Unsatisfied with the latest MIUI update? Let's figure out how to return the previous firmware version
Xiaomi products have become wildly popular since their appearance on the mobile device market. This was mainly due to the correctly chosen philosophy of the brand: the most “pumped up” characteristics for a minimum price tag. It is worth giving the company its due - the manufacturer still adheres to this rule.
However, it was not only the low price that Xiaomi was able to capture the interest of so many fans. Another attractive component of Xiaomi smartphones for potential buyers is the MIUI firmware. This graphical interface significantly increased the number of “goodies” of pure Android, while at the same time it had an original and pleasant design for many.
Unfortunately, all its advantages for a considerable number of users were easily overshadowed by one huge disadvantage - eternal bugs in the latest updates. Because of this, many users are regularly puzzled by the question “Should I go back to the old firmware version?” Today we will figure out how you can “roll back” to the previous version of MIUI.
It is important to know
Rolling back the Roborock S50 Xiaomi Mi firmware is possible with or without root rights. Since there are different options, you will choose the best one for yourself. The manipulations are not easy, questions may arise. Popular:
- You can install the previous MIUI firmware with the bootloader already locked - this is practically impossible from a technical point of view. You need to wipe the information through recovery, which is not possible with a locked bootloader.
- Uploading the firmware to the phone during a new update through the Recovery program - yes, it is possible. In operating mode, select the Install update zip window. After downloading the firmware, reset the device by rebooting. To complete the process with recovery actions will be enough.
- On development firmware, rollbacks are possible or not - possible. There are no restrictions on versions - these can be developer, global, or Chinese versions. What you shouldn’t do is jump from global to developer.
Remember - if you have questions, it is better to ask them on the forum or contact the service, but do not break your smartphone. DIY restorations can be very expensive.
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Firmware rollback procedure
Always the right, simple way to resolve the issue is to contact the service for help. You can also solve the problem yourself if you know how.
Preparation
An important step that cannot be ignored. Your task is to return the smartphone to its original state by removing the firmware. Options – Recovery, Fastboot, Three points.
Charge your phone fully so that it doesn't turn off during updates and the process is completed. Now make a backup, because when you roll back to older versions of MIUI, the recorded information is erased - personal and from the operating system.
Helpful advice! Do not store backups in the phone's internal memory card, as they will be lost during the first wipe with no real possibility of recovery.
Preservation
Transfer the backup copy with information from the device to your computer. It is neither necessary nor safe to keep the full set on your phone. After backup, use external storage - memory cards, flash drives, personal computer.
The basic and most commonly used option is to connect a USB cable to a laptop or PC to copy information from a smartphone. Through the wired part, enter the mobile memory, find the previously made backup copies and transfer them to the hard drive. Used for Mi Pc Suite backup - whichever is more convenient for you. Done – the information has been copied.
Mi A1 update December 2017
While the eighth Android is being tested, the next update for December has arrived on the Mi A1.
If you regularly update your device, the size via OTA will be 153 Megabytes (Mi A1 December 2021 patch update). This is three times less than the November security patch.
- Firmware number: N2G47H.7.12.7.
- Android version: Nougat 7.1.2.
- Last security update: December 1, 2017.
- Kernel version: 3.18.31-perf-gdf14e49 dated December 7.
Each new update makes the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone more optimized and stable.
Xiaomi Mi A1 problems
The community forum contains a number of problems that the Mi A1 has:
- Stock Android consumes too much battery power.
- “White noise” and hissing in headphones, both when connected via Bluetooth and via a standard analog 3.5 mm jack.
- Display turn off notifications do not work.
- The fingerprint scanner became slow after the November update.
- The problem with Google Assistant has been partially resolved, but Google Assistant still does not always announce results.
- On the phone you can find an unnecessary SWAP partition of 1.5 GB in size, which takes up extra space on the internal storage.
- When recording video, the Camera app uses a telephoto zoom lens instead of a regular lens.
- Pressing the Home button does not return to the Home screen when 2, 3 or 4 screens are open for example.
Disadvantages of the stock OS that users paid attention to:
- Can't install Google Phone app (it supports dual SIM phones). Why such additional protection against spam?
- The phone has two different, unrelated applications that are responsible for contacts - these are the “Xiaomi Mi A1 Contacts Application” and “Google Contacts”.
- The Camera2 API and EIS are not included, although both are perfectly supported in software and hardware, but are disabled only to avoid competition with Pixel devices.
There may be some individual bugs for some devices. List of rare bugs found:
- Poor sound during video recording. The solution to the problem can be editing build.prop, and setting the parameter ro.qc.sdk.audio.fluencetype = fluencepro.
- Some users notice lags while scrolling, including scrolling in system settings.
conclusions
Developers continue to work on the performance and functionality of the first Xiaomi smartphone running stock Android.
But I would like that the work was more effective and that as many key errors and critical bugs as possible were resolved within a month, then the new owners, instead of looking for the shortcomings of the Xiaomi Mi A1, will evaluate only the advantages of the smartphone.
Users can only install the December update and wait for the developers to release the long-awaited Android O.
Where to find the previous version
Now we need to find and download the old firmware, which we plan to use to replace the unsuccessful new version. The source of the files can be the official website miui.com.
On the page you need to select the device model. Only relatively new gadgets are presented. On the next page, click Older Versions in the “Stable” section. Load the first firmware presented on the tab. Old versions are not provided by Xiaomi for all devices. The package volume reaches 1.5 GB.
