Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X (codenamed mido) is still a popular device among Android customization enthusiasts. Even in 2026, this smartphone can surprise performance on alternative firmware - but they require custom recaps (usually TWRP). Without it, you can not flash Magisk for root rights, install LineageOS or Pixel Experience, and make a full backup system.
But the process of installing a recover on the Redmi Note 4X has nuances, from unlocking the bootloader (which takes up to 720 hours to wait!) to choosing the right version of TWRP for your smartphone modification. This article presents the current files and commands for the recovery firmware in 2026, as well as solving typical errors like FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not') or getting stuck on the Mi logo.
1. Preparation: What to do before installing TWRP
Before you start firmware, make sure you have everything you need. Without proper preparation, you risk getting a brick, a smartphone that doesn't even turn on in Fastboot mode.
Here's the minimum set:
- 📱 Xiaomi Redmi Note Smartphone 4X (modification: 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB, Global or China. Check the code name in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Must be mido.
- 💻 Computer on Windows 10/11 Linux (macOS will require additional drivers) Virtual machines are not suitable!
- 🔌 Cable USB — It is preferable to be original, as cheap cables can interrupt data transmission.
- 🔋 Battery charge at least 60%, firmware at low charge can be interrupted.
Also download the following files (links are valid for 2026):
| File. | Appointment | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Unlock Tool | Official utility for unlocking the bootloader | Download from Xiaomi website |
| TWRP for mido | Castomy Recaveri (version) 3.7.0_9-0) | Official website of TWRP |
| ADB & Fastboot | Tools for firmware through the command line | Android Developers website |
| USB-Xiaomi drivers | For phone recognition in Fastboot mode | Xiaomi Support Page |
⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi Note 4X helio-processor X20 (Modification for India, download TWRP Only marked mido - firmware version for Redmi Note 4 (codename nikel) will lead to inoperability of the sensor!
2. Unlocking the bootloader: how to bypass a 720-hour timer
Without an unlocked bootloader, you can't flash TWRP -- Xiaomi blocks any changes to the system partition. The official way to unlock through the Mi Unlock Tool requires you to tie your Mi Account and wait up to 30 days (720 hours), but there are workarounds.
Standard procedure:
- Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Activate OEM Unlock and USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers.
- Link your Mi Account to your device in Settings → Xiaomi Account.
- Launch the Mi Unlock Tool on your PC, log in to the same account and follow the instructions.
If you don’t want to wait 30 days, use the following informal methods:
How to unlock a bootloader without waiting?
⚠️ Warning: Unofficial Unblocking Methods May Lead to Mi Account Ban or Blocking IMEI. Use them at your own risk and risk!
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If the Mi Unlock Tool gives you a “Couldn’t unlock” error, try changing your account region to China in the Mi Account settings and try again.
3. Install TWRP via Fastboot: step-by-step instruction
When the bootloader is unlocked, you can start running the backpack firmware. We'll use Fastboot, which is a mode where the smartphone connects to a PC for low-level operations.
Follow the following steps:
Download and unpack platform-tools (ADB/Fastboot) to the root of the C:| disk
Copy the file twrp-3.7.0_9-0-mido.img into a folder with platform-tools|
Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clamp Volume down + Power)|
Open the command line in the platform-tools folder and enter the firmware command |
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fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-mido.img
fastboot boot twrp-3.7.0_9-0-mido.imgAfter the commands are executed, the phone will automatically restart to TWRP. If this does not happen, manually press Volume Up + Power when turned on.
⚠️ Note: If after the firmware TWRP The phone is stuck on the Mi logo, so you've stitched the wrong version of the Recovery or you haven't unlocked the bootloader.
4. Typical errors and their solutions
Even with the correct instructions, there can be problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to correct them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed') | Bootloader blocked | Unlock the Bootloader with the Mi Unlock Tool |
| device not found | Drivers not installed or cable is faulty | Install Xiaomi drivers and check the cable |
| TWRP is stitched but not launched | Stock Recavery Re-records TWRP | After the firmware, immediately boot to TWRP and disable Auto-reboot. |
| Touch doesn't work on TWRP | The wrong version of the recovery for your modification | Download TWRP marked mido for Helio X20 |
If after installing TWRP, the phone does not see internal memory, perform in the recave:
- Go to Wipe → Format Data (this will delete all data!).
- Enter yes to confirm.
- Reboot to the Recovery and check the availability of memory.
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If the phone doesn’t turn on after TWRP firmware, try flashing stock ROM through the Mi Flash Tool in EDL mode (an authorized account is required).
5. How to Backup TWRP Before Firmware Custom ROM
Before installing any custom firmware, be sure to create a full backup of the current system, which will allow you to restore the phone if something goes wrong.
Instructions for creating a backup:
- Boot to TWRP (click Volume Up + Power).
- Go to the Backup section.
- Check the boxes: Boot, System, Data, EFS (if any).
- Select a place of preservation (better to save) SD-map OTG-accumulator).
- Swipe to start the backup.
You can restore the backup in the same Restore section. Note that the backup takes 8-12 GB – make sure that there is enough space on the drive.
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If you plan to flash GSI-firmware (Generic System Image), additionally make a backup of the Vendor partition - without it the camera and sensors may not work.
6 How to Upgrade TWRP to Redmi Note 4X
Over time, new versions of TWRP with bug fixes and support for fresh firmware are released.
Method 1: Fastboot (recommended)
- Download the latest version of TWRP for mido.
- Connect your phone in Fastboot mode.
- Run the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp-new.img fastboot boot twrp-new.img
Method 2: Through the Recavery itself
- Download the new.img file to your phone.
- Download to TWRP.
- Go to Install → Install Image and select the downloaded file.
- Select the Recovery section and swipe for firmware.
After the update, check the version in TWRP → About. If it hasn’t changed, repeat the firmware.
7.Alternative Recavers: OrangeFox and PitchBlack
In addition to TWRP, other custom recaps with advanced features are available for the Redmi Note 4X:
- 🦊 OrangeFox Recovery is based on TWRP, But with an improved interface, Magisk support, and a built-in file manager.
- ⚫ PitchBlack Recovery is a minimalist recovery with a focus on performance. AB-partitioning FBE. Download.
Installation of alternative Recovery is similar to firmware TWRP — Fastboot or the Recovery itself, the main difference is some features (e.g., some of the features, OTA-Updates may not work properly.
⚠️ OrangeFox and PitchBlack are incompatible with some GSI-If you're planning to install Phh-Treble or AndyYan's. GSI, use the standard TWRP 3.7.0.