Xiaomi smartphones come in different regional versions, and this directly affects the functionality of the device (MIUI Global is optimized for the international market: it does not have Chinese services, it supports Google Services, and the interface is fully translated. ROM) Often lacking Play Market, have language restrictions and may operate unstablely with foreign players SIM-map.
You can determine which version is installed on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO in several ways, from a simple look at the settings to analyzing IMEI through specialized services. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including hidden commands for the engineering menu and checking through fastboot. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that will help avoid identification errors - for example, why the inscription "Global" on the box does not always guarantee global firmware.
1. Verification through smartphone settings (the easiest way)
If you need to quickly learn the firmware version without additional tools, just look at the standard settings menu. This method works on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the year of release.
Open the Settings app, then go to About the phone (or About the device on some models).
- 📱 Model of the device - if the name has Global suffixes, EEA (Europe) or IN (India), this points to a global version. e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro Global vs. Redmi Note 10 Pro China.
- 🌐 Version. MIUI — Global firmware contains letters in the assemblage number GM (Global Stable or GE (Global EEA). The Chinese versions are described as CN.
But there's a pitfall: some vendors are installing custom firmware that can mimic the global version. For example, the Chinese Xiaomi Mi 11 might have a firmware labeled "Global" but without Google Services support. To rule out this scenario, we'll move on to the next method.
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If there is no "About the phone" section MIUI", Try the path: Settings → System system → Updating the system → Click on the icon "⚙" top-right → Update the package. It'll show the full build number.
IMEI Analysis: How to find out the region of the device by serial number
Each Xiaomi smartphone is assigned a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that contains information about the production region, which is more accurate than checking through settings, since IMEI can not be forged software.
To find out the IMEI, do one of the following:
- 📞 Type the code *#06# on the phone keyboard and the number will appear on the screen. IMEI (Two numbers for dual-SIM models).
- 📄 Look at the sticker under the battery (for removable battery devices) or on the box.
- 🖥️ In settings: Settings → The phone. → General information → Status.
First 8 digits IMEI — it TAC-Type Allocation Code, which identifies the model and region, can be decrypted on specialized services:
- 🔍 IMEI.info – enter the number and get the model and country data.
- 🌍 SND Deep Info – shows the region of production (e.g., “China” or “Global").
Note that if the service shows "China" but the settings are firmware marked "Global", it's likely that the device has been overstamped. OTA-updates and stability of work.
3. Special engineering codes for deep diagnostics
For advanced users, there are hidden commands that output technical information about the firmware, which work on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, but may vary depending on the version of MIUI.
Open the Phone app and enter the following combinations:
| Code. | What shows | Example of conclusion for Global |
|---|---|---|
| ##4636## | Phone and battery information | Phone Information will be included in the Software Version: MIUI Global 14.0.5 section. |
| ##225## | Calibration Date (for some models) | If the date is WW/YYY, the global version |
| ##6484## | MIUI Test (only for older versions) | The results will indicate a region (e.g. Region: Global) |
⚠️ Note: Not all codes work on new models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Redmi Note 12) If nothing happens after you enter the code, it is blocked in your version. MIUI. In this case, use alternative methods.
Enter the code ##4636##| Check the line "Software Version" | Compare with the table above | If there is no result, try another code-->
4. Checking through Fastboot: for users with unlocked bootloader
If you have a bootloader unlocked (for example, to install custom firmware), you can learn the version of the device through fastboot mode. This method is suitable for technically savvy users, since it requires a connection to a PC.
Instructions:
- Turn off your smartphone and press Volume Down + Power to log into Fastboot Mode.
- Connect the device to the computer via USB.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:
fastboot getvar productAnd you'll see a model of the device in the answer.
- 🌍 product: cezanne_global — Xiaomi Mi global version 11X.
- 🇨🇳 product: Cezanne - Chinese version.
You can also use the command:
fastboot getvar allIt will display a complete list of variables where you need to search for rows with region or variant.
What if the fastboot doesn’t recognize the device?
5. Visual signs: how to distinguish the global version by box and device
Sometimes you can identify a version before you turn on your smartphone, and the manufacturer puts the label on the box and the device itself, but there are nuances that not everyone knows about.
What to look for on the box:
- 📦 The label "Global Version" should be on the serial number sticker, but some unscrupulous vendors are putting stickers on Chinese devices.
- 🏷️ Barcode and article – Global versions have the letters G in the article (for example, M2101K7AG The Redmi Note 10 Pro Global Chinese version is designated C.
External differences of the device:
- 📶 Frequency support – Chinese versions may not support some 4G-bands (e.g. Band 20) that are critical for roaming in Europe.
⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3 Xiaomi 12T) The differences are minimal, so you can't rely on visuals alone, but use the software methods from the previous sections.
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The "Global Version" on the box doesn't guarantee global firmware. Always double-check through settings or IMEI!
6. Verification through third-party applications
If standard methods don't give a definitive answer, you can use specialized utilities that analyze system files and output detailed information about the firmware.
Top.-3 Applications to check the version of Xiaomi:
- 🛠️ AIDA64 — In the "System" section there is a "version" clause MIUI", region.
Example of output in DevCheck for the global version:
Model: Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (veux_global)
MIUI Version: 14.0.4.0.TKCMIXM (Global Stable)If the app shows China Stable or CN, but the settings show "Global", it means that the firmware has been manually changed.
- 🔄 Updates by air (OTA).
- 📱 Google Services (for example, no apps from the Play Market).
- 📶 Stability of communication (especially in roaming).