How long is Xiaomi updated: firmware time on phones, TV and smart gadgets

Updating the firmware on Xiaomi devices is a procedure that can take anywhere from minutes to an hour, depending on the model, type of update and connection conditions. Users often face uncertainty whether the process is “hang-up” or simply takes longer. In this article, we will analyze how much it really takes to update on different devices of the brand – from Redmi and POCO smartphones to Mi TVs and Mi Band smart watches.

It’s important to understand that the update time depends not only on the size of the firmware file, but also on the way you install it (over the air, via Recovery, via PC), internet speed, Xiaomi server load, and even battery status. We analyzed user data, official guidelines and tests to give accurate benchmarks – and explain why sometimes the process is stretched for an unnecessarily long time.

1. Standard Update Time: Standards for Different Devices

The firmware update time varies depending on the type of device, and below are the averages for the main categories of Xiaomi equipment, based on official support data and user feedback.

Note: values are indicated for a stable Internet connection (download speed is at least 10 Mbps). If your device is updated longer than the specified time, check the network connection or battery status (for mobile gadgets).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs older than 2019, the Recovery update can take up to 90 minutes due to hardware platform limitations!

2. What does the speed of the update depend on?

There are a number of factors that affect the duration of the process, and let's look at the key ones that can be controlled or optimized.

• 📶 Internet speed: When downloading firmware "over the air» (OTA) Minimum recommended speed is 5 Mbps. In practice, it is best to use a connection at a speed of 15 Mbps, especially for TVs.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Xiaomi smartphones and tablets will not be updated if the charge level is below 20.
• 📥 Firmware file size: Global updates (e.g., with MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) weigh 2.5-3 GB, while “point” patches – only 200-500 MB.
• 🖥️ Installation method: Updating with Recovery or Mi Flash Tool is always longer than OTA, but more reliable when it fails.
• 🌍 Region and servers: Users from Russia and CIS sometimes face delays due to overload of local servers Xiaomi.

Critical: If your Xiaomi smartphone is stuck in the Update Check phase for longer than 10 minutes, it could indicate server locks in your region or problems with DNS.

3. Step-by-step instructions: how to speed up the update

If the process is too long, use these methods to optimize. They are suitable for most Xiaomi devices, except for smart lamps and shallow peripherals.

Download the firmware in advance through Settings → About the phone → System update

Connect the device to charging (for mobile gadgets)

Use Ethernet cable for TVs (instead of Wi-Fi)

Close all background applications

Restart the router before starting the loading-->

For smartphones and tablets:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Download the latest version.
3. If the loading is slow, turn on the Plane Mode for 10 seconds, then turn off and try again.

For Mi TVs:

Settings → All settings → About the device → Software Update → Update Now

If the TV is “thought” at the stage of unpacking files, do not turn it off from the socket – this process can take up to 20 minutes without visual changes on the screen.

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On Xiaomi smartphones with unlocked bootloader, you can speed up the upgrade by installing firmware through TWRP Recovery. This reduces time by 30-40%, but requires technical skills.

4.Typical mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users slow down the update process by making common bugs, and these are the most common ones and how to fix them.

• 🔌 Power outage: Even a brief power outage while the TV is firmware can lead to "bricking."Use UPS.
• 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal: On Xiaomi TVs at speeds below 3 Mbps, downloading can be interrupted.
• 🔄 Interrupting: During the “Progress Bar” stage, do not press buttons or restart the device.
• 📱 Lack of memory: Smartphones require at least 5 GB of free space to unpack firmware.

⚠️ Note: If after updating the smartphone POCO or Redmi stopped turning on, and the Mi logo is on the screen, try to pinch the Power button + Volume up for 15 seconds for forced reboot, 80 percent of the time, it solves the problem.

5. Update via Recovery: When is it necessary?

If it's standard OTA-Update fails (for example, due to the error "Can't download") or the device does not turn on after a failed firmware, will help install through Recovery Mode.

For smartphones:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from en.miui.com (select the Recovery ROM version).
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root directory of internal memory.
3. Turn off the phone, then press Volume up + Power to enter Recovery.
4. Select Install update.zip to System and confirm.

For Mi TVs:

1. Download the firmware for your model (for example, Mi TV 4S 55) from the official website.
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive and copy the file update.zip flash-drive (FAT32).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-TV port, then in the update menu select Update with USB.

Installation time via Recovery:

• Smartphones: 30-60 minutes (including file checking)
• TVs: 25-45 minutes (on older models up to 90 minutes)

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Updating through Recovery is the only way to restore your device after a failed firmware "over the air." Always keep the current firmware version for your model on hand.

6. Frequent questions about the time of the update

Let’s analyze the most popular user questions related to the duration of firmware Xiaomi devices.

7.How to check the status of the update?

If you think your device is “hanging,” there are ways to track progress without interrupting the process.

On smartphones:

• At the file download stage, progress is displayed in Settings → System Update.
• During installation (after rebooting), a progress bar with percentages will appear on the screen.
• If the screen is gone, but the notification indicator flashes, the process goes in the background.

On Mi TVs:

• For the first 5-10 minutes, it may seem like nothing is happening – that’s normal (file checks are underway).
• During the installation phase, the Mi logo and the progress bar will appear on the screen.
• If the TV has stopped responding to the remote, wait 30 minutes before the forced reboot.

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On Xiaomi smartphones, you can enable debugging over USB and track update logs through the adb logcat command in the terminal.

8 What to do if the update is delayed?

If the process is longer than the above standards, act on the algorithm:

1. Check your Internet connection: On TV: Settings → Network → Connection Check. On your smartphone: Turn on/off Airplane Mode.
2. Reboot the process: For OTA: press Cancel and try to download the update again. For Recovery: Remove and paste the flash drive again.

Check the vacant space:

• On the smartphone should be at least 5 GB free.
• On a TV, at least 1 GB.
• Reset network settings: Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Network reset
• Contact us for support: If nothing helps, contact Xiaomi official support by specifying the device model and the current firmware version (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version).

⚠️ Note: On the Xiaomi Mi series TVs TV 4A (2017–2018) Long-term updates (more than 1 hour) may be associated with wear and tear of flash memory, in which case it is recommended to take the device to a diagnostic service center.