How to change the region on the Xiaomi device: official and hidden ways

Changing the region on Xiaomi devices is an urgent task for users who are faced with geolocation restrictions, inaccessibility of services or incorrect operation. MIUI. The manufacturer links the firmware to the region of sale, which affects pre-installed applications, language packages, network frequencies and even the availability of updates. LTE-Chinese firmware can block Google Play.

In this article, we will look at all the working methods of changing the region, from official (via MIUI settings) to technical (using ADB and modified firmware), and pay special attention to the nuances for devices with a locked bootloader, as well as the risks that arise from improper actions. If you plan to buy Xiaomi abroad or have already faced problems due to the wrong region, this guide will help to avoid errors.

⚠️ Important: Changing the region can lead to a loss of warranty if the device was purchased from an official store in another region, for example, when changing the region from China to Europe on a Xiaomi smartphone. 13T Pro service center may refuse repairs under warranty.

Before starting the procedure, check the current region of your device. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. At the bottom of the screen, the region code (for example, EEA for Europe, CN for China, RU for Russia) will be indicated. If the code is missing, your device is running on global firmware (Global), and you may not need to change the region.

1.Official method: change the region through the MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for devices with global or European firmware (Global/EEA) and does not require unlocking the bootloader. However, the method has limitations: it does not work on all models and can reset some settings.

To change the region officially:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Region (on some versions of MIUI, the path may differ: Settings → System → Language and Region).
2. Choose the country you want from the list. If you don't have a region, try English (United States) first, then go back to the region menu.
3. Confirm the change and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Chinese firmware (CN) Trying to change the region can lead to loss of functionality (for example, Google services or mobile communication will not work).

If some features (such as NFC or 5G) are lost after the region change, check the compatibility of your model with the selected region. For example, the Poco X5 Pro in European firmware does not support Russian Band 20 frequencies, which can worsen network coverage.

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Before you change region, back up your data via Settings → Memory → Backup, which will save contacts, messages, and app settings if the process doesn’t go according to plan.

2. Change region through Mi Account (for global firmware)

If the official method didn’t work, try linking the device to the Mi Account from the right region, which is suitable for smartphones on Global ROM and requires you to create a new account or change the region in an existing one.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In your profile, search for the Country/Region section and change it to the one you want (e.g. from Russia to Germany).
3. On the device, reset to factory settings (Settings → About phone → Reset settings).
4. When you first set up, log in to the same Mi Account – the device will automatically pull up the new region.

🔹 What does this method do:

• 📱 Unlocking regional restrictions in the Mi App Store.
• 🌍 Access to local services (e.g. Mi Pay for Europe).
• 📡 Correct work LTE/5G-Networks (if the model supports frequencies of the selected region).

⚠️ Warning: If your device starts to lag or discharge quickly after you change region through your Mi Account, return the old region.

Change of region through ADB (for power users)

If previous methods have failed, you can change the region through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader and requires a connection to a computer. Incorrect ADB commands can lead to a brick device (complete failure), so follow the instructions carefully.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (you can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press the version MIUI, Then go back to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is displayed – you can continue.
4. Execute the command to change region (e.g. Europe): adb shell settings put global region EEA For other regions use the codes: CN - China RU - Russia IN - India US - USA

adb reboot

🔹 Verification of the result:

After the reboot, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI and make sure the region has changed. If not, repeat the procedure or try another method.

Install ADB-PC-driver|

Enable debugging by USB on your smartphone |

Download the original USB-cable|

Make a backup copy of the data |

Check the code of the desired region-->

4. Installation of custom firmware for changing the region

If none of these methods worked, the last thing that you can do is to run the device on a modified version of MIUI with the right region, which is suitable for advanced users and requires unlocking the bootloader, and the advantage of this method is to completely change the region without restrictions, but there are also risks: loss of warranty, possible bugs and the need for manual updates.

📌 What firmware fits:

🔧 How to flash the device:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
2. Download the firmware with the desired region from a trusted source (for example, Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
3. Use the Mi Flash Tool for Fastboot or TWRP firmware to install via Recovery.
4. After the firmware, reset to factory settings.

⚠️ Attention: Use VPN To circumvent regional restrictions, it may violate the rules of some services (for example, Netflix or Mi Video.

💡 Useful tip: If you need a specific feature (like Google Pay on Chinese firmware), try installing the Google Framework manually via APKMirror:

1. Download the latest version of Google Play Services and Google Play Store with APKMirror.
2. Install. APK-Files are OK: First Services, then Store.
3. Restart the device and check the services.

Frequent problems after region change and their solution

Even when you're successful in changing a region, you're often confronted with bugs, and let's look at some of the most common problems and how to fix them.

🔧 Problem 1: Mobile network goes missing

🔹 Reason: The firmware does not support your operator's frequencies.

🔹 Decision:

• Check the compatibility of the model with the frequencies of the region on Kimovil.
• Install firmware with support for the desired ranges (for example, EEA for Europe).
• Update the modem software through Settings → About the phone → System update.

🔧 Problem 2: Google services are not working

🔹 Chinese firmware blocks Google Play.

🔹 Decision:

• Install Google Installer (e.g. Googlefier for GMS-free devices).
• Sweep Global ROM through Fastboot.
• Use alternative stores (Aurora Store, APKPure).

🔧 Problem 3: Fast battery discharge

🔹 Reason: Conflict of regional settings with hardware.

🔹 Decision:

• Calibrate the battery (discharge to 0%, then charge to 100% without interruption).
• Turn off auto-update apps in Settings → Apps → App management → Google Play Store → Auto-update.
• Install the firmware with the correct region.

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If the device is unstable after the change of region, return the previous settings or flash the original firmware. Not all Xiaomi models support arbitrary change of region without consequences.

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