The firmware on Xiaomi is not updated. Xiaomi is not updating - ways to solve the problem Xiaomi was unable to download the update

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1. Make a backup copy of your data (backup).2. If you have stable MIUI 6 / MIUI 7 / MIUI 8 / MIUI 9 installed, update the firmware to MIUI 10 using Fastboot mode.3. If you have installed the weekly MIUI 6 / MIUI 7 / MIUI 8 / MIUI 9, use the "system update and check for updates.4. If the bootloader of your smartphone is locked, unlock it before updating. How to unlock the bootloader.5. Battery charge is at least 60 % - Download the latest firmware version for your device. Download the firmware. If you have already downloaded the firmware, do not download it again. - Connect your device to the PC with a standard USB cable. - Copy the downloaded firmware to the downloaded_rom folder on the internal storage /. SD card. - Launch the "System Update" application - On MIUI 6 / MIUI 7 / MIUI 8 / MIUI 9, press the button (On MIUI 5, press the "menu" button) in the upper right corner - In the menu that appears, click "Select firmware file" - Select the firmware file that we placed in the downloaded_rom folder - After selecting the firmware file, the update will begin, after a successful update the device will reboot with the new firmware. - Download the MiFlash utility - Download (download with the "new" icon) - Install Mi Flash on the PC - Download To determine the relevance, look at the current firmware for fastboot - here, download here for your smartphone (select the smartphone, in the type window that opens - set ROM). Unpack it to the C:\ drive, in a folder without Russian letters and spaces. - Put the smartphone into Fastboot mode (turn it off, hold the volume down + the power button, hold it until it turns on). - Connect the smartphone to the PC with a standard USB cable, to the USB 2.0 port - Launch MiFlash If the device is not identified (the characteristic code of the device will appear in the table), click If after this there is no information about the device, then we are looking for the problem - the drivers are not installed or are crooked, reinstall .- Press the "SELECT" button and select the directory in which you placed the contents of the firmware file. Then select the firmware mode (at the very bottom of the window on the right) Clean all - clears everything (erases all data), Save User Data - saves user data, Clean all and Lock - erases everything and locks the bootloader. When switching from custom or localized firmware to p3 select either Clean all or Claen all and Lock. Why cleaning? Because there is no other way, anyway, your programs running on a different firmware than the official one will work with errors. - Press the “Flash” button, as soon as the firmware process is completed you will see the message SUCCESS - After the reboot, your smartphone will boot with the new firmware. - Download the firmware for recovery, place it on the internal drive in the downloaded_rom folder - Go to TWRP - Wipe is required: Wipe - Advanced wipe - Dalvik, System, Cache (If the Data section is encoded - Format Data - enter yes) - From the main menu - Install , select the folder in which the firmware for recovery is located - click on the firmware file, swipe to confirm flash - Wait for the firmware to finish - Click Reboot System After installing the firmware, TWRP will be overwritten by the native recovery. If you install TWRP after this, then immediately roll Root, otherwise you will get a bootloop. Supported devices 1st STAGE - early July Mi 6, Mi Mix 2 / 2s, Mi Mix, Mi 5, Mi Note 2, Redmi Note 5 / Pro, Redmi S2 .2nd STAGE - around mid-JulyMi 5s / 5s Plus, Mi Max / Prime, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 4 / 4X (Qualcomm), Redmi 4X, Redmi 4A, Redmi 5A, Redmi 5 / 5 Plus, Redmi Note 5A / Prime. 3rd STAGE - beginning of August (OTA updates) Mi 3 / Mi 4, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm, Redmi 3S / 3X. This is not a final list of devices, it is quite possible that more will be added. Note: As stated in the topic Yaroslava - MIUI 8.7.12 - list of changes To ensure system stability and ensure the security of Xiaomi devices, they have implemented an anti-rollback mechanism. After updating to MIUI 10, you will not be able to roll back to the previous firmware, regardless of the firmware type. If you have already updated your device to version 8.7.5, please do not attempt to rollback your device. Otherwise, your device will turn into a brick.

To ensure the smooth operation of its smartphones, Xiaomi regularly releases updates to its proprietary MIUI shell, the latest version is MIUI 9. It is designed for mobile devices with Android 4.4 and higher.

In this article we will look at how to update your Xiaomi phone yourself.

System update

If your device has international stable firmware, you just need to use the built-in functions to update it. You need to go to settings, where you open the “About phone” item, then find “MIUI Version”. In the window that opens, click on the “Search for updates” button and, if there is the latest version of the shell, it will be automatically downloaded and installed.

If the method does not work, then you need to do the following:

How to update a Xiaomi phone via Recovery

This option may not work on devices that use an MTK processor and have a locked bootloader. In some cases, the program may require a factory reset, so it is recommended to save your data before the procedure.

Next, you also need to download the firmware file and, upon completion of the download, rename it to update.zip. After this, you should reboot the product and enter it in recovery mode. To do this, press the volume up and power keys simultaneously.

To start the update, click Install update.zip to System One. If the operation is successful, then at the end you just need to restart the device.

How to update a Xiaomi smartphone in Fastboot mode

To switch to this mode, with the smartphone turned off, press the power and volume down buttons, after which a rabbit should appear on the screen. It is recommended to first install the MiFlash application, which will allow you to quickly carry out all activities.

The firmware for fastboot is downloaded to the computer and must be saved in a folder whose name does not contain Cyrillic characters.

After this you need:

Xiaomi smartphones, like other devices running Android, need updating, and sometimes firmware, since the standard translation of the menu and the entire interface is not always up to par. Another reason why users often resort to updating the firmware of their smartphones is the termination of the official update, so they have to look for alternative options so that new versions of applications and games work correctly and services start correctly.

Since Xiaomi equips all its devices with its own modified MIUI operating system, some problems and difficulties arise, especially for novice users. In this material you will learn about all the ways to update the firmware on a Xiaomi smartphone!

Let us immediately clarify that the article was written in general for all Xiaomi devices. But in some cases, operations and actions may differ slightly, since models still have their own distinctive features even in operating systems and pre-installed software.

In general, the manufacturer releases updates for its smartphones by default, and if you have only recently purchased a device, you can still count on support and stable updates to the operating system for several more years. For this purpose, international firmware versions are specially released, available immediately for updating within the system or on the official MIUI website.

There are also devices that are produced only for the Chinese market, so you won’t see the release of international versions. This is where the dance with updates and firmware begins!

Standard system update

If you have a smartphone that was created for the international market, then the update process is quite simple.

1. Download the firmware for your smartphone of the version you need;
2. Next, copy this file in zip format to the root of your smartphone, making sure to place it in the downloaded_rom directory;
3. Now on the desktop of your smartphone, find the “Update” tab and click on it to launch the installer;
4. In the window that opens, you need to click on the tab with three dots, and there click on the item “Select firmware file”;
5. Specify the path to the archive that you just uploaded to the system and confirm your actions;
6. Once the process is completed, the system will automatically reboot and you will see the updated firmware version on the screen.

Before installation, the operating system always checks your version and the correctness of its files, so you can be sure of the stable operation of the device. Just download the firmware from the official website.

Firmware update via Recovery mode

Attention! When updating the firmware, sometimes you will need to perform a factory reset, so read each step carefully when changing the firmware or updating it.

1. You need to download the firmware version that you want to install on your smartphone. Again, download from official sites or trusted sources;
2. Place this file into the internal memory of your phone, after giving it the name update.zip. Be sure to drop it to the root of the smartphone, and not to a directory;
3. Go to the “Update” application and click on the icon with three dots. Next, select the item “Reboot to Recovery”;
4. Turn off the phone and simultaneously press the “Volume Up” and “Power” keys, holding them for about 5 seconds until the phone goes into recovery mode;
5. As soon as the smartphone enters this mode, you will need to select a foreign language in the settings and click on the “Install update.zip” tab;
6. Control between menu items is carried out using the volume keys. Remember this;
7. After the update is completed, reboot your smartphone by clicking on the Reboot tab. That's it, the firmware update process is complete and you can begin the initial setup of the device.

As we said earlier, on certain models the bootloader is locked by default, so you need to unlock it to access updates and firmware. Previously on our website we have already described detailed instructions using different methods with all the details. We recommend that you read this material and strictly follow the instructions described.

Important! Whichever firmware update method you choose, the battery charge on your smartphone should be at least 30%! And it is best that the battery is fully charged, since users vary greatly in battery wear over time over the course of its service life.

