The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (codename scorpio), released in 2016, was Xiaomi’s stunning flagship phablet, designed to impress with its premium aesthetics and powerful performance. Its most striking feature was the beautiful 5.7-inch dual-curved flexible OLED display, which wrapped around the edges for an immersive, futuristic look. The device was powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and featured a large 4070 mAh battery and extensive global LTE band support, making it a true “world phone.” For owners of this elegant device, this page provides the official fastboot ROMs for China and Global, the popular Xiaomi.eu custom ROM, and the TWRP custom recovery.
Important: You must verify your device is a Mi Note 2 (scorpio). This firmware is not compatible with the original Mi Note (virgo) or the later Mi Note 10 (tucana). Flashing the wrong firmware will hard brick your phone.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (scorpio)
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
- Display: 5.7″ Flexible OLED, Dual-Curved
- Battery: 4070 mAh, 18W fast charging
- Original MIUI: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), 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 | V11.0.2.0.OADCNXM | 8.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | scorpio |
| Global | V11.0.2.0.OADMIXM | 8.0 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | scorpio |
| Xiaomi.eu (Custom) | V11.0.2.0.OADCNXM (Based) | 8.0 | Custom Recovery ROM | Download | scorpio |
| TWRP (Custom Recovery) | 3.3.0 | — | Custom Recovery | Download | scorpio |
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
.rararchive. You must extract it first using a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to get therecovery.imgfile. - Boot your phone into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down) and connect it to your PC.
- Using ADB & Fastboot tools, flash the extracted
recovery.imgfile with the command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-filename.img
- The TWRP download is a
- Boot into TWRP: After flashing, immediately boot into recovery by holding Power + Volume Up.
- Install Custom ROM:
- In TWRP, it is recommended to perform a Wipe of Data, Cache, and Dalvik.
- Transfer the Xiaomi.eu .zip ROM file to your phone’s storage.
- In TWRP, tap “Install,” select the .zip file, and swipe to confirm the flash.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for Mi Note 2 (scorpio)
The Mi Note 2 is a classic flagship with some known characteristics. Please review these points.
- Hard Brick Recovery (EDL Mode): If your Mi Note 2 becomes completely unresponsive (hard bricked), the standard recovery method is EDL Mode (Qualcomm 9008). This requires opening the phone’s glass back (which is difficult and requires heat) and shorting two specific test points on the motherboard while connecting to a PC. This forces Mi Flash Tool to detect the device for a low-level flash.
- OLED Display Characteristics: The flexible OLED panel on the Mi Note 2 was an early generation. It is normal for some units to exhibit a slight graininess, minor color shifting at extreme angles, or some unevenness at very low brightness levels. This is a characteristic of the display hardware and cannot be fixed with software.
- Weak GPS Signal: If you experience poor or slow GPS locking, first ensure you are on the latest available official firmware, as updates often included modem improvements. In your device’s Location settings, ensure the mode is set to “High Accuracy.”
- Unlocking the Bootloader: To unlock the bootloader on this device, you must first enable “OEM unlocking” in Developer Options, then bind your Mi Account to the device in “Mi Unlock Status.” You typically have to wait several days after binding before the Mi Unlock Tool will successfully unlock the phone.
FAQs
Q1. What was the main selling point of the Mi Note 2? Its primary appeal was its design. The dual-curved flexible OLED screen and 3D curved glass back gave it a stunning, premium look that rivaled the most expensive flagships of its time, but at a more competitive price.
Q2. What was the final official update for the Mi Note 2? The Mi Note 2 launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and received its final major OS upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo. The MIUI 11 builds provided on this page are the last official software updates for this model.
