How to install Android 14 on Xiaomi smartphones: official and custom ways

Upgrading to Android 14 on Xiaomi devices will give you access to new features: improved privacy, dynamic AI wallpaper, predictive keyboard and optimized battery management. However, the installation process depends on the smartphone model, region and firmware status. The official updates are coming gradually through MIUI Updater, and for impatient users, there are alternative methods – from manual installation via Fastboot to custom firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience.

In this guide, we will discuss all the current ways to install Android 14 Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, including models 2022–2026 You will learn how to check the compatibility of your device, prepare it for updating and avoid errors like bootloop or data loss. Particular attention will be paid to the risks of using unofficial firmware on devices with a blocked bootloader - this is critical for owners of new Xiaomi smartphones 13/14 series.

1. Official ways to upgrade to Android 14

The safest method is to wait. OTA-Xiaomi releases updates in waves, so even if your model supports Android 14, you may not see it right away. MIUI.

To force the verification of updates:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update MIUI
• 🔍 Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Update Package
• 📥 If the update is available, download it (Wi-Fi is recommended)
• ⚡ After download, click Reboot and Update

To speed up the process, you can use the method of changing the region (does not work on all models):

1. Install the MIUI bootloader app from Google Play.
2. Choose your model and region EEA (Europe) or Global.
3. Download the latest firmware version from Android 14 (.zip file).
4. Move the file to the root folder of internal memory and rename it to update.zip.
5. Run the update through Settings → Update MIUI → Three points. → Select the update file.

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If you have lost some features after the update (for example, Mi Share or Game Turbo), install them separately from the update. MIUI App Store. It's connected to the modular architecture of the new version.

2. List of Xiaomi devices with Android 14 support

Not all Xiaomi smartphones will receive Android 14. the company adheres to the policy of updates: flagships are supported 3-4 years, budget models – 1-2 years. Below is the current list of devices for which an update is already available or planned (data for May 2026):

If your model is not on the list, check it out on XiaomiUI, where they publish the latest news about firmware, and note that for some regions (for example, India or Russia), updates may be delayed due to localization.

3. Preparation of the smartphone for manual installation of Android 14

If you choose to install firmware manually (via Fastboot or Recovery), there are several critical steps to follow, and neglecting them can lead to data loss or device blinking.

🔋 Charge the battery to 80% or more

📁 Create a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup

🔓 Unlock the loader (if required)

📥 Download the correct version of the firmware for your model

🛠️ Install the Mi Flash Tool and ADB

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Backup is a mandatory step. Use:

• 📲 Built-in backup MIUI (keep in touch, SMS, setting)
• 🖥️ Xiaomi Cloud for Photos and Documents
• 🔧 TWRP (if installed) for a full backup section /data

⚠️ Note: On devices with Dynamic RAM Expansion can reset the volume setting after firmware. Write down the current values in Settings → Memory. → Expanded memory.

To unlock the loader:

1. Link your Mi Account to your device in Settings → Xiaomi Account.
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the line to activate Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and include OEM-unlock.
4. Connect your smartphone to your PC, launch the Mi Unlock Tool, and follow the instructions (it may take 7-14 days to wait).

4. Install Android 14 via Fastboot (official firmware)

This method is suitable for stock firmware installation (original firmware). MIUI Android 14. You'll need a Windows PC, cable. USB Type-C and Mi Flash Tool.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official Fastboot firmware for your model from the site MIUI Download. The file will be in.tgz format.
2. Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MIUI\fastboot).
3. Turn off your smartphone and press the volume down. + Food to enter Fastboot mode (screen with rabbit in a hat-eared hat).
4. Connect the device to your PC and run the Mi Flash Tool. The program must identify the device.
5. In the Mi Flash Tool, click Select, select the folder with the unpacked firmware, then Refresh and Flash.
6. Choose Clean All or Save User Data. For the first install, Android 14 is recommended to clean all.
7. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes) and the smartphone will reboot automatically.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Flash Tool gives an error critical partition flashing is not allowed, then your bootloader is locked. Unlock it through the Mi Unlock Tool, as described in the previous section.