Firmware update (version) over the air

If you just need to update the version of your operating system, you can do this through OTA updates, which are regularly released by the developer for several years after the release of a certain smartphone model.

The main feature of OTA is that all your data will be safe and sound, and the system will only load those modules that have been updated. And at the same time, you don’t need to do any resets, download third-party firmware or connect the phone to the computer.

As a rule, you do not need any special skills in working with a smartphone to update the firmware version of your Xiaomi.

So, here's what you need to do:

1. Go to the “Settings” of the device and click on the “About phone” tab;
2. Next, find the “System updates” item and go to the “Check now” item;
3. You must have a smartphone connected to a wireless network - 3G, Wi-Fi, so that the system module can request updates;
4. Once the reconciliation process is completed, an update notification will appear on the screen. Click “Update” and wait until the procedure is completed;
5. When the update is complete, the smartphone will reboot and you can enjoy working in the new operating system.

Firmware update via computer

To update your smartphone via a computer, you will need to download the MiFlash program to your PC and also disable signature verification in Windows.

The MiFlash program is downloaded from the official website of the latest version. Follow this link and download the program and install it on your computer.

1. Download the required firmware file from the official MIUI website to the computer’s file system;
2. Pre-unlock the bootloader mode on your smartphone if it is suddenly locked. Again, we have a separate article on unlocking with all the details;
3. Switch your smartphone to or Bootloader mode;
4. to the computer, having previously charged it to full level;
5. Open the MiFlash program, wait until the system detects a new device and in the program window, specify the path to the firmware;
6. Click on the Refresh tab and confirm by clicking on Flash;
7. As soon as the process is completed, the smartphone will reboot with the new firmware.

Conclusion

All the methods described in this material will help you update the firmware of your Xiaomi smartphone as painlessly as possible. Just keep in mind that you first need to save user data if you are planning to flash your smartphone not via OTA.

Be sure to copy important information to your computer or upload data to the cloud and make a backup copy.

Try to update your smartphone for the first few years only over the air, so as not to once again endanger important information, since inexperienced users often do something completely different from what is described in the recommendations.

If updates have no longer been officially released for your smartphone, then you can think about updating the firmware through alternative methods.

Due to the frequency of new firmware releases from Xiaomi, devices do not always successfully reinstall new firmware. It happens that failures occur in the “stuffing”, leading to Xiaomi not being updated.

Checking auto-update

Before you figure out that there are no requests to install modern versions of MIUI, check for auto-updates:

1. Go to Settings => About phone => Update.

2. In the window that opens, click on the three dots and in the upper right corner of the screen, select the item associated with automatic reinstallation.

3. Turn on the Internet, start searching for the latest version of the software.

4. Here, check the “Update automatically” checkbox if it is missing.

Didn't help? Let's try to figure out the system.

System settings failure

By default, Xiaomi is configured to automatically reinstall to modern MIUI firmware. But sometimes an error may occur. Try updating your device manually:

1. Charge the gadget to 60% or connect it to a charger.

2. Open the Settings => About phone => Update section.

3. In the menu that opens, click the button.

If this option does not work, you need to download the file for this device model on the developer’s official website and place its archive in the root of the directory. Then we take the steps:

1. Go to the menu with the gear => About phone.

2. Trying to update.

3. If the device displays a line with no new settings, click on the three dots at the top.

4. Select the “Select firmware file” section.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Important! Firmware won't install? You may be trying to install an old OS.

Availability of custom firmware

Custom malware is not uncommon if a smartphone was purchased in China. Most amateur software does not have auto-updates; you will not receive released firmware for the gadget. You will need to unlock the bootloader using Fastboot mode and the Mi Flash application.

When system improvement is not needed

If you have a stable MIUI operating system and everything works perfectly, you can disable downloading new software and not worry that the update has not arrived on Xiaomi. There is also a risk that the “native” and downloaded installations will compete with each other and cause serious problems in the operation of the device.

It’s easy to understand that you have a custom OS modification. Open Settings, then the top line, look at the malware number. If you have more than 4 digits in the number, the operating system is amateurish.

When Xiaomi doesn't receive updated software, don't panic right away. As follows from the article, the problem can be quickly fixed, and sometimes does not require any action at all.