Knowing the firmware version on a Xiaomi device is a challenge that every owner has to face sooner or later. Without that information, you can't update the system, install custom firmware, or even diagnose problems correctly. But where exactly do you look for that data? Why can the path to information differ from one Redmi, POCO, or Mi model to another? And what do you do if the phone doesn't turn on or is stuck on the logo?
In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to test firmware versions, from standard MIUI and HyperOS settings to hidden engineering menus and commands for ADB. You’ll learn how to distinguish the global version from the Chinese version, what stable and beta builds are, and why different version numbers can be displayed on the same device, and for advanced users, instructions for determining firmware through fastboot and recovery.
1. Standard method: via MIUI/HyperOS settings
The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi devices, regardless of the model and firmware version.
- Open the Settings app** (cog icon).
- Scroll down and select About Phone (on HyperOS it can be called About Device).
- Find the lines MIUI version or HyperOS version – this is your current firmware.
- For detailed information, tap several times on the kernel version or build number (a hidden menu with additional data will open).
In this section you will see:
- 📱 Version. MIUI/HyperOS — primary firmware number (e.g, MIUI Global 14.0.5 or hyperos 1.0.12.0).
- 🔢 The assembly number is a unique identifier (for example, UXTMIXM global version).
- 🌍 Region: Global, China, EEA (Europe or India.
- 🔄 Type of build: Stable (stable) or Beta (test).
Nana POCO-The path may be slightly different: → The phone. → Information on MIUI. If you have a Xiaomi Pad or Mi TV, Look for the section About the tablet or About the TV, respectively.
2. How to decrypt Xiaomi firmware number
The firmware version number is not a random set of characters, but it contains encrypted information about the device model, region and build type.
MIUI Global 14.0.5.0(TKLCNXM)Transcript:
| Part of the room | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI/HyperOS version | 14.0.5.0 | The main firmware version (14 - MIUI number, 0.5.0 - patch). |
| Model code | TKL | Unique model identifier (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+) |
| Region | CN | Country/region: CN – China, RU – Russia, IN – India, EU – Europe. |
| Type of assembly | XM | Stable or Beta. XM is global stable. |
If the number has a letter V (for example, V14.0.5.0.TKLCNXM), This indicates a version for Vendor. ROM (firmware from the operator (EEA) — European-supported assembly GDPR.
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Save a screenshot of the firmware version to the cloud or computer, which will help when you access or install custom software.
3. Alternative methods: through the engineering menu and codes
If the standard path is not available (for example, due to a system failure), you can use hidden commands or engineering menus, these methods work even on locked devices.
Method 1: Code #4636##
In the Phone app, dial the combination ##4636##. Phone Information will open (although permission may be required) and you will find:
Method 2: Engineering Menu (MTK/Qualcomm)
For devices running MediaTek or Qualcomm processors:
- Dial ##36446337## (for MTK) or ##225## (for Qualcomm).
- Go to the Software Info or SW Version section.
- Look for MIUI Version or Build Number.
What do I do if the codes don't work?
Method 3: Through ADB (for Advanced)
If you have access to the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), follow the command:
adb shell getprop ro.miui.ui.version.nameTo obtain the full assembly number:
adb shell getprop ro.build.display.id⚠️ Attention: Use ADB requires on-set debugging USB And you can crash when you're not in the right commands.
4. How to find out the firmware if Xiaomi does not turn on
If the device does not boot or is stuck on the MI logo, you can determine the firmware version through fastboot or recovery modes.
Method 1: Through Fastboot
- Turn off the device (clip Power + Volume down for 10 seconds).
- Press the power + volume down until the hare appears in the hat-eared (fastboot mode).
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: fastboot getvar all
- Look for lines: version-bootloader - version of the bootloader. version-baseband - version of the modem. miui-version - version of the firmware (if available).
Method 2: Recovery (TWRP/Stock)
If custom recovery (e.g. TWRP) is installed:
- Press Power + Volume Up to Enter Recovery.
- Select Advanced → File Manager.
- Go to /system/build.prop and find ro.miui.ui.version.name.
Critical information: On bootloader-locked devices (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12), trying to install unofficial firmware without unlocking will lead to a hard breech (inability to recover without a service center).
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Always check the model number (for example, 2304FPN6DG for POCO F5) with the official firmware list on the Xiaomi or XiaomiUI website. Model and firmware mismatch is the main cause of failures!