How to properly update the app Security on Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

The Security app (or Security) on Xiaomi smartphones is not just an antivirus, but a whole range of tools for data protection, system optimization and permission control. Regular updates to this application are critical: they close vulnerabilities, add new features like Wi-Fi scanning or phishing protection, and improve compatibility with the latest versions of MIUI. However, many users face problems: the update does not install, the application icon disappears or errors like “Failed to update the package.” In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of updating, including hidden nuances for different models of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO.

Why is this important now? In 2026, Xiaomi tightened its security policy: older versions of the app (below 6.5.0) can block access to some of the features of MIUI 14/15, such as managing permissions for third-party applications or scanning the system for viruses. In addition, without the latest version, you will not be able to use new chips like Incognito Mode for hidden folders or Fraud Protection for banking applications. Next, step-by-step instructions for all scenarios, from automatic updates to manual installation via APK.

⚠️ Note: If your smartphone is working on MIUI Global Stable is below version 12.5, some upgrade methods may not work due to manufacturer restrictions. → The phone. → Update MIUI.

Update via MIUI Security Center (official method)

Xiaomi’s most reliable and recommended method is to upgrade through a built-in security center that guarantees compatibility with your version of MIUI and does not require manual manipulation.

Open the Security app (the shield icon). If it's not on the home screen, search the system (Swipe down the screen). → Type "Security" in the top right corner, tap the badge "⚙️" (settings) and select "Update" or "Update Check" (the name of the item may vary depending on the version MIUI). The system will automatically check for new versions and suggest installing them.

• 🔍 For MIUI 14/15: The update may weigh up to 150–200 MB, so use Wi-Fi.
• ⚡ For older models (Redmi Note 8, Mi 9): If the update button is inactive, try clearing the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Security → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU Update through the security center can reset user scan settings. Before updating, take a screenshot of the Scan Settings section in the Security app - this will help quickly restore the settings.

Clear the application cache Security|Connect to a stable Wi-Fi|Close background applications (especially antiviruses)|Check the vacant space (needs a minimum of 300 MB)|Make a backup of the scanning settings-->

2. Update via Google Play (for global versions)

If your Xiaomi runs on MIUI Global, the Security app can be updated via Google Play. This is convenient, but it doesn’t work on all models. For example, on the POCO F3 or Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13+, this method is available, and on the Mi 11 Ultra with Chinese firmware, this method is not.

Open Google Play, search for "MIUI Security" or "Xiaomi Security." Find the official app from developer Xiaomi Inc. (make sure it's not fake - check the number of downloads and reviews). Click "Update." If the button is inactive, you have the latest version or app updated via MIUI.

💡 If the app is not on Google Play, try changing your account region to India or Singapore, where updates appear earlier. → Account. → Country and profiles.

Through MIUI Security Center |Through Google Play |Personally (APK) |No update |Other way-->

Manual update via APK (for power users)

If the automatic methods do not work (for example, on custom firmware or Chinese versions) MIUI), can be installed APK-This is a hand-held file. This is a way to do things like Xiaomi. 12T or Redmi K50, where standard methods are blocked by regional restrictions.

Download the latest version of APK from the official source:

• 🌐 Xiaomi official website: Support section of your model (e.g, mi.com/global/support).
• 📱 Third-party resources: APKMirror or APKPure (check the hash sums of files!).Look for files called com.miui.securitycenter.

Before installation, enable permission to install from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special permissions → Install unknown applications.

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK From third-party developers, it can lead to blocking access to banking applications (due to changes in security certificates).If you use Sberbank Online or Tinkoff, after installing, restart your phone and check the operation of these applications.

4. Update on Chinese firmware (CN ROM)

Users of the Chinese versions of MIUI (CN ROM) often find that the Security app is not updated through Google Play (it simply does not exist there).

1. Through the Mi App Store: Open the standard Xiaomi app store (the blue robot icon). Search for "" (Chinese name for the Security app). If the update is available, click.
2. Through MIUI bootloader: Install the MIUI bootloader app (available on 4PDA or XDA Developers) that automatically finds and installs the latest version of system applications, including Security.

🔧 Technical nuance: On Chinese firmware, the Security app is often tied to Mi Cloud services. If you don't have a Chinese Xiaomi account tied, some features (such as Remote Lock) may not work even after the update.

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If the Russian localization is lost after the update on the CN ROM, install the MoreLocale 2 patch from Google Play and select the language manually.

5. Solving errors in the update

Even with the right actions, mistakes can occur, and here are the most common ways to correct them:

🛠️ Difficult case: If after the update, the Security application disappeared from the screen, but is present in the list of installed (Settings) → Apps), try resetting the launcher settings: clamping the empty space on the home screen → "Home screen settings" → "Reset the settings".

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If the error repeats after several attempts, check if a third-party antivirus (such as Avast or Kaspersky) blocks it.

6.What to do if the update does not help?

If, even after updating, the Security app doesn’t work properly (e.g., it doesn’t scan viruses or open the Privacy section), try the following steps:

• 🔄 Resetting the app settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Security → Additionally. → Reset the settings.
• 📱 Reinstallation through ADB: For advanced users: connect your phone to your PC, enable debugging USB and execute the command: adb uninstall com.miui.securitycenter adb install path to file.apk
• 🔧 Reverse to the previous version: If the new version is buggy, download the old one from APKMirror and install it on top of it.

⚠️ Note: Some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) Security is integrated into the system. its removal through ADB This can lead to loss of locking screen or permission management functions, in which case only flashing the screen will help.

7.How to check the success of the update?

After the update, it's important to make sure everything goes right.

1. Open the Security app and go to Settings → About the program. Check the version - it must match the latest on the official website.
2. Run "Fast Scan." If the process ends without errors, the update is installed correctly.
3. Check the operation of key functions: 🔒 "Protection of privacy” (app permissions). 🛡️ "Virus protection” (file scanning). 📡 "Wi-Fi security (network verification).

📊 Additional check: Enter the code ##4636## in the engineering menu, go to Phone Information and find the line "Security Version". It must match the version of the application.

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If the About section displays an older version than Xiaomi's after the update, it means that the update has not been installed. Repeat the process or call for support.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's Security Update