How to Restore Stock Recovery on Redmi 2 Prime

Restoring stock recovery on your Redmi 2 Prime is a common task for users who want to regain factory settings or handle general device management tasks. Follow these detailed steps to ensure you successfully restore stock recovery without voiding your warranty or bricking your device.

Important Notes Before You Begin

Back up your data: Always back up your data before performing any flashing operations. Battery charge: Ensure your device has sufficient battery charge (at least 50%) to avoid interruptions during the process. Follow instructions carefully: Make sure to follow each step carefully to avoid bricking your device.

Steps to Restore Stock Recovery on Redmi 2 Prime

Unlock Bootloader (If Necessary)

If your device has a locked bootloader, you may need to unlock it first. This can be done through the official Xiaomi Unlock tool.

Download Stock Recovery Image

Find the official stock recovery image for your Redmi 2 Prime. You can usually find this on Xiaomi’s official forums or trusted Android development communities like XDA Developers.

Install ADB and Fastboot Tools

Install ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and Fastboot tools on your computer. You can download the Android SDK Platform Tools from the official Android developer website.

Enable USB Debugging

Go to Settings Tap on About phone Tap on MIUI version 7 times to enable Developer options. Go to Settings Tap on Additional settings Enable USB debugging

Boot into Fastboot Mode

Power off your device. Press and hold the Volume Down and Power bUTTONS simultaneously until you see the Fastboot screen.

Connect to PC

Connect your Redmi 2 Prime to your computer using a USB cable.

Open Command Prompt/Terminal

Navigate to the folder where ADB and Fastboot are installed. Open a command prompt or terminal window in that folder.

Flash Stock Recovery

Use the following command to flash the stock recovery:

fastboot flash recovery replacement

Replace replacement with the actual name of the recovery image file you downloaded.

Reboot Device

After flashing, reboot your device using:

fastboot reboot

Conclusion

Restoring stock recovery on your Redmi 2 Prime can be a critical step in maintaining your device's functionality. Follow these detailed steps carefully to avoid any issues such as bricking your device.

If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to consult forums or communities specific to your device for additional support.