How to Check out Xiaomi’s Global Version: A Complete Guide with Photos and Tips

You bought Xiaomi on AliExpress, in a local store or got it hand-held, but you are not sure if the device is global firmware? The MIUI version depends not only on the interface language, but also on compatibility with Google services, the frequency of updates and even 4G/5G in your region. In this article, we will discuss 5 reliable ways to check the type of firmware - from basic (via phone settings) to advanced (via IMEI or through ADB).

Error in choosing a regional version can lead to problems: from the lack of Russian to blocking. SIM-For example, the Chinese versions of the Redmi Note 12 often do not support ranges. 4G, And Indian firmware can forget settings after the update, and we'll show you how to avoid these pitfalls and what to do if your Xiaomi is wrong» MIUI.

Spoiler: The quickest way is to look at Settings → About the phone, but it doesn't always work. If it doesn't have an explicit Global tag, you'll have to dig deeper. Ready? Let's go!

1. Check through phone settings (the easiest way)

So let's start with a method that works for 90 percent of users, and open the settings on your Xiaomi and go to About Phone (or Device) and we're interested in two things.

• 📱 The device model should end in Global (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro) 5G Global, if you saw it. CN (China), IN (India) or RU (Russia for old models, this is a regional version.
• 🌍 Version. MIUI — Global firmware contains letters MI (for example, MIUI Global 14.0.5) Chinese versions are designated as CN, a) Stable international — EU (for devices sold in Europe).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The name of the firmware may be hidden behind the item Version MIUI → Full version information. Stick it on multiple times to reveal all the data.

If the name of the model or version MIUI There is no word Global, but the phone supports Russian and Google services, it may have custom firmware (for example, xiaomi.eu). №3.

IMEI Verification: Determining the Region through the Official Service

IMEI — This is a unique identifier for your device that tells you the country of origin and the original firmware. IMEI into:

• 📞 Dial on the phone keyboard *#06# - a window with a 15-digit code will appear.
• 📄 In settings: About the phone → General information → IMEI.
• 📦 On the device box (under the barcode) or under the battery (for models with a removable lid).

Copy the first IMEI (if there are two) and check it on one of the services:

1. IMEI.info – enter the code in the box and click Check. In the results, search for the Country of Origin line (e.g. China or India).
2. Mi-Code is a specialized service for Xiaomi, showing the model and the firmware region.

⚠️ Note: If the service shows China, but the phone settings are Russian, it is likely that the firmware was changed after purchase. OTA-update!

3. Check through the menu of the engineering mode (for advanced)

If the previous methods didn’t give a clear answer, try the engineering menu, which works on most Xiaomi devices, but you need to be careful – do not change the settings if you are not sure about their purpose!

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and dial the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Software Information block and find the MIUI Version bar.

This can be shown here:

• 🌎 Global - Global firmware.
• 🇨🇳 China CN — Chinese.
• 🇪🇺 EEA — European firmware (similar to Global, but with some limitations).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) the engineering menu may be blocked. №4.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable USB debugging in settings | Download ADB platform from Google | Connect phone to PC with original cable

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4. Verification through ADB: tech-savvy

If all previous methods fail, then you have to check through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is a universal way to show the real version of the firmware, even if it has been modified.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 Cable USB (preferably original).
• 🔧 Utility. ADB (Download and unpack in a separate folder).

Steps:

1. Turn on the phone Developer Mode: go to Settings → About phone and tap 7 times on the MIUI version.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command prompt (or Terminal) in the ADB folder, and type:

adb shell getprop ro.miui.region

Possible results:

• Global is global firmware.
• cn is the Chinese version.
• in is Indian firmware.
• European (similar to Global, but with some limitations).

To find out the exact version of MIUI, run one more command:

adb shell getprop ro.build.description

In the conclusion, look for the mention of global or eea.

pissarro_global-user 12 SKQ1.211006.001 V13.0.4.0.SKOMIXM release-keys

Here global after the model name (pissarro is Redmi Note 10) confirms global firmware.

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If the adb device command doesn’t show your phone, try reinstalling drivers or using another one. USB-Port. macOS/Linux You may need to add a rule to the udev.

Serial number check (for new models)

On Xiaomi devices released after 2021, the serial number (S/N) may contain information about the region.

• In settings: About the phone → Serial number.
• On the device box (under the barcode).
• Under the battery (for models with a removable cover).

The serial number is usually in the format XXXXXXXXXYY, where YY is the country code:

• CN - China.
• IN - India.
• GL or GM is Global.
• RU - Russia (outdated, now replaced by Global).

⚠️ Note: Serial number can be forged (for example, when flashing through informal services). ADB, trust ADB!

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The serial number is not IMEI! It is not unique to each device and can be repeated on phones from the same batch.

What to do if the firmware is not global?

If your Xiaomi is running a Chinese or Indian firmware, you have three options:

1. Do nothing – if your phone is stable, it supports your phone. SIM-For example, Indian firmware often works well in CIS countries.
2. Update via OTA — some regional versions can be translated to global firmware through a standard update.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Select Service Pack.
• 📁 Download from the official website MIUI Global ROM For your model and select a file.

⚠️ Not all models support this transition! for example, the Chinese Redmi K50 You can’t go over to Global through OTA — You will need to unlock the loader.

1. Install global firmware manually is the most radical method, requiring unlocking the bootloader and using the Mi Flash Tool.

💡 Tip: Before flashing back, save your data! Use Mi Cloud or create a local backup in Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi’s global firmware