The Redmi K20 / Mi 9T (codename davinci) was the little brother to the K20 Pro, sharing its stunning pop-up camera and bezel-less AMOLED display but powered by the still-capable Snapdragon 730 chipset. It was praised for offering a near-flagship experience at a mid-range price.
This page provides official fastboot ROMs for China, Global, India, Russia, and European (EEA) variants, alongside the refined Xiaomi.eu custom ROM.
⚠️ Critical Warning: The Indian variant uses the codename davinciin. The Redmi K20 (davinci) is different from the K20 Pro (raphael). Always confirm your device’s exact codename before flashing to avoid a permanent brick.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Redmi K20 / Mi 9T
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
- Display: 6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED, no notch
- Camera: Pop-up 20MP selfie, 48MP triple rear
- Original OS: Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10
- Final Official OS: Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Required Tools & Drivers
Firmware & ROMs
FAQs (Firmware)
Q1. Why does the China ROM have a higher version number than Global? Xiaomi typically provides more frequent and feature-rich updates for its domestic market. The Chinese variant received the final MIUI 12.5 update, while global regions ended on MIUI 12.1.
Q2. What is the difference between ‘davinci’ and ‘davinciin’?
‘davinci’ is the base codename for the global and Chinese variants. ‘davinciin’ specifically refers to the Indian variant of the Redmi K20. Use the correct ROM for your device’s market.
Q3. Did the Redmi K20 / Mi 9T receive Android 12 officially?
No. The device reached its end-of-life with MIUI 12.5 (China) / MIUI 12.1 (Global) based on Android 11. It did not receive an official Android 12 update from Xiaomi.
Next Steps
📥 You’ve now got the official ROM files and required tools. 👉 For a step‑by‑step flashing and troubleshooting guide, read our full K20 / Mi 9T Flashing/Unbrick Tutorial.
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