Another option is to download the OS files from an unofficial source. On forums, enthusiasts post different versions of MIUI for smartphones, including older ones. It’s better to start your search with w3bsit3-dns.com
MIUI 10
The first news about the tenth version began at the beginning of 2021, then the vice president of the Software Department, Juan Longeon confirmed the start of development.
In May, the first screenshots of the beta version appeared, from which fans learned what the new interface would presumably be like. At the end of May, the official release date became known. After this, the developers announced which smartphones will receive MIUI 10.
Fans could only wait for the official presentation and find out the update release schedule for their Xiaomi phone model.
MIUI 10 review – what's new?
Let's look at the main changes that await users in the new version of MIUI.
1. The appearance of the notification panel will change. The interface will be similar to Android P - large round icons, active functions are highlighted in blue.
2. New notifications. It will be possible to hide the extra panel to display more notifications.
3. New volume control. The volume slider will now be positioned vertically.
4. New preview of apps running in the background, which improves the usability of a full-screen smartphone.
The manager presents an overview of the last four (up to six) applications in a vertical format. The list can be scrolled up or down.
5. New versions of original Mi applications (Weather, Mi Drop, Mi Music, Mi Video and others).
6. Improved control gestures.
7. New features have been added that use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. For example, for the camera - improving the quality of photos, portrait mode and background blur for phones with one camera.
8. Added a smart voice assistant (for now only for the Chinese version of the firmware).
9. Improved management of the Mi Home smart home ecosystem using your phone (support for more than 600 brands).
10. Added battery optimization function.
11. New sound design and system sounds.
12. A special mode for drivers, which will help you be as focused as possible on driving without being distracted by your smartphone.
By the way, at the presentation of MIUI 10 they showed a slide comparing the operating speed of Mi Mix 2S and iPhone X. In most tests, the Xiaomi smartphone with the new firmware installed outperformed its competitor.
Which smartphones will receive MIUI 10?
Most Xiaomi smartphones will be able to update, except for models using outdated versions of the Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and below.
The full list of smartphones that will receive MIUI 10 is presented in this article:
The list of devices includes both Redmi and Mi phones. Of course, priority will be given to the latest innovations, including the flagship Xiaomi Mi 8.
MIUI 10 release date
On June 1, 2021, active beta testing of the Chinese version of the MIUI 10 China Stable firmware began. Therefore, experienced users can try the “ten” right now if they wish. Provided that:
- You have one of the following smartphones: Mi 6, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 2c or Redmi Note 5.
- You understand that you are installing beta firmware, which may contain errors.
- You do not forget to make timely backup copies of all important data, and take responsibility for your actions.
In turn, the developers welcome all submitted bug reports. Since they speed up the release of stable firmware for most Xiaomi users.
1st stage
The start of sending notifications via OTA is the beginning of June. Beta firmware. Closed testing.
- Mi 8 / 8 SE,
- Mi Mix/2/2s,
- Mi 6/6X,
- Mi 5,
- Mi Note 2,
- Redmi S2,
- Redmi Note 5.
Start – end of June.
Release of stable Chinese beta firmware MIUI 10 for smartphones of the 1st stage of distribution.
3rd stage
Mailing starts at the end of July.
- Mi Note 3,
- Mi 4/4c/4S,
- Mi 5X/5c/5s/5s Plus,
- Mi Max/Prime/Max 2,
- Redmi 5 / 5A / 5 Plus / Note 5A / Note 5A Prime,
- Redmi 4 / 4X / 4A / Note 4 Qualcomm / Note 4X,
- Redmi 3S/3X,
- Redmi Pro,
- Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm.
At the end of July, developers can expand the list by adding several new models. The Redmi Note 4 MTK version will also receive the update. But owners of this device should be prepared for the fact that in the case of an old OS, most of the features will not be available.
The stable global version of MIUI for each model will be released with a delay of two weeks to a month.
Therefore, if you are not used to waiting. An alternative would be popular custom firmware that supports the Russian language.
The developers themselves advise not to rush and wait for timely updates to the global version with a minimum number of critical errors.
When you need it
Why the ability to cancel an update might be useful:
- If messages like ANR “Application is not responding” start to appear constantly.
- The smartphone stopped loading after an unsuccessful update.
- The Wi-Fi module does not receive a signal or does not connect to networks.
- “The Camera application has stopped” – it is impossible to take pictures, you need to restart it every time.
- The battery drains much faster than before.
- Requests for a Mi Account password and requests to send an SMS to the Xiaomi server began to appear.
This also includes any problems in the operation of the device, if there is a clear connection between a change in the OS version and their appearance.
Clearing data on a Xiaomi smartphone
In the settings, find the “About phone” subsection, select and click “System update”. Click on the ellipsis in the corner on the right, click on the item “Reboot in Recovery mode”.
If there is no such item, you need to press the power off button of the smartphone, wait for all processes to complete, and then hold down the power and volume up buttons - Recovery mode will open.
Select and click “Wipe Data”, the data will be completely cleared. After this, you need to reboot the device.
IMPORTANT! Clearing data in this way is not suitable for Xiaomi phones equipped with an MTK processor. It also cannot be used when the bootloader is locked.
The procedure is as follows:
The procedure is as follows:
- Charge your smartphone battery to 70-80%.
- Make a backup copy of personal information and save it on external media: flash drive, microSD card or PC hard drive. You can read about how to do this in the article “How to make a backup of Xiaomi”.
- Remove the microSD and SIM card from the smartphone.
- For owners of devices running Android OS versions 6.0-9.0: remember or restore your Google account login and password.
The previous version of MIUI can be found on the official Xiaomi website. You should go to the portal ru.miui.com – category “Firmware”.
