Let's take a journey back to 2016 to look at a truly ambitious and pioneering device: the Xiaomi Redmi Pro (codename `omega`). This phone was a trailblazer, marking the first time Xiaomi ever put a **dual-camera system** and a vibrant **OLED display** into its affordable Redmi line. Powered by a high-end MediaTek Helio chipset, it was an experimental powerhouse.
However, the Redmi Pro was a **China-exclusive model**, meaning it was never officially sold globally. In 2025, this vintage classic is a collector's item, with its software journey having ended long ago on **MIUI 10, based on the ancient Android 6.0 Marshmallow**. For the enthusiasts who own this piece of Xiaomi history, this guide provides the essential tools to revive it and, crucially, to convert it for international use with the community-made Xiaomi.eu ROM.
Why You Might Need to Flash Your Redmi Pro
For a vintage, China-exclusive phone, flashing is about making it usable and preserving it.
Quick Device Overview (Codename: omega)
Required Tools & Downloads
Download the official China ROM for emergencies and the essential Xiaomi.eu ROM for daily use.
Flashing Methods
Method 1: Installing the Xiaomi.eu "Global" ROM (Recommended Method)
This is the standard process for converting your China-only device for full international use.
➡ Your Redmi Pro will now boot into a clean, multilingual system with full Google services.
Method 2: Flashing Official China ROM (For Unbricking)
Use this method only if your phone is bricked or you want to return it to its original factory state.
➡ This will restore your phone to the original Chinese software. If it is hard-bricked, you may need the more advanced SP Flash Tool.
FAQs
**Q1: Is the Redmi Pro safe to use in 2025?**
No. It is highly insecure. Its software (Android 6.0) is nearly a decade old and has countless unpatched security flaws. Do not use it for any task that involves a personal account or an internet connection. It is a collector's item for offline use only.
**Q2: Why was the Redmi Pro important?**
It was a major step for Xiaomi. It showed their ambition by putting premium features like an OLED screen and a dual-camera setup (a first for them) into the affordable Redmi series, blurring the lines between their phone categories.
**Q3: Is there an official Global ROM for this phone?**
No. The Redmi Pro was only ever sold in mainland China. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is the community-made solution that provides a global-like experience.
**Q4: Is it risky to flash a MediaTek phone?**
It can be riskier than a Qualcomm phone. If a flash goes wrong, it is easier to "hard brick" the device (make it completely unresponsive). Recovering a hard-bricked MTK device requires a special program called SP Flash Tool and often an "Authorized Account," which can be difficult for regular users. Always be careful.
Troubleshooting & Common Errors
However, the Redmi Pro was a **China-exclusive model**, meaning it was never officially sold globally. In 2025, this vintage classic is a collector's item, with its software journey having ended long ago on **MIUI 10, based on the ancient Android 6.0 Marshmallow**. For the enthusiasts who own this piece of Xiaomi history, this guide provides the essential tools to revive it and, crucially, to convert it for international use with the community-made Xiaomi.eu ROM.
- ✔ A tribute to Xiaomi's first-ever dual-camera smartphone
- ✔ The critical process for converting this China-only device for global use
- ✔ Download links for its final official firmware and the essential Xiaomi.eu ROM
- ✔ A link to a working TWRP custom recovery and all necessary tools
- ✔ Important warnings about flashing this vintage MediaTek device
Why You Might Need to Flash Your Redmi Pro
For a vintage, China-exclusive phone, flashing is about making it usable and preserving it.
- Install Google Play Store & Multi-Language Support → This is the #1 mandatory reason. The stock China ROM has no Google apps. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is the all-in-one solution for international users.
- Unbrick a Bricked or Bootlooping Device → This is a critical recovery guide, especially for a MediaTek device which can be more difficult to revive if a flash goes wrong.
- Restore a Piece of Xiaomi History → Perform a clean flash to bring this pioneering phone back to its original factory software state for collection or nostalgic purposes.
- Remove Chinese Bloatware → A key benefit of the Xiaomi.eu ROM is a clean, bloat-free system that runs more efficiently on the old hardware.
- Fix Performance and Battery Issues → A clean flash can make the old Helio chipset run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Quick Device Overview (Codename: omega)
- Model: Xiaomi Redmi Pro
- Release Year: 2016
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio X20 / Helio X25
- Display: 5.5” OLED
- Key Feature: First Xiaomi phone with a dual-camera, first Redmi phone with an OLED display
- OS at Launch: MIUI 8 on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Final Official OS: MIUI 10.2 on Android 6.0 Marshmallow (End of Life)
- Codename: omega
CRITICAL WARNING: The Redmi Pro (`omega`) is a China-exclusive MediaTek (MTK) device. It has no official Global ROM. Flashing requires extra care to avoid bricks. Due to its ancient Android 6.0 software, it is NOT secure for any online activity involving personal data.
