How to check the firmware version of Xiaomi if the phone is turned off: all working methods

Did you buy Xiaomi with your hands, but the seller didn’t tell you the firmware version? or the phone ran out and you urgently need to know the current build. MIUI There are different situations, but the main thing is that there is always a solution. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to determine the firmware version on a Xiaomi, Redmi or switched off smartphone. POCO — From basic (body inspection) to advanced (working with fastboot).

It’s important to understand that without turning on the phone, some methods will only give general information (such as model and region) rather than an exact version. MIUI But even that data is often enough to find a compatible firmware, and if you want accurate build data (like rolling back or unlocking a bootloader), you'll have to use methods that connect to a PC.

Before you start, check that your Xiaomi may not be completely off, but simply discharged. Connect it to a charge for 10-15 minutes — sometimes even at 0% charge you can get to Recovery or Fastboot, where the firmware version is displayed directly.

1. Checking the sticker under the lid or battery

The easiest way is to inspect the factory sticker on the body of the phone. on most Xiaomi models (especially the budget Redmi Note series, POCO M) there is a sticker with technical information under the removable lid or battery:

• 📱 Model of device (e.g, M2007J20CG Redmi Note 9 Pro is the key to identifying compatible firmware.
• 🌐 Region (e.g, RU, CN, IN) — It depends on the type of firmware (global, Chinese, Indian).
• 📅 Date of production (e.g, 2021-05) — It will help to determine the version MIUI release-time.

The exact version of the firmware (for example, MIUI 14.0.5.0) you can't find it on the sticker, but you can know the model and the region:

1. Go to the website MIUI Downloads.
2. Choose your model and see the latest stable/development builds for your region.
3. Compare the date of production of the phone with the release dates of firmware – so you approximately determine which version was installed initially.

⚠️ Note: On new Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K60) The sticker is often hidden under a non-removable back panel. Don't try to open it without experience - you risk damaging the plumes or losing water protection!

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If the sticker is erased or unreadable, take a picture of it with good lighting and zoom in on your PC, and often the numbers become legible after processing it in a graphics editor.

2. Information on the box and documents

If you still have the original Xiaomi box, it's always the model of the device and sometimes the region.+ 5G maybe written:

• 📦 Model: 2201116PG (global).
• 🌍 For Russia or EEA (Europe).

This data is sufficient to:

1. Find your model in the database GSM Arena and see the release date.
2. Determine which version MIUI was relevant at the time of purchase (for example, if the phone was purchased in 2022, most likely, it was originally built). MIUI 13).
3. Find out if the model supports unlocking the bootloader (this is critical for firmware via fastboot).

Also check the documents that came with the package:

• 📄 Warranty card – sometimes there is a date of sale and a serial number, which can be specified model.
• 🔖 Identification card (if any) – it may be indicated IMEI, The model is defined by services like IMEI.info.

3. Use of Fastboot mode (for technically trained)

If the phone is completely drained but reacts to the charging connection (e.g., the indicator lights up), you can try fastboot mode. This method is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires a cable and a computer.

1. Connect the switched off Xiaomi to the PC via USB.
2. Hold and hold the buttons down. + Food for 10-15 seconds.
3. If the screen is black, but the PC makes the sound of the device’s connection, you’re in fastboot mode.
4. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

fastboot devices

If the device is determined (its serial number will appear), enter:

fastboot getvar all

In the conclusion, look for the lines:

• version-bootloader - version of the bootloader (for example, edl-4.1).
• version-baseband - version of the modem (for example, MOLY.LR12A.R3.MP.V19).
• product is the code name of the model (for example, cepheus for Xiaomi Mi 9).

This data will not show the exact version. MIUI, but it will:

• 🔍 Find out the code name of the device (you need to search for custom firmware).

⚠️ Note: If the fastboot getvar all output has the string secure: yes, it means that the bootloader is locked. ROM Xiaomi!

4. Determination of the version through EDL-The mode (for experienced users)

Regime. EDL (Emergency Download Mode is a "emergency" firmware mode used to restore bricks, which can be used to recognize the firmware version, but the method is only suitable for devices running Qualcomm processors (most Xiaomi, except for models on Mediatek).

To enter the EDL:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Volume Up + Volume Down and connect the USB cable to the PC.
3. Hold the buttons for 10-20 seconds until the PC identifies the device as Qualcomm. HS-USB QDLoader 9008.

You will need special tools:

• 🖥️ Mi Flash Tool – official utility from Xiaomi.
• 🔧 QFil or QPST — work-in EDL.
• 📂 Firmware in.mbn format (you can download from Xiaomi Firmware Updater).

In the Mi Flash Tool, you can connect to EDL Information about the current firmware will be displayed, including:

• Version MIUI (for example, V14.0.4.0.TKHCNXM).
• Type of firmware (Stable or Developer).
• Region (CN, Global, EEA).

⚠️ Attention: Entrance EDL This method is recommended only if you know exactly what you are doing or the phone is no longer turning on.

5. Analysis through IMEI (If the phone was previously online)

If your Xiaomi at least once turned on and connected to the Internet, you can try to find out the firmware version by using the Internet. IMEI. This method does not always work, but sometimes it gives accurate data.

Here's how to do it:

1. Find it. IMEI your phone (on a box, under a battery or through a sticker).
2. Go to IMEI.info and enter your own IMEI.
3. Check out the Software section, there may be a version MIUI Android.

You can also use the SNDeeP.info service:

• 🔍 Enter. IMEI serial number.
• Check the firmware history (if the phone has previously been serviced).
• Find out the date of the last update (if there is a record of the repair).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It doesn’t work for all models (especially new ones).
• ❌ Data may be outdated (if the phone has not been connected to the network for a long time).
• ❌ Does not show the current version if the firmware has been manually changed.

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IMEI-This method is only suitable for phones that have been in use and connected to mobile networks or Wi-Fi. For new devices or after a reset, data may not be available.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If all of the above methods do not work, there are still a few options:

• 🔋 Connect to charging on 30+ minutes - sometimes even at 0% charge you can enter Recovery (click Volume up) + The recovery menu version MIUI usually shown at the bottom of the screen.
• 🔧 Disassemble the phone and see the board marking – the motherboard often has a sticker with the model code (for example, VILI It's a Xiaomi Mi 10. You can find firmware on this code.
• 📱 Compare it to a similar working model – if you have a second phone of the same size, turn it on and see the version in Settings → The phone.
• 💬 Ask the previous owner - if you bought from hand, write to the seller (sometimes in checks or screens there is information about the firmware).

If you are critical to know the firmware version, but the phone does not turn on, the most reliable way is to flash a universal stable version. MIUI You can download it for your model through fastboot:

• Official website MIUI Downloads.
• Xiaomi Firmware Updater (an unofficial but reliable source)

Before the firmware be sure to check:

• 🔒 Does the firmware match the model and region of your phone.
• 🔋 Battery charge (minimum 30% to avoid failures).
• 🖥️ Availability of a backup of data (firmware erases everything!).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi firmware version