How to Update Gallery on Xiaomi: 5 Proven Ways + Error Solving

The Gallery app on Xiaomi smartphones is responsible for not only viewing photos, but also processing media files, creating collages and even backing up. However, over time, users face problems: the app slows down, does not open photos, gives out errors or is simply outdated. Updating the gallery can solve most of these problems, but it is not always obvious how to do it correctly.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to update the gallery on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — From standard update via Google Play to manual installation APK-We will focus on common errors (e.g. com.miui.gallery is not responding) and how to fix them. MIUI 14 or later, some methods may be different – we’ve taken this into account in the instructions.

Before you start, check the current version of the gallery: go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gallery. If version is below 14.2.3.1 (relevant to MIUI 14), the update is mandatory - in older versions there are security vulnerabilities and bugs with display HEIC-photo.

1.Update the gallery through Google Play Market

The easiest and safest way to update the app is through the official store, but there's a caveat: on some Xiaomi devices, the gallery is built into the firmware and doesn't show up in the Play Market. Check this out before you start.

If the application is available for update:

1. Open the Google Play Market.
2. Search for Mi Gallery or Xiaomi Gallery.
3. If you find the app, click Update. If you don't have a button, your version is up to date.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global and MIUI Europe Gallery can be called by different names. If the search does not yield results, try an alternative method (see section 3).

2. Update via MIUI Updater (system updates)

If the gallery is part of the firmware (which is typical for Redmi Note 10/11, Xiaomi 12/13, etc.), it can only be updated with the system.

Go to Settings → About Phone → Update and check for updates. If a new version of MIUI is available, install it, it will update the gallery. On devices with an unlocked bootloader, you can manually flash only the gallery module through TWRP, but it is risky and requires experience.

List of models where the gallery is sewn into the firmware:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra (all regions)
• 📱 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G (Global/EU/India)
• 📱 POCO F5/F5 Pro (based) MIUI 14+)
• 📱 Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Reset the gallery cache: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache. This will eliminate possible lags on first launch.

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After the update MIUI The gallery has gotten worse, so try to roll back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot or Recovery. XDA Developers (partition of your model).

3. Manual update through APK-file

If the gallery is not updated through the Play Market and is not part of the firmware, you can install the latest version manually. APK from an official source (e.g. APKCombo or APKMirror).

Step-by-step:

Download the latest version of APK (check compatibility with your MIUI)

Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings → Privacy → Special Permits)

Remove the old version of the gallery (optional, but recommended)

Install the downloaded APK

Reset the device-->

⚠️ Note: Install only those versions APK, which correspond to your firmware (Global, China, Europe). MIUI China may not be working on MIUI Global due to lack of Google services.

If the gallery does not open after installing the APK, check:

• 🔍 Version compatibility APK yours MIUI (for example MIUI 14 fits gallery 14.2.3.1 and newer).
• 🔍 Availability of storage rights: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Permits → Memory.
• 🔍 Conflict with other apps (e.g. Google Photos may block access).

Update via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can upgrade the gallery via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to press the version → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📄 APK-Gallery file (see Section 3).

Instruction commands:

adb install -r -d com.miui.gallery.apk


adb shell pm clear com.miui.gallery

Where com.miui.gallery.apk is the name of the downloaded file.

⚠️ Note: Do not use the adb install command -r flagless -d, If you already have a gallery installed, this can lead to the loss of these miniatures and albums.

5.Reset gallery settings (if the update didn't help)

If after updating the gallery still works incorrectly (for example, the photo does not appear or the error "Gallery stopped"), reset its settings:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gallery → Storage and click:

• 🧹 Clear the cache
• 🗑️ Clear the data (this will delete the albums and settings, but not the photos themselves!)

If the problem persists, try resetting MIUI to factory settings (but this will delete all the data on the device!):

1. Create a backup in Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset → Resetting.
3. Choose Reset all settings (not to be confused with Remove all data!).

⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi 9A) Resetting gallery settings can cause the thumbnails to be lost on the album "Recent." To restore them, restart the device and wait for the media files to be re-indexed (it can take up to 10 minutes).

6.Alternative galleries for Xiaomi

If the standard Xiaomi gallery is not happy with functionality or constantly crashes, consider alternatives. They are often updated more often and offer more features (for example, cloud storage or cloud storage). AI-sorting).

Top.-3 supportive alternatives MIUI:

To install an alternative gallery:

1. Download the app from the Play Market.
2. Set it by default: Settings → Applications → Default → Gallery.
3. Turn off the standard Xiaomi gallery if you don’t need it: Settings → Apps → Gallery → Disable.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) Disabling a standard gallery can cause errors in system applications (e.g., com.android.camera) in which case, simply limit its background activity in the battery settings.

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If you use an alternative gallery, check its updates regularly – they often contain fixes for specific bugs on MIUI (for example, errors with the display of ProRAW photos on Xiaomi 13 Ultra).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the gallery update on Xiaomi