Required Tools & Downloads
Download the official China ROM for emergencies and the essential Xiaomi.eu ROM for daily use.
| Tool / File | Purpose / OS Version | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Flash Tool | For flashing official Fastboot ROMs. | Download Latest Version |
| Xiaomi USB Drivers | Includes drivers for both Qualcomm & MTK. | Driver Pack |
| Mi Unlock Tool | Required to unlock the bootloader. | Official Unlock Page |
| MediaTek VCOM Drivers | Needed for unbricking dead MTK devices. | MTK Driver Auto Installer |
| Custom Recovery (TWRP) | Required to flash the Xiaomi.eu ROM. | TWRP 3.3.1 for Omega |
| Official China ROM | For Unbricking (MIUI 10.2 / Android 6.0) | V10.2.1.0.MHQCNXM |
| Xiaomi.eu ROM | Essential Global Conversion (MIUI 10.2) | V10.2.1.0.MHQCNXM |
Flashing Methods
Method 1: Installing the Xiaomi.eu "Global" ROM (Recommended Method)
This is the standard process for converting your China-only device for full international use.
- Unlock Bootloader: Your device's bootloader must be unlocked using the Mi Unlock Tool. This will erase all your data.
- Flash TWRP: Boot your phone into Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Down). Flash the downloaded TWRP image file with the command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1.img - Boot into TWRP: After flashing, hold Power + Volume Up to boot directly into the newly installed TWRP recovery.
- Wipe Data: This step is mandatory. In TWRP, go to Wipe → Format Data and type "yes" to confirm. This removes the stock ROM's encryption.
- Transfer ROM File: Connect your phone to your PC and copy the downloaded Xiaomi.eu `.zip` file to its internal storage.
- Install the ROM: In the TWRP main menu, tap Install, select the Xiaomi.eu ROM `.zip` file, and swipe the slider to begin flashing.
- Reboot: Once finished, tap "Reboot System."
➡ Your Redmi Pro will now boot into a clean, multilingual system with full Google services.
Method 2: Flashing Official China ROM (For Unbricking)
Use this method only if your phone is bricked or you want to return it to its original factory state.
- Boot into Fastboot Mode: Power off your phone. Press and hold Power + Volume Down until the Fastboot logo appears.
- Extract Firmware: On your PC, extract the downloaded official China `.tgz` file twice until you have a folder with an `images` directory.
- Launch Mi Flash Tool: Open the tool as an administrator. Click "select" and choose the extracted firmware folder.
- Connect Device & Flash: Connect your phone, click "refresh" to see it listed, ensure "clean all" is selected at the bottom, and click "flash".
➡ This will restore your phone to the original Chinese software. If it is hard-bricked, you may need the more advanced SP Flash Tool.
FAQs
**Q1: Is the Redmi Pro safe to use in 2025?**
No. It is highly insecure. Its software (Android 6.0) is nearly a decade old and has countless unpatched security flaws. Do not use it for any task that involves a personal account or an internet connection. It is a collector's item for offline use only.
**Q2: Why was the Redmi Pro important?**
It was a major step for Xiaomi. It showed their ambition by putting premium features like an OLED screen and a dual-camera setup (a first for them) into the affordable Redmi series, blurring the lines between their phone categories.
**Q3: Is there an official Global ROM for this phone?**
No. The Redmi Pro was only ever sold in mainland China. The Xiaomi.eu ROM is the community-made solution that provides a global-like experience.
**Q4: Is it risky to flash a MediaTek phone?**
It can be riskier than a Qualcomm phone. If a flash goes wrong, it is easier to "hard brick" the device (make it completely unresponsive). Recovering a hard-bricked MTK device requires a special program called SP Flash Tool and often an "Authorized Account," which can be difficult for regular users. Always be careful.
Troubleshooting & Common Errors
- Hard Bricked (Dead, only detected as a MediaTek Port): This is a serious issue on MTK devices. Recovery requires SP Flash Tool and a potential authorization bypass. We recommend searching for detailed, model-specific unbricking guides on expert forums like XDA-Developers.
- Bootloop after flashing Xiaomi.eu: You must use the "Format Data" option in TWRP before flashing. This is required to remove the encryption from the stock China ROM and is the most common fix for bootloops.
- Mi Flash Tool fails or shows an error: Driver issues are very common with old MTK devices on modern PCs. You may need to manually install MediaTek VCOM drivers with driver signature enforcement disabled in Windows.
- Google apps are missing or crashing: This is the expected behavior on the stock China ROM. The only proper solution is to flash the Xiaomi.eu ROM, which correctly integrates Google services.