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About the Xiaomi Redmi 4A
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A was released in November 2016, built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 platform. Featuring a 5.0-inch HD display, a 13 MP rear camera, and a 3120 mAh battery, the handset delivered reliable entry-level performance.
Flashing official factory firmware via Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool repairs soft-bricked handsets, restores damaged partition tables, and reinstates certified MIUI performance. Follow the verified driver setup and flashing steps below to service your device safely.
Which Flash Mode Should You Use?
Fastboot Mode (Bootloader Flashing)
Standard factory flashing mode for unlocked devices. Deploys full partition tables via Mi Flash Tool or flash_all.bat scripts.
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (EDL Mode)
Emergency download mode accessed via motherboard test points. Communicates directly with the Snapdragon 425 boot ROM without requiring an unlocked bootloader.
Stock Android Recovery Mode
Factory recovery interface for executing data wipes, cache maintenance, or ADB sideload packages.
What You Need Before Flashing
Maintain at least 50% battery level to prevent unexpected power cutoffs during partition writing.
Connect via a certified microUSB cable directly to a rear USB 2.0 port on the PC motherboard.
Install Xiaomi Qualcomm USB drivers to ensure Fastboot and EDL 9008 communication.
Fastboot deployment requires an unlocked bootloader via the official Xiaomi Mi Unlock tool.
How to Flash the Xiaomi Redmi 4A — Quick Overview
These 5 steps are tailored to the Xiaomi Redmi 4A (Snapdragon 425). For screenshots, an interactive checklist, and troubleshooting, open the full Mi Flash Tool guide.
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Unlock bootloader & extract Fastboot archive
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Install Qualcomm USB drivers & Mi Flash Tool
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Boot Redmi 4A into Fastboot mode
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Select firmware folder & choose "clean all"
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Flash firmware and await automatic reboot
Firmware Package for MSM8917
Official Fastboot firmware packages for the Xiaomi Redmi 4A (rolex) contain raw partition images (boot.img, system.img, recovery.img, cust.img, and modem) executed through flash_all.bat, rawprogram0.xml, and patch0.xml. When loaded in Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool, these scripts flash partition blocks directly to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 eMMC 5.1 storage controller.
flash_all.bat
Xiaomi Fastboot packages distribute partition images packaged alongside batch deployment scripts. The flash_all.bat script writes images directly to eMMC partitions via Fastboot.
The Redmi 4A (board codename rolex) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) quad-core processor with 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB eMMC 5.1 storage, and a 3120 mAh battery.
Always verify your board codename is "rolex" before flashing. Never flash packages intended for the standard Redmi 4 (prada) or Redmi 4 Prime (markw), as partition tables differ significantly.
Xiaomi Redmi 4A Firmware Versions
Official Global stable Fastboot package for Xiaomi Redmi 4A (rolex). Contains raw partition images and deployment scripts.
| Version | Region | Android Version | Size | MD5 | Download |
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V10.2.3.0.NCCMIXM (20190605.0000.00) |
Global Stable (MI) — Multilingual with GMS | Android 7.1 (MIUI 10.2) | 1.70 GB | dc1454fa9b7aaaf4e09e3d2551c9bf22 |
⬇️ Download |
Need additional regional builds or recovery zips? Browse the complete Xiaomi Redmi 4A archive on AndroidFirmwareFile.com →
Xiaomi Redmi 4A — Important Notes
Flashing official Fastboot TGZ firmware via Mi Flash Tool resolves bootloops, restores corrupt bootloader partitions, and returns the device to pristine factory software.
If your device is soft-bricked and will not enter Fastboot mode, remove the rear cover and short the two circular gold EDL test points near the battery terminal with metallic tweezers while inserting the microUSB cable to force Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode.
Troubleshooting Xiaomi Redmi 4A (rolex) Flashing & EDL Issues
Hardware Quirk: Touch Freeze / Display Blackout Post-Flash (LCD Panel Vendor Disparity)
The Redmi 4A was manufactured with LCD panel modules from multiple vendors (Tianma, EBBG, and Truly). Flashing older custom recovery images or mismatched custom kernels lacking unified panel drivers causes the touchscreen to become unresponsive upon boot. Technicians advise using official stock boot.img packages that include unified panel driver tables.
Boot Error: "This MIUI version can't be installed on this device" Regional Lockout
Triggered when selecting "clean all and lock" in Mi Flash Tool when flashing Global firmware (V10.2.3.0.NCCMIXM) onto Chinese hardware units (models 2016111 / 2016112). The bootloader security check detects a region mismatch between software certificates and hardware tags, locking startup. Technicians resolve this by entering EDL 9008 mode via motherboard testpoints and reflashing with "clean all" (flash_all.bat) to leave the bootloader unlocked.
Encountering flashing errors or driver dropouts on the Redmi 4A? Review our workshop troubleshooting notes below. Troubleshooting & Known Quirks →
Frequently Asked Questions — Xiaomi Redmi 4A
Hold the Power button continuously for 10 to 12 seconds until the screen turns completely dark and the phone powers off. Immediately hold down Volume Down and Power buttons together until the orange mascot graphic appears on the LCD panel, allowing Fastboot communication via USB.
Yes. Because the Snapdragon 425 on the Redmi 4A predates Xiaomi's server-authorized EDL account system, technicians can unbrick dead boards without service credentials. Remove the plastic rear housing, bridge the two circular gold EDL test points near the battery terminal with metallic tweezers, and plug in the microUSB cable to force Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode in Mi Flash Tool.
Cross-version upgrades between Android 6.0 and Android 7.1.2 require updating modem and non-volatile radio binaries. Technicians recommend flashing the complete official Global Fastboot image via flash_all.bat to write modem.img and NON-HLOS.bin cleanly, ensuring both SIM slots retain stable signal reception without baseband drops.
Ready to Flash?
Follow the full step-by-step Mi Flash Tool guide with interactive progress tracking, prerequisite checklist, and complete troubleshooting.