The Xiaomi Redmi Pro (codename omega), launched in 2016, was a groundbreaking device that brought flagship-level features to the Redmi series for the first time. It was the first Redmi phone to feature a dual-camera setup for portrait photography and, most notably, the first to use a vibrant OLED display. Powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20/X25 processor and wrapped in a premium brushed metal body, the Redmi Pro was a true “pro” offering. As this device was sold exclusively in China, it is notorious for having unofficial “fake” global ROMs installed by resellers. This page provides the official China Fastboot ROM, the community-driven Xiaomi.eu ROM, and TWRP recovery to restore your device to its proper software.
Important: The Redmi Pro is a MediaTek device and requires SP Flash Tool for flashing official firmware. It is also known to be prone to hard bricks if flashed incorrectly. Please read the troubleshooting section carefully.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Xiaomi Redmi Pro (omega)
- Release year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio X20 / Helio X25
- Display: 5.5″ OLED
- Battery: 4050 mAh
- Original MIUI: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
Required Downloads
| File / Tool | Download Link |
|---|---|
| SP Flash Tool | Download Latest Version |
| MediaTek VCOM USB Drivers | Download Drivers |
| Bootloader Unlock Tool | Official Mi Unlock Page |
Official & Custom ROMs / Recovery
| Region | Build | Android | Type | Download | Codename |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | V10.2.1.0.MHQCNXM | 6.0 | Official SP Flash ROM | Download | omega |
| Xiaomi.eu (Custom) | V10.2.1.0.MHQCNXM (Based) | 6.0 | Custom Recovery ROM | Download | omega |
| TWRP (Custom Recovery) | 3.3.1 | — | Custom Recovery | Download | omega |
How to Flash Official ROM (SP Flash Tool)
Use this method to unbrick your phone or restore official China MIUI firmware.
- Install the MediaTek VCOM drivers on your PC. You may need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows.
- Extract the official firmware .tgz file and the SP Flash Tool .zip file into separate folders.
- Run
flash_tool.exefrom the SP Flash Tool folder. - Click “Scatter-loading File” and select the
MTXXXX_Android_scatter.txtfile from the extracted firmware folder. - Ensure the dropdown menu is set to Download Only.
- Power off your phone completely.
- Click the green Download button in SP Flash Tool, then connect your powered-off phone to the PC with a USB cable. The flashing process will start automatically.
How to Install TWRP & Flash Xiaomi.eu ROM
Use this method to install a clean, multilingual custom ROM.
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), and perform other advanced tasks like rooting.
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, flash the downloaded twrp-3.3.1.img file with the command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1.img
- Boot into TWRP: After flashing, immediately boot into recovery by holding Power + Volume Up.
- Install Xiaomi.eu ROM:
- In TWRP, perform a Wipe of Data, Cache, and Dalvik.
- 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.
Device-Specific Troubleshooting for Redmi Pro (omega)
The Redmi Pro is a sensitive device. Please read these points carefully before flashing.
- Hard Brick & EDL/BROM Mode: This device is known to hard brick easily if the wrong file is flashed or the process is interrupted. A hard brick means the phone is completely unresponsive (no screen, no vibration, no LED). Recovery from this state is difficult and often requires:
- Booting into a special low-level mode by shorting test points on the motherboard.
- Using an Authorized Mi Account to bypass security in SP Flash Tool. This is a service that may require payment.
- SP Flash Tool Authentication Errors: Newer official ROMs and SP Flash Tool versions may require an Authorized Mi Account to flash. If you encounter an authentication or security error, the only solutions are often using an older, modified flash tool (risky) or using an authorized service.
- PMT_ERR_NO_SPACE Error: This error in SP Flash Tool means the partition table in the ROM file doesn’t match the one on your device, often because a reseller installed a “fake” ROM. Using the “Firmware Upgrade” option in SP Flash Tool can sometimes fix this, but it carries a higher risk of bricking the device than “Download Only.”
- Camera/Sensors Not Working on Custom ROMs: If you install a custom ROM and your camera or other sensors fail, it is often because of an outdated firmware base. You should always flash the latest official China ROM first to update all the low-level vendor files before installing a custom ROM.
FAQs
Q1. Is there an official Global ROM for the Redmi Pro?
No. The Redmi Pro was sold exclusively in Mainland China. Any “Global ROM” you find pre-installed on the device from a third-party seller is an unofficial, modified “fake” ROM that will not receive updates and may be unstable.
Q2. What’s the difference between the Helio X20 and X25 versions of the Redmi Pro?
They are nearly identical. The Helio X25 is a slightly higher-clocked version of the Helio X20, offering a minor performance boost. They use the same firmware files.
