How to safely roll back HyperOS on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways (with risks and solutions)

Xiaomi’s HyperOS, which replaced MIUI, promised revolutionary changes in performance and design. However, many users have faced unexpected bugs, from battery issues to apps that aren’t working properly. If you’re also disappointed with the upgrade and want to go back to the previous version of MIUI, this article will help make it as safe as possible.

It is important to understand that firmware rollback is not a standard procedure, but an intervention in system files. Xiaomi does not officially support a HyperOS downgrade, so you perform all manipulations at your own risk. In this article, we will discuss the only officially approved method (via the Mi Flash Tool) and 4 alternative options, including recovery through TWRP and Fastboot.

Why users want to roll back HyperOS: top-5 cause

According to surveys on the 4PDA and XDA Developers forums, up to 30% of Xiaomi owners who upgrade to HyperOS are considering returning to MIUI.

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: many note that the smartphone is discharged 15-20% It's faster, even in standby mode, especially for Redmi Note models. 12 and POCO F5.
• 🐢 Lags and slowdowns: Despite promised optimization, some users complain about delays when opening apps and animations.
• 📱 Failing features: failure to practice gestures, problems with Always-On Display, errors in the camera (for example, on Xiaomi) 13T).
• 🔒 Settings restrictions: HyperOS has removed some customization options available in the MIUI (For example, fine-tuning notifications).
• 🔄 Incompatibility with applications: banking programs, games with anticheats (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile) or enterprise software may not be running.

Not all problems are systemic, some of them are solved by resetting settings or updating applications.

1. Perform a reset to factory settings (Settings → About phone → Reset settings).
2. Clear the cache with Recovery mode (Power + Vol Up → Wipe Cache).
3. Update all apps via Google Play or App Gallery.

Preparation for rollback: what to do before the procedure begins

Incorrect preparation is the main reason for the device to “break” when the firmware rolls back. Follow this checklist to minimize the risks:

Make a backup copy of data (photos, contacts, messages)|Check the device model and version of HyperOS|Download the right firmware MIUI for your model|Charge your phone at least 60%|Prepare the cable. USB (preferably original)|Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Disable the Mi Account lock (if any)-->

Pay special attention to the choice of firmware. Xiaomi has 3 types of builds:

To find out the current version of HyperOS, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. For example, the words HyperOS 1.0.3.0.UMCMIXM means:

• 1.0.3.0 is the assembly number;
• UMC - model code (Redmi Note 12 Pro+)
• MIXM is a region (Global).

⚠️ Note: If your device was purchased in China (China version) ROM), but stitched on Global/EU, rollback MIUI can block the network (no module) NFC, Google services are not working, and you will need to unlock the bootloader.

Method 1: Official rollback via Mi Flash Tool (for unlocked bootloader)

This is the only method Xiaomi indirectly supports — but only if you have a bootloader unlocked. If not, skip this section and read about alternative methods.

The work will require:

• 🖥️ Computer on Windows 7/10/11 (on Mac/Linux Mi Flash Tool is not working);
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (don't take cheap Chinese cables!);
• 📱 Firmware MIUI Fastboot for your model (you can download it on the official website);
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (version 2023 or later).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone and turn it into Fastboot mode: press Power + Vol Down for 10 seconds.
2. Connect the device to a PC. The device should appear in Device Manager Android Bootloader Interface.
3. Unpack the downloaded firmware in a folder without Cyrillic characters (for example, C:\MIUI\redmi_note12_pro).
4. Open the Mi Flash Tool, press Select and point the path to the firmware folder.
5. At the bottom, select Clean All (Full Cleaning) or Clean All and Lock (Cleaning + Lock bootloader).
6. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (usually 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: If an anti-rollback check error appears in the process, it means you are trying to install an older version. MIUI. In this case, only the firmware through EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

Method 2: Recoil through TWRP (for custom recavers)

If your Xiaomi has a custom TWRP recap, you can roll back to MIUI without a PC connection, a method that is suitable for power users, as it requires.zip archives and manual partition selection.

What you need:

• 📱 Established TWRP Recovery (version 3.7.0 or later);
• 📁 Firmware MIUI Recovery in.zip format (you can download it on Xiaomi Firmware Updater);
• 🔄 Backup of the current firmware (optional, but recommended).

Instructions:

1. Copy the firmware.zip to the phone’s memory (to the root directory or Downloads folder).
2. Turn off your phone and press Power + Vol Up to log into TWRP.
3. Backup your current system: Backup → Select partitions (Boot, System, Data) → Swipe to Backup.
4. Click Wipe → Advanced Wipe and mark Dalvik, Cache, System, Data. Confirm the cleanup.
5. Return to the main menu, select Install, find the downloaded.zip and confirm the installation.
6. After completion, press Reboot System.

The first run after a rollback can take up to 15 minutes - don't interrupt the process! if the phone has got stuck on the MI logo for longer than 20 minutes, try flashing it again through TWRP or Fastboot.

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If Google services are lost after the rollback through TWRP, download the NikGapps package for your version of Android and run it in a similar way.

Method 3: Recoil through ADB Sideload (without TWRP)

If you don't have TWRP, but you have an unlocked bootloader, you can use ADB Sideload, a method of installing firmware through the command line, which works even on devices with locked backups.

Preparation:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC;
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press the build number 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers);
• 📁 Download the firmware. MIUI Recovery in.zip format.

Installation process:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Reboot your phone in Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery
4. From the Recovery menu, select Apply update from ADB.
5. On PC, type the command to install firmware: adb sideload name file.zip (replace the name file.zip with the real name of the archive).

⚠️ If you see adb: failed to read command: no error, check the cable or port. USB. Also make sure that the firmware file name does not contain Cyrillic or spaces.

Method 4: Recoil through EDL-mode (for locked devices)

If the bootloader is blocked and other methods do not work, it remains. EDL-Emergency Download Mode is the emergency firmware mode used in service centers, requiring an authorized Xiaomi account (access level at least 3) to work, otherwise the firmware will not start.

How to log into EDL:

• Turn off the phone.
• Hold Vol Up. + Vol Down and plug in USB-plug-in.
• Hold the buttons for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out (the device will not turn on).

This will be further required:

1. Mi Flash Tool (version 2021 or later)
2. Firmware in.tgz or.mbn format (you can download it on specialized resources).
3. Authorization in Mi Account with developer rights.

Firmware in EDL is similar to Fastboot, but with an additional authorization step. If you don't have access to an authorized account, you can try to circumvent the restriction through Test Point - but this is risky and requires electronic repair skills.

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EDL-The mode is the last chance to bring the phone back to life if other methods have not worked.However, without authorization Xiaomi firmware will be blocked at the verification stage.

What to do after a rollback: data recovery and problem solving

After a successful return to MIUI, you will have to:

1. Set up your phone again: Even if you did a backup, some data (such as messaging) may not be restored.
2. Update apps: Go to Google Play and install the latest versions of programs.
3. Check the sensors: sometimes NFC, Gyroscope or Approximation Sensor stop working after rollback, in which case re-routing or calibrating through the engineering menu (#4636##) will help.

Typical problems after a rollback and their solution:

If the phone is unstable after rollback (spontaneous reboot, overheating), most likely, an incompatible version of MIUI was installed.

1. Find out the exact model of the device through fastboot getvar product.
2. Download firmware with the same code name (e.g., vili for Xiaomi 12).
3. Repeat the firmware with full cleaning (clean all in the Mi Flash Tool).

FAQ: Frequent questions about HyperOS rollback