When Android 12 will be released to Xiaomi: a schedule and a list of devices

Many Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new operating system. The question of when exactly Android 12 will appear on their devices is becoming more relevant as stable firmware versions are released in different regions. The global version of the MIUI 13 shell, based on Google’s new OS, is already actively spreading, but the update schedule depends heavily on your gadget model.

The process of adapting the MIUI interface to the new features of the “green robot” takes considerable time for engineers of the company. Usually the first update is received by the flagship models of the Mi and Xiaomi series, followed by the sub-flagships of the T series, and only then the budget devices Redmi and Poco. It is important to understand that the release date in China and in the Global ROM can vary by several months.

In this article, we’ll take a look at which devices have already received the long-awaited update and which are just getting ready for it, learn how to manually check for a new version and what to do if a notification doesn’t arrive, and discuss the key changes that Android 12 will bring to the Xiaomi ecosystem.

Official schedule for updates

Xiaomi traditionally publishes lists of devices that will receive a new version of the software, but specific dates often remain floating. The first, as a rule, are flagships of 2021 release, such as Xiaomi Mi 11 and its variations. For them, the release of a stable version of MIUI 13 based on Android 12 began in late 2021 and early 2022.

The next wave of updates has affected popular mid-range models: Redmi Note 10 and Poco F3 series devices have started to get stable builds a little later than the flagships. Owners of budget smartphones such as Redmi 9 or Poco M3 may have to wait longer or be content with updating only the interface without changing the Android version.

⚠️ Note: Global update release dates may differ from China or Europe release dates 1-3 month.

It’s worth noting that some older models may get the MIUI 13 update but stay on Android 11, due to hardware restrictions or vendor support policies, so it’s important to check not only the shell number but also the Android version in the settings when waiting for the new version.

List of devices that received Android 12

There is now a vast list of smartphones that are already running the new operating system, with flagships leading the way, and the table below includes the major models that are already available in a stable channel.

Special attention should be paid to devices that originally came out with Android 12.Smartphones Xiaomi 12 series and some models of Redmi Note 11 come with the new OS at once. For them, the issue of updating is less acute, since they are already equipped with the latest software.

Owners of devices not included in the original list should not despair. Xiaomi often releases updates in waves, and support can be extended for previous generations of devices such as the Mi 10T or Redmi Note 9 Pro, although for the latter the likelihood of getting Android 12 is reduced.

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Use the Service & feedback app on your smartphone to check the eligibility of your device and send a request for an update.

How to check for an update manually

You don't always have to wait for a push notification. Often, you can find a new version in your smartphone settings before it comes automatically, and you need to do a few simple steps in the device's menu.

Go to your smartphone Settings. Find the About phone section. At the top of the screen, you'll see the current version of MIUI and Android. Click on the big logo icon or the three dots in the top right corner of the menu.

In the menu that opens, select Check Updates. The system will contact the server and check if the new firmware is available for your region and the user. IMEI-If you find an update, you'll see a button to download and install.

If the system says that there are no updates, but you know that they are already out for your model, you may not have received the file yet. In this case, you can try changing the region in the settings (Settings → Additional settings → Region) to the country where the release has already taken place (for example, Indonesia or India), check the updates, and then return your region.

Key changes to Android 12 and MIUI 13

The move to Android 12 brings not just a change in number in the name, but fundamental changes in design and functionality. One of the main innovations was the design of Material You. The interface now knows how to automatically adjust the colors of elements to the wallpaper, creating a single visual harmony.

MIUI 13 also improved privacy protection, with a new privacy center where you can see which apps accessed the microphone, camera or geolocation, and MIUI+ (now running in conjunction with Windows) becoming more stable, allowing you to stream your smartphone screen to your PC with minimal latency.

• 🎨 Material You: Dynamic interface colors, depending on wallpaper.
• 🔒 Privacy Dashboard: Detailed log of application access to data.
• ⌨️ Improved keyboard: Faster and ergonomic, with new themes.
• 📱 Widgets: Completely redesigned widgets with the ability to change size.

Memory optimization has also undergone changes: The new memory management system allows background applications to work more stable without being offloaded from RAM too aggressively, which is especially true for devices with 6 and 8 GB of RAM.

Problems in updating and their solution

The update process rarely goes perfectly smoothly for all users, sometimes you may encounter download errors, a cyclical reboot or just a very slow installation, most often the problem lies in an unstable Internet connection or overcrowded storage.

If the download is interrupted in the middle, try clearing the Software Update cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Software Update → Memory → Clean. After that, try checking for updates again.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the installation process if the progress bar has been slowed down. Interrupting in the final stage can damage the system partition and require flashing through the computer.

In some cases, the manual installation method helps. You can download the current version of the firmware from the official MIUI bootloader website. The file will have the extension.zip (for Recovery) or.tgz (for Fastboot). To install the Recovery version, just put the file in the root of internal memory and select it through the update menu (three dots → Select the firmware file).

For advanced users, the Fastboot update method is available via PC, which requires an unlocked bootloader and the Mi Flash Tool. It allows you to install the system cleanly, which often solves the problems with the “pipe” of old errors after the update.

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The safest way to upgrade is to wait for the official OTA-Manual methods require technical knowledge and carry risks.

What to do if the update does not arrive

If your phone is on the supported list, but Android 12 never comes, there may be several reasons, often due to regional distribution features (RU), Europe (EU) Global (Global) may have different release dates.

Also, you should consider that the update can come (staged rollout), which means that the server does not give files to all users at the same time, but to a random sample to track possible critical errors.

• 📶 Check the network: Make sure you don’t use it. VPN When updated, this may block the connection to the server.
• 💾 Memory space: Up to 10 GB of free space is required to install a major update.
• 🔋 Battery charge: The phone won't start installation if the charge is less than 30-40%.

If you are confident in your ability, you can switch from the firmware region to Chinese (CN) or Indonesian (ID), where updates often come out earlier, but this will require unlocking the bootloader and completely cleaning the data, which is a radical measure.