How to remove HyperOS on Xiaomi and return MIUI: all working ways

Upgrading to HyperOS on Xiaomi smartphones has become mandatory for most models from 2023 to 2026, but not everyone liked the new shell. Some have encountered performance bugs, some lack the usual features of MIUI, and some just want to return a stable version. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of rolling back from HyperOS to MIUI – from official to technically complex, with detailed instructions and warnings about risks.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't provide a direct downgrade path through settings, so the procedure requires manual intervention. We analyzed the user experience on 4PDA, XDA-Developers and official support channels to gather the most reliable methods possible. If you're not sure about your skills, you should contact the service center or wait for official updates to fix HyperOS problems.

Why do users want to remove HyperOS?

The new HyperOS shell is positioned as lighter and more productive, but in practice many are faced with:

• 🐢 Slowing down animations – especially noticeable on models with Snapdragon 6/7 series (e.g. Redmi Note) 12 Pro+).
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – background processes are optimized worse than in the MIUI 14.
• 📱 Disappearance of familiar features: no Game Turbo in its previous form, changed the menu Quick settings.
• 🔄 Unstable gestures – random swipes, getting stuck when returning to the main screen.
• 📲 Compatibility issues – some applications (e.g. banking) require improvements to the new OS.

According to a 4PDA survey, 38 percent of Xiaomi 13/14 series users consider a pullback on MIUI due to bugs, and 22 percent because of design, while flagship owners (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) are less likely to complain about problems than users of budget and mid-budget models.

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Xiaomi doesn’t offer direct downgrade via Settings → Software Update, but there are two semi-official methods that don’t violate the warranty:

1. Recoil via Mi Flash Tool (unlocked bootloader only) – suitable for MIUI firmware over HyperOS, but requires unlocking the bootloader.
2. Calling a service center -- if the device is warranted, you can ask for MIUI back because of "unstable operation," but not all centers do.

Important: Even the “official” methods can cause data loss or device lock if the procedure is broken, for example, firmware incompatible MIUI version on Xiaomi 13T Pro with HyperOS can cause a bootloop (a looped reboot).

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Before any firmware manipulation, check if your model has a stable version of MIUI on the Xiaomi Firmware website.Some devices (such as the POCO F5) no longer support rollback.

Method 1: Recoil through Fastboot (for power users)

This method is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader and requires a PC with drivers installed ADB/Fastboot. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Download the MIUI firmware for your model from the official website (file with the extension.tgz).
2. Unpack the archive into a folder without Cyrillic characters (e.g., C:\MIUI\).
3. Turn your phone into Fastboot mode: (a) Turn off the device. (b) Press Volume down + Power before the Fastboot logo appears.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and start the Mi Flash Tool.
5. Select the firmware folder and click Refresh → Flash.

Firmware time: 5-10 minutes. Once complete, the device will automatically restart. If an anti-rollback error occurs, you're trying to flash a too old version of MIUI, you need to look for a newer build.

Method 2: Remove HyperOS via Recovery (TWRP)

If you have customized Recovery on your device (like TWRP), you can try flashing MIUI through it, a method that is less risky than Fastboot, but requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked loader.
• 📱 Supported model (see list of compatible devices on XDA-Developers).
• 🔋 Battery charge of at least 70%.

Instructions:

1. Download the full MIUI package (not OTA!) in.zip format.
2. Move the file to the root of the phone’s memory.
3. Boot to TWRP (Put Volume Up + Power on the phone off).
4. Select Wipe → Advanced Wipe and select Dalvik, Cache, Data, System.
5. Return to the main menu, click Install and select the downloaded.zip.
6. After installation, run the Wipe Cache and restart.

Method 3: Using ADB to roll back (without unlocking)

This method is suitable for devices that do not unlock the bootloader, but requires enabled debugging over USB. It is less reliable than previous, but sometimes helps to return MIUI through a local update.

Instructions:

1. Download the full MIUI package (not OTA!) and rename it to update.zip.
2. Move the file to the root of the internal memory.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the Command Prompt in the ADB folder.
4. Enter the commands in order: adb shell su setenforce 0 echo "--update_package=/sdcard/update.zip" > /cache/recovery/command reboot recovery
5. After restarting in Recovery, wait for the automatic installation.

Note: This method does not work on all devices and may result in a factory reset without the ability to recover data.

Risks and consequences of rollback with HyperOS

Any downgrade with HyperOS on MIUI is fraught with risks, and here are the main challenges that users face:

The most common question is, "Can HyperOS be returned after a rollback?" Yes, but the process is not always smooth. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro, after returning to MIUI 14 and re-updating to HyperOS, data in the /data partition may disappear.

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If your device is under warranty, any manipulation of the firmware (except for contacting the service center) will void the warranty obligations.

Alternatives: What to do if a recoil is not possible?

If none of these methods worked or you are not willing to take risks, consider alternatives:

• 🛠️ Setting up HyperOS for yourself - disable animations in Settings → Special facilities → Delete animations, install Nova Launcher for classic interface.
• 📱 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) – requires unlocking the bootloader, but gives more freedom.
• ⏳ Waiting for updates – Xiaomi regularly releases patches for HyperOS that fix critical bugs.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings - sometimes helps to get rid of glitches without rollback MIUI.

For example, users of Redmi K60 Pro note that after resetting through Settings → Recovery and reset, the lags in the interface disappear, and autonomy improves by 10-15%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about rollbacks with HyperOS

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Before any firmware action, back up via Settings → Google → Backup or TWRP. This will save your data even when reset.