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Download MIUI 8 6.6.16 China Developer ROM (Recovery/Fastboot) for supported devices

MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 6.6.16

After releasing MIUI 8 China Alpha ROM, Xiaomi today started rolling out MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 6.6.16 for supported devices. All credits go to MIUI developers, alpha testers and beta testers for their sincere work and support. There are 20+ Xiaomi models on which you can flash this newly released MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 6.6.16. Like every time, today also we have shared the complete changelog, flashing guide and Fastboot & Recovery ROMs download links of MIUI 8 China Developer ROM v6.6.16.

This version of ROM is released for the following Xiaomi devices – Xiaomi Mi 2/2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4c, Mi 4S, Mi 5, Mi Max, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Redmi 1, Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2A, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3 MTK, and Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm.

For complete Changelog and new features, do refer to the below source link.

Download MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 6.6.16 – Recovery/Fastboot ROM

ModelFastboot ROMRecovery ROM
Mi 5Fastboot 1499MBRecovery 1055MB
Mi NoteFastboot 1355MBRecovery 828MB
Mi Note ProFastboot 1317MBRecovery 828MB
Mi MaxFastboot 1418MBRecovery 1013MB
Mi Max ProFastboot 1418MBRecovery 1013MB
Mi 4Fastboot 983MBRecovery 652MB
Mi 4sFastboot 1396MBRecovery 970MB
Mi 4cFastboot 1396MBRecovery 970MB
Mi 3Fastboot 983MBRecovery 652MB
Mi 2/2SFastboot 846MBRecovery 542MB
Redmi 3Fastboot 1256MBRecovery 914MB
Redmi 3sFastboot 1501MBRecovery 1061MB
Redmi 2Fastboot 914MBRecovery 569MB
Redmi 2 PrimeFastboot 942MBRecovery 607MB
Redmi Note 3 MTKFastboot 2751MBRecovery 995MB
Redmi Note 3 QualcommFastboot 1441MBRecovery 990MB
Redmi Note 2Fastboot 1441MBRecovery 990MB
Redmi Note 3GN/ARecovery 574MB
Redmi Note 4GFastboot 811MBRecovery 566MB
Redmi Note 4G DualFastboot 949MBRecovery 634MB
Redmi 1sFastboot 802MBRecovery 556MB
Redmi 1N/ARecovery 557MB

How to Upgrade to MIUI 8?

If you’re on the latest version of MIUI China Developer ROM, then you will see an OTA update notification on your phone. Or you can manually check for updates through the ‘Updater’ app. Make sure you have backup all your important stuff like videos, pictures, SMS, contacts, app logs, etc. before upgrading.

How to Flash MIUI 8 Recovery ROM?

1. Before starting the below process, make sure to wipe all data in Recovery mode.

2. Download the Recovery ROM based on your device model from the above table.

3. Now you need to connect the device with PC and transfer the ROM file into the folder ‘downloaded_rom’ in the internal storage of your device.

4. Launch the Updater app and then tap on three dots present at the top-right corner. From the various options, select ‘Choose update package’ and navigate the ROM file which you have copied to internal storage in the above step.

5. Now the device automatically starts the upgrading process. Once done, it reboots into normal mode. That’s it! You have successfully updated your Xiaomi device to MIUI 8 China Developer ROM 6.6.16. You can also cross verify the software from the path Settings > About phone and navigate to the MIUI version.

Apart from the above method, users can also use the Mi Flash tool to flash fastboot ROM. Do check the following simple guide on how to flash fastboot ROM via Mi Flash tool.

Are you planning to install MIUI 8 China Developer ROM on your Xiaomi device running MIUI 7 Stable Global ROM or MIUI 7 China Stable ROM? Drop a comment below.

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