How to find out the version of Android on Xiaomi Redmi 7: official and hidden methods

The Xiaomi Redmi 7, released in 2019, is still a popular budget smartphone thanks to its robust hardware and support for updates. However, over time, users are faced with the need to know the current version of Android and MIUI — whether for custom firmware installation, application compatibility checks or problem diagnosis. Unlike flagship models, where the version of the software is displayed in just two clicks, Redmi 7 can vary depending on the version of the shell and regional firmware.

In this article, we will not only break down the standard method through the settings menu, but also alternative methods, from the use of engineering menus to ADB commands. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that arise after rooting, installing custom recavators or resetting to factory settings. If your Redmi 7 “hangs” on the logo or does not turn on, here you will find a solution to find out the version of the software even in such cases.

Method 1: Standard Way through Phone Settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in MIUI menu, which is suitable for 99% of users and does not require additional tools, but even here there are pitfalls: on some firmware, menu items can be called differently or hidden.

To find out the version of Android and MIUI:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select About Phone (on some versions, About Device or Phone Information).
3. At the top of the screen you will see a block with information: 📱 The device is Redmi 7 (codenamed onc). 🤖 Android version – for example, Android 9 Pie or Android 10 (depending on updates). 🔄 Version. MIUI — for example, MIUI Global 12.5.3 Stable. ⚙️ Build number – a unique firmware identifier (useful for rollback or manual updates).

If the item About phone is not on the main screen settings, try to enter in the search bar settings the request "version" - the system will prompt the desired section. On some custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the path may differ: Settings → System → About phone → Software information.

⚠️ Redmi 7 with firmware for the Chinese market (China) ROM) version MIUI It can be displayed in Chinese. To switch the interface language, go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and region.

Check if the item is hidden in the "Additional settings"

Use the search by settings (lamp in the upper right corner)

Update your firmware to the latest stable version

Reset the settings to factory (data will not be deleted)

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Method 2: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

The Engineering Menu is a hidden section of MIUI that contains advanced technical information, including software versions, module status, and even hardware component tests, accessed through secret code, but beware: changing some parameters can lead to unstable smartphone operation.

How to open the engineering menu on Redmi 7:

1. Open the phone (calling) application.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information in English firmware).
4. Scroll down to the Android Version block – the current OS version will be listed here.

⚠️ Note: Do not change settings in Testing or Hardware Testing sections without understanding the consequences. NFC This may cause you to fail on some of the.

Method 3: Use ADB (for developers and enthusiasts)

If your Redmi 7 doesn’t turn on or is stuck on the logo, but is determined by your computer in Fastboot mode, you can find out the Android version through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires minimal command line knowledge, but gives 100% results even on bricks.

Step instructions:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes adb and fastboot).
2. Connect Redmi 7 to your PC via USB (if the phone doesn’t turn on, hold Power + Vol Down to go to Fastboot).
3. Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
4. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the device is determined, type: adb shell getprop ro.build.version.release For the MIUI version, use: adb shell getprop ro.miui.ui.version.name

If your phone is in Fastboot mode, use:

fastboot getvar version-release

or for firmware:

fastboot getvar vendor

1. Is the debugging mode on USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → 7 times to tap on "Version" MIUI").

2. whether Xiaomi drivers are installed on the PC (you can download on the official website).

3.Do you use the original USB-cable (cheap cables often do not support data transmission).

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Method 4: View the version through Recovery Mode

If Redmi 7 doesn’t boot into the system, but you can log in to Recovery Mode, the firmware version is still available, and this method works on both standard Xiaomi recovery and custom reclaims (TWRP, OrangeFox).

How to find out the version of the software through Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone (if it freezes, hold the Power for 10+ seconds).
2. Press the Power + Vol Up before the MI logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Apply update → Choose update package (do not select a file!).
4. The top of the screen will show the current version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI Global 11.0.2.0).

TWRP is a different path.

1. In the main menu, select Advanced → File Manager.
2. Go to /system/build.prop.
3. Find the lines: ro.build.version.release=9 ro.miui.ui.version.name=V12.5.1.0.PFGMIXM

⚠️ Attention: B TWRP It is not recommended to edit the build.prop file without a backup. An error in the syntax will lead to the inability to boot the system!

Official MIUI Global

Official MIUI China

Custom (LineageOS, Pixel Experience, etc.)

I don't know.

other

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How to find out the Android version if the phone is not turned on?

A situation where Redmi 7 is completely brick-and-brick (no button response, no PC detection) requires alternative approaches, and even then, there is a chance of knowing the firmware version if you have access to a box, check, or backup of data.

Options for action:

• 📦 Box or documentation: The back of the box or purchase check may include a version MIUI, The phone was sold under, MIUI 10 for early installments.
• 💾 Backup: If you have done a backup through Mi Cloud or TWRP, The archive will have a build.prop file with full version information.
• 🔧 Service center: In the workshops Xiaomi can determine the version of the software by serial number (IMEI) via internal database.
• 🔍 Log analysis: If the phone has ever connected to the PC, in the folder C:\Users\[Your user]\AppData\Local\Xiaomi\MiPhone\Logs Logs can be saved with the firmware version.

On Redmi 7 with Snapdragon 632 processor, the bootloader version affects compatibility with custom firmware. If you plan to split, first check the version through fastboot getvar anti - a value of 3 means blocked bootloader.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to find out the version of Android on Redmi 7, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is to confuse the Android version with the MIUI version. For example, the screen may say MIUI 12.5, but that doesn't mean Android 12 is installed.

• 🤖 Android – version of the basic OS (for example, 9 Pie, 10 Q).
• 🔄 MIUI — Xiaomi version of the shell (for example, 12.5.3).
• 📦 Build number – a unique firmware identifier (for example, PFGCNXM).

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Redmi 7 has the highest possible version of Android 10 (Q) and there are no official updates to Android 11 or 12 for this model!

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Redmi 7 version of Android