Download a modified version of TWRP Recovery by Cofface for Xiaomi Mi 5X (Codename Tiffany) device running MIUI 8.5 or MIUI 9. Team Win Recovery Project is a popular developer team known for its custom recovery that supports many Android device. This one available in this page is the one modified by Cofface. He hacked the original TWRP Recovery and made it to fully work with Tiffany device.
Please be aware that TWRP is always tailor made for specific Android device. Please do not attempt to flash this recovery on any other Xiaomi devices but Mi 5X Tiffany.
The Tiffany, a codename for Mi 5X, is not a flagship dual-camera phone by Xiaomi. However, it is the first mid-range smartphone of Xiaomi which is powered with dual-camera. The rear camera performance is similar to its Mi 6 flagship. Specs wise, the phone is powered with 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 Processor, 4GB RAM With 64GB ROM, 5.5 Inch FHD LTPS Touchscreen Display, Dual 12MP Camera With PDAF And Dual Tone Flash, and 5MP front-facing camera. Moreover, the phone sports 3080 MAh Battery to supply the device with enough juice.
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Grab it from direct hot link below that supports resumeable multiple connections. The file is hosted in EU and US servers (it is assigned randomly).
cofface-twrp-mi5x.zip
The flash-able recovery image (.img) is compressed, and you will need either Winzip, WinRAR, or 7Zip to unzip the file.
Also read: MIUI 9 Multi-languages Xiaomi.eu ROM for Mi 5X.
Flashing this recovery can be accomplished via ADB Fastboot interface. Thefefore, your will need Minimal ADB Fastboot driver for your computer.