The Redmi Note 2 (codename: hermes) 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
- Version: V9.6.3.0.LHMMIFD
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Other improvements and optimizations
- Optimization - Improved system performance and overall stability(08-13)
- Fix - Solved a display issue of capital letters(08-13)
- Fix - Solved a display issue of "forget password"(08-13)
- Fix - Solved a video player issue of browser(08-13)
- Version: V9.6.1.0.LHMMIFD
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Attention
- MIUI 9 on your device will be updated to its stable version.It's better than the Developer ROM you're using right now in terms of stability and productivity.However, here are a few points you should pay attention to:
- 1.Automatic updates will be turned off after this update. For next update, go to Settings > About phone > System update, and tap "Check for updates".
- 2.Your data won't be affected by this update. We still recommend to back up all important items to Mi Cloud or your computer before you start updating to avoid possible data loss due to abnormalities and unexpected errors.
- 3.Root access will be turned off automatically after you update. (And nothing will change if you haven't been using it in the first place). If the apps you use frequently need Root access, think whether you should choose not to update your device.
- 4.Stable ROM outperforms the Developer ROM in terms of stability and productivity. Some new features might not be available due to compatibility or other reasons, but this wouldn't affect your overall user experience.
- Apps
- New - You can uninstall apps in the Settings app now(03-13)
- Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
- Fix - A white panel appeared in the Notification shade(03-06)
- Home screen
- Delete - Deleted shortcuts for moving data and managing Second space(03-07)
- Themes
- Fix - The Themes app crashed while importing items(04-24)
- Camera
- Fix - With XS system font, dual camera watermark was truncated in landscape mode(03-20)
- Music
- New - All-new current playlist(01-25)
- Optimization - Revamped Mi Music(01-25)
- Optimization - Managing audio files on your device is much more convenient now(01-25)
- Weather
- Fix - The Weather app stopped working(03-06)
- Settings
- New - You can hide the shortcut to Second space now(03-07)
- Fix - Issues with proximity sensor(03-06)
- File Explorer
- Fix - Exiting a folder brought you back to the top of the page(03-13)
- Browser
- New - Added a card with recommendations(03-14)
- Optimization - Improved search bar with bigger input area(03-14)
- Game speed booster
- New - A column for online games(01-30)
- Other
- Fix - Yellow pages force closed in some cases(04-17)
- Version: V9.6.1.0.LHMCNFD
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Apps
- New - You can uninstall apps in the Settings app now(03-13)
- New - Mi AI voice assistant can open default WeChat, Weibo, and QQ if dual apps are created(04-20)
- Home screen
- Delete - Deleted shortcuts for moving data and managing Second space(03-07)
- Settings
- New - You can hide the shortcut to Second space now(03-07)
- File Explorer
- Fix - Exiting a folder brought you back to the top of the page(03-13)
- Version: 8.4.26
- OS: MIUI 9
- Android: 5.0
- Changelog: Expand
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Fixed bugs
