The Xiaomi Redmi 5 (codename rosy), released in late 2017, was a trendsetter in the budget smartphone market. It was one of the first entry-level devices to feature the modern 18:9 “full-screen” aspect ratio, bringing a more immersive, bezel-reduced display experience to an affordable price point. Powered by the efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and housed in a durable metal-backed body, the Redmi 5 offered reliable performance and a premium feel. For owners of this classic device, this page provides a complete firmware collection, including official fastboot ROMs for China, Global, and Russia, the popular Xiaomi.eu custom ROM, and the TWRP custom recovery needed for advanced flashing.
Important: You must verify your device is a Redmi 5 (rosy). This firmware is not compatible with the larger Redmi 5 Plus (vince), which has a different screen, processor, and firmware. Flashing the wrong ROM will hard brick your phone.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Xiaomi Redmi 5 (rosy)
- Release year: 2017
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
- Display: 5.7″ IPS LCD (18:9 aspect ratio)
- Battery: 3300 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 |
Official & Custom ROMs / Recovery
| Region | Build | Android | Type | Download | Codename |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | V11.0.4.0.ODACNXM | 8.1 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | rosy |
| Global | V11.0.2.0.ODAMIXM | 8.1 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | rosy |
| Russia | V11.0.1.0.ODARUXM | 8.1 | Official Fastboot ROM | Download | rosy |
| Xiaomi.eu (Custom) | V11.0.4.0.ODACNXM (Based) | 8.1 | Custom Recovery ROM | Download | rosy |
| TWRP (Custom Recovery) | 3.2.1 | — | Custom Recovery | Download | rosy |
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 Xiaomi.eu ROM
Use this method to install a clean, multilingual custom ROM on your device.
What is TWRP? TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) is a powerful custom recovery that replaces your phone’s basic stock recovery. It is the essential tool needed to install, or “flash,” custom software like the Xiaomi.eu ROM (.zip file). It also allows you to make full system backups, root your device, and perform other advanced tasks.
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:
- Boot your phone into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down) and connect it to your PC.
- Using ADB & Fastboot tools on your PC, flash the downloaded recovery-TWRP-3.2.1…img file with the command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-filename.img
- Boot into TWRP: After flashing, immediately boot into recovery by holding Power + Volume Up.
- Install Xiaomi.eu 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 is the main difference between the Redmi 5 (rosy) and the Redmi 5 Plus (vince)?
The Redmi 5 (rosy) is the more compact model with a 5.7-inch HD+ display and a Snapdragon 450 chipset. The Redmi 5 Plus (vince) is a larger, more powerful device with a 5.99-inch FHD+ display and a Snapdragon 625 processor. Their firmwares are not compatible.
Q2. What was the significance of the 18:9 display?
At the time of its release, the taller 18:9 screen was a modern design trend usually found on more expensive phones. The Redmi 5 was one of the first budget devices to adopt this “full-screen” display, offering a more immersive look with smaller bezels.
Q3. What was the final official update for the Redmi 5?
The Redmi 5 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. What does that mean?
It means it’s a “Recovery ROM” that must be installed using a custom recovery environment. The provided TWRP .img file is the tool you need to flash first, which then allows you 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. While ARB was less strict on this model, it’s always safest to flash the newest available ROM.
- 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.
