The Stable update V8.1.7.0.MBFMIDI has been officially released for Redmi Note 4 MTK (codename is nikel). Before updating, please make sure you have downloaded the exact ROM matching your Xiaomi phone/tablet. In Fastboot mode, you can check model code by typing fastboot getvar product in cmd/shell.
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Download Redmi note 4 mtk (nikel) Global MIUI 8 V8.1.7.0.MBFMIDI Recovery ROM with Android 6.0. Firmware size is 1.5 GB.