After a successful firmware:

• 🔄 The first download can take up to 15 minutes – do not interrupt the process.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi and wait for application optimization.
• 🔧 Check the operation of sensors (gyroscope, NFC) In Settings → The phone. → Diagnostics.

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Use clean all mode only if you are ready to lose all data. Otherwise, choose save user data, but be prepared for possible system glitches.

5. Install custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience)

If your device does not receive an official update, you can install custom firmware based on Android 14.

• 📱 LineageOS 21 – pure Android without branded chips Xiaomi.
• 🎨 Pixel Experience – firmware with the interface and features of Google Pixel.
• ⚡ ArrowOS – Balance between productivity and customization.

The installation will require:

1. Unlocked boot loader (see Section 3).
2. Installed custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox)
3. .zip firmware for your model (download only from trusted sources, such as, XDA Developers).
4. Additionally, GApps (Google services if not included in firmware) and Magisk (for root rights).

Instructions for installation via TWRP:

1. Download firmware and GApps (if necessary) to internal memory.
2. Turn off your smartphone and press Volume Up + Power to enter TWRP.
3. Make a full backup (click Backup and select all sections).
4. Click on Wipe → Advanced Wipe and tick Dalvik, Cache, System, Data.
5. Return to the main menu, click Install and select the firmware file.
6. After installing the firmware, repeat the step for GApps (if required).
7. Reboot to the system (Reboot → System).

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11) custom firmware may not support Widevine L1, This will result in the loss of the ability to watch high-resolution video on Netflix or Disney.+.

Problems after installation and their solution:

6. Android rollback 14 on MIUI 13/12

If the new version is unstable, you can go back to the previous firmware.

• 🔙 Recoil is possible only through Fastboot (for official firmware).
• 🚫 You can’t roll back on an older version of Android (like 14 to 12) if the device originally ran Android 13.+.
• ⚠️ After the rollback can work anti-rollback (Anti-Rollback), which will lead to a brick.

How to check for anti-recoil protection:

1. Install the app MIUI Anti-Rollback Checker from the 4PDA.
2. Open it and compare the current version of Anti-Rollback to the firmware version you want to roll back to.
3. If the number in the new firmware is smaller, rollback is prohibited.

If there is no recoil protection, follow the instructions:

1. Download the correct version MIUI Fastboot.
2. Unpack the archive and launch the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Select Clean All mode and swipe the device.
4. After rebooting, reset settings to Settings → Additionally. → Resetting settings.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you install Android 14, you're going to have a problem, and here are the most common ways to fix it:

Error: This package is for "toco" devices; this is a"

The reason: you are trying to install firmware that is not designed for your model.

• Check the code name of the device (see spoiler in section 2).
• Download the firmware with the correct code name.

Mistake: E3004: Critical partition flashing is not allowed

Reason: A blocked bootloader or an incompatible version of the Mi Flash Tool.

• Update the Mi Flash Tool to the latest version.
• Unlock the bootloader (Section 3).
• Try flashing fastboot manually: fastboot flash boot boot.img fastboot flash system system.img fastboot reboot

Problem: After the firmware does not turn on the screen, but the device vibrates

Cause: damage to the vendor partition or incompatible kernel.

• Try to reflash the device via Fastboot again.
• If it doesn't help, set it up. TWRP and run the right version. vendor.img.

Error: Status 7 when installed through TWRP

Reason: Firmware is not compatible with the version TWRP or corrupted by updater-script.

• Update. TWRP Up to the latest version of your model.
• Edit the updater-script file in the firmware archive by deleting the first lines with the model check.

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If after firmware the smartphone is loaded into bootloop (infinite reboot), try to reset the cache: press Volume up + Power when downloading, select Wipe Cache.

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