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Hello, MI FANS! I think many are interested in how you can update to MIUI9 after it came out on your smartphone official firmware.Today, August 11, 2017, MIUI9 firmware was published for the first time for some devices - Redmi 4 Qualcomm / 4x and XIAOMI Mi6, gradually the firmware will be released for other Xiaomi smartphones. Because of this, you will be interested in knowing how to run MIUI9 on your specific smartphone. In this article I will try to answer as many questions as possible on this matter. First of all, make sure that you do not forget to do backup copy your photos, music, programs and other data, because they may be deleted during the update process. NOTE: No one is responsible for damage or anything else that may happen to your smartphone if something goes wrong. The responsibility lies only with you.Update via Update app / via system update.(For Global stable / Global beta users) - Download the recovery ROM and place it on the internal storage of your smartphone - Open the update app, click the three dots on the top right corner and select “Select firmware file”, select the downloaded file and click “OK”, wait for the process to complete and click reboot - That’s all. There will be no data loss in the process, but still make sure you back it up and keep it on another, secure device. After updating to MIUI9, if you encounter a crash in the application, simply reinstall it. If you cannot update with the Update application or it writes any error, then try the following method - via Fastboot. Alternative method for Global beta rom users Open “Update” application, where you should see a message about a new update; if there is no message, wait a while (30-60 minutes). Click "download now" and wait for the download to update. Fastboot method Download the miui9 Fastboot firmware from the official website, then extract it to disk (it is advisable to create a folder in the root of the disk without Russian letters and spaces) and unpack the files from the downloaded archive into it. Launch MiFlash and using Flash it on your smartphone - How to flash it using MiFlashDownload Fastboot firmware for your device1. Follow the link - http://en.miui.com/gid-23.html2. Select the device model we need3. In the TYPE field select "ROM"4. We find a topic containing in the title the firmware version we need5. Download the Fastboot version on your PC and unpack it (the path to the firmware should not contain spaces or Russian letters) How to use the utility1. Turn off our device.2. We press + - and then switch the device to Fastboot mode. Flash the smartphone using MiFlash3. We connect the