When will the update for Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: official data and forecasts for 2026

Why Redmi Note 9 Pro owners are waiting for updates

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro was released in 2020, but is still one of the most popular devices of the brand due to its balanced characteristics and affordable price. However, every year users are faced with questions of security, application compatibility and performance – which means that firmware updates become critical.

In this article, we’ll look at when to expect new MIUI or Android versions for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, how to check your current firmware, and what to do if the update doesn’t come automatically, and the hidden risks of manual firmware and alternative ways to extend your smartphone’s life.

Spoiler: Official support for the Redmi Note 9 Pro is already complete, but that doesn't mean there won't be any more updates.Read on to get a sense of the nuances.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Support Status in 2026

Xiaomi traditionally provides 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security patches for its mid-range smartphones.For the Redmi Note 9 Pro (codenamed joyeuse), this meant:

• 📅 The latest major update of Android 12 (MIUI 13) - 2022.
• 🛡️ Latest security patches – June 2023 (for global version).
• ❌ Official support terminated – new versions MIUI 14/15 Android 13/14 will not.

However, there are nuances: some regional versions (such as India or China) may have received updates longer.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi Note 9 Pro is purchased in China, it can work on the same device. MIUI China ROM, Update to a different version than the global version. MIUI may result in loss of warranty or inoperability of the module NFC (If you have it in your model).

* Chinese devices sometimes have unofficial MIUI 14 ports, but they are unstable and may contain bugs.

How to check the current firmware version and available updates

Before you look for new updates, make sure you know the current version of your Redmi Note 9 Pro.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the lines MIUI version and Android version.
3. Write down or take pictures of this data – it will be necessary to search for custom firmware.

To check for updates manually:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If the message “Updates are not available”, it means that there are no official updates for your region.

Check the Wi-Fi connection|Charge your phone at least to 50%|Release. 2-3 GB memory|Record the current version MIUI-->

If the system offers an update but it doesn’t install, try:

• 🔄 Restart the phone and try again.
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes updates are blocked on corporate or public networks).
• 🗃️ Clear the cache of the application System Update in the settings.

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If the update weighs more than 1 GB, download it via Wi-Fi, not mobile Internet. Otherwise, the traffic restriction may work and the download will be interrupted.

Alternative ways to get an update: custom firmware and ports

The Redmi Note 9 Pro, the only way to get a new version of Android or MIUI, is to install custom firmware.

• 🤖 LineageOS – pure Android without shell MIUI, Android 13 supports support.
• ⚡ Pixel Experience – firmware with interface from Google Pixel.
• 🔧 Xiaomi.eu – modified MIUI Extended functions (but without official support).
• 🛡️ ArrowOS – Balance between Performance and Stability.

However, installing custom firmware has risks:

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware can lead to loss IMEI (And as a result, no network, overheating of the processor or constant reboots. Before installation, it is necessary: Unlock the bootloader (this erases all data!). TWRP Recovery for backup. Check firmware compatibility with the joyeuse model (for Redmi Note) 9 If you decide on custom firmware, follow the instructions from the forums XDA Developers or 4PDA. Example of steps to install LineageOS: 1. Unlock bootloader with Mi Unlock Tool 2. Install TWRP: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img 3. Load in TWRP and backup 4. Download LineageOS: Adb sideload lineage.zip 5. Switch Gapps (if you need Google services): Adb sideload gapps.zip What if there's no network after the firmware is installed? If the mobile phone is lost after the custom firmware is installed, it's likely to crash. IMEI. You can restore it via the engineering menu: 1. Dial ##4636## and select Phone Information. 2 If IMEI Not available, use the Maui tool. META or SN Write Tool (requires an authorized Xiaomi account). 3. Restore IMEI At your own risk, the wrong actions can block the modem forever. What to do if there are no more updates: Optimize your old smartphone If you do not want to take risks with custom firmware, but want to improve the work of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, try these methods: 1. Optimizing productivity 🧹 Clear the app cache in Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache. 🚫 Turn off autoloading of unnecessary apps in Settings → Annexes → Auto-start. 🔋 Activate the "Light Mode" mode in the battery settings. 2. Frequent problems after updates and how to solve them If you still managed to update the Redmi Note 9 Pro (for example, through custom firmware), you may encounter typical problems: Problem Possible cause Phone solution strongly warmed Unoptimized core in firmware Install core with support for thermal throttle or roll back to the old version Quickly sits battery Background processes of new firmware Disconnect "Adaptive brightness" and limit background activity Applications Camera Not Working No Drivers for Camera Module Install Patch ANX Camera or return to stock firmware No sound in speaker Failure in audio mixer Check settings Settings → Sound. → Sound quality or reflash modem If after the update the phone stopped turning on or got stuck on the Redmi logo, try: Click the Power button + Volume up 10 seconds for forced Manual Security Update Even without Official Updates, Security Can Be Improved: 🔒 Install an antivirus (such as Bitdefender or Kaspersky). 🛡️ Update apps via Google Play (many vulnerabilities are closed at the software level). 🌐 Use it. DNS-filtration (e.g., filtration, 1.1.1.1 from Cloudflare to block malicious sites. 3. Alternative launchers and shells if you don't like MIUI, But you don't want to stitch your phone, try it: 🎨 Nova Launcher – flexible interface configuration. ⚡ Lawnchair – lightweight launcher with gesture support. 🔄 Microsoft Launcher – Integration with Windows. 💡Even without the Redmi Note updates 9 The Pro could serve more. 2-3 The key is to keep track of the temperature of the processor and not to clog up memory with garbage. If it doesn’t help, download to Fastboot (Power button) + Volume down) and flash the stock firmware through the Mi Flash Tool. 2026–2026 years: should we wait for unofficial updates? 9 Pro's out. 2020 In the year ahead, it is unlikely that Xiaomi will release new official firmware for it, but there are several scenarios in which updates may still appear: 🔄 Ports MIUI 15: Enthusiasts can adapt a new shell for old iron (as it was with the Redmi Note). 8 Pro). 🤖 Android 14 through GSI: Generic System Image allows you to install a clean Android, but without support for all the features of the phone. 🛠️ Projects like this. /e/OS: Privacy-focused firmware sometimes supports older devices: 📱 Official website MIUI (file-room). 💬 Forum XDA Developers (Redmi Note theme) 9 Pro). 📡 Telegram channels dedicated to Xiaomi (for example, MIUI Updates Tracker). ⚠️ Warning: If you see news of a "new update for Redmi Note 9 Pro" on little-known sites, check the source. Often scammers spread malware under the guise of firmware! FAQ: Answers to frequent questions about updates Redmi Note 9 Pro Can I install Android 13 on Redmi Note 9 Pro? Yes, but only through custom firmware like LineageOS 20 or ArrowOS. Official Android 13 for this model is not. Remember that after the firmware may not work: Module NFC (If it was in your version, file encryption (you'll have to reset your data), some camera features (like night mode) why my Redmi Note 9 Pro doesn't see an update, even though it's out for my region? Possible reasons: Your phone is participating in beta testing MIUI — Sign out of the program in the settings of your Xiaomi account. Update servers are overloaded - wait 1-2 days and check again. OTA-Solution: download the full service pack (.zip) from the official website and install it manually through System Update. → Three points. → Select a file. Should you upgrade if your phone is already working properly? If you're happy with the current performance and the applications are running smoothly, you don't have to update: ⚡ Increase battery consumption (due to new background processes). 🐢 Slow down (if firmware is not optimized for old iron). 🔧 Make inconvenient changes to the interface (for example, a new setting location). Exception: if the update closes critical security vulnerabilities (e.g. for mobile banking), it is worth installing. MIUI Does it work badly? Yes, but it requires a complete data reset. Instruction: Download the old firmware version from the archive. MIUI. Rename the file to update.zip And put it in the root of the phone's memory. + Volume up. Select Install. update.zip and confirm the rollback. ⚠️ Warning: After rollback, all data will be deleted and some apps may stop working (if they required a new version of Android). 9 Pro? If your Redmi Note 9 Pro is not up to speed, look for: Advantage Model Approximate Price (2026) Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 200-MP camera, OLED-screen, 120 Hz 25,000 - 30,000 ₽ POCO X5 Pro Snapdragon 778G, Fast charging 67W 22 000 – 27 000 ₽ Redmi Note 13 Pro Android 14 out of the box, glass case 28 000 – 33 000 ₽ All of these models will receive updates until at least 2026-2027.