What Xiaomi phones will get Android 12: a full list of models

The issue of updating the operating system worries every smartphone owner, because it is with new versions of Android come fresh features, improved security and a new interface. Xiaomi traditionally supports their devices by offering a shell MIUI on top of the current version of the system. Device owners often wonder when their gadget will receive the long-awaited update and whether to expect the release of a new firmware for their model.

Android 12 is a different story for Xiaomi, and it’s spreading in stages, starting with flagship models and gradually reaching the budget segment. It’s important to understand that even if your model is on the waiting lists, the release date can vary depending on the region and the specific modification of the device. In this article, we’ll take a look at which phones are guaranteed to receive the update and which will remain on the previous version.

The process of implementing a new OS takes time to adapt the company shell and test the stability of work. That is why it takes several months between the release of a “clean” Android from Google and the appearance of firmware for Xiaomi.

Official list of supported Xiaomi smartphones

The first update to Android 12 (in the shell of MIUI 13) received the flagship devices of the company, this is standard practice for all electronics manufacturers, owners of top models can expect priority access to new features and security patches.

The first wave of devices running on powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series processors, which have enough performance to ensure smooth operation of all visual effects of the new system, is a list of the main series included in the update program:

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 11 Series (including Lite, Pro and Ultra versions)
• 📱 Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro Series
• 📱 Xiaomi Series 11T and 11T Pro
• 📱 Xiaomi Mix 4 and Mix Fold series
• 📱 The Redmi series K40 (For the Chinese market, global analogues – Xiaomi 11T)

It’s worth noting that some models released in late 2020 also made it to the list, a welcome surprise for users who didn’t plan to change the device anytime soon. Support for aging flagships is an important aspect of the company’s policy, though not always predictable.

Update for Redmi and POCO devices

Xiaomi’s sub-brands Redmi and POCO are also receiving updates, but the situation is a little more complicated because of the sheer number of models released, and Redmi’s global versions often get firmware later than their Chinese counterparts.

Owners of the popular Note and X series can expect to upgrade if the device was released no earlier than 2020. Budget models of the C and M series often remain behind major Android updates, receiving only security patches, due to hardware restrictions and budget support policies.

The list of POCO models that will definitely receive or have already received Android 12:

• 🚀 POCO F3 (redmi K40)
• 🚀 POCO F4
• 🚀 POCO X3 Pro and X3 NFC
• 🚀 POCO X4 Pro 5G
• 🚀 POCO M4 Pro

It is important to note that for some POCO models, the update may come in the form of a global stable version with a delay of several months relative to the Chinese release.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to manually install firmware from another model or region through Recovery unless you are an experienced user.This may result in loss of warranty and device inoperability (brick).

Technical requirements and limitations of iron

Moving to Android 12 requires not only software adaptation, but also compliance with certain hardware requirements. The new system is more demanding on the amount of RAM and drive speed. Devices with 3 GB of RAM and less often excluded from update lists, as the new shell MIUI 13 can work on them non-stables.

Smartphones based on older MediaTek Helio chips may not receive an update due to the lack of drivers from the chipset maker. Qualcomm usually provides support for longer, which explains why Snapdragon phones are more likely to be updated.

Compatibility table for series of processors:

While this is not an outright ban, devices with 32GB or 64GB of storage may have difficulty installing an update because the process requires significant free space.

How to check for an update manually

Often, the update doesn't come to all users at the same time, so you can avoid server overload and collect statistics about possible errors on the first batch of devices, but you can try to speed up the process and check for new firmware manually.

You need to go to your smartphone settings. Find the About Phone section and click on the version logo. MIUI. The system will automatically contact the update server if the new version is available for your region and IMEI-Addresses, you will see a suggestion to download and install it.

If the automatic check failed, you can use the three-dot feature in the top right corner of the update screen. Select Manually (or Download the update package) if you have a link to the firmware file from the official website. However, it is safer for the average user to rely on OTA (Over the Air updates.

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → The phone.
• 🔍 Click on the logo. MIUI
• 🔍 Wait for the check to be completed
• 🔍 If you have any updates, if not, wait for the mailing list.

Sometimes, changing the region in settings helps, and switching to India or Indonesia can provoke the server to issue a newer version of the firmware, since in these regions updates often come out earlier, and after updating, the region can be returned back.

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Before installing a major system update, make sure to back up important data to the Mi Cloud or your computer. Although the process usually goes smoothly, there is always a risk of data loss.

Possible problems after installing Android 12

Switching to a new version of the operating system is always stressful for the device, and even after successful installation, users may face a number of typical problems, most often associated with optimizing applications and restructuring system files.

In the first days after the update, the smartphone can heat up more and discharge faster. This is normal: the system indexes files and optimizes the operation of applications in the background, usually this process takes from 2 to 5 days of active use.

List of frequent problems and their solution:

• 🐞 Fast battery discharge: wait 3-5 days until the system completes the background optimization.
• 🐞 Lags of the interface: clear the application cache or reset the settings to factory (after backup).
• 🐞 Camera Errors: Update all apps via Google Play Store and Mi GetApps.

⚠️ Warning: If your smartphone stops turning on or is constantly restarting (bootloop), don't panic. Try booting into Recovery mode and doing a Wipe Data reset. If that doesn't work, you'll need to flash it over your computer.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Android 12 on Xiaomi is a lottery game that depends on the model, region and time of purchase: flagships get the update first, public sector – last or not at all.