In this guide, we will show you the steps to flash the latest firmware on your Xiaomi device. Likewise, we will also make you aware of the reason for flashing this file, the spruce from where you can grab it, and how to correctly identify the firmware file for your device. So without any further ado, let’s get started.
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Why is there a need to Flash Firmware in Xiaomi
There could be quite a few reasons why you need to flash the firmware, including the most important one that it will update all the partitions to the latest available build, which is a must when you are flashing a custom ROM. Moreover, even if you are already on the latest build, then also it is recommended that you flash the firmware. This is due to the fact that doing so will populate both slots with the latest available firmware.
From Where Can I Download the Xiaomi Firmware?
There exist quite a few third-party sites from where you can get hold of the firmware file. While I personally go with the xmfirmwareupdater, but you are free to choose any site of your choice.
How to Identify the Correct Firmware for My Device?
That’s a great question as the OEM follows a rather complicated naming scheme for its firmware files. For instance, if we talk about the Poco F5, then the latest firmware [at the time of writing] is OS1.0.12.0.UMRINXM. Let’s try and understand what each of these alphabets and numbers signifies:
- OS1.0.12.0: The firmware version number.
- U: Android Codename. In this case, it is Android 14 aka Upside Down Cake.
- MR: Device Codename for Pooc F5 [it will obviously be different for your device].
- IN: Region. IN is India, CN China, MI Global, EU Europe, CN China, and so on.
- XM: Xiaomi Firmware Code. It is the same for all Xiaomi devices.
Now that you know about the firmware identification, let’s make you aware of its flashing steps on your Xiaomi device.
How to Flash Firmware on Xiaomi Devices
While the process will not wipe off any data, still it is recommended that you take a complete device backup. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
- First off, unlock the bootloader on your device.
- Then download and install the TWRP Recovery.
- Next up transfer the firmware ZIP to your device.
- Download and extract Android SDK Platform Tools.
- Then open Command Prompt inside platform tools.
- Now type in the below command to boot to TWRP:
adb reboot recovery
- Now go to Install > select firmware ZIP file > flash it.
Reference Image - Once done, you may wipe the Dalvik Cache [optional].
- Finally, go to Reboot and select System. That’s it.
- Your device will now reboot to the newly updated OS!
So these were the steps to flash the latest firmware on your Xiaomi device. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
