Update firmware Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones: official and alternative ways

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones (including the 2, 2S, Basic and AirDots) regularly receive firmware updates that improve sound, connectivity stability and battery life. However, the update process often raises questions: how to check the current version of the software, where to download the official firmware and what to do if the headphones “hang” during the update?

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for all current upgrade methods – through the Mi Home app, manually through the PC, as well as problem solving (for example, error 10008 or endless download), we will also discuss which versions of the firmware are compatible with your headphone model and how to roll back if the new software is not working correctly.

Important: the update procedure for Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones is different from other brands (for example, Apple AirPods or Samsung Galaxy Buds). There are no cloud updates - all firmware files are downloaded locally, and the process itself requires strict adherence to the sequence of actions.

1. How to check the current firmware version on Xiaomi headphones

Before you update your headphones, make sure you really need a new firmware. Check the current version of the software:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
2. Open the Mi Home app (you can download for Android or iOS).
3. Go to the Profile section → My devices and select your headphones.
4. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Device Information.
5. In the firmware version block, you will see the current version (for example, V4.7.1_20230515).

If the version is lower than the latest official (for current data see the table below), it is recommended to update. Headphones Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and 2S do not support automatic update "over the air" (OTA) - only through the application or manually.

2.Official method: Update via Mi Home app

This is the safest method recommended by the manufacturer.Calls for all Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones models, except for the earliest versions (2019 release).

Requirements:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 10.0+.
• 🔋 Charge headphones and case at least 50%.
• 📶 Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔄 Headphones must be connected to the phone via Bluetooth.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi Home and go to the section with your headphones.
2. Click on the gear icon (⚙️ Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Select the Firmware Update item.
4. The app will automatically check for updates. If the update is available, click Download.
5. After downloading the file, follow the instructions on the screen: Do not turn off the headphones or close the application until the process is complete (it takes ~5-10 minutes).
6. At the end of the headphones will restart, and you will hear a beep.

What if the “Firmware Update” button is not active?

• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to your phone (forget the device in Bluetooth settings and connect again).
• 📥 Remove the cache of the Mi Home app in the smartphone settings.
• 🌐 Try changing the region in your Mi Home profile to China (sometimes updates appear there sooner).

⚠️ Warning: If Mi Home updates with error 10008, it means the firmware file is corrupted. Delete it from the phone's memory (Memory) → Download) and try again.

3. Alternative method: Manual update via PC

If the Mi Home update doesn’t work (for example, due to a server error or an outdated headphone model), you can manually flash the headphones through your computer, which is suitable for advanced users.

What you need:

• 💻 Windows computer 7/10/11 macOS.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (to connect the case).
• 📁 Official firmware for your model (you can download it on the Xiaomi website).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (for Fastboot firmware).

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware archive for your model (for example, miare_truewireless_earphones_2_global_V5.2.1.zip).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on your desktop.
3. Connect the case with headphones to the PC via USB-C (the headphones should be inside the case!).
4. Press the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white (firmware mode).
5. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the unpacked folder with the firmware and press Flash.
6. Wait until it's finished (don't turn off the case!) The indicator will turn green when it's finished.

⚠️ Note: The firmware via PC resets all headphone settings (including binding to the Mi Account) and after the update you will have to reconnect them to the phone and adjust gestures.

4. Common Update Errors and Their Solutions

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

Error 1: Headphones are not defined in Mi Home

Reason: Bluetooth connection conflict or an outdated version of the application.

Decision:

• 📱 Remove headphones from the list of conjugated devices in Bluetooth settings.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and headphones (put them in your case for 10 seconds).
• 📥 Update Mi Home to the latest version.
• 🌍 Change the region in the Mi Home profile to China (sometimes helps).

Error 2: Update freezes by 0%, 50% or 99%

Causes: Unstable Internet connection, battery discharge or corrupted firmware file.

Decision:

• 🔋 Charge headphones and case to 100%.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi (mobile internet may be broken).
• 🗑️ Delete the downloaded firmware file (Memory) → Downloads. → miui_*.zip and download again.
• 🔄 If you freeze by 99%, wait 15 minutes – sometimes the process is delayed.

Error 3: After the upgrade, the headphones do not turn on

Reason: Failed firmware or interrupted process.

Decision:

• 🔋 Put the headphones in the case and charge for 30 minutes.
• 🔄 Press and hold the button on the case for 20 seconds (reset settings).
• 💻 If it doesn’t work, hand-stitch the headphones through your PC (see Section 3).

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If the headphones after the update began to sound worse (for example, low frequencies disappeared), try resetting the sound settings in Mi Home: go to Headphone Settings → Sound → Resetting the equalizer.

5. How to roll back firmware to the previous version

If you have bugs after the update (for example, the headphones spontaneously turn off or the sound is distorted), you can return the old version of the firmware.

• ⚠️ Xiaomi does not officially support the rollback of firmware.
• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" headphones (turning into a "brick") with incorrect downgrade.
• ⚠️ The guarantee may be revoked.

Instructions for rollback:

1. Download the archive with the desired firmware version (see the table in section 3).
2. Connect the case with headphones to the PC and transfer to firmware mode (click the button on the case for 10 seconds until the red-white flashes).
3. Use the Mi Flash Tool with the Clean All option.
4. After firmware, reset settings (click the button on the case for 20 seconds).

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Firmware rollback is a last resort, and 90% of the time, the problem is solved by resetting or re-updating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

7. Post-update tips

To ensure that the headphones work stably after the update:

• 🔋 Completely discharge and charge the headphones (battery calibration).
• 🎧 Reset the sound settings in Mi Home (Settings) → Sound. → Reset).
• 📱 Reconnect the headphones to all devices (phone, laptop, tablet).
• 🛡️ Check the work. ANC (Active noise reduction, if supported by your model.

If new features have been added after the update (for example, LC3-codec or transparent mode, they must be activated manually:

1. Open your Mi Home and select your headphones.
2. Go to Settings. → Additionally.
3. Activate new options (if available for your model).

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After updating the firmware, the headphones can consume more energy in the first 2-3 charging cycles. This is normal - the battery adapts to the new software.

8.When to wait for the next update?

Xiaomi releases firmware for headphones 2-3 times a year.

• 📅 New models (for example, before the announcement of Mi True Wireless Earphones 3).
• 🐞 Fixing critical bugs (such as iPhone connection issues).
• 🎧 Adding support for new audio codecs (e.g, LC3 or AAC).

To avoid missing the update:

• 🔔 Enable notifications in Mi Home (Profile) → Settings → Notifications).
• 📱 Regularly check the section Update firmware manually.
• 🤖 Subscribe to Xiaomi’s official social media channels.

The last known update for the line of Mi True Wireless Earphones was released in May 2023 year (version) V4.7.1_20230515 for AirDots Pro 2). The next update is not expected until spring. 2026 of the year, unless there are critical corrections.