Redmi 9 / 9 Activ is a xiaomi device (codename: cattail). FirmwareMirror hosts 15 verified firmware builds. Available as Recovery ROM, compatible with Android 12.0. Last updated: September 2022. All files MD5-verified. Free, no registration.
Find and download official MIUI ROM for Redmi 9 / 9 Activ (cattail). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.
| Version | Method | Size | Release Date | MD5 Hash | Download |
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| V12.5.6.0.RCTINXM | Recovery | 2 GB | 2022-08-08 |
9ceac0fafe1e440210f832afb71a37ab
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| V12.0.18.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.8 GB | 2022-09-02 |
9eefea973530703e15188246d4d56597
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| V12.0.17.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.8 GB | 2022-06-15 |
eb4e31008865389eb6c2b83b7f0c4013
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| V12.0.16.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.8 GB | 2022-03-14 |
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| V12.0.15.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.8 GB | 2022-01-24 |
0313526c03738c4bd8eaec28f3309f15
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| V12.0.13.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.8 GB | 2021-10-21 |
44ea464ba0794bbff6d248678ccac265
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| V12.0.12.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.7 GB | 2021-07-19 |
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| V12.0.11.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.7 GB | 2021-07-09 |
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| V12.0.10.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.7 GB | 2021-06-11 |
2ca175b0c060c8ed75902f838e768517
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| V12.0.8.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.7 GB | 2021-03-26 |
0447c03549483b36269f3044439d6e5e
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| V12.0.7.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.6 GB | 2021-02-07 |
ad6607c8c1710e5bade022941573216c
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| V12.0.5.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.6 GB | 2020-12-28 |
ee8e7165280ebcfaae5c2c1dd1c9c038
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| V12.0.3.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.6 GB | 2020-11-03 |
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| V12.0.2.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.6 GB | 2020-09-13 |
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| V12.0.1.0.QCTINXM | Recovery | 1.7 GB | 2020-09-08 |
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Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| Launch | Announced | 2020, June 10 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2020, June 10 |
| Body | Dimensions | 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in) |
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| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Platform | OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
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| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Quad | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
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| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Radio | Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required) | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Battery | Type | Li-Po 5020 mAh |
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| Charging | 18W wired |
| Misc | Colors | Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue |
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| Models | M2004J19G, M2004J19C | |
| SAR | 0.91 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | $ 105.68 / € 115.51 / £ 196.62 |
| Our Tests | Performance | AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) GeekBench: 1325 (v5.1) |
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| Display | 1624:1 contrast ratio, 328 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | -26.9 LUFS (Good) | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 131h | |
A: Yes — official firmware from the manufacturer is generally safe when you match your device's exact model number and region. Flashing the wrong region or modified firmware can cause issues.
A: Redmi 9 / 9 Activ firmware is flashed using MiFlash. See the step-by-step guide above for the full procedure.
A: Some devices allow downgrading, others have anti-rollback protection that blocks it. Check the version-specific notes on each ROM page, or your model's community forum, before attempting a downgrade.
A: First, verify the firmware matches your exact model code (e.g. SM-S938B for Samsung, or the CPH-number for OPPO). Reinstall the manufacturer's USB drivers, use a rear USB 2.0 port directly on your PC, and retry. The troubleshooting box above the FAQ covers the most common failure modes.
