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Redmi 8
MIUI 12.5StableChina

Redmi 8 MIUI 12.5 V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM

Stable firmware for the China Redmi 8 (olive), released January 10, 2022.

Download V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM

Recovery ROM (OTA .zip) · 2.3 GB Install from the phone’s updater app — keeps your data.
MD5: e55e6cc0b54337761b0a67fcac2f3d41
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Fastboot ROM (.tgz) · 3.4 GB Full image for Mi Flash Tool — clean install, unbrick or downgrade.
MD5: 9ecdd88f0307092ff9d9b55b03f8dcc9
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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 8
Codename
olive
Region
China
Version
V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM
OS
MIUI 12.5
Android
10.0
Branch
Stable
Released
Jan 10, 2022
Package
Recovery 2.3 GB / Fastboot 3.4 GB

How to install V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM

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 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.

Redmi 8 firmware for other regions

Frequently asked questions

Is V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM an official Redmi 8 update?
Yes. V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM is an official Stable MIUI 12.5 build for the Redmi 8 (China), released by Xiaomi on January 10, 2022. The download links point directly to Xiaomi’s update servers.
Which Android version does V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM use?
This firmware is based on Android 10.0.
Will installing V12.5.5.0.QCNCNXM 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 (olive). Cross-region flashing requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause problems.