Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Global Recovery ROM [Download]

On this page, you can download MIUI 8 (V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED) flash file for Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Global) based on Android 5 version.

Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Recovery ROM & Fastboot ROM

The Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Codenamed: wt88047) MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED for Global is available as:

Full Recovery ROM – Full ROM package for installs via Recovery.

Follow the detailed tutorial on how to install MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED on Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Global) from here – Recovery ROM.

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Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Global Stable Recovery ROM

RECOVERY ROM
File Name	miui_HM2XWCProGlobal_V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED_447abeac98_5.1.zip
Device	Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro
Codename	wt88047
MIUI Version	V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED
Android	5.1
Branch	Stable
Region	Global
Type	Full
Size	885.9 MB
Date	2017-06-23
MD5	447abeac98f4bee1f06499d587c6f3ac

Changelog

Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Stable Recovery ROM – Changelog

New – Get full control over automated tasks(02-16)
[Highlights]
New – Separate App locks for Dual apps(02-08)
New – Option for hiding the content of notifications on Lock screen(03-16)
New – Manage autostart for multiple system apps(07-01)
Optimization – Use search to select your time zone(04-06)
[Messaging]
New – Verification SMS are shown on the Lock screen only after the Lock screen password is entered(02-22)
[Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar]
New – Swipe to delete Lock screen notifications(11-18)
New – UI adjustments for toggles(12-15)
New – Battery saver toggle can be added to the Notification shade(12-15)
Optimization – Lock screen PIN layout(11-15)
Optimization – Changed icons for USB charging and switching keyboards(12-01)
Optimization – Floating notifications won’t appear in DND mode(12-13)
Optimization – Restricting app’s notifications without restricting toasts(01-17)
Optimization – Option for never requiring the Lock screen password(03-21)
Fix – Notification shade issues during incoming call floating notifications(10-25)
Fix – Wi-Fi page made the device freeze when it was opened for the first time(11-07)
Fix – Notification shade issues(11-15)
Fix – Issues with opacity after using third party themes(11-15)
Fix – The first notification couldn’t be removed by a swipe(11-29)
Fix – Landscape mode issues with third party themes(12-06)
Fix – Date error in Notification shade(01-17)
Fix – Bluetooth earphones battery status error(01-17)
Fix – FC issues during the final steps of adding a fingerprint(02-28)
Fix – Mi Band 2 couldn’t unlock a phone after a reboot(02-28)
Fix – Notification shade didn’t appear after swiping down in some cases(03-07)
Fix – Screen didn’t light up whenever a message with a verification code was received(03-07)
Fix – Lock screen notifications were blank in some cases(03-17)
Fix – Low battery prompt didn’t disappear from the Lock screen after the device was charged(03-17)
Fix – Couldn’t connect to the personal hotspot if it was turned on in the Notification shade(03-17)
[Home screen]
New – Home screen settings added to the Settings(11-22)
Optimization – Swipe up to remove a task in Recents(01-18)
Optimization – Third party app icons(03-17)
Optimization – Open the Weather app using the weather clock widget(03-21)
Fix – Part of UI for deleting apps wasn’t visible on light backgrounds(10-11)
Fix – Minor adjustments for animations in the Launcher(11-14)
Fix – Errors in the landscape mode of Recents(01-17)
Fix – Cleaner couldn’t fix background activity for Dual apps in some cases(02-28)
Fix – Issues with the positions of icons after restoring Home screen layout from Mi Cloud(03-07)
[Themes]
New – Slide to browse wallpapers(02-22)
Optimization – Network connection prompt for the situations when mobile data is used(02-22)
[Gallery]
New – Text editing module in the photo editor(02-14)
New – Renaming albums(02-27)
[Settings]
Optimization – Use search to select your time zone(04-06)
[Virus Scan]
New – Antivirus scans for the apps installed not from Google Play(11-02)
[Security]
New – Manage autostart for multiple system apps(07-01)

How to Install MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Recovery ROM on Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (wt88047) via Stock Recovery

We can update the Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Global) firmware via recovery without using computer. However, the Recovery ROM MIUI version must be higher than your current installed version, as downgrading firmware is blocked by Xiaomi.

While user data is retained when flashing via stock recovery, it’s recommended to backup your Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Global) data before installing, in case of accidental data loss.

Follow the steps to install MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Recovery ROM on Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro using stock recovery:

Download the Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Recovery ROM zip for Global region.
Rename the zip file to “update.zip” if the name differs.
Transfer the update.zip to the root of your phone’s internal storage.

Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together to boot into recovery mode. For some devices you’ll have to press Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons to boot into recovery mode.
The update will automatically start flashing if the correct ROM zip is detected.
Once firmware installation completes, your phone will reboot into the updated MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED version. User data and apps are retained after the process.

For older Xiaomi phones, you may need to manually select “Install update.zip to System One” from the Recovery menu. After install, exit Recovery and boot into MIUI.

Install MIUI Recovery ROM on Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro via Software Updater using PC

You can install MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED firmware updates on your Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro device using a Windows PC, without needing to unlock the bootloader. This method suits for the situations like: Updating Global Stable ROM from Global Stable ROM, Updating Global Beta ROM from Global Beta ROM, Updating to Global Beta ROM from Global Stable ROM and vice versa.

Follow these steps to flash Recovery ROM on Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Global) using a PC:

Download the latest Redmi 2/Redmi 2 Pro (Global) MIUI V8.5.1.0.LHJMIED Recovery ROM zip.

Connect your phone to the PC using a USB cable.
Copy the downloaded ROM zip file to the internal storage on your device, in the “downloaded_rom” folder. If the folder doesn’t exists create it before copying the ROM file.
On the phone, open Settings and go to About Phone → System Update.
Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top right and select “Select update package” or “Choose update package“.

Choose the Recovery ROM zip file you copied to the phone’s storage.
Once you select the ROM file, the update process will start automatically and install the new MIUI firmware version.