Follow the installation guide to know how to install MIUI 8 Global Beta ROM 6.9.15 (Recovery/Fastboot) on Redmi/Mi devices. If you are already running on the previous MIUI 8 Global Beta ROM, it is recommended to update to the new version by downloading the full firmware.

MIUI 8 Global Beta 6.9.15 ROM supports Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Mi 3, Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi Note 3 Special Edition, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Mi Max 32GB, Mi 2/2S, Mi 5, Mi Note, Redmi 3/Prime and Redmi 3S/Prime. MIUI 8 Global Beta (6.9.15) new feature and changelog:

How to Install MIUI 8 Global Beta 6.9.15 ROM (Recovery Image) on Redm/Mi phones

  1. Download the MIUI 8 ROM Recovery image [HERE] and put the zip file into your phone’s internal storage.
  2. Launch the ‘Updater’ app on your phone. Tap the setting icon (3 dots) at the top-right corner, select ‘Choose update package’, and choose the ROM zip file you have just saved on your phone.
  3. The flashing process will start and this will take some time to finish. Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart automatically.

How to install MIUI 8 Global Beta 6.9.15 ROM via Fastboot

  1. Download MIUI ROM Flashing Tool [HERE], unzip the content and install it by double clicking the MiFlash.exe file.
  2. Download MIUI 8 Global Beta 6.9.15 Fastboot image [HERE]
  3. Now, boot your phone into fastboot mode. To do so, turn off the device and press the Vol Down key and the Power button at the same time.
  4. Double click on the downloaded ROM file to unzip it. Open the file folder for the unzipped ROM pack, and copy its path on the computer.
  5. Open MiFlash tool and paste the ROM file folder path into the address bar. 6 Click the ‘Refresh’ button. The MiFlash should automatically recognize your phone. Now, click ‘Flash’ button to flash the ROM file to your phone. Once the installation process is finished, your device should automatically boot to the new version. (Source – miui)