The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender), launched in 2019, is an iconic device as it was the first smartphone released under Redmi as an independent brand. It completely disrupted the budget market by offering a high-resolution 48MP dual camera, a durable and premium-feeling design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, and the powerful performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. With its “Aura Design” and a large 4000 mAh battery, the lavender became a massive global success. This page serves as a complete resource, providing official fastboot ROMs for China, Global, and India, the popular Xiaomi.eu ROM, and the TWRP custom recovery needed for advanced users.
Important: You must verify your device is a Redmi Note 7 (lavender). This firmware is not compatible with the Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet), which has a different processor and camera sensor. Flashing the wrong firmware will hard brick your phone.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (lavender)
- Release year: 2019
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- Display: 6.3″ IPS LCD
- Battery: 4000 mAh, 18W fast charging
- Original MIUI: Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 10
Required Downloads
| File / Tool | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool | Download Latest Version |
| Xiaomi USB Drivers | Included with Mi Flash Tool |
| Bootloader Unlock Tool | Official Mi Unlock Page |
Official & Custom ROMs / Recovery
| Region | Build | Android | Type | Download | Codename |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | V12.5.7.0.QFGCNXM | 10.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | lavender |
| Global | V12.5.3.0.QFGMIXM | 10.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | lavender |
| India | V12.5.1.0.QFGINXM | 10.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | lavender |
| Xiaomi.eu (Custom) | V12.5.7.0.QFGCNXM (Based) | 10.0 | Custom Recovery ROM | Download | lavender |
| TWRP (Custom Recovery) | 3.4.1B | — | Custom Recovery | Download | lavender |
How to Flash Official ROM (Mi Flash Tool)
This is a quick checklist for this device. For a complete tutorial on installing drivers, unlocking the bootloader, and troubleshooting, please read our master guide:
Read Our Ultimate Guide to Mi Flash Tool
Use this method to unbrick your phone or restore official MIUI firmware.
- Boot into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
- Extract the official firmware (.tgz file) and select the main folder containing the
/imagesdirectory in Mi Flash Tool. - Select clean all for a safe installation (you can use clean all and lock to return to a fully stock, locked state).
How to Install TWRP & Flash Custom ROMs
Use this method to install the Xiaomi.eu custom ROM or other community-developed ROMs.
What is TWRP? TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a powerful custom recovery that replaces your phone’s limited stock recovery. It is the essential tool that allows you to install custom software (.zip files), create full backups of your system (a “Nandroid”), and perform other advanced maintenance. The official ROMs on this page do not require TWRP.
Disclaimer: This is an advanced process. Proceed at your own risk.
- Unlock the Bootloader: This is a mandatory first step. Use the official Mi Unlock Tool.
- Flash TWRP:
- The TWRP download is a .zip file containing the recovery .img and flashing scripts. Extract it.
- Boot your phone into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down) and connect it to your PC.
- Run the fastboot-flash-recovery.bat script from the extracted folder to install TWRP.
- Boot into TWRP: After flashing, immediately boot into recovery by holding Power + Volume Up.
- Install Custom ROM:
- In TWRP, it’s recommended to first go to “Wipe” and select “Format Data” to prevent encryption issues.
- Transfer the Xiaomi.eu .zip ROM file to your phone.
- In TWRP, tap “Install,” select the .zip file, and swipe to confirm the flash.
- Reboot your system once complete.
FAQs
Q1. What is the main difference between the Redmi Note 7 (lavender) and the Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)?
The difference is significant. The standard Note 7 (lavender) uses a Snapdragon 660 processor and a 48MP Samsung camera sensor. The Note 7 Pro (violet) has a more powerful Snapdragon 675 and a superior 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. Their firmwares are not compatible.
Q2. What was the significance of the Redmi Note 7’s launch?
It was the very first smartphone launched after Xiaomi spun off Redmi into its own independent sub-brand. It successfully established the new brand’s identity of offering devices with high-end features at an aggressive price.
Q3. What was the final official update for the Redmi Note 7?
The device launched with Android 9 Pie and received its final major OS upgrade to Android 10. The MIUI 12.5 builds provided here are the last official software updates for this model.
Q4. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is a .zip file. What does that mean?
It means it’s a “Recovery ROM” that must be installed using a custom recovery environment like TWRP. The TWRP file provided is the tool needed to install the Xiaomi.eu .zip file. You cannot use Mi Flash Tool for this.
Troubleshooting
- Drivers: If your PC does not recognize the phone in fastboot mode, reinstall the Xiaomi USB drivers and run Mi Flash Tool as Administrator.
- 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.
- TWRP Issues:
- TWRP asks for a password → This means your phone’s storage is encrypted. The standard fix is to go to the “Wipe” menu in TWRP and choose “Format Data”. This will erase everything on your internal storage.
- Stuck on boot after flashing custom ROM → Reboot to TWRP, perform a full wipe (Cache, Dalvik, System, Data), and then re-flash the ROM .zip file.
