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Redmi Note 8
MIUI 12.5StableChina

Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12.5 V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM

Stable firmware for the China Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo), released August 10, 2022.

Download V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM

Recovery ROM (OTA .zip) · 3.0 GB Install from the phone’s updater app — keeps your data.
MD5: e8efe0e9bf1c20a463968c0be8b028dd
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Fastboot ROM (.tgz) · 4.1 GB Full image for Mi Flash Tool — clean install, unbrick or downgrade.
MD5: 5c9c74ecd8d936a491978f54de9efb80
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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 Note 8
Codename
ginkgo
Region
China
Version
V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM
OS
MIUI 12.5
Android
11.0
Branch
Stable
Released
Aug 10, 2022
Package
Recovery 3.0 GB / Fastboot 4.1 GB

How to install V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM

Recovery ROM (recommended, keeps data)

  1. Back up your important data and charge the phone to at least 50%.
  2. Download the Recovery ROM above on your Redmi Note 8.
  3. Open Settings → About phone and tap the MIUI version card.
  4. Tap the ⋮ menu → Choose update package and select the downloaded .zip file.
  5. Wait for verification, then tap Reboot now. The update takes 10–20 minutes.

Fastboot ROM (clean install, needs unlocked bootloader)

  1. Make sure the bootloader is unlocked and install Mi Flash Tool plus the Xiaomi USB drivers on a Windows PC.
  2. Download and extract the Fastboot ROM (.tgz) to a short path such as C:\rom.
  3. Power off the phone, hold Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode and connect it via USB.
  4. In Mi Flash Tool select the extracted folder, choose clean all (wipes data) and avoid “clean all and lock” unless you want to relock.
  5. Click Flash and wait until the tool shows success; the phone reboots automatically.

Other Redmi Note 8 (China) builds

Device page →
DeviceVersionAndroidBranchReleased
Redmi Note 8China · ginkgo21.11.24
MIUI BetaWeekly
11.0Weekly
Redmi Note 8China · ginkgoV12.5.2.0.RCOCNXM
MIUI 12.5Stable Beta
11.0Stable Beta

Redmi Note 8 firmware for other regions

Frequently asked questions

Is V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM an official Redmi Note 8 update?
Yes. V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM is an official Stable MIUI 12.5 build for the Redmi Note 8 (China), released by Xiaomi on August 10, 2022. The download links point directly to Xiaomi’s update servers.
Which Android version does V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM use?
This firmware is based on Android 11.0.
Will installing V12.5.5.0.RCOCNXM 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 (ginkgo). Cross-region flashing requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause problems.