How to install the country in the smartphone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Changing the country in Xiaomi smartphones is a procedure that users face when moving, buying a device abroad or wanting to access regional services. From blocking some features to resetting, in this article we will discuss all the current methods of changing the region on devices with a special purpose. MIUI 14/15, including official and alternative methods.

It is important to understand that regional settings affect not only the interface language, but also the availability of services (for example, Google Pay or Mi Video), the frequency ranges of the mobile network and even work. NFC However, the manufacturer imposes restrictions: some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 for India) can refuse to change the region without additional manipulation.

If you have purchased a phone abroad or are planning a long trip, our guide will help you avoid common mistakes, from losing warranty to blocking your Mi Account. We will also tell you how to check the current region of the device and what to do if the system refuses to save new settings.

1.Why change country on Xiaomi phone?

At first glance, regional settings seem like a minor parameter, but in practice they define:

• 📶 Support for local mobile networks, like a smartphone for China (CN) non-bandwidth LTE Band 20 (800 MHz) critical for Europe.
• 💳 Contactless payments: Google Pay and Mi Pay may be blocked in some regions.
• 🎬 Access to streaming services. Netflix, Disney+ Mi Video offers different content depending on the country.
• 📦 Firmware updates. Devices with India region (IN) Updates are received later than the global versions (Global).

In addition, some apps (such as banking or government) can block access if the country in the phone settings does not match the user's location.

⚠️ Warning: Change of region on carrier-based models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro for Orange or Vodafone) may result in a loss of warranty.Pre-prove the status of the device in the Settings menu before the procedure → The phone. → Status. SIM-map.

2. How to check the current country of the device

Before you change the region, make sure that it is really necessary. You can check the current settings in several ways:

Method 1: Through the settings menu

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap on All settings (or additionally in older versions) MIUI).
3. Find the line Region or Country (in English firmware - Region).

Method 2: Through code USSD

In the application Phone combination:

##4636##

In the menu that opens, go to the Phone Information tab and find the Country field.

Method 3: Through MIUI Hidden Settings

If standard methods don’t work, use the app. MIUI Hidden Settings (available on Google Play:

1. Launch the application and grant ADB permissions (if requested).
2. Go to the System section → Region.
3. The current region will be displayed in two-letter code format (e.g, RU, EU, IN).

💡

If your phone shows you a region CN, If you are outside of China, we recommend you to install a global firmware (Global). ROM) It's going to solve problems with Google's network and services.

3. Official method: change through settings MIUI

The easiest method is to use a standard menu, which is suitable for most global and European versions. MIUI 12-15, but can be blocked on Chinese firmware (CN ROM).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Region (or Language & Region in English firmware).
2. Slip on the current country (e.g. India).
3. Select the region you want (e.g. Russia or Germany).
4. Confirm the change and restart the device.

If the Region is not present or is gray (inactive), this means that:

• 🔒 The device is tied to the operator (for example, Xiaomi 12 Lite). NE Vodafone Italy).
• 📱 Chinese firmware installed (CN ROM).
• 🔄 It's in the phone. SIM-map of another region (e.g. Indian) SIM region-phoned EU).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) after changing the region through the settings, VoLTE or Wi-Fi Calling support may disappear. Before the procedure, check whether your operator supports these functions in the new region.

Make a backup copy of the data|Make sure the phone is not tied to the operator|Check compatibility SIM-maps with new region|Record the current settings APN-->

Alternative methods of region change

If the standard method didn't work, try one of the alternatives. They take longer, but they're good for "persistent" cases.

Method 1: Change through SIM-map

Some Xiaomi models automatically offer to change the region when detected SIM-maps of another country:

1. Put it in. SIM-Local operator card (e.g. Megafon for Russia or Deutsche Telekom for Germany).
2. Reboot the phone.
3. After activation, a notification shall appear: “New SIM-Change the region?".
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This method only works on global firmware (Global/EU/IN ROM) It may not work on Chinese models (CN ROM).

Method 2: Reset to factory settings

Radical, but effective, is a complete reset followed by region selection at the first setup, suitable for devices where the region is stuck after a firmware update.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. After rebooting at the initial setup stage, select the desired region.

Method 3: Changes to Mi Account

If your phone is linked to your Mi Account, you can try changing your region through the web interface:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Open Profile. → Account settings → Country/Region.
3. Change the country and keep the changes.
4. Reboot your phone – sometimes it helps to “unlock” the region change in your device settings.

This method does not always work, as Mi Account and the region of the phone are not synchronized on all firmware.

Method 4: Use ADB (for advanced users)

If the previous methods did not work, you can manually change the region through the ADB. This method requires a computer and basic command line skills.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on PC (you can download from the official Android website).
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global country [country code]

For example, for Russia:

adb shell settings put global country RU

1. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, you should see a specialist (MIUI 14+) This method may be blocked.

5. Features for Chinese firmware (CN ROM)

Devices with Chinese firmware (CN ROM) — Not only are they devoid of Google services, they often block the region from changing. CN), Consider the following options:

Option 1: Installation of global firmware

The most reliable solution is to flash the device on Global ROM or EU ROM. For that:

1. Download the appropriate firmware from the official website MIUI downloads or Xiaomi.eu.
2. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires the Mi Account link to the device).
3. Sweep your phone using the Mi Flash Tool (instructions are available on the forums) 4PDA or XDA Developers).

After the firmware region can be changed in a standard way through the settings.

Option 2: Use of patches for CN ROM

If firmware is not possible (for example, due to a blocked bootloader), you can try to circumvent the restrictions by:

• 🔧 Magisk modules (e.g., Magisk modules, MIUI Region Unlock).
• 📱 Applications like MIUI Hidden Settings or Activity Launcher (to call hidden menus).
• 🌐 VPN access to the region corresponding to the desired country (sometimes helps to “deceive” the system when changing the region).

Note that these methods can disrupt the stability of the phone and result in a loss of warranty.

💡

Chinese firmware (CN ROM) Even after changing the region, you may encounter problems such as the lack of Russian, errors in the mobile network or the inability to install Google Play.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you change region, you often have typical problems, and we've collected the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of these methods worked, contact the Xiaomi service center or support forums (e.g. Mi Community). MIUI and the current region code – this will help specialists diagnose the problem faster.

7.Impact of region change on warranty and updates

Many users fear that changing the region will lead to a loss of warranty, which is partly true, but depends on the specific situation:

• ✅ The warranty is maintained if you have changed region through standard settings or SIM-map (without unlocking the loader).
• ❌ The guarantee is lost if you have stitched your phone to an unofficial firmware (EU ROM from xiaomi.eu or used Magisk.
• ⚠️ Gray status: if the device was purchased in one country and used in another (for example, a phone for India in Russia), warranty service may be conditional.

As for the updates:

• Telephones with region EU Global is getting updates faster than devices IN or CN.
• After changing the region, you may need to manually check the updates in the Settings menu → The phone. → Updating the system.
• On Chinese firmware (CN ROM) Updates come only through Mi Community or manually (via Recovery).

If the phone has stopped receiving updates after changing the region, try:

1. Return the old region and check for updates.
2. Install the update manually through Recovery (instructions are available on the 4PDA).
3. Contact Xiaomi with the model and current firmware.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions