How to Update Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Headphones: All Ways 2026

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones (and their Mi True Wireless Earphones 2/2S/SE/Basic modifications) regularly receive firmware updates that improve sound, connectivity stability and running time. However, many users face problems: the Mi Home app does not see the new version, the update has got stuck by 50%, or the headphones stopped turning on after the update. In this article, all the current ways to update (including hidden ones), debriefing errors and tips on how to avoid “bricking” the device.

It is important to understand that the update procedure for Mi True Wireless is different from others. TWS-Xiaomi headphones (like Redmi AirDots or Buds 4) don't have a separate PC software, but the firmware is sewn into the Mi Home app.

1.Preparation for the update: what to do before

Before you update Mi True Wireless, follow the mandatory steps, otherwise you risk getting headphones that don't turn on or sync with each other.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones to 100%. If the charge is below 50%, the application can interrupt the process.
• 📱 Update Mi Home to the latest version on Google Play/App Store. Older versions don't see new firmware.
• 🌐 Connect to stable Wi-Fi (non-mobile data!) Internet speeds should be at least 2 Mbps.
• 🔗 Disconnect your headphones from other devices (PCs, tablets) via Bluetooth to avoid conflicts.

Special attention: if you are using Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, check the firmware version in Mi Home → Device profile → Settings (⚙️) → Update for 2026: 1.7.0.4 (for global firmware) and 1.4.0.9 for Chinese. Outdated versions (below) 1.2.x) You may not support automatic updates.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were purchased in China (suffix version) CN In the model, first change the region in Mi Home to China (Profile) → Region: Otherwise, the update will not appear.

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2. Method 1: Update via Mi Home (official method)

This is the safest way, but it doesn't always work, and here's a step-by-step guide to the nuances:

1. Open Mi Home and go to the headphone profile.
2. Tap on. ⚙️ Settings → Update of the PO.
3. If the update is available, the Update button will appear. Press it.
4. Wait for the firmware to load (it can take up to 10 minutes).
5. After loading, put the headphones in the case, close the lid and wait 15 to 20 minutes. Don't open the case! The indicator will flash orange.

If the Update button is inactive or not available:

• 🔄 Reset the headphones: put in the case, close the lid, hold the button on the case for 10 seconds (until the white light flashes).
• 📱 Remove the headphones from the Mi Home and add again (Add device) → Headphones).
• 🌍 Change the region in Mi Home to China or Global (depending on the model).

Critical error: if the update process is 0% or 100% longer than 30 minutes, do not force it to interrupt. Take the headphones out of the case, wait for them to turn off, then repeat the procedure.

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Method 2: Manual update via firmware file (for experienced)

If Mi Home doesn't offer an update, but you know that a new firmware exists (e.g., from forum reviews), you can install it manually. This method is risky - if you make a mistake, the headphones may stop working.

• 🔧 You have a backup pair of headphones.
• 💻 You know how to work with ADB and Fastboot.
• 📂 You found the official firmware file (not customized!).

Instructions:

1. Download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website (section "Audio"). the file name should contain a model of headphones, for example: mhtw2_global_1.7.0.4.bin.
2. Rename the file to fw.bin and place it in the root of the smartphone’s internal memory.
3. Connect the headphones to your phone via Bluetooth.
4. Enter in. ADB Shell Team: Am Start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d file:///sdcard/fw.bin -t "application/octet-stream"
5. Wait until the end (the headphones will restart 2-3 times).

⚠️ Warning: Do not use firmware from other models (e.g. Redmi AirDots for Mi True Wireless)! This will cause the device to fail. Check compatibility with the chip model (Mi True Wireless 2 has this as its own). BES2300, basic — BES2000).

Table: Current versions of firmware (2026)

The table below shows the latest official firmware versions for different Mi True Wireless models, and if your version is below the above, it is recommended to update.

If your model is not in the table, check it on the official support site of Xiaomi, entering the serial number (located on the cover of the case).

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After upgrading, reset your headphones to factory settings: put them in the case, hold the button for 15 seconds until red and white lights flash. This will help avoid plug-in glitches.

5. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right preparation, the upgrade may not go according to plan, and here are the typical problems and ways to fix them:

• ❌ Error "Can't connect to the server" Solution: Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi or change DNS by telephone (e.g. 8.8.8.8).
• ❌ Update hung 50% or 99% Solution: Close Mi Home, restart your phone and headphones (hold the button on the case 10 seconds.
• ❌ After the upgrade, the headphones are not synchronized Solution: Reset them to factory settings (see tip above) and reconnect to the phone.
• ❌ Mi Home doesn’t have an “Update” button Solution: Remove your headphones from the app, change region to “China”, then add the device again.

If the headphones stopped turning on after an unsuccessful update:

1. Put them in the case and connect the case to charge for 1 hour.
2. Hold the button on the case for 20 seconds (until the red light flashes).
3. If it doesn’t help, contact Xiaomi’s service center (take a check and a box with you).

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If the headphones don't respond to the reset, don't try to disassemble them yourself, it will deprive you of warranty. In 80% of cases, the problem is solved software in the service center.

6. How to roll back firmware (if the update ruined the headphones)

A firmware rollback on Mi True Wireless is possible, but only if you have a backup of the older version.Xiaomi doesn't officially support downgrade, so the procedure is risky.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11.
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (to connect the case).
• 📁 The old version of the firmware file (for example, mhtw2_global_1.4.0.9.bin).
• 🛠️ MiFlash or Fastboot Tools.

Instructions:

1. Connect the case with headphones to the PC (earphones should be inside, the cover is closed).
2. Press the button on the case for 10 seconds - the device will go into firmware mode (the indicator will burn yellow).
3. In MiFlash, select the downloaded firmware file and click Flash.
4. Wait until the case is completed (do not turn off the case!).

⚠️ Note: Firmware rollback may result in loss of features added in new versions (e.g. support) AAC-codec ANC). There is also a risk of damaging the bootloader, which will make the headphones unsuitable for further updates.

7. Frequent questions after update

Even a successful update can bring surprises, and here are the answers to typical questions:

8.Alternative ways to improve the performance of headphones without updating

If the update isn’t available or you don’t want to take risks, here are ways to improve the sound and stability of Mi True Wireless without firmware:

• 🎧 Set up the equalizer in the Mi Home app (Device Profile) → Sound settings. For bass, choose "Bass Boost" preset, for vocals, "Vocal".
• 🔗 Use the codec. AAC (If supported by your smartphone. To do this, select High-quality audio in your phone's Bluetooth settings or HD Audio.
• 📵 Turn off power saving for Bluetooth in your phone settings. On Android: Settings → Battery → Energy conservation → Bluetooth (disable optimization).
• 🔄 Reset your Bluetooth settings on your phone if the headphones are constantly off.On iPhone: Settings → Bluetooth → Forget this device.

For Mi True Wireless 2S and later, LDAC (High Quality Audio Codec) is available, but it only works on Android 10+ phones with support for this codec (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11, Redmi K40).

1. Put the headphones on the phone.
2. Turn on Permission. HD-audio in Bluetooth settings.
3. In Mi Home, select Sound Settings → Sound Quality → LDAC.

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LDAC gives better sound quality, but increases latency (latency) to 200-300 ms. For games and videos, it is better to use AAC.