How to change the region in the settings of Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Changing the region on Xiaomi devices is a challenge for users who are faced with geolocation restrictions, service inaccessibility or system functions incorrectly. For example, when buying a smartphone abroad, you may find that Google Pay is not supported, and MIUI displays unnecessary local services. Or vice versa, after moving to another country, the phone stubbornly offers updates to the “home” region, ignoring local features.

In this article, we will analyze all working ways to change the region on smartphones and tablets Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO — From standard settings to hidden commands for power users, we will focus on the consequences of changing the region on models with global and Chinese firmware, and also tell you how to avoid blocking your Mi Account account with frequent switches. MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS (2026).

Why it is important to set up the region on Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s regional settings affect not only the interface language, but also:

• 📱 Availability of system applications: Mi Video, Mi Music, GetApps and other services can be blocked or replaced with local analogues.
• 🔄 Software Updates: The device will receive firmware optimized for the selected region (e.g. India or the EU).
• 💳 Financial Services: Google Pay, Mi Pay, and banking apps are often geolocated.
• 📡 Frequency ranges: on some models (e.g. Redmi Note) 12) Change of region can unlock additional networks 4G/5G.

The wrongly chosen region is fraught with:

• ⚠️ Warranty loss (relevant for devices purchased in official stores abroad).
• ⚠️ Sync errors with Mi Cloud (for example, backups disappear).
• ⚠️ Blocking certain features (e.g., Face Unlock may stop working in unsupported countries).

⚠️ Note: On devices with Chinese firmware (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) CN) Changing the region through standard settings is often blocked, in which case you will need to unlock the bootloader or install global software.

Method 1: Change the region through standard MIUI settings

The simplest method that works on most devices with MIUI Global or HyperOS. Suitable for smartphones Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi (except the Chinese versions with the prefix CN in the model name).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Language and Region.
2. Slip on the line Region (or Country/Region in English firmware).
3. If you don't have a region, try the United States or Germany (which supports most services).
4. Confirm the change and restart the device.

After the reboot:

• 🔄 Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI.
• 📱 Install missing apps via Google Play or GetApps.
• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management and system services update.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) After the change of the region may disappear OTA-Update. In this case, you will have to install the update manually through Recovery.

Method 2: Change region through Mi Account (for global firmware)

If the standard method didn’t work, try changing the region through the Mi Account, which is suitable for devices with global or European firmware (e.g. Xiaomi 12T Global, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G EU).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account and log in.
2. Go to Security. → Account management.
3. Find the Region (or Country/Region) section and select the country you want.
4. Confirm the change via SMS or email.
5. Return to Settings → Additional → Language and Region and update the device region.

Important nuances:

• 🔐 If you created your Mi Account in China, you can’t change your region through settings – you need to create a new account.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) After changing the region through the account, you need to reset the network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting settings).
• 🔄 Changing your account region can take up to 24 hours, during which time some services (such as Mi Cloud) will be unavailable.

Method 3: Using ADB to force a region change

If standard methods don’t work, you can change the region through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that is suitable for power users and requires a smartphone to be connected to a PC. It works on most Xiaomi devices, including models with HyperOS.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices must appear serial number of the device.
3. Execute the command to change region (e.g., to US): adb shell settings put global region US List of country codes: US (USA), DE (Germany), RU (Russia), IN (India), etc.
4. Reboot the device: adb reboot

Verification of the result:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → General information and make sure the region has changed.
• 🔍 If the shift is not applied, try to perform additionally: adb shell settings put secure locale. US

adb shell settings delete global region

Then repeat the procedure.-->

Method 4: Changing Regions Through Hidden Engineering Menu (MTK)

On Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO devices with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi 10C, POCO M4 Pro), you can change the region through an engineering menu, a riskier method, but sometimes helps when other methods don’t work.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type or Region Select section.
4. Select the region you want from the list (e.g. Europe, Asia, America).
5. Save the changes and restart the device.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ It only works on devices with MediaTek chipsets (on Snapdragon, this menu is not available).
• ⚠️ Not all regions can be displayed – in this case, you will have to use the ADB.
• ⚠️ After changing the region through the engineering menu, mobile network settings can be reset (APN).

Method 5: Install custom firmware to change the region

If none of the above methods work, then you have to install an alternative firmware, which is suitable for:

• 📱 Devices with Chinese firmware (CN), region.
• 🔧 Advanced users who need advanced settings.
• 🔄 Owners of older models (for example, Xiaomi Mi) A2), where the region changes through ADB doesn't work.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock Bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (you will need a tied Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Download the right firmware: 🌍 MIUI Global – official firmware for the international market. 🇪🇺 MIUI EU — Unofficial firmware with advanced settings (supports all regions). 🔧 HyperOS – the new shell from Xiaomi (from 2026).

Fastboot

Recovery

4PDA

XDA Developers

factory-setting

Wipe Data

Recovery

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware voids the warranty and can lead to locking the device if you violate the procedure:

• Create a backup with Mi PC Suite or TWRP.
• Check firmware compatibility with your model (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has different versions for Global and India).
• Charge the device at least 50%.

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Installing MIUI EU is the most reliable way to unlock all regions, but requires unlocking the bootloader and technical skills.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When changing region to Xiaomi, users often face the following problems:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If system applications (e.g. Mi Video) are lost after a region change, they can be restored through Settings. → Annexes → Show all applications → Restore.
• 📱 On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra – Reactivation via Mi Account is required after region change.
• 🔐 If the device is locked after a failed region change, try an emergency reset via Fastboot: fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions