How to Upgrade Your Xiaomi 360 Camera° Up to the latest version of the firmware: all ways

Xiaomi cameras 360° (The Mi Home Security Camera is also available. 360°, Xiaomi Mi 360° 1080p/2K Firmware updates are regularly received, which improve stability, add new features and close security vulnerabilities. How to check the current version of the software, what to do when downloading errors, and can you roll back to the previous firmware? In this article, we will discuss all the official and alternative ways to update, as well as the typical problems faced by users.

Many Xiaomi camera owners mistakenly believe that updates are automatically installed – in fact, it depends on the settings in the Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home in new versions). Moreover, some firmware is distributed gradually (staged rollout), so even with manual verification, the new version may not be available immediately. If your camera started to glittle after the update or, conversely, refuses to update – below you will find solutions for each situation.

Why it’s important to update the firmware of the Xiaomi 360 camera°

Camera firmware is not just an update for the sake of an update, but each new version of the software solves specific tasks:

• 🔒 Security: Closing vulnerabilities through which attackers could access the video stream (e.g., vulnerabilities) CVE-2021-31866 older).
• 🎥 Video quality: improved image processing, reduced nighttime noise, codec optimization (e.g., switching from a computer to a computer) H.264 on H.265 model 2K).
• 📶 Communication: fixing 5GHz Wi-Fi connection problems, reducing latency when browsing over the internet.
• 🤖 Integration: Support for new features in Mi Home, such as facial recognition, activity areas, or Google Assistant/Alexa.

According to Xiaomi, cameras with firmware older than 2 years have 40% more crashes when connecting to the cloud and 25% worse night shooting quality compared to current versions, while updating through the application does not always install the latest firmware - sometimes you need to manually download a file from the official website.

⚠️ Note: If your camera is connected to a smart home system (e.g., via Home Assistant or Yandex Alice), the update may temporarily disrupt integration.

How to check the current version of the firmware

Before you upgrade the camera, make sure you really need a new version. The current firmware can be viewed in two ways:

Method 1: Through the Mi Home app

1. Open Mi Home (or Xiaomi Home)
2. Select your Xiaomi 360° camera from the device list.
3. Go to Settings → About the device → The firmware version.
4. Compare the number with the latest versions on the official website.

Method 2: Through a Web Interface (for advanced users)

If the camera is connected to the local network, you can get a firmware version through HTTP API:

http://[IP_ Cameras]/cgi-bin/hi3510/param.cgi?cmd=getversion

Replace. [IP_to the real address of the device on your network (you can find it on the router or through the Fing application:

{


"version": "5.4.5.123",




"hardware": "xiaomi_360_1080p"




}

List of current firmware for different models:

⚠️ Note: If the firmware version in your camera starts with 3.x.x or 4.x.x, It needs to be updated as a priority, because these versions contain critical vulnerabilities exploited by hackers for remote access.

Method 1: Update via Mi Home (recommended)

This is the easiest and safest method for most users, and the instructions are relevant for Mi Home apps (version 6.5).+) Xiaomi Home (version 5.0)+).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the camera to a 2.4 GHz network (update through 5 GHz may not work).
2. Open the app and select your camera.
3. Go to Settings → About the device → Update firmware.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (usually 3-7 minutes).
5. Do not turn off the power to the camera during the process – this can lead to a “brick” (inoperability) of the device.

If the Update button is inactive or not available:

• 🔄 Restart the camera (turn off power for 10 seconds).
• 📶 Check your internet connection (camera must have access to Xiaomi servers).
• 📱 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.
• 🌍 Try changing your region in your Mi Home profile (e.g. China or Europe – sometimes updates come sooner).

The camera is connected to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi|

Battery charge (if any) > 50%|

Mi Home app updated |

Free space on the phone > 1GB-->

After the update, the camera will automatically restart. If there are problems after the update (for example, a turn is not working or an image is missing), reset the settings through Settings. → About the device → Reset.

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If the update hung during the Prepare to Install stage, try disabling it. VPN On the phone – sometimes Xiaomi servers are blocked suspicious IP-address.

Method 2: Manual update via microSD card

If the automatic update doesn’t work (for example, because of a lock on Xiaomi servers in your region), you can manually install the firmware through a memory card.

What you need:

• 📁 MicroSD card (up to 32 GB, formatted in the form of a microSD card) FAT32).
• 💻 Computer for downloading firmware.
• 🔌 Power cable (required to connect the camera to the network!).

