How to Put a Region on a Xiaomi Phone: All Ways in 2026

Changing the region on Xiaomi smartphones is a procedure that can be necessary for a variety of reasons, from access to local services (for example, Google Pay or Netflix with regional content) to solving problems with software updates. However, many users face difficulties: the system does not always allow you to change the country directly, and some methods work only on certain versions of MIUI. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods – from official to hidden – that work on Redmi, Poco, Black Shark and classic Xiaomi models in 2026.

It is important to understand that the change in region affects not only language settings, but also the availability of services, app stores (Mi App Store or Google Play), as well as update policies. For example, users from Russia after the change of region to Europe may lose access to some local banking applications, but will receive more stable updates MIUI. Before you start, make sure that you really need this procedure – sometimes the problem is solved easier (for example, via a VPN).

Why you might need to change your region to Xiaomi

The most common reasons why users want to change the region are:

• 🌍 Access to local services: some applications (e.g. Disney)+ or HBO Max) restricts content by geolocation; changing the region allows you to bypass these restrictions without any restrictions. VPN.
• 📱 Updates MIUI: In some countries, firmware comes out later or contains fewer bugs. For example, European builds are often more stable than Asian ones.
• 💳 Payment systems: Google Pay or Samsung Pay may require a country-specific link.
• 🛒 Mi App Store: Exclusive themes and apps not available in the global version in China.
• 🔄 Transferring your phone from another country: If the device was purchased abroad, it may be necessary to adapt to local networks (for example, to work properly). 4G/5G).

There are pitfalls, however: for example, Google’s services will stop working after the region changes to China (they will have to be installed manually), and when choosing India, the phone will have a permanent warning about Mi Browser as the default browser, and some methods require unlocking the bootloader, which will void the warranty.

Replacement with MIUI Account

The most secure method that works on most devices without the risk of losing data or warranty is suitable for smartphones with global or European firmware (MIUI Global/EU). Important: the method will not work on the Chinese versions (MIUI China, as there is no link to the Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → About the phone and tap the MIUI version several times until the notification You became a developer! (this will unlock hidden options).
2. Return to the main Settings menu and go to Additional → Region (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → System → Language and Region).
3. Choose the country you want from the list. If you don't have a region, try changing the language to English first, which sometimes expands the list.
4. Confirm the change via Mi Account (requires password entry) If the account is not tied, the system will prompt you to create one.
5. Reboot your phone. Once you turn on, check the region in Settings. → The phone. → Status SIM-maps (country of the operator must be updated).

If Region is not included in the settings, your firmware does not support the official change, in which case you will have to use alternative methods (see the following sections).

Hidden method: edit build.prop (for advanced)

This method is suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights. It allows you to change the region at the system file level, but requires caution: improper editing build.prop can lead to bootloop.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Magisk (if not already installed) and get root access.
2. Download any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
3. Go to /system/build.prop and open the file in the text editor.
4. Find the lines: ro.product.locale.region=RU ro.product.locale.language=ru Replace RU and ru with the desired region and language (for example, US and en for the United States).
5. Save the changes, set the rights to 644 (r-w-r--r---) and restart the phone.

After the reboot, check the region in Settings → About Phone. If the changes don’t apply, try clearing the cache in Recovery (press Power + Volume up when the phone is off).

Change of region through ADB (no root)

If you don't have root rights but you have a computer, you can try re-engineering the region via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on most devices with MIUI 12/13/14, but requires USB debugging enabled.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode (see previous section) and enable USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB drivers (you can download from Google’s Minimal ADB and Fastboot or Platform Tools).
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB Adb shell settings put global settings region_code US Replace. US the required country code (e.g, DE German, IN for India).
4. Reboot your phone with the command: adb reboot

To check the current region through ADB, use the command:

adb shell settings get global region_code

If the command returns the empty value, then the method did not work for your firmware.

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Before using ADB, make sure that the phone has disabled the screen lock (PIN/password/pattern lock).In some versions of MIUI, USB debugging automatically turns off after restarting if protection is required.

Features of changing the region on different firmware

Depending on the MIUI version and the phone model, the process may differ, and the following are key differences for popular firmware:

On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), region change is complicated by the lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS).If you need Google apps, you will either have to refashion the phone to the global version or install the GMS manually through Google Installer (but this can lead to unstable work).

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On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), you can't change the region through settings, and the only working methods are to edit build.prop or completely reflash to the global version.

What to do if the region does not change

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔒 Blocked bootloader: New Xiaomi models (released after 2022) may require official unlocking via Mi Unlock Tool.
• 📱 Old version MIUI: firmware MIUI 12 some methods, for example, ADB) You may not be able to use the phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ Antirollback: If you have previously rolled back firmware, the system can block changes to the region. Check the status of the antirollback via Fastboot: fastboot getvar anti If the value is greater than 0, the region change may not be possible.
• 🌐 Operator restrictions: on some phones sold through mobile carriers (e.g. Redmi for MegaFon), the region is tied to the mobile phone. SIM-map.

If the problem persists, try resetting your phone to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset), but note that this will delete all data. Before reset, back up through Settings → System → Backup.

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On anti-rollback phones (anti >= 3), changing the region through build.prop or ADB can lead to a bootloader block, in which case only flashing through an authorized service center will help.

The consequences of the change in the region: what will change in the phone

The changing region is affecting many aspects of how a smartphone works, and here are the main consequences:

• 📱 Updates MIUI: Plus: you can get firmware earlier (e.g. European builds often update faster than Asian builds.
• 🛒 Mi App Store: Exclusive themes and apps are emerging in China, but global ones are disappearing (e.g. Facebook or Instagram) and the European region is more stable but less localized content.
• 📡 Network settings: Frequency gaps may occur 4G/5G, If the phone was purchased for another region (e.g. Redmi for the U.S. does not support Russian bands), in some countries (e.g. Japan) support for two is disabled. SIM-map.
• 💳 Payment systems: Google Pay may require re-assignment of cards. Local banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online) can block access.

If the phone is unstable after the change of region (for example, SMS stopped coming or mobile Internet disappeared), return the previous settings or reset to the factory. In extreme cases, you can reflash the device through Fastboot with the right region in the Mi Flash Tool.

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Changing the region to Chinese firmware (MIUI China) automatically removes all Google services, and to return them, you will need to manually install them through Magisk or Google Installer, but this can disrupt the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the region to Xiaomi