How to Downgrade Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Y2) from Android 9.0 Pie to Oreo

Xiaomi has rolled out the latest Pie update to most of their latest devices. If you have upgraded your Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Also known as Redmi Y2) (ysl) to the latest firmware and didn’t like it much, then you can downgrade it. Today in this post, we will guide you on how to downgrade Xiaomi Redmi S2 from Android 9.0 Pie to Oreo. You need to Downgrade Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Y2) from Android 9.0 Pie to Oreo if you are facing issues in the latest Pie update.

After the latest Pie update, many users are complaining about several issues. Such as battery drain issue, performance issue, camera lag issue, etc. To fix this problem, you need to rollback Xiaomi Redmi S2 to Oreo. This is a fairly complicated process but doesn’t worry. As we will guide you through each step of the process.

How to Downgrade Xiaomi Redmi S2 from Android 9.0 Pie to Oreo

What is Downgrade process?

Downgrade process refers to the process where a user installs an outdated os version than the current OS. You might need to downgrade the device if you’re not liking the latest pie update. To downgrade your Xiaomi Redmi S2 (ysl), you need Mi Flash tool and rollback files for your device. You can find these in the download section below.

Rollback Firmware Details:

  • Device: Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2)
  • Model: ysl
  • Android Rollback Version: 9.0 Pie -> 8.1 Oreo
  • Rollback UI: MIUI 10
  • Status: Official
  • Type: Rollback firmware Package
  • Changelog: This update will roll back your phone’s operating system to Android 8.1

Download Drivers and Rollback Files

To downgrade you must download the Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Y2) Rollback file from the link given below in respect of the region code.

Downgrade Xiaomi Redmi S2 from Android 9.0 Pie to Oreo

If you have upgraded your Xiaomi Redmi S2 and don’t like the update or facing any issues like Lag, or your battery draining quickly, then you can downgrade from Android 9.0 Pie to Oreo by following this steps.

Pre-Requisites:

  • This guide is only for Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Y2)
  • Make sure to download all the required tools, drivers and Rollback package
  • Charge your Xiaomi Redmi S2 to at least 50% before following this guide
  • By rolling back, you may lose all your data. So take a complete backup of your data.
  • I don’t guarantee that this will work on all Xiaomi Redmi S2 variant. So make sure to comment below with your model

GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any internal/external damages to the device that may happen while/after following this guide. Please proceed if you know what you’re doing!

Instructions:

Now you can easily revert back to Android Oreo using this guide. The Guide is simple and easy to return to Oreo from 9.0 Pie Update.

Guide to Install MIUI ROM on Xiaomi Device [Recovery/Fastboot]

You can check out our full-depth tutorial video as well:

Video Guide on Steps to Flash Xiaomi Device using Fastboot Method

I hope this guide has helped you to rollback Xiaomi Redmi S2 from Pie to Oreo. In case you’re facing any kind of issue during the flashing/installing process, then let us know via the comment section.

Comments

  1. You made some really good facts here. I am going to try to follow your blog post as you’ve certainly shown us a few important things fella. Peace and blessing!!

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