Download a fully working version of TWRP Custom Recovery for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (codename WhyRed) which is also known as the Indian version of Redmi Note 5 dual-camera. You can either download the flash-able .img file or use the Windows-version installer to automatically flash it on your device.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro is a phone powered with dual-camera and is the next flagship of Redmi Note variant. It is produced uniquely in India. There is another variantĀ of Redmi Note 5 which is the China and the Global variants. However, please do note, this custom recovery is meant ONLY for Redmi Note 5 Pro India. Hence, do not attempt to flash it on other variants.
Warning for MIUI 10 users: Xiaomi has implemented Anti-rollback Protection since MIUI 10. There is a slight workaround to flash a custom recovery (and hence a custom ROM). What is this? Why should I concern? Please read our detailed information on MIUI Anti-rollback mechanism here.
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Below is the official build of TWRP. It is the flash-able image file which you can flash it through ADB Fastboot interface. You should already know how to flash it or otherwise use the flasher toolkit after the jump.
twrp-3.2.1-0-whyred.img
TWRP Flasher Toolkit (Installer)
FLASHER-TOOLKIT-WhyRed-Vince.zip
Original download location:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939833220
How to install TWRP on Redmi Note 5 Pro?
- Unlock your phone bootloader.
- Download either Mi Flash tool or ADB Fastboot Drivers.
- Download the TWRP Flasher Tool above and extract it on your computer.
- Download DM Verity Disabler v6.0 and transfer it to your phone.
- Optionally, you may also download either Magisk or SuperSU (only if you want to root) and copy it to your phone.
- Disable Windows Driver Signature on your computer.
- Install either Mi Flash or ADB Fastboot Drivers you have downloaded.
- Enable Developer Options on your phone (Settings >> About phone >> tap MIUI version 7 times >> You are now a developer)
- Enable USB Debugging (Settings >> Additional settings >> Developer options >> USB Debugging >> Toggle it on)
- Connect your phone to your computer using its USB cable.
- Right-click and “Run As Administrator” the extracted “ifelixit FLASHER TOOLKIT Whyred-Vince4.bat” file.
- Press any key on your keyboard.
- Type “2” and hit Enter button on the keyboard.
- You will then reach the TWRP screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications. By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don’t follow the next step you will be unable to boot.
- Now choose Install then locate the SuperSU and DM Verity .zip files.
- Flash the zip files in the TWRP.
- Choose Reboot.
- Done and enjoy.