How to roll back the update on Xiaomi: 4 proven ways

MIUI updates often bring new features, but sometimes instead of improving users are faced with bugs: fast battery drain, overheating, freezes or broken applications. If after the update your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO began to work worse, do not rush to carry it to the service center. In most cases, you can roll back the update to the previous stable version of MIUI.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of firmware rollback, from official methods through Recovery to manual downgrade through Fastboot. Please note: the procedure requires care, since improper actions can lead to a bootloader lock or data loss. For each model (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, etc.), the approaches may be slightly different, but the general logic remains the same.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge at least 60% (preferably 100%) – rollback can take up to 30 minutes.
• 📱 Backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages) – some methods require resetting.
• 🔗 Original. USB-cable – cheap analogues can interrupt data transmission.

1.When should you roll back the Xiaomi update?

Not every update should be canceled, but here are the clear signs that it's time to bring back the old version of MIUI:

• 🔥 Overheating even with minimal load (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T heats up to 50°C on the settings menu).
• 🐢 Strong lags – delays when opening apps or scrolling the screen.
• 📉 Fast battery discharge (from 100% to 0% in 4-5 hours without active use).
• 🚫 Critical bugs: camera doesn’t work, network doesn’t catch, constantly reboots.
• 🔒 Blocking functions that used to work (for example, Always On Display is disabled).

If the problems are cosmetic (the icons have changed, the favorite widget is gone), it is better to wait for the next patch.Firmware rollback on Xiaomi with the blocked bootloader (most new models) requires unlocking through Mi Unlock, which resets all data.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) rollback MIUI Before downgrad, check the compatibility of versions on the forum Xiaomi.eu.

2.Official method: rollback through Recovery

The safest way is to use the built-in Recovery.It is suitable for most Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO models with an unlocked or locked bootloader, but requires the official firmware for your model.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the full firmware package (not OTA!) for your model from Miui Download. For example, for Redmi Note 11, select MIUI 14.0.5.0 (if the current one is 14.0.6.0).
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root folder of internal memory (not in folders!).
3. Turn off the phone. Press Volume up + Power before the Mi logo comes up is the launch of Recovery.
4. In the Recovery menu, select the language, then: Install update.zip to System One → confirm the selection.
5. Wait for the end (10-15 minutes) and the phone will reboot automatically.

Download the correct firmware version for your model |

Rename the file to update.zip|

Put the file in the root of the memory |

Charge your phone at least 60% |

Connect the original cable (if you need a Fastboot)

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If you've had your phone hang on the Mi logo for more than 10 minutes after the reboot, it's not a good firmware.

1. Press Volume Up + Power to re-enter Recovery.
2. Select Wipe Data (data reset) and re-install.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 11T Pro) after a rollback through Recovery, access to the 5G. To return it, upgrade to the latest stable version via Settings. → Update of the PO.

3. Manual downgrading of the version via Fastboot

If the recoiling through Recovery didn't work or your model doesn't support this method (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra), you'll have to use Fastboot.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (better from the set).
• 📦 Firmware in.tgz format for your model (download from Xiaomi Firmware Updater).
• 🛠️ Mi Flash Tool (official or modified version for new models).

Instructions:

1. Unpack the firmware archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\Xiaomi\ROM).
2. Turn off the phone. Press Volume down + Power to enter the Fastboot (a hare in a hat-eared hat will appear).
3. Connect your phone to your PC. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, press Select, and point the path to the firmware folder.
4. At the bottom, select Clean All (full reset) or Save User Data (save data, but doesn’t always work).
5. Press Flash and wait for completion (5-10 minutes). the phone will reboot automatically.

If the Mi Flash Tool is 0x80070002 or 0x80070005 error:

• Try running the utility on behalf of the administrator.
• Disable the antivirus (it can block drivers).
• Use a different version of the Mi Flash Tool (e.g., Mi Flash Pro for new models).

4. rollback via ADB Sideload (for power users)

If you have an unlocked bootloader and access to ADB, you can roll back via Sideload, which is suitable for devices where Recovery does not support update.zip installation.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot (download to Android) SDK).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📦 Firmware in.zip format (do not unpack!).

Instructions:

1. Place the firmware in a folder with ADB (e.g., C:\platform-tools) and rename it rom.zip.
2. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command prompt in the ADB folder, and type: adb devices If the device is displayed, continue. If not, check the drivers.
3. Recovery: Adb Reboot Recovery
4. From the Recovery menu, select Apply update from ADB.
5. On PC, type the command: adb sideload rom.zip Wait until it is completed (progress will be displayed on the phone).

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If ADB gives you a “device not found” error, try reconnecting the cable or using a USB 2.0 port (they are more stable than USB 3.0 for firmware).

After a successful rollback, the phone will restart, and if it's stuck at 47 percent or something, don't turn off the cable, wait 10 to 15 minutes.

1. Turn the phone off the PC.
2. Press Power + Volume up for reset via Recovery.
3. Repeat the procedure with another firmware.

5. Features of the rollback on HyperOS

With the release of HyperOS (replacement) MIUI And on new devices, the rollback process is more complicated. MIUI 14 to HyperOS 1.0 and want to go back, consider:

• 🔄 It is impossible to roll back without data loss – HyperOS uses a different partition format.
• 🔒 Requires unlocking the bootloader (even if it was unlocked earlier, you may need to re-assign the account).
• 📱 Not all functions. MIUI will work – for example, support for new gestures or widgets may disappear.

Step-by-step instructions for HyperOS:

1. Download the full MIUI firmware for your model (for example, for Xiaomi 14 it will be MIUI 14.0.20.0).
2. Unclose the file and find the images inside the folder.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode and run each file individually through commands: fastboot flash boot.img fastboot flash system.img fastboot flash vendor.img fastboot flash vendor.img fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img The full list of commands depends on the model (see instructions on Xiaomi.eu).
4. After the firmware, reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot reboot

⚠️ Note: On devices with HyperOS and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra) rollback MIUI This may cause the module to fail. NPU (This will affect the performance of AI functions (e.g. voice command recognition).

6.How to avoid problems with the next update?

To avoid having to roll back, follow these tips:

• 📅 Wait 1-2 weeks after the update is released – critical bugs are usually detected during this time.
• 🔍 Read the reviews on the forums (4PDA, Xiaomi.eu) before installation.
• 📥 Install only stable versions (avoid beta firmware if not bug-ready).
• 🔄 Backup before updating via Settings → System system → Backup.
• 🔋 Upgrade on charge >50% – this will reduce the risk of failure due to power outage.

If you still decide to upgrade, but are afraid of the consequences, use a gradual update:

1. Download. OTA-Service Package (Do not install it immediately).
2. Create a backup copy through TWRP (if installed).
3. Install the update and check the phone for 1-2 days.
4. If there are bugs, roll back through the backup TWRP.

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Resetting the update is a last resort. In most cases, bugs are fixed in the following patches, so first try resetting (Settings → Resetting) or clearing the cache (Settings → Memory → Clear cache).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi rollback updates