Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus / Note 5 (vince) Firmware Flash File Download [Stock Rom]

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, also known in China as the Redmi Note 5 (codename vince), was a hugely popular smartphone launched in 2017 that set a new standard for budget devices. It was widely celebrated for bringing a large 5.99-inch Full HD+ 18:9 display to the masses, offering a modern, immersive experience. The device became an endurance champion by pairing the legendary power-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with a massive 4000 mAh battery. For owners of this classic workhorse, 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 recovery needed for advanced flashing.

Important: You must verify your device codename is vince. This device is known as Redmi 5 Plus globally and Redmi Note 5 in China. It is not compatible with the smaller Redmi 5 (rosy) or the global Redmi Note 5 (whyred), which is a different phone. Flashing the wrong firmware will hard brick your device.

Quick Device Specs

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus / Note 5 (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

Official & Custom ROMs / Recovery

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.

1. Boot into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down).
2. Extract the official firmware (.tgz file) and select the main folder containing the /images directory in Mi Flash Tool.
3. 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.

1. Unlock the Bootloader: This is a mandatory first step. Use the official Mi Unlock Tool.
2. 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 twrp-3.7.1_12-0-vince.img file with the command:
     fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.1_12-0-vince.img
3. Boot into TWRP: After flashing, immediately boot into recovery by holding Power + Volume Up.
4. 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 difference between the Redmi 5 Plus and the Redmi Note 5?
This is a major source of confusion. The device with codename vince was sold as the Redmi 5 Plus in most global markets. In China, this same device was sold as the Redmi Note 5. However, a completely different and more powerful phone with dual cameras was later released globally, also called the Redmi Note 5 (codename whyred). This guide is ONLY for the vince model.

Q2. 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, higher-spec model with a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen and the Snapdragon 625. The standard Redmi 5 (rosy) is smaller with a 5.7-inch HD+ screen and a Snapdragon 450. Their firmwares are not compatible.

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 official OS upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo. The MIUI 11 builds provided on this page are the last official software updates.

Q4. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is a .zip file. How do I use it with the TWRP file?
They work together. You must first install the TWRP recovery (.img file) onto your phone using fastboot. Then, you boot into TWRP and use its interface to install the Xiaomi.eu ROM (.zip file).

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.