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware for your model from an official website or trusted source (for example, 4PDA). The file must have a.bin or.pak extension.
2. Rename the file to demo.bin (Some cameras can't see files with other names).
3. Copy the file to the root of the microSD card (not in folders!).
4. Insert the card into the camera (the connector is usually under the bottom cover).
5. Connect the power - the update will begin automatically (the indicator will flash yellow).
6. Wait for the end (about 5-10 minutes) and the camera will restart and emit an audible signal.

If the process does not start:

• Check that the file is named exactly. demo.bin (register!).
• Format MicroSD in the FAT32 (not exFAT or NTFS).
• Try a different memory card (some cameras don't work with cards) SDHC or SDXC).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware for Chinese versions of cameras (CN) You can block servers outside of China. Before installing, check the firmware region in the file name (for example, check the firmware region in the file name, xiaomi_360_2k_cn_6.2.4.187.bin — China only).

Method 3: Update through Telnet/SSH (power-user)

This is a method that's suitable for advanced users who want to install custom firmware or debug the camera. Dangerous! Wrong commands can bring the device down.

Preconditions:

• 🖥️ The camera must be connected to the local network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
• 🔧 Developer mode is enabled (activated via special commands in Mi Home).
• 🛠️ Telnet utilities or SSH (For example, PuTTY for Windows).

Instructions:

1. Find out. IP-Camera address (via router or Fing app).
2. Connect to Telnet: Telnet [IP_cameras] Default login/password: root/admin or root/123456 (model).
3. Check the current firmware: cat /etc/version
4. Download the firmware to the camera via wget: wget http://[link to firmware.bin] -O /tmp/firmware.bin
5. Install the update: fw_update /tmp/firmware.bin
6. Reboot the camera: reboot

List of useful instructions for diagnosis:

⚠️ Warning: After upgrading via Telnet, the camera may lose its binding to the Mi Home account. Reconnecting will require a factory reset.

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Update through Telnet/SSH It allows you to install unofficial firmware (for example, with support) ONVIF or RTSP), but it deprives of guarantees and can disrupt the operation of cloud functions.

Common Update Errors and Solutions

Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems, and let's look at some of the most common mistakes and how to fix them.

Error: "I was unable to connect to the update server"

Reasons:

• 🌍 Blocking Xiaomi servers in your region (relevant for Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan).
• 📵 Internet connection problems (camera can't download firmware).
• 🕒 Xiaomi servers are overloaded (peak hours – evening time in Beijing).

Decisions:

• Use it. VPN on your phone (e.g. ProtonVPN with servers in Hong Kong or Singapore).
• Update the firmware via MicroSD (method 2).
• Try connecting your camera to another network (such as mobile internet).

Error: "Not enough memory to update"

This problem arises if:

• The camera records video on a microSD, and there is no free space on it.
• The camera’s internal memory is full of logs (relevant to older models).

Decisions:

• 🗑️ MicroSD formatting via camera (Settings) → Warehouse → Format).
• 🔄 Reboot the camera – it will clear temporary files.
• 📁 Install firmware via Telnet, pre-deleting old logs: rm -rf /mnt/mtd/*

Error: "The wrong version of the firmware"

This means you are trying to install firmware from another model, like a file for Xiaomi 360.° 1080p not fit for 2K-version.

Solution: Download the firmware for your model. Check the labeling on the camera body or in Settings. → About the device.

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If the camera is constantly restarting after the upgrade, try to disable the Cloud Storage feature in the settings. Sometimes new firmware conflicts with Xiaomi servers.

How to roll back the firmware to the previous version

If the camera gets worse after the upgrade (for example, the lags appear, the night vision is lost or the object stops turning), you can return the old firmware.

1. Find an archive with previous firmware versions (e.g., on the 4PDA).
2. Download the version you want (pay attention to the model and region!).
3. Install it via MicroSD (mode 2) or Telnet (mode 3).

Important: You can only roll back in one major version, for example, 5.6.8 can go back to 5.5.3, but not to 5.6.8. 4.x.x — This will lead to a compatibility error.

If the pullback doesn't help, try:

• 🔧 Complete reset of settings (Settings) → About the device → Reset).
• 📡 Reconnect the camera to another Wi-Fi router (sometimes problems are caused by incompatibility with network settings).
• 📧 Write in support of Xiaomi with error logs (they can be obtained through Telnet by the cat command). /var/log/messages).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)