What Xiaomi smartphones will receive Android 12: the official list of models and update dates

Upgrading to Android 12 is one of the most anticipated events for owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. The new version of the operating system brings not only visual changes within the framework of Material You, but also improvements in performance, security and energy efficiency. However, not all devices of the company will receive this firmware, it all depends on hardware capabilities, support policies and sales region.

In this article, we have compiled an officially confirmed list of Xiaomi smartphones that are scheduled to upgrade to Android 12 (including MIUI 13/14 based on it), and also understand how to find out when your model will receive a new firmware.

Xiaomi has traditionally divided updates into two waves: the first includes flagship and mid-budget models of recent years, the second – older or budget devices, while for some regions (for example, India or Europe), the timing may differ due to local features of firmware.

Official list of Xiaomi smartphones with Android 12

Xiaomi publishes lists of supported devices on its official website and in the MIUI communities, but the information is often scattered, and we have systematized the data for all the brands of the ecosystem — Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO — and divided them into categories according to the priority of updating.

Important: If your model isn’t on the list, it doesn’t always mean it’ll never get Android 12.Some devices can be added later, especially if they’re relatively new (released in 2021-2022). However, for devices older than 3-4 years, the odds are minimal – the manufacturer is usually limited to two major OS updates per smartphone lifecycle.

• 📱 Flagship models (priority update): Xiaomi 12/12 Pro/12X, Xiaomi 11T/11T Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra/11 Pro/11 Lite, Black Shark 4/4 Pro
• 💰 Mid-segment (update to the 1–2 wave: Redmi Note 11 Pro+/Pro/11S, Redmi Note 10 Pro/10S, POCO F3/F3 GT, POCO X3 Pro
• 🔋 Budget models (update in question): Redmi 10/10A, Redmi 9T/9Power, POCO M3 Pro 5G
• ❌ Models without Android 12 (Support is complete: Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi Note 8/8 Pro, POCO F1

To clarify the status of your device, we recommend using the official MIUI Downloads tool, where you can filter firmware by model and region. If there is a MIUI 13/14 on the list of available versions based on Android 12, your smartphone is already supported.

How to know when your Xiaomi will get Android 12

Even if your model is on the list, the exact timing of the upgrade depends on several factors:

1. Region of sales: Firmware for Europe (EEA), India (IN) and China (CN) comes out at different times. For example, Redmi Note 10 Pro in India received Android 12 2 months earlier than the global version.
2. Beta Participation: If you are registered with MIUI Beta, the update may come before the official release.
3. Processor Model: Devices on Qualcomm Snapdragon are usually updated faster than on MediaTek due to driver optimization.

To check the status of the update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the icon "⋮" (three dots) in the upper right corner and select Update Package (if available).
3. If the update doesn’t come, try resetting the System Update app cache in the application settings.

Check the vacant space (minimum 3 GB)

Connect to charging (battery > 50%)

Connect to Wi-Fi

Make a backup copy of the data

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Critical information: If your smartphone doesn’t receive an OTA update for longer than 6 months after the announcement for your model, it may mean that support for your region is terminated, in which case the only option is manual firmware via Fastboot or Recovery.

Why some Xiaomi smartphones won’t get Android 12

Xiaomi does not always voice the reasons for the rejection of updates, but the main factors can be distinguished:

• 🕰️ Device age: Smartphones older than 3 years (such as Xiaomi Mi 9 or Redmi Note 7) usually don’t get newer versions of Android, even if the hardware allows for it.
• 📉 Low sales: low-proportion models (e.g. Mi) CC9 Pro for the European market often remain unsupported.
• 🔧 Driver problems: some chipsets (e.g. MediaTek Helio) G80) You may not have optimized drivers for the new OS.
• 📦 Xiaomi only guarantees 2 major Android updates for most models (except flagships).

If your smartphone doesn’t make the list of supported ones, but you want to try Android 12, there are a few alternatives:

• Install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS 19 or Pixel Experience).
• Use a MIUI port from another model (risky, it can lead to broken modules).
• Buy a new smartphone with Android 12 preinstalled.

⚠️ Warning: Installing unofficial firmware will void the warranty and may result in a device blink (completely inoperable).Be sure to unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool before you install the firmware and make a full backup.

Version comparison: what’s new in Android 12 for Xiaomi

Android 12 brings not only cosmetic changes, but also profound improvements in the system.

However, not all of Android 12’s features are available out of the box in MIUI, such as the dynamic design of Material You, which Xiaomi replaces with its own themes, while the privacy panel and improved notifications are fully implemented.

How to speed up getting Android 12 on Xiaomi

If your smartphone is on the supported list, but the update is not coming, you can try the following ways:

1. Manually check updates: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Press the icon "⋮" → Sometimes Xiaomi servers do not send notifications about available firmware, but you can download them manually.
2. Change the firmware region: If your model has already received an update in another region (for example, in India), you can try flashing the software. IN-version MIUI For this purpose, download the firmware from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater. update.zip And put it in the root of the memory. + Power to enter Recovery. Select Install update.zip.
3. Beta Participation: Sign up for the MIUI Community forum and apply for the beta program. Updates come sooner, but bugs are possible.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware MIUI from another region may result in loss of functionality (e.g., Google Pay or Google Pay will not work) 5G Before you run the firmware, check the compatibility of the model with the region in the forums. XDA Developers or 4PDA.

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If after upgrading to Android 12, the smartphone began to warm up or discharge quickly, reset the cache in Recovery (Wipe → Wipe Cache).

What to do if the update to Android 12 does not come

If all the ways to speed up the update did not work, and there is no desire to wait any longer, consider the following options:

• 🔄 Fastboot Manual Firmware: The most reliable, but also the most complex method, requires an unlocked bootloader and PC.
• 📲 Install custom firmware: Projects like LineageOS or ArrowOS offer “clean” Android 12 without MIUI. Disadvantages: Possible loss of function (e.g, IR-blaster NFC).
• 🛒 Buying a new smartphone: If your device is older than 3 years, it may be more logical to consider an upgrade. e.g. Xiaomi 12 Lite or POCO F4 Android 12 is already available and will receive at least one major update.

Before you start to manual firmware, it is necessary to:

1. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Check firmware compatibility with your model (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro has versions of sweet and sweetin for different regions).
3. Charge your smartphone at least 70% or connect to charging.

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If you are not sure about your firmware skills, it is better to wait for the official one. OTA-The risk of "bricking" the device when manual firmware is ~5%, and it will be difficult to restore it without a service center.

Frequent issues after upgrading to Android 12 and their solutions

Even official firmware sometimes contains bugs, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If after the update, the smartphone began to spontaneously restart or issue errors, try:

1. Clear the cache through Recovery (Wipe Cache).
2. Perform reset to factory settings (pre-made backup).
3. Reverse to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot.

⚠️ Note: If the fingerprint has stopped working after the update, or NFC, This may be due to the lack of drivers for your region, in which case only manual firmware will help. EEA- or the Global version MIUI.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Android 12 on Xiaomi