The Xiaomi Mi 6 (codename sagit), launched in 2017, was a true “performance beast” packed into a stunning and compact body. As Xiaomi’s flagship for the year, it was one of the first smartphones to feature the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering incredible speed and efficiency. Its premium design was a highlight, with a beautiful four-sided curved glass body and a polished stainless steel frame. The Mi 6 also brought a versatile dual-camera system with 2x optical zoom to the forefront. For enthusiasts of this classic compact flagship, this page provides official fastboot ROMs for China and Global, the popular Xiaomi.eu custom ROM, and the TWRP recovery for advanced modifications.
Important: You must verify your device is a Mi 6 (sagit). This firmware is not compatible with other Mi flagships like the Mi 5 (gemini) or the Mi 8 (dipper). Flashing the wrong ROM will hard brick your phone.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Xiaomi Mi 6 (sagit)
- Release year: 2017
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- Display: 5.15″ IPS LCD
- Battery: 3350 mAh, 18W fast charging
- Original MIUI: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
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 | V11.0.5.0.PCACNXM | 9.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | sagit |
| Global | V11.0.6.0.PCAMIXM | 9.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | sagit |
| Xiaomi.eu (Custom) | V11.0.5.0.PCACNXM (Based) | 9.0 | Custom Recovery ROM | Download | sagit |
| TWRP (Custom Recovery) | 3.3.2B | — | Custom Recovery | Download | sagit |
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,” locate the xiaomi.eu…zip file, and swipe to confirm the flash.
- Reboot your system once complete.
FAQs
Q1. What made the Mi 6 a “performance beast”?
It was one of the very first smartphones to launch with the flagship Snapdragon 835 processor. This, combined with up to 6GB of RAM, provided top-of-the-line speed and performance in a relatively compact form factor, earning it the nickname.
Q2. Was the Mi 6 the first Xiaomi phone to remove the headphone jack?
Yes, the Mi 6 was the first flagship “Mi” series phone to controversially remove the 3.5mm headphone jack, a trend that would become standard in the industry.
Q3. What was the final official update for the Mi 6?
The Mi 6 launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and received its final major OS upgrade to Android 9 Pie. The MIUI 11 builds provided on this page are the last official software updates for this model.
Q4. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is a .zip file. How do I install it?
It’s a “Recovery ROM” and must be installed using a custom recovery environment. The provided TWRP is the tool you need to flash first, which then allows you to install the Xiaomi.eu .zip file from within the recovery.
Troubleshooting
- Pre-flashing Checklist:
- Have you backed up all important data from your phone?
- Is your phone’s battery charged to at least 50%?
- Have you installed the correct Xiaomi USB drivers on your PC?
- Are you absolutely sure you downloaded the correct firmware for sagit?
- Common Flashing Errors:
- “error: not catch checkpoint” or “Flash system error” → This almost always means you have selected the wrong folder in Mi Flash Tool. Make sure you have selected the main folder that contains the images sub-folder, not the sub-folder itself.
- Device is not detected in Fastboot → Ensure drivers are correctly installed. Try a different USB port (preferably a USB 2.0 port on the back of a desktop PC) and a high-quality data cable. Run Mi Flash Tool as an administrator.
- 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 → If the phone doesn’t boot up after flashing a custom ROM, reboot to TWRP, perform a full wipe (Cache, Dalvik, System, Data), and then re-flash the ROM .zip file.
