China) and codename (dandelion). Cross-region flashing requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause problems.