Android smartphone Flashing Tutorial: Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 2/Prime

In this article, we will guide how to flash/root Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 2/Prime. After flashing/rooting customise your Redmi Note 2/Prime as they way you want using this article.

Note: Flashing/rooting your Android smartphone voids warranty and not following the flashing/rooting procedure properly may brick your Redmi Note 2/Prime Android smartphone.

Important: – Before flashing it is advised to take the backup of data and make sure that your phone battery is charged enough.

Preparation:

• Xiaomi USB Driver or VCOM Driver
• SP Flash Tool
• Fastboot ROM (Download from link above)
• Redmi Note 2/Prime
• Laptop or Desktop PC
• Xiaomi USB cable

Note:

• Please Back Up your files before flashing Fastboot, as it will erase all your data!
• Download links are at the end of the installation guide.
• Fastboot Mode is not needed for this flashing method.
• You can use this method to unbrick your phone!
• For the user with Window 8 and above, you should read here about the driver.

Step 1: 
Download and install Android USB Drivers or follow the guide here to install VCOM Driver.

Step 2:
Power off your Redmi Note 2 and remove the battery from it. (You can choose not to remove it, but make sure it has at least 50% battery)

Step 3:
Download Fastboot ROM and extract it into your PC.