Mi 9 (cepheus) Official ROM

The Mi 9 (codename: cepheus) comes with two main firmware versions:

  • China ROM: Designed for the Chinese market, it supports only English and Chinese and does not include Google Services.
  • Global / EEA / India ROM: Made for international users, it supports multiple languages, includes Google Services, and removes Chinese apps. It can also be installed on the China version if the bootloader is unlocked.

Additionally, the device has Stable MIUI (for a stable experience) and Developer MIUI (for early access to new features).

For Fastboot ROM versions you can use Mi Flash to flash via EDL and Fastboot modes. Driver for Qualcomm and MTK CPU, Fastboot you can download at this link

Mi 9 - Global Stable

All Version
  • Version: V12.5.1.0.RFAMIXM
  • OS: MIUI 12.5
  • Android: 11.0
  • Changelog: Expand
    • System
      • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
      • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
      • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
      • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
      • Updated Android Security Patch to May 2021. Increased system security.
      • Stable MIUI based on Android 11
    • Notes
      • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
      • New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
      • New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
      • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
      • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
      • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
      • All-new Notes.
    • Xiaomi Cloud
      • New: Location info can be now reported automatically before the device is powered off
Recovery ROM
File Namemiui_CEPHEUSGlobal_V12.5.1.0.RFAMIXM_54d23f235e_11.0.zip
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)
Fastboot ROM
File Namecepheus_global_images_V12.5.1.0.RFAMIXM_20210611.0000.00_11.0_global_13a7fa1fb4.tgz
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)

Mi 9 - Global Developer

All Version
  • Version: 9.6.27
  • OS: MIUI 10
  • Android: 9.0
  • Changelog: Expand
    • Other
      • Optimized system performance
      • Improved system security and stability
Recovery ROM
File Namemiui_CEPHEUSGlobal_9.6.27_2b17a775d2_9.0.zip
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router)
Fastboot ROM
File Namecepheus_global_images_9.6.27_20190627.0000.00_9.0_global_d1aa19c208.tgz
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)

Mi 9 - China Stable

All Version
  • Version: V12.5.6.0.RFACNXM
  • OS: MIUI 12.5
  • Android: 11.0
  • Changelog: Expand
    • Other
      • Optimized system performance
      • Improved system security and stability
Recovery ROM
File Namemiui_CEPHEUS_V12.5.6.0.RFACNXM_5d1239a6d1_11.0.zip
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)
Fastboot ROM
File Namecepheus_images_V12.5.6.0.RFACNXM_20211125.0000.00_11.0_cn_8d261e6804.tgz
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)

Mi 9 - China Developer

All Version
  • Version: 9.8.22
  • OS: MIUI 10
  • Android: 10.0
  • Changelog: Expand
    • Other
      • Optimized system performance
      • Improved system security and stability
Recovery ROM
File Namemiui_CEPHEUS_9.8.22_aa27670572_10.0.zip
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router) | Mirror 1 | (Download to Mi Router)
Fastboot ROM
File Name
Link

Mi 9 - EEA Stable

All Version
  • Version: V12.5.2.0.RFAEUXM
  • OS: MIUI 12.5
  • Android: 11.0
  • Changelog: Expand
    • Other
      • Optimized system performance
      • Improved system security and stability
Recovery ROM
File Namemiui_CEPHEUSEEAGlobal_V12.5.2.0.RFAEUXM_54d7f7ae88_11.0.zip
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)
Fastboot ROM
File Namecepheus_eea_global_images_V12.5.2.0.RFAEUXM_20211112.0000.00_11.0_eea_655e654e8a.tgz
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)

Mi 9 - Russia Stable

All Version
  • Version: V12.5.2.0.RFARUXM
  • OS: MIUI 12.5
  • Android: 11.0
  • Changelog: Expand
    • System
      • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
      • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
      • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
      • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
      • Stable MIUI based on Android 11
      • Updated Android Security Patch to June 2021. Increased system security.
    • Notes
      • New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
      • New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
      • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
      • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
      • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
      • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
      • All-new Notes.
Recovery ROM
File Namemiui_CEPHEUSRUGlobal_V12.5.2.0.RFARUXM_b65674aa3c_11.0.zip
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)
Fastboot ROM
File Namecepheus_ru_global_images_V12.5.2.0.RFARUXM_20210715.0000.00_11.0_global_c77976159b.tgz
LinkDownload | (Download to Mi Router)
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