Android 12 on Xiaomi: official release dates, supported models and how to install the update

The upgrade to Android 12 for Xiaomi smartphones has been one of the most anticipated events for owners of the brand’s devices. The new version of the operating system brought not only visual changes within MIUI 13, but also a lot of improvements in performance, security and functionality.

In this article, we will analyze the official release dates for Android 12 for different Xiaomi lines, provide a full list of supported devices, and give a step-by-step instruction on how to check and install the update manually.

If your smartphone hasn’t received an Android 12 availability notification, don’t be too upset. It may be that the update has already been released for your model, but it’s being rolled out in stages, first for a limited number of users, then for everyone, and we’ll show you how to speed up this process and what to do if the update is stuck during the boot phase.

Official release dates of Android 12 for Xiaomi: the chronology of updates

Xiaomi began testing Android 12 for its devices back in September 2021, when Google released the final version of the OS. However, the mass distribution of updates began only in the first quarter of 2022, after the release of the stable version of MIUI 13.

• 📅 October 2021 – the first beta versions of Android 12 for the flagships Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra in the program MIUI Pilot.
• 📅 December 2021 – exit stable MIUI 13 Android 12 based on Chinese models.
• 📅 January–March 2022 – the beginning of the spread of global firmware for flagships and middle-class devices.
• 📅 April–June 2022 – budget models and devices of the Redmi Note series received an update.
• 📅 July 2022 – January 2023 – the final stage for older models (e.g. Mi 10, Redmi) K30 Pro).

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi is sticking to a phased schedule: first, flagships are updated, then mid-range devices, and only lastly, budget models. If your smartphone is released before 2020, the chances of getting Android 12 are minimal – the company usually supports devices no longer than 2-3 years from the date of release.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A POCO M3) Stay on Android 11 forever. Before waiting for the update, check if your device is on the official list of supported models.

Full list of Xiaomi models that received Android 12

Below is an updated list of Xiaomi devices for which a stable version of Android 12 was released within MIUI 13 or MIUI 14.

If your model isn’t in the table, it doesn’t always mean that the update won’t come out. For example, the Redmi Note 9 Pro didn’t get Android 12 until October 2022, despite Xiaomi’s initial promises. To clarify the status of your model, check the information on the official MIUI 13 website or in the Xiaomi community on the Mi Community forum.

How to check the availability of Android 12 in your Xiaomi

Before you try to install the update manually, make sure it is available for your model at all. Here are 3 reliable ways to check it out:

1. Through Smartphone Settings: Open Settings → The phone. → Update the system. Click on the icon «⋮» (three dots) in the upper right corner and select Download the latest version. If the update is available, the Download button will appear.
2. Through the Mi Community app: The Updates section often publishes announcements about the release of new firmware for specific regions.
3. Through MIUI Downloads: Select your model and check if there is Android 12 firmware on the list (the title will include a version, for example, V13.0.1.0.SKBCNXM, where V13 is MIUI 13).

If the update is not available but your model is supported, it may not have reached your region yet, so you can try changing your firmware region (e.g. from Global to EEA) or wait for the official release.

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If the Download button is inactive, try connecting to another Wi-Fi network or using mobile internet. Sometimes Xiaomi servers block updates for certain Wi-Fi networks. IP-address.

Step-by-step: how to upgrade to Android 12 on Xiaomi

If an update is available, you can install it in two ways: through OTA (over the air) or manually through a firmware file. Let's look at both.

Method 1: Air Update (OTA)

This is the easiest and safest method. Follow the instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, click Download (file size is usually 2-3 GB).
4. After download, click Set and wait for the reboot.

The whole process will take 15-30 minutes. Don't interrupt the update or turn off the smartphone.

Method 2: Manual installation via Recovery

If OTA-You can't get the update, you can install the firmware manually:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from MIUI Downloads (select the Recovery ROM version).
2. Rename the file to update.zip and move it to the root folder of internal memory.
3. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
4. Click on the icon «⋮» and select Select a firmware file.
5. Please specify the path to update.zip and confirm the installation.

⚠️ Note: Do not use firmware for other regions (e.g. China) ROM This may result in loss of functionality (Google services will not work, NFC etc.).

Frequent issues after upgrading to Android 12 and how to fix them

Even official Xiaomi firmware sometimes contains bugs.-5 Problems that users face after switching to Android 12, and ways of eliminating them:

• 🔋 Fast battery drain: Once upgraded, the system can index files and optimize applications, which temporarily increases the charge consumption. Give the smartphone 2-3 days to adapt. If the problem persists, check the activity of applications in Settings → Battery.
• 📱 Lags and slowdowns: Reset the cache via Recovery (Wipe Cache).If it doesn't help, perform the reset to factory settings (don't forget to make a backup!).
• 🔊 Sound problems: Some firmwares lose sound in the speaker or headphones. Check the settings Sound and vibration → Sound quality or patch through Mi Community.
• 📶 Poor communication or lack of network: Update operator settings manually (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network settings → Select by hand).
• 🔒 Fingerprint errors: Remove all the fingerprints you saved and add them again. If the sensor doesn't work, check if dirt has been trapped under the screen glass.

If none of these methods worked, contact Xiaomi’s support team or roll back to the previous firmware version (instructions below).

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Before resetting, be sure to back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. Without a backup, you’ll lose photos, contacts, and app settings!

How to roll back from Android 12 to Android 11 if the update fails

If after the update, the smartphone began to work worse - often overheats, discharges quickly or there are critical errors, you can return the previous version of the firmware.

1. Download stable firmware on Android 11 for your model from MIUI Downloads (select Recovery ROM).
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root memory folder.
3. Press Power + Volume Up to enter Recovery.
4. Select Install update.zip and confirm the installation.
5. After the reboot, perform a data reset (Wipe Data), as rollback without reset can lead to conflicts.

Important: rollback to previous Android version may block future OTA-To avoid this, wait for the official patch from Xiaomi after the rollback or install the firmware through Fastboot (requires an unlocked bootloader).

⚠️ Attention: Firmware rollback erases all data on the device, including files in internal memory. Use this method only as a last resort!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Android 12 on Xiaomi