Android 12 for Xiaomi: official release dates, lists of models and instructions for updating

The upgrade to Android 12 for Xiaomi devices has been one of the most anticipated events for smartphone owners of the brand. Despite the fact that the new version of the operating system from Google was announced in 2021, many models of Redmi, POCO and Mi get it with a significant delay. Why is this happening? The fact is that Xiaomi not only adapts pure Android 12 to its MIUI shell, but also tests stability on hundreds of hardware configurations.

In this article, we will look at when your Xiaomi model will receive Android 12, which devices are already updated and which are left without support. Also, you will find a step-by-step manual installation instructions (if the automatic update is delayed), a list of key changes to MIUI 13 based on Android 12, and answers to frequent questions about problems after the upgrade. If you own a Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3 or Mi 11 – this information will be especially useful!

The official release date of Android 12 for Xiaomi: what is known for 2026

At the time of writing (2026), most flagship and mid-budget Xiaomi models have already received Android 12 as part of MIUI 13 or later. However, some devices, especially budget or released before 2020, have not yet received an update.

• 📅 October 2021 – February 2022: First Beta Versions MIUI 13 based on Android 12 for flagships (Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi) 11i).
• 📅 March – June 2022: Mass release for Redmi Note 10 series devices, POCO F3, Mi 10T etc.
• 📅 July 2022 – January 2023: Updates for budget models (Redmi 9, POCO M3) and old flagships (Mi 10, Mi 9).
• ❌ Unsupported: Devices older than 2019 (Redmi Note 7, Mi 8) and some budget models (Redmi) 8A) Android 12 will not be officially available.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi doesn’t stick to a tight schedule of updates, such as the Redmi Note 9 Pro only got Android 12 in April 2023, despite promises in 2022. If your model hasn’t yet been updated, check it out in the list below or follow manual installation instructions.

Full list of Xiaomi models with support for Android 12

Below is a table with the devices that officially received or will receive Android 12 as part of MIUI 13/14.

How do you check if you have an update available for your model? Go to Settings → About → System Update. If there's a version of MIUI 12.5 or lower, your device hasn't yet been updated. You can also use MIUI Downloads, which publishes official firmware.

⚠️ Note: If your model is missing from the table above and released before 2020, the probability of getting Android 12 is near zero.In this case, consider installing custom firmware (such as LineageOS), but this will require unlocking the bootloader and may take away warranty.

What’s new in Android 12 for Xiaomi: Key changes in MIUI 13

Android 12 has brought a lot of novell to the design and functionality, but Xiaomi has further refined them to its shell.

• 🎨 New "Material You" design: Adaptive interface colors that adjust to wallpaper, like if you have blue on your desktop, you'll have a blue settings menu.
• 🔒 Privacy panel: Now you can see which apps use microphone, camera or geolocation in real time (similar to the feature in iOS).
• ⚡ Optimizing productivity: B MIUI 13 The Atomized Memory mechanism was added, which reduces the consumption of RAM on the 20-30% (relevant to devices with 4-6 GB memory).
• 📱 Widgets and notifications: Redesigned dynamic-sized widgets and topic grouping (e.g., all messengers in one block).
• 🔋 Adaptive power consumption: The system analyzes user habits and optimizes battery consumption for frequently used applications.

Critical note: on some models (for example, Redmi Note 9 Pro) after upgrading to Android 12, users encountered a bug of fast battery discharge, this is due to the incorrect operation of the Google Play Services service in the background. → Annexes → Google Play Services → Remove updates.

Also in MIUI 13 appeared branded chips from Xiaomi:

• 🔊 Xiao's smart assistant AI (for Chinese firmware) with voice control device.
• 📡 Improved Network Management: Automatic switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data without breaking the connection.
• 🎮 Game Turbo 5.0 for 120Hz gamers on compatible displays.

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Upgrading to Android 12 on Xiaomi brings not only new features, but also potential bugs.

Step-by-step: how to upgrade Xiaomi to Android 12

If your device supports Android 12, but the update doesn't come automatically, you can install it manually.

Method 1: Update via OTA (over the air)

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Download the latest version.
3. If the update is available, the download will start (the weight of the file is ~2-3 GB).
4. After downloading, click Reboot and install.

Method 2: Manual installation via Recovery

If OTA does not work, download the firmware from the official website and install it through Recovery:

Download the firmware for your model from [MIUI Downloads](https://new.c.mi.com/global/miuidownload/index)

Check the battery (minimum 50%)

Make a backup of data through Settings → Additional → Backup >

Transfer the firmware file (.zip format) to the root of the internal memory

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1. Download the archive with firmware (for example, miui_BLOCKNAMEGlobal_V13.0.1.0.SKFMIXM_*.zip) and rename it in update.zip.
2. Move the file to the root of the phone’s internal memory.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update, click on three dots and select Select a firmware file.
4. Select update.zip and confirm installation. The device will reboot to Recovery and start the process.

Installation time: 10-20 minutes. Don't interrupt the process, even if the screen is stuck on the MI logo for a long time!

⚠️ Warning: If your phone is bootloop after the upgrade, try resetting your settings via Recovery (Wipe Data). If that doesn't work, run your device through Fastboot using the Mi Flash Tool. 4PDA.

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

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

If none of the solutions worked, try:

• 🔄 Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and networks → Resetting network settings).
• 📱 Install beta version MIUI 14 (if available for your model) – sometimes it is more stable than the final model.
• 🔧 Contact Xiaomi Support via Settings → Passport of the device → Revocation.

Android 12 for older Xiaomi models: alternative ways

If your device isn’t officially supported, but you want to try Android 12, there are a few options:

1. Custom firmware: 📱 LineageOS 19 (based on Android 12) is the most stable alternative. 🔧 Pixel Experience – firmware with pure Android and features from Google Pixel. ⚡ ArrowOS – lightweight firmware with minimalistic design.

To install, you will need to unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) and flash through TWRP.

Ported MIUI-firmware

Forums like Xiaomi.EU are posting unofficial MIUI 13 builds for unsupported models, and the risk is possible bugs with a camera or sensors.

Android 12 Go

For weak devices (such as Redmi 7A), there are lighter versions of Android 12 Go. They lack some features, but run faster.

⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware will void the warranty and may cause the device to break.Be sure to check compatibility with your model on the forum before you install the firmware. XDA Developers.

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Before installing custom firmware, check if it supports GApps (Google services).Some builds require separate firmware for the Open GApps package to run the Play Market.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Android 12 for Xiaomi