Crucial Warning: Verify your device board identity by executing "fastboot getvar product" from a command prompt—the return string must report "rolex". Never cross-flash firmware from the standard Redmi 4 (prada Snapdragon 430) or Redmi 4 Prime (markw Snapdragon 625), as disparate partition layouts will trigger an immediate hard brick.
Download Firmware for Xiaomi Redmi 4A
rolex_global_images_V10.2.3.0.NCCMIXM_20190605.0000.00_7.1_global_dc1454fa9b.tgz
Final official Global Fastboot factory firmware release. Upgraded to Android 7.1.2 Nougat base with full multilingual language support, Google Play Services, and European LTE Band 20 modem calibration.
MD5: dc1454fa9b7aaaf4e09e3d2551c9bf22
rolex_images_V10.2.2.0.MCCCNXM_20190420.0000.00_6.0_cn_941d1ea496.tgz
Final official China Stable Fastboot release. Maintained on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow base with Chinese telecom regulatory profiles and native Mi Cloud integration.
MD5: 941d1ea49698347b7e1c8a917267c83e
xiaomi.eu_multi_HM4A_V10.1.1.0.MCCCNFI_v10-6.0.zip
Community-optimized multi-language release built on China baseband. Debloated, integrated Google Play Services, and optimized for 2GB RAM multitasking.
MD5: 1693515d0b331c49449af356928c32d7
twrp-3.3.1-0-rolex.img
Official TeamWin Recovery Project touch recovery binary for rolex. Deployed via fastboot terminal to perform nandroid partition backups and flash custom ROM packages.
⬇️ Download via Direct LinkFlashing Overview for Xiaomi Redmi 4A
- Download and extract official rolex Fastboot TGZ package to C:\rolex_fw
- Install Qualcomm USB drivers and Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool on 64-bit Windows
- Boot Redmi 4A into Fastboot mode by holding Volume Down + Power together
- Open Mi Flash Tool, select unpacked firmware directory, and toggle "clean all"
- Click Flash, monitor partition deployment, and wait for automatic reboot into MIUI 10
Expand preparation checklist for Xiaomi Redmi 4A
- Ensure the 3120 mAh battery holds at least 50% charge to avoid unexpected power cutoffs during partition writing.,Inspect the microUSB port and connect via an authentic data cable directly to a rear USB 2.0 motherboard port.,Back up all personal files, photos, and messages, as Fastboot flashing via flash_all.bat completely wipes user data.,Install Xiaomi Qualcomm USB drivers and Mi Flash Tool on a 64-bit Windows PC.,Ensure your bootloader is unlocked via official Mi Unlock before flashing Fastboot or custom recovery images.
Compatibility & Bootloader Notes
Deploying Fastboot packages via Mi Flash Tool requires an unlocked bootloader. Unlocking is performed through official Xiaomi Mi Unlock. On imported Chinese hardware (2016111 / 2016112), always select "clean all" (flash_all.bat) to leave the bootloader unlocked and prevent cross-regional lock bricks.
Ready to Flash This Firmware?
Full step-by-step instructions for Xiaomi Redmi 4A, including prerequisites, error fixes, and screenshots, are on FlashGuideHub's Mi Flash Tool guide.
Can also be flashed via Fastboot: Open Fastboot Guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Xiaomi maintained distinct OS branches indicated by the firmware version codes: the Global build is "NCCMIXM" (where the initial letter "N" signifies Android Nougat), whereas the China build is "MCCCNXM" (where the initial letter "M" signifies Android Marshmallow). Xiaomi updated the international Board Support Package (BSP) to Android 7.1.2 to satisfy modern Google Play Services requirements, but concluded the domestic Chinese branch on Android 6.0.1.
The Redmi 4A (rolex) was engineered as the entry-level budget model featuring a matte polycarbonate chassis, a quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC, and no biometric fingerprint scanner. In contrast, the standard Redmi 4 (prada) utilized an aluminum unibody with an octa-core Snapdragon 430 and rear fingerprint sensor, while the Redmi 4 Prime (markw) featured a 1080p Full HD display and Snapdragon 625 processor. Firmware binaries cannot be cross-flashed among these motherboards.
The Redmi 4A employs eMMC 5.1 non-volatile flash memory connected via an 8-bit parallel bus interface. It utilizes an older legacy single-partition partition structure (non-A/B, non-dynamic), where partitions such as system, boot, recovery, and cust occupy dedicated physical blocks defined inside rawprogram0.xml and patch0.xml.
Unlike its successor the Redmi 5A (which introduced an independent triple-slot tray), the Redmi 4A features a hybrid dual-SIM tray: Slot 1 takes a Micro-SIM, while Slot 2 accommodates either a Nano-SIM or a microSD card (up to 128GB). Users running two concurrent SIM cards are restricted to internal storage, leaving approximately 9GB to 10GB of usable user space under MIUI 10.