The Redmi Note 6 Pro (codename tulip) was a 2018 successor to the popular Note 5 Pro, notable for being Xiaomi’s first phone with a notch display and quad cameras. It offered a capable Snapdragon 636 chipset and improved selfie cameras in a modern design.
This page provides official fastboot ROMs for Global and Russian variants, along with the enhanced Xiaomi.eu custom ROM for a better user experience.
⚠️ Critical Warning: This device shares its platform with the Redmi Note 5 Pro but uses different firmware. Always confirm your device codename is tulip before flashing. Using wrong firmware will permanently brick your device.
Quick Device Specs
- Device: Redmi Note 6 Pro
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
- Display: 6.26″ FHD+ IPS LCD (with notch)
- Camera: 20+2MP front, 12+5MP rear
- Original OS: Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9
- Final Official OS: Android 9 Pie, MIUI 12
Required Tools & Drivers
Firmware & ROMs
FAQs (Firmware)
Q1. Is the Redmi Note 6 Pro the same as Note 5 Pro? No. While both use the Snapdragon 636, the Note 6 Pro (tulip) features a notch display, different camera setup (20+2MP front vs 20MP single), and updated design. Their firmware is not compatible.
Q2. Why does the Russian ROM have an older Android version?
The Russian variant V10.2.1.0 is based on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Global ROM V12.0.1.0 is based on Android 9 Pie. Different regions received update support for varying durations.
Q3. Did this device receive Android 10 officially?
No. The Redmi Note 6 Pro reached its end-of-life with MIUI 12 based on Android 9 Pie. It did not receive an official Android 10 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 Redmi Note 6 Pro Flashing/Unbrick Tutorial.
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