How to change the name of the Xiaomi device: 3 proven ways

You just bought the new Xiaomi Redmi Note. 13 Pro+ Or you want to personalize your old one. POCO F5? The first thing that catches the eye when connecting to other devices is a standard name like «MIUI-1234» or «Redmi_5G». Not only is it a boring name, but it also creates confusion if you have multiple Xiaomi gadgets in your home, and fortunately, you can rename your phone in a few minutes, and we'll show you how to do it right.

In this article, you will find the most relevant ways to change the name for all modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO based on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS. We will look at standard settings, hidden firmware capabilities and even the method for advanced users through ADB. And also explain why sometimes the new name is not applied immediately and how to fix it.

Why Change Your Phone Name and Where It Shows

Device name is an identifier that is used in several key scenarios:

• 📱 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct: When you connect Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro headphones or transfer files to another phone, the name helps distinguish your gadget from others.
• 🖥️ Connection to PC: when transferring data through MTP or PTP conductor Windows/macOS This is the name that is displayed.
• 🔄 Local area network: in routers (for example, Xiaomi Router) AX6000) Apps like Mi Home are sorted by name.
• 🔒 Find My Device: Search services for lost phones (like Google Find My Device) use the same name.

By default, Xiaomi assigns devices a combination of model and random numbers (for example, «POCO_X6_Pro_7845»). It's uncomfortable if you have:

• 📲 Multiple smartphones of the same model (for example, a working and personal Redmi) K70).
• 🎧 Many gadgets in the Xiaomi ecosystem (columns, watches, set-top boxes).
• 🔍 Difficulties with device identification in public networks (hotels, cafes).

It is important to understand that the device name is not the same as the user profile name in MIUI or Xiaomi account, it is stored separately and does not affect the operation of system applications. However, in some cases (for example, when resetting), the name may return to the factory one.

Method 1: using standard MIUI/HyperOS settings

This is the simplest method that works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones, including models from 2023-2026 (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Redmi Note 13 Pro, POCO F6, etc.) Instructions are relevant for the firmware MIUI 12-14 and the new HyperOS.

To change the name:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (or About Phone in English).
3. Slip on the device name (in HyperOS it can be called Device name).
4. Enter a new name (maximum 32 characters, you can use letters, numbers, hyphens and accents).
5. Press OK or Save.

Battery charge > 20% | Disable VPN (can block saving) | Check internet connection (for sync) |Close background apps (especially launchers)

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Once you save it, the name doesn't change instantly.

• 📲 Locally (on the phone) the name changes immediately.
• 🔄 On the network (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) update can take up to 5 minutes due to caching.
• 🖥️ On PC, the name will be updated only after reconnecting to USB.

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If the new name doesn’t appear on the Bluetooth device list, try turning off and re-enable Bluetooth on both devices.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It does not work on custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
• ❌ On some older models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1) The device name may not be available.
• ❌ Cyrillic and emoji symbols are not supported – use only Latin alphabet.

Method 2: Developer (for advanced users)

If the standard method didn’t work (for example, on Xiaomi with custom firmware or after rooting), you can change the name through the developer mode and ADB command. This method requires a connection to a PC, but gives more features.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 📱 USB-Type C Cable (original, undamaged).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap the MIUI Version (or Build Number) 7 times until the “You’ve become a developer” notification appears.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
3. Activate switches: USB Debugging Allow debugging over USB in charging mode (if any)
4. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
5. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
6. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
7. Change your name (replace your new name with your desired name): adb shell settings put global device_name "New name"
8. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Important: After using ADB, the device name may be reset the next MIUI update. To avoid this, repeat the procedure after the update.

Method 3: through system file editing (routed devices only)

If your Xiaomi has root access (for example, after unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk), you can change the device name directly in the system files, which gives a constant result, but requires caution.

Pre-launch warnings:

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop ( looped download) or data loss. TWRP Or OrangeFox before the start.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/build.prop
3. Find the lines: ro.product.model=... ro.product.name=... Change the value of the product (for example, ro.product.model)=Xiaomi_PowerUser).
4. Save the file and restart the phone.

Alternative method (via Magisk):

• Install the ResetProp module from the Magisk repository.
• Create /data/adb/post-fs-data.sh with the line: resetprop ro.product.model "New name"
• Reboot.

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Changing system files without root access will result in a warranty reset and may block the device (Anti-Rollback trigger).

Problems and Solutions: Why the Name Doesn’t Change

Sometimes, after a name change, it stays the same on some menus or devices, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔧 Version MIUI: On some beta firmware, the function may be disabled.
• 🛡️ Access rights: Antiviruses (e.g. Avast) sometimes block changes to system settings.
• 🔄 Firmware region: in Chinese (China) ROM) Global and Global (Global) ROM) The versions of the path in the menu may differ.

How to return the factory name of the device

If you experimented with a name and want to bring back the original, do the following:

Method 1 (programmatic):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → The name of the device.
2. Remove the current name (leave the field empty) and save it.
3. Restart the phone – the system will automatically assign a factory name.

Method 2 (through discharge):

• Perform a soft reset (Settings → Additional → Resetting).
• Or reset your network settings (Settings → Connections → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network, and Bluetooth settings).

⚠️ Warning: A full reset through Recovery will return the factory name, but delete all data, including photos and apps.

Frequent Questions and Myths About Xiaomi Rename

There's a lot of rumors going around changing the name of the device.

Myth 1: “The name of the device affects performance”

❌ Reality: It's just a text ID. It doesn't affect the processor, memory or battery.

Myth 2: “Once the phone is renamed, it will stop receiving updates.”

❌ Reality: Updates MIUI HyperOS is tied to the model and region, not the device name.

Myth 3: “The Cyrillic name breaks Bluetooth”

✅ Reality: Partly true. Some devices (like car radios) don't display Cyrillic correctly, so it's better to use the Latin alphabet.

Myth 4: “You can only change your name through a PC.”

❌ Reality: 90% of Xiaomi devices do this through standard settings (see Method 1).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions