When Android 12 will be released on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: schedule of updates, features MIUI 13 and how to speed up the process

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S — One of the most popular mid-range smartphones, released in 2021 with Android 11 and shell MIUI The device’s owners have been waiting for an official upgrade to Android 12 for more than two years, but the information from the manufacturer remains controversial. In this article, we will analyze the real release date of the update, how to check its availability on your device, and what to do if the update is “stuck” or does not come at all.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi doesn’t always stick to tight deadlines for budget and mid-budget models. 10S Complicating matters further, the device is a Note series that traditionally receives updates later than its flagship lines, and we analyzed company announcements, user reviews and service center data to get a better picture for 2026.

If you are looking for more than just a release date, but want to figure out how to flash your smartphone yourself or solve problems after an update, the article has step-by-step instructions and checklists. MIUI 12.5 (current version) and MIUI 13 (with Android 12) to let you know if you should wait for an upgrade or stay on your old firmware.

Official schedule of updates for Redmi Note 10S: What is known for 2026

According to Xiaomi policy, the Redmi Note series smartphones are getting two major Android updates. 10S It came out with Android 11, so it is logical to expect an upgrade to Android 12 and Android 13:

📅 Initial promises: In 2021, Xiaomi announced that Redmi Note 10S Android 12 will be available in the first quarter of 2022, which was two years ago.
⏳ Real pace: Mi Community forums have started to get users from India and Europe MIUI 13 (based on Android 12 only in November 2022 – January 2023.
🌍 Regional differences: Update delayed longer in Russia and CIS due to firmware adaptation for local services (e.g. Mi Pay and Mi Cloud).
❌ Android 13: At the time of writing, Redmi Note (2026) 10S Android 13 never got it, which puts the device into question.

According to insiders, Xiaomi may completely stop issuing updates for Redmi Note 10S post-exit MIUI 14 (which will likely remain Android 12-based), which means that device owners shouldn’t count on Android 14 or later.

⚠️ Note: If your smartphone is purchased in the official Xiaomi store in Russia, check the firmware version in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If it's written MIUI Global, the update may come later than for MIUI Europe MIUI India.

📊 You already got Android 12 on Redmi Note. 10S?

Yeah, long ago.

Yeah, recently.

No, I'm still waiting.

I don't know how to check.

I have a different version of Android.

How to Check Android 12 Availability for Your Redmi Note 10S

Before you try to install the update manually, make sure it is available for your model at all.

Open the Settings. → The phone.
Tap several times on the item version MIUI, until the words “You are a developer!” appear (this will unlock hidden settings).
Return to the main Settings menu and select Additional → System Update.
Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Select Service Pack.
If the system offers to download a file with the name «MIUI 13" and Android 12 version - update available.

If there are no updates, try the following steps:

🔄 Reset the cache: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Update the system and clear the cache.
📶 Check the region: Sometimes the update comes only when you connect to the VPN servers in India or Europe.
🔌 Charging. > 50%: The system can block the upgrade if the battery is below 50%.

Check the version. MIUI (Global/Europe/India)

Clear the cache of the application "System Update"

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi

Charge your phone to at least 60%

Make a backup copy of the data-->

If after all the manipulations, the update did not appear, perhaps your device falls under the “wave” release – when Xiaomi rolls out the firmware in batches to avoid mass failures.

Comparison MIUI 12.5 (Android 11) and MIUI 13 (Android 12): Should I Update?

Many users are afraid to update due to possible bugs or slowdown of the smartphone, to make an informed decision, compare the key changes:

Function	MIUI 12.5 (Android 11)	MIUI 13 (Android 12)
Productivity	Stable, but sometimes "suppressing" animation	Optimized Atomic Memory (20 percent faster)
Design	Classic MIUI with large icons	New widgets, Material You (dynamic colors)
Security	Monthly patches until March 2023	Patches through June 2026, improved phishing protection
Autonomy	Average battery consumption	Smart background restriction (saves up to 10% charge)
Camera.	Stockware without AI-improvements	New Magic Clone Algorithms and Night Mode 2.0

According to user feedback, MIUI 13 really works smoother, but some are facing the odds:

🔋 Increased battery consumption in the first days after the update (the system indexes files).
📱 Overheating with heavy use (especially in games).
🔊 Sound problems in Bluetooth headphones (solved by resetting network settings).

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If after the update, the smartphone began to slow down, try to turn off animation in the developer settings (Settings) → Additionally. → For developers → The scale of window animation → lay out 0.5x).

How to speed up Android 12: 3 working ways

If you don't want to wait for the official release, you can try to force the update, options from the safest to the riskiest:

Update via Recovery (official method)

This method does not require unlocking the bootloader and does not deprive you of the guarantee:

Download the official firmware for your model from the Miui Download website (select the Stable version for the Redmi Note). 10S marked Android 12).
Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root folder of the phone.
Go to Settings. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a Service Package.
Choose. update.zip And you confirm the installation. The phone will reboot to Recovery and install the firmware.

2. Installation via Fastboot (for experienced)

This method requires an unlocked bootloader and PC:

fastboot flash boot boot.img


fastboot flash recovery recovery.img




fastboot flash system system.img




fastboot reboot

⚠️ Risk: Wrong commands can turn a phone into a brick.Use only official images!

3. Transition to custom firmware (at your own risk)

If the official update never came out, you can install LineageOS or Pixel Experience based on Android 12.

🚫 Deprives you of security.
🔓 Requires unlocking the bootloader (the procedure takes up to 720 hours of waiting time!).
📱 Can break a camera or fingerprint sensor.

What happens if you interrupt the update through Recovery?

If you turn off your phone while installing firmware through Recovery, you risk damaging your system partitions, at best, your phone will load into Safe Mode, at worst, you'll need to flash it through Fastboot or visit a service center. - Infinite boot (Redmi logo burns for more than 10 minutes) - Black screen after reboot. - No command error in Recovery. + Volume up 15 seconds for forced reboot.

Typical issues after upgrading to Android 12 and how to fix them

Even official firmware sometimes contains bugs, and here are the most common bugs and ways to fix them:

1. Fast battery discharge

After the update, the system will re-index the files, which increases the load on the processor, to return autonomy:

🔄 Reboot your phone 2-3 times (this will reset the background processes).
🛠️ Turn off Settings. → Battery. → Intellectual consumption.
📵 Turn on the mode of saving charge for the first day.

2.Gesturals or sensors are not working

This is a typical problem for the Redmi Note. 10S after the upgrade:

Go to Settings. → Display. → Additionally. → Full screen display mode.
Select Gestures and adjust the sensitivity of the screen edges.
If it doesn’t help, reset the sensor settings through Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting input settings.

3. Errors of connecting to Wi-Fi or mobile network

After the update, the settings of the communication module may be lost.

1. Go to Settings → SIM- of maps and mobile networks.


2. Turn off Volte and Wi-Fi Calling.




3. Reboot the phone.




4. Turn the modes back on.

⚠️ Warning: If after the update the sound has disappeared in the speaker, check the settings Settings → Sound. → Sound quality and effects. Sometimes the Dynamic profile is confused into Headphones».

Android 11 rollback: when it is necessary and how to do it

If Android 12 is unstable, you can return the old firmware.

✅ You can roll back if you have a backup of old firmware or you download the official image. MIUI 12.5.
❌ You can’t reset if you’ve already upgraded to MIUI 14 - this will lead to the locking of the downloader.
🔓 Unlocking will be required if you install firmware through Fastboot.

Step-by-step instructions for rollback through Recovery:

Download the stable version MIUI 12.5 for the Redmi Note 10S official website.
Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the memory.
Press Power + Volume Up to Enter Recovery.
Select Install update.zip and confirm the installation.
After rebooting, reset settings (Settings) → Resetting settings).

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Recoil on old firmware erases all data from internal memory! Before the procedure, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset or manually copy files to PC.

What to do if Android 12 never came out

Xiaomi finally dropped support for Redmi Note 10S, You have a few options:

1. Installation GSI-Firmware (Generic System Image)

This is a “clean” Android 12 without a shell MIUI. Pluses:

🚀 Higher performance (no unnecessary services Xiaomi).
🔒 Regular security updates from Google.

Cons:

📸 Branded camera features don’t work (48 MP will work as 12 MP).
🔋 Possible problems with autonomy.

2. Transition to the custom core

Projects like KernelSU or FrancoKernel can improve performance even on older firmware.

🔓 Unlocked loader.
🛠️ Ability to work with ADB and Fastboot.

3.Buying a new smartphone

If Redmi Note 10S no longer getting updates, it may be time to consider a replacement.Relevant analogues in 2026:

📱 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (Android 13, 200 MP camera).
📱 POCO X5 Pro (Android 12, but with guaranteed upgrade to Android 14).
📱 Samsung Galaxy A54 (4 Years of Updates, Android 14 Out of the Box).

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Before buying a new smartphone, check it on the website XDA Developers – they publish real terms of support for updates for each model.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Android 12 on the Redmi Note 10S

❓ Why I don't have an update when a friend has it on the same phone?

Xiaomi rolls out firmware in batches to avoid mass disruption: 🌐 Regions (e.g, MIUI Europe gets updates sooner MIUI Global). 📱 Serial number of the device (first updated smartphones from the first batches). 🔧 Current firmware versions (if you have a beta, a stable update may not come) Solution: Try manually checking the update through Settings → Updating the system → Three points. → Update the package.

❓ Can I install Android 12 on the Redmi Note? 10S data-free?

When the official update via OTA or Recovery data is saved: 📂 It is recommended to make a backup (photos, contacts, SMS) fail-safe. 🔄 After the update, you may need to reset the cache (does not erase data, but speeds up the work). ⚠️ When you manually run through Fastboot, all data will be deleted!

❓ Will there be a Redmi Note? 10S Get Android 13 or Android 14?

According to Xiaomi’s policy, Redmi Note 10S should have: ✅ Android 12 (already available for most regions). ❌ Android 13 is unlikely as the device is released in 2021 and Xiaomi usually only supports budget models for 2 years. ❌ Android 14 is not exactly going to be. Exception: if you install custom firmware (like LineageOS 20 based on Android 13).

❓ How to find out which version of Android is installed on my Redmi Note 10S?

Go to Settings. → About the phone and look at the lines: Android version - here it says 11 (if not updated) or 12. MIUI — if it says MIUI 13.x.x, You already have Android 12.

❓ What to do if after upgrading to Android 12, the phone began to warm up a lot?

Overheating after upgrades is a common problem. Causes and solutions: 🔥 Background optimization: The system indexes files. Let the phone run 12-24 hours standby. 🎮 Games or heavy apps: Android 12 has changed its CPU management policy. → Battery. → Performance mode. 🔋 Faulty battery: If the phone is warming even in plain, check battery wear through the AccuBattery app.