The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (codename vince), launched in late 2017, was a wildly popular smartphone that brought a premium, “full-screen” experience to the masses. It was celebrated for its large 5.99-inch Full HD+ 18:9 display, which was a rarity at its price point. The device was powered by the legendary Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, renowned for its excellent balance of performance and power efficiency, which, when paired with the large 4000 mAh battery, made the Redmi 5 Plus a true endurance champion. For owners of this classic workhorse, this page provides the official fastboot ROMs for China, Global, and Russia, along with the popular Xiaomi.eu custom ROM.
Important: You must verify your device is a Redmi 5 Plus (vince). This firmware is not compatible with the smaller Redmi 5 (rosy) or the global Redmi Note 5 (whyred). Flashing the wrong ROM will hard brick your phone.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (vince)
- Release year: 2017
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
- Display: 5.99″ IPS LCD (FHD+, 18:9 aspect ratio)
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- Original MIUI: Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 9
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 |
Fastboot ROMs
| Region | Build | Android | Release Date | Download | Codename |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | V11.0.3.0.OEGCNXM | 8.1 | 2019-11-18 | Download | vince |
| Global | V11.0.2.0.OEGMIXM | 8.1 | 2019-11-08 | Download | vince |
| Russia | V9.6.3.0.NEGRUFD | 7.1 | 2018-06-25 | Download | vince |
| Xiaomi.eu (Custom) | V11.0.3.0.OEGCNXM (Based) | 8.1 | — | Download | vince |
How to Flash
For a step-by-step process, drivers, and troubleshooting, read our Ultimate Mi Flash Guide.
- Boot into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
- Extract the firmware (.tgz file) and select the main folder containing the
/imagesdirectory in Mi Flash Tool. - Select clean all for a safe installation (avoid clean all and lock unless you want to relock your bootloader).
FAQs
Q1. What is the main difference between the Redmi 5 Plus (vince) and the standard Redmi 5 (rosy)?
The Redmi 5 Plus (vince) is the larger and more powerful model, featuring a 5.99-inch Full HD+ screen and the Snapdragon 625 chipset. The standard Redmi 5 (rosy) has a smaller 5.7-inch HD+ screen and a Snapdragon 450 processor. Their firmwares are not compatible.
Q2. Is the Redmi 5 Plus the same as the Redmi Note 5?
This is a common point of confusion. In China, the Redmi 5 Plus was marketed as the “Redmi Note 5.” However, the device later released to the global market as the “Redmi Note 5” (codename whyred) is a completely different phone with a better processor and dual cameras. Do not flash whyred ROMs on a vince device.
Q3. What was the final official update for the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Redmi 5 Plus launched with Android 7.1 Nougat and received its final major OS upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo. The MIUI 11 builds provided on this page are the last official software updates released for this model.
Q4. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is a .zip file. How do I install it?
The .zip file is a recovery ROM. It must be installed using a custom recovery like TWRP after unlocking the bootloader. It cannot be flashed with Mi Flash Tool, which is for .tgz fastboot packages.
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. While ARB was less strict on this model, it’s always safest to flash the newest available ROM.
- 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.
