In this post. you can download Stock Firmware for Redmi 4X and there is a step by step guide to flash it. Stock Firmware or Stock ROM is the Android OS and low-level hardware code which comes pre-installed in a Device.

Flashing a Stock Firmware can fix many problems which come through flashing Rooting, flashing Custom ROMs and Mods. In fact, If your Device is in a bricked or in a boot loop, then flashing the Stock Firmware can fix it. Furthermore, Stock ROMs are well tested by the Official OEM team and there are little or no bugs.

There is a list of all Previous and Latest Stock Firmware, if a previous version was working for you, then you can downgrade to it. However, we always recommend Latest Firmware because it provides latest security patches which means it is more secure.

Redmi 4X Stock Firmware or Stock ROM

MIUI, the Custom Android skin which comes pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices, is a heavy ROM with tons of features. It is bloated and all Visual elements are customized to give the whole OS a different look.

There can be some drawback or benefits of Stock Firmwares which all depend on the User. First of all, Check out our Stock ROM vs Custom ROM Post to know more about them. But for now, get this in mind that Stock ROM is more secure, comes with exculsive apps and is more stable. In the same way, Custom ROMs are customize-able, features loaded, better Mods compatible and are updated frequently. 

Also read:

Best Custom ROMs for Redmi 4X

Download Stock Firmware

OTA Package

How to flash Stock Firmware on Redmi 4X

Using Updater

If you want to Upgrade your MIUI then Use this Method. Make sure to Download the OTA package only, Fastboot ROM will not work with Updater.

Step 1: Download the OTA package given above, and Place it in /downloaded_rom folder of Internal Storage of your Device

Step 2: Launch the Updater app and Click on three dots on the Right corner, Click on “Choose Update Package”

Step 3: Select the file which you placed in /downloaded_rom. The installation will begin and the device will automatically boot into new MIUI.

Done! You have flashed Redmi 4X Stock Firmware

Fastboot Method (Manual)

This Method needs an Unlocked Bootloader. If your Device is locked then Follow this Guide to Unlock it.

Download the MI Flash tool from here and Install it.

Download the Fastboot ROM given above.

Step 1: Decompress the Downloaded ROM file

Step 2: Boot the Redmi 4X into Fastboot mode by Pressing Volume down + Power Button at the same time and Connect it to PC via USB Cable

Step 3: Open the Mi flash tool and in the Address bar, Paste the path of Decompressed ROM file. You can copy the Path by going into the folder and Click on the Top bar.

Step 4: After Pasting the Path of decompressed ROM file, Click on “Refresh” button and After that click on “Flash” Button

This will flash the Stock Firmware on Redmi 4X