Would like to update XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 firmware? Are you looking for the method to change and flash your device to the newest firmware? This solution is especially for you. Follow our steps and update you XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 by using the safe and easy method.
Download Necessary Tools
3. Firmware
Install Necessary Tools
1. Start by installing Xiaomi PC Suite
2. In order to connect the phone to the PC, you need to install all drivers.
- Windows 10 users should additionally go to c:\Windows\inf and search file "wpdmtp.inf" press right button on it and select INSTALL
Download Necessary Firmware
- Firstly you need to know what is your exact XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 model.
- The best way to accomplish that is to read this information from the back of the phone or from the XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 box.
- You may also get this information from IMEI.info.
- All you have to do is type in your IMEI number and read the specification of the XIAOMI Redmi Note 8.
Necessary information is Model and the type of the Chipset from the phone. Some models have got 2 or 3 types of the processor inside. So you need to find out what Chipset is in your XIAOMI Redmi Note 8.
We need to know what customization your device is using. In order to find out this information go to: Phone Menu >>> Settings >>> About Phone
Next MIUI version you should find:
- MIUI GLOBALversion
- MIUI CHINA version
- MIUI DEVELOPER version
We should select the same version of the firmware or higher.
(in MIUI line can check exp. MIUI GLOBAL 8.2 / STABLE 8.2.10.0)
Downgrade firmware without Unlocked Bootloader is not allowed.
Now you are ready to download the firmware for your device.
- Firstly select brand ALL
- Then select our XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 model
- After on top of page select what chipset your XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 is using.
- Redmi Note 8 MTK GLOBAL
- Redmi Note 8 QUALCOMM GLOBAL
- Redmi Note 8 MTK CHINA
- In accordance with the chipset and MIUI version select appropriate firmware.
- When we are in a correct tab just press DOWNLOAD Full ROM button in STABLE ROM TAB.
- Remember to select only higher or the same version of the firmware.
Downgrade firmware without Unlocked Bootloader is not allowed.
WARNING!
Changing firmware in the phone will erase all of your data.
All described operations you are doing at your own risk.
If want saves your data do a backup before start.
Update Firmware - Flash Tutorial
1. Remember that phone XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 should be at least 50%.
2.Turn on WiFi and connect your XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 to your network.
3. Now connect the phone to the computer by using the usb cable. In drop down menu select USB icon and choose TRANSFER FILES (MTP)
4. Now all drivers will be installed and you will see phone on
My Computer tab like Phone name(exp. Redmi Note 4 etc.)
5. Then find your device on
My Computer and go to
internal storage
6. Copy
downloaded firmware here
7. Now unlock XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 and go to:
- Settings
- About phone
- System Updates
- Tap the Show More button in the right upper corner of the screen
- Select Choose update package
(if phone ask for access to phone memory just allow it)
- Select copied firmware that you do before and press OK button.
8.
The update process will start in a few seconds.
Firstly XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 will check if the firmware is compatible with our device.
After that phone will start updating ROM.
9.Just wait until the process will be completed.
That's all! Your phone is updated to the newest version of MIUI.
This method is the safest available method so it can’t damage your XIAOMI Redmi Note 8.
