How to install Russian language Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 9A remains one of the most popular budget devices on the market, but many users face a problem: after buying or resetting the system is displayed in Chinese, English or another foreign language. Russian in Redmi 9A is officially supported, but its installation is not always intuitive - especially if you are holding a smartphone with MIUI for the first time.

In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios: from the standard language change through settings to solving problems when Russian is not in the list of available languages. You will learn how to avoid common mistakes (such as accidentally removing a language packet), what to do after a hardware reset, and how to return Russian if it is lost after a firmware update. 9A (including prefix models NFC or Global).

Importantly, if your smartphone is purchased in China or on unofficial sites (such as AliExpress without the Global Version mark), the procedure may be different, and in such cases, additional firmware is often required, as we will discuss.

1. Standard method: changing the language through settings

If your Redmi 9A already has a global or European firmware (MIUI Global) installed, Russian should be on the default list.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select Additional settings → Languages & input.
3. Slip on the first item Languages.
4. In the list, find Russian (Russian) or Russian and select it.
5. Confirm the change by pressing Set as default.

If after these actions, part of the interface is left in English (for example, the names of system applications), do not be afraid: this is a feature of MIUI.

Language is displayed in the list of available

Device connected to the Internet (for downloading fonts)

MIUI version no lower than 12 (for full support of Russian)

Children's Mode is not activated (it blocks language changes)-->

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may call Language & Region or hide behind the System tab. If you don't find a partition, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

2 If the Russian language is not on the list: reasons and solutions

The situation when the menu of languages is not Russian, typical for:

• 📦 Smartphones with Chinese firmware (MIUI China, where only Chinese and English are available by default.
• 🔄 Devices after incorrect updates when language packs have been removed.
• 🛠️ Devices with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), where the Russian localization is not sewn.

Decisions depend on the cause:

The most reliable way for Chinese firmware is to install a global ROM.

1. Download the official MIUI Global firmware for Redmi 9A from Xiaomi’s website (select the Stable version).
2. Unpack the archive and follow the firmware instructions via Mi Flash Tool (for Fastboot) or TWRP (for Recovery).

3. Change of language after resetting to factory settings

If you've done Hard Reset, the interface language will go back to factory language (usually English or Chinese) to return Russian:

1. After reset, go through the initial setup.
2. On the Select Language screen, scroll down the list – Russian should be in the European Languages section.
3. If there is no Russian, select English, complete the setting, and then follow the instructions from the first section.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may require a Wi-Fi connection to download additional language packets after a reset. Without the Internet, Russian may not appear on the list.

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If after reset, the smartphone requires you to enter a Mi Account that you do not remember, use the official unlock tool from Xiaomi: account.xiaomi.com. Do not use third-party services - this can lead to blocking IMEI.

4. Russification through third-party applications (if there is no root)

If you can't flash it back and you don't have Russian, you can use localization apps, which don't change the system language, but translate menus and inscriptions in real time.

• 🌍 MoreLocale 2 – allows you to add Russian as a “pseudo-language” (requires activation via the Internet). ADB).
• 📱 SetEdit – edits system settings of languages (does not work on all firmware).
• 🔤 Gboard – keyboard from Google with support for Russian input (does not translate the interface, but simplifies typing).

Instructions for MoreLocale 2:

1. Install the app from Google Play or APKMirror.
2. Activate the developer mode in the settings (About the phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).
3. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
5. Open MoreLocale 2, select Russian (Russia) and apply.

Important: This method only works for applications that support dynamic language change, and system menus (such as Settings) will remain in English.

Change through settings

Reflashing on MIUI Global

Third-party applications (MoreLocale, SetEdit)

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5 Problems after MIUI update: Why Russian disappeared

Sometimes, after the automatic MIUI update, Russian disappears from the list.

• 🔄 Incomplete updates – language packs are not loaded.
• 📥 Regional restrictions – firmware “switched” to the Chinese branch.
• 🐛 Bugs in a specific version MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5.3 for Redmi 9A There was a localization bug).

To get the Russian back:

1. Restart your device – sometimes it helps to reload your language files.
2. Check the region in the settings: go to Settings → Additional → Language and input → Region and select Russia.
3. If the problem persists, roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Recovery or wait for the next update.

⚠️ Note: If after the update, the smartphone began to “lay down” or spontaneously restart, reset the cache through Recovery (click Power). + Volume up when turned on, select Wipe cache.This won't delete data, but can solve the language problem.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When changing languages to Redmi 9A, users often make the following mistakes:

Another common problem is the keyboard malfunction after the language change, if the Russian characters are not displayed when you type:

1. Install Gboard or SwiftKey from Google Play.
2. In the keyboard settings, add Russian: Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard → Languages.

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If after all the manipulations, the Russian language has not appeared, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. For full support of Russian, it should start with V12. or higher (for example, V12.5.1.0.RCDMIXM).

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