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Redmi Note 8
MIUI 12Stable BetaGlobal

Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12 V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM

Stable Beta firmware for the Global Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo_global), released November 24, 2020.

Download V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM

Recovery ROM (OTA .zip) · 2.3 GB Install from the phone’s updater app — keeps your data.
MD5: b58f9663d7bfc2148b38c65e80847c71
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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 Note 8
Codename
ginkgo_global
Region
Global
Version
V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM
OS
MIUI 12
Android
10.0
Branch
Stable Beta
Released
Nov 24, 2020
Package
Recovery 2.3 GB

How to install V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM

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.

Other Redmi Note 8 (Global) builds

Device page →
DeviceVersionAndroidBranchReleased
Redmi Note 8Global · ginkgo_globalV12.5.2.0.RCOMIXM
MIUI 12.5Stable
11.0Stable

Redmi Note 8 firmware for other regions

Frequently asked questions

Is V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM an official Redmi Note 8 update?
Yes. V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM is an official Stable Beta MIUI 12 build for the Redmi Note 8 (Global), released by Xiaomi on November 24, 2020. The download links point directly to Xiaomi’s update servers.
Which Android version does V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM use?
This firmware is based on Android 10.0.
Will installing V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM 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 (Global) and codename (ginkgo_global). Cross-region flashing requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause problems.