Xiaomi launched the Redmi 2 in 2015 on Android 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6, and it later reached Android 5.1 Lollipop. If you are looking for a stock firmware flash file for your Redmi 2 (wt88047), this guide has it, along with the steps to flash it using the Mi Flash Tool.
Why flash the stock firmware
The stock ROM is the official software Xiaomi built for the Redmi 2. Reflashing it is the standard fix when the phone has a software fault, and it is how you return to stock after rooting or running a custom ROM. It lets you:
- Unbrick a dead or soft-bricked phone
- Repair the IMEI using the DB files from the stock ROM
- Remove malware or adware
- Fix a bootloop
- Clear “Unfortunately, the app has stopped” errors
- Fix network-related issues
- Patch the boot image to root with Magisk
- Unroot the phone
- Restore the Redmi 2 to its factory state
Firmware Details
- Device Name: Xiaomi Redmi 2 (2014818)
- Model: wt88047
- ROM Type: Stock ROM (Fastboot)
- GApps: Included
- Tool Supported: Mi Flash Tool
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
- Android Version: Android 4.4 KitKat / 5.1 Lollipop
How to install the stock ROM on the Xiaomi Redmi 2
Download the firmware, the USB drivers, and the flash tool to your PC first, then follow the steps. Note that the Mi Flash method needs an unlocked bootloader.
Prerequisites
- Supported device: Xiaomi Redmi 2 (wt88047) only.
- Charge the phone to at least 50%.
- A PC or laptop with a USB cable.
- Take a full backup first:
- Download the tools: Mi Flash Tool and Xiaomi USB drivers.
- Firmware flash files:
- V9.2.3.0.KHJMIEK (4.4): Download ROM
- wt88047_global_images_V9.2.5.0.LHJMIEK (5.1): Download
- wt88047_global_images_V9.2.3.0.KHJMIEK (4.4): Download
- wt88047_global_images_V8.2.1.0.KHJMIDL (4.4): Download
Instructions: Install via Mi Flash Tool
- Download the fastboot ROM for your Redmi 2 and extract it. Note the folder path.
- Power off the phone, then hold Volume Down + Power to enter Fastboot mode. You will see the Mi Bunny Fastboot screen.
- Connect the phone to the PC with a USB cable.
- Install and open the Mi Flash Tool (ignore the security warning and allow it to run).
- In Mi Flash, paste or browse to the extracted ROM folder path.
- Click Refresh so the tool detects the phone, then click Flash to start.
- Wait until the progress bar turns green, which means the flash succeeded. The phone then reboots on its own.
FAQ
Will flashing the stock ROM erase my data?
Yes. Flashing the fastboot ROM wipes the phone, so back up your data first.
