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Redmi 8A
MIUI 12.5StableGlobal

Redmi 8A MIUI 12.5 V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM

Stable firmware for the Global Redmi 8A (olivelite_global), released November 1, 2021.

Download V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM

Recovery ROM (OTA .zip) · 2.0 GB Install from the phone’s updater app — keeps your data.
MD5: 1c495cd112b635935acf00a655e17a06
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Fastboot ROM (.tgz) · 3.5 GB Full image for Mi Flash Tool — clean install, unbrick or downgrade.
MD5: 213ef1784df9cfc276a00d51b4498ae0
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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 8A
Codename
olivelite_global
Region
Global
Version
V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM
OS
MIUI 12.5
Android
10.0
Branch
Stable
Released
Nov 1, 2021
Package
Recovery 2.0 GB / Fastboot 3.5 GB

How to install V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM

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 8A.
  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 8A firmware for other regions

Frequently asked questions

Is V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM an official Redmi 8A update?
Yes. V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM is an official Stable MIUI 12.5 build for the Redmi 8A (Global), released by Xiaomi on November 1, 2021. The download links point directly to Xiaomi’s update servers.
Which Android version does V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM use?
This firmware is based on Android 10.0.
Will installing V12.5.2.0.QCPMIXM 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 (olivelite_global). Cross-region flashing requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause problems.