The Chinese giant’s tech owners often wonder when their gadgets will get their hands on fresh software. Android 12 was a landmark release that brought not only a visual redesign codenamed Material You, but also significant changes to the security architecture and privacy. For the Xiaomi ecosystem, this update has become even more significant, as it formed the basis of the MIUI 13 shell, which radically changed the approach to optimizing background processes.
The answer to the question of which models will receive the new OS is not as clear as it may seem at first glance. The company introduces new products in waves, starting with the flagship lines and gradually descending to the budget segment. It is important to understand that the presence of Android 12 on board depends not only on the processor, but also on the amount of RAM and the policies of regional divisions of the brand.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the supported devices, look at the technical features of the transition to a new platform, and answer the most common questions users ask, you will learn why some models may delay receiving an update and what to do if the notification about the installation never came.
Key features of Android 12 in the shell MIUI
The move to the twelfth version of the operating system (has brought) many changes under the hood that the user may not notice immediately, but they significantly affect the experience. First of all, it is worth noting the redesigned control center and the quick settings panel, which in MIUI were adapted to the new Material You style. Dynamic colors can now automatically adjust to the wallpaper you choose, creating a single visual interface harmony.
Xiaomi engineers have focused on privacy, Settings → Security & Security → Privacy has an indicator showing which apps are using a microphone or camera right now, a critical feature for those worried about surveillance, and now generates approximate location data for applications that don’t need an exact address, saving battery life and increasing anonymity.
⚠️ Note: After upgrading to Android 12, some older apps may not work as well due to changes in the app’s performance. API Access to clipboard and background activity.We recommend updating all software through Google Play.
Game mode performance has also changed: New resource allocation algorithms allow flagship smartphones to keep their high frame rates in heavy gaming for longer, but it’s worth remembering that implementing these features requires some hardware power, so some visual effects can be simplified on older devices.
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Before installing a major update, be sure to back up important data via Mi Cloud or Google Drive to avoid losing information in the event of a crash.
Full list of Xiaomi smartphones that received the update
The list of devices that officially received a stable version of the firmware based on Android 12, constantly expanding, the leaders of the race traditionally become the flagship series Xiaomi Mi and Xiaomi (without the prefix Mi in new names), these gadgets are the first to access beta versions and stable builds of the global version.
Below is a table with the main series that confirmed compatibility. Please note that the release of the update for different regions (Global, EU, China, Russia) can occur with a difference of several months.
| Series of devices | Examples of models | Year of Android 12 | Status of support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 11 Series | 11, 11 Pro, 11 Ultra, 11 Lite | 2021-2022 | Stable version |
| Xiaomi 12 Series | 12, 12 Pro, 12X, 12 Lite | 2022 | Stable version |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Series | Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10S | 2022 | Stable version |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Series | Mi 9, Mi 9 Pro 5G | 2022 | Completed. |
The foldable devices, such as the Mi Mix Fold and Mi Mix Fold 2, deserve special attention. For them, the update to Android 12 has become especially important, as it optimized multitasking on large screens. Owners of these rare gadgets often receive updates in the form of specialized builds that take into account the form factor.
Update for smartphones Redmi and POCO
Redmi and POCO are also heavily receiving updates, albeit with some delay relative to the main brand, due to the need to further adapt the interface to specific iron configurations, especially for the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 11 series, which are best-sellers in the market.
Owners of gaming smartphones POCO F3 and POCO F4 can also expect full operation of all the functions of the new OS. For these models, the release of Android 12 became critical, as it improved the management of heat generation of the processor. Users note that after the update, the device became less bask in heavy use scenarios.
- 📱 Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max – received an update among the first in the mid-segment.
- 🚀 POCO F3 / X3 NFC — The update brought a significant increase in productivity in games.
- 🔋 Redmi 10 / 10 Prime – state employees also did not remain without attention, having received basic privacy functions.
It’s worth mentioning that for some Redmi 9 and older models, the update may not come officially or will come in a pared-down form, due to limitations on the MediaTek and Qualcomm chipset drivers, which are no longer supported by component manufacturers.
⚠️ Note: When updating smartphones POCO With Chinese firmware on the global version of Android 12, you can reset all data. Be sure to check the region of the device before changing the version of the software.
Technical requirements and limitations of iron
Not all devices are physically able to pull the heavy shell MIUI 13 based on Android 12. The minimum requirement for comfortable work is usually the presence of (at least) 4 GB of RAM, although officially declared and 3 GB. On devices with less RAM, the system can work unstable, constantly unloading applications from the background.
Smartphones based on Snapdragon 660, 662 and older chips are often excluded from the list of upgrades, even if they were released relatively recently, because Qualcomm and MediaTek stop producing security drivers for older platforms, making it impossible to certify Google and meet the security requirements of Android 12.
Why isn’t my phone getting an update?
Owners of devices with non-standard storage capacity (for example, 64 GB of internal memory) should also be prepared for the fact that the system will take up more space. Android 12 requires more free space for virtual memory and caching than previous versions. If the free space is running out, the phone may simply not start the installation process.
How to Check and Install Update Manually
Checking for updates is standard, but MIUI has its own nuances. Often the notification does not come by itself, and it needs to be initiated manually. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and click on the large icon of the MIUI version. The system will contact the server and check the relevance of the software.
If the server doesn’t find an update, although it should already be, you can try changing the region. Go to Settings → Additional Settings → Region and select the country where the update came out earlier (for example, Indonesia or India). After changing the region, check again for updates. Remember to return your region back after downloading (installation package).
☑️ Checklist before update
For advanced users, there is a method of manual installation through Recovery. ROM-sitefile MIUI bootloader, you put it in the root of internal memory. Then in the update menu, click three dots in the corner and select Select firmware file. The phone will check the integrity of the file and suggest you reboot to install.
⚠️ Attention: Manual installation of firmware via Recovery is only possible if the bootloader version matches the firmware region.Attempt to install Global ROM On a device with an unlocked bootloader China can lead to bootloop (cyclic reboot).
Possible problems after installing Android 12
Like any major update, the Android 12 transition can be accompanied by childhood illnesses. Users often report increased battery consumption in the first 3-5 days after installation. This is normal: the system indexes files, optimizes databases and retrains AI algorithms to work with new energy saving features.
Another common problem is Bluetooth connection failures with headphones and watches, often in resetting network settings. Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth. This action will remove stored Wi-Fi passwords, but often restores connection stability.
- 🔥 Overheating - observed in the first days of use, passes after the completion of background optimization.
- 📉 Interface brakes – may occur due to incompatibility of the cache of old applications, it is recommended to clear the cache in the storage settings.
- 🔒 Face problems ID — Facial unlock algorithms have been rewritten, in some cases, a person needs to be re-registered.
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If the phone is unstable for more than a week after the upgrade, the most effective solution is a full reset to factory settings (Wipe Data) followed by recovery from backup.