The Redmi 5 (codename: rosy) 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: V11.0.2.0.ODAMIXM
- OS: MIUI 11
- Android: 8.1
- Changelog: Expand
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2019. Increased system security.
- Clock
- Optimization: More obvious naming for local time
- Xiaomi Cloud
- Fix: An error message saying that IMEI couldn't be identified appeared multiple times
- Version: 9.6.27
- OS: MIUI 10
- Android: 8.1
- Changelog: Expand
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
- Version: V11.0.4.0.ODACNXM
- OS: MIUI 11
- Android: 8.1
- Changelog: Expand
- System
- Updated Android Security Patch to December 2019. Increased system security.
- Clock
- Optimization: More obvious naming for local time
- Data usage
- Fix: Items related to exceptions weren't always displayed accurately
- Fix: Searching for apps made the device slow down
- Fix: Errors occurred after switching SIM cards
- Version: 9.9.2
- OS: MIUI 10
- Android: 8.1
- Changelog: Expand
- Other
- Optimized system performance
- Improved system security and stability
- Version: V11.0.1.0.ODARUXM
- OS: MIUI 11
- Android: 8.1
- Changelog: Expand
- Comprehensive design optimized for full screen display devices
- Removing visual clutter, improving touch controls, and refining the use of color allowed us to create the system where nothing stands between you and the content
- Sounds of nature
- Wake up to the gentle sounds of nature with our new alarm ringtones
- Notification sounds won't make you tired. Now, they keep changing dynamically, just like nature does.
- Documents
- Preview your documents before you open them
- Stay productive and efficient with our all-new Mi Doc Viewer
- More features
- Tasks. Manage and edit your tasks in the Notes app. Receive timely notifications and mark things done.
- Quick replies. Reply to messages from any app.
- Game Turbo. Turn your device into an ultimate gaming console.
- System
- New: Editing, sharing, and customizing your screenshots is now much easier
- Optimization: Lock screen pocket mode
- Updated Android Security Patch to October 2019. Increased system security.
- Game speed booster
- New: Continuous swiping opens an additional menu in Game Turbo now
- New: You can create a Home screen shortcut for Game Turbo now
- Refreshed start page of Game Turbo
- Auto brightness, screenshot gestures, and Reading mode can be turned off automatically when Game Turbo is on
