Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (codename tulip), which debuted in 2018, was a significant release for the company as its first-ever smartphone with a quad-camera system. It uniquely featured dual cameras on both the front and the back, with a powerful 20MP + 2MP front setup designed to capture stunning portrait selfies with excellent depth of field. Built on the reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 platform and featuring a large 6.26-inch notched display, the Redmi Note 6 Pro was a well-rounded and popular mid-range choice. This page provides official fastboot ROMs for Global and Russia, plus the community-driven Xiaomi.eu custom ROM, to help you unbrick, update, or restore your phone.

Important: You must verify your device codename is tulip. This firmware is not compatible with the Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred) or the Redmi Note 7 (lavender). Despite the similar naming, these devices have different hardware, and cross-flashing will brick your phone.

Quick Device Specs

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (tulip)
• Release year: 2018
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
• Display: 6.26″ IPS LCD
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• Original MIUI: Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9

Required Downloads

Fastboot ROMs

How to Flash

For a step-by-step process, drivers, and troubleshooting, read our Ultimate Mi Flash Guide.

1. Boot into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
2. Extract the firmware (.tgz file) and select the main folder containing the /images directory in Mi Flash Tool.
3. Select clean all for a safe installation (avoid clean all and lock unless you are on the correct stock ROM for your specific region).

FAQs

Q1. What made the Redmi Note 6 Pro unique?
Its main feature was being Xiaomi’s first phone with four cameras. It had a dual-camera setup on the back (12MP + 5MP) and a dual-camera setup on the front (20MP + 2MP), which was specifically marketed for enhancing portrait selfies.

Q2. Can I flash a Redmi Note 5 Pro (whyred) or Redmi Note 7 (lavender) ROM on this device?
No, absolutely not. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a unique hardware configuration. Using firmware from its predecessor or successor will result in a hard brick due to incompatible drivers and hardware partitions.

Q3. Why is the Russian ROM Android 8.1 while the Global ROM is Android 9.0?
The links provided are from different stages of the device’s update history. The Russian ROM is an earlier MIUI 10 build based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The Global ROM is the final MIUI 12 update, which is based on Android 9 Pie, the last major OS version this device officially received.

Q4. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is a .zip file. How is it installed?
The .zip package is a recovery ROM and cannot be flashed with Mi Flash Tool. You must first unlock your bootloader, install a custom recovery like TWRP, and then use the recovery’s interface to flash the .zip file.

Troubleshooting

• Drivers: If your PC does not recognize the phone in fastboot mode, reinstall the Xiaomi USB drivers, run Mi Flash Tool as Administrator, or try a different USB port (USB 2.0 is often more stable).
• Fastboot errors:
  • “error: not catch checkpoint” → This common error means you have selected the wrong folder. In Mi Flash Tool, be sure to select the parent folder that was created when you extracted the .tgz file, not the images folder inside it.
  • “Anti rollback error” → You are attempting to flash an older firmware version than what is currently on the device. Xiaomi’s Anti-Rollback Protection (ARB) prevents this.
• EDL mode: For a hard-bricked phone that won’t enter fastboot, EDL mode is the last resort. It requires using hardware test points and is recommended for advanced users only.