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Redmi Note 9
MIUI 12.5StableIndia

Redmi Note 9 MIUI 12.5 V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM

Stable firmware for the India Redmi Note 9 (merlin_in_global), released June 29, 2022.

Download V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM

Fastboot ROM (.tgz) · 3.0 GB Full image for Mi Flash Tool — clean install, unbrick or downgrade.
MD5: c1e1eb6fd5f37dae2f6e84315fbb1a8a
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Firmware details

Device
Redmi Note 9
Codename
merlin_in_global
Region
India
Version
V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM
OS
MIUI 12.5
Android
11.0
Branch
Stable
Released
Jun 29, 2022
Package
Fastboot 3.0 GB

How to install V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM

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 9 (India) builds

Device page →
DeviceVersionAndroidBranchReleased
Redmi Note 9India · merlin_in_globalV13.0.5.0.SJOINXM
MIUI 13Stable
12.0Stable
Redmi Note 9India · merlin_in_globalV13.0.5.0.SJOINXM
MIUI 13Stable Beta
12.0Stable Beta

Redmi Note 9 firmware for other regions

Frequently asked questions

Is V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM an official Redmi Note 9 update?
Yes. V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM is an official Stable MIUI 12.5 build for the Redmi Note 9 (India), released by Xiaomi on June 29, 2022. The download links point directly to Xiaomi’s update servers.
Which Android version does V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM use?
This firmware is based on Android 11.0.
Will installing V12.5.6.0.RJOINXM erase my data?
Fastboot ROMs flashed with the “clean all” option wipe the device. Back up your data before flashing.
Can I install this on another region’s device?
Only install firmware that matches your device’s region (India) and codename (merlin_in_global). Cross-region flashing requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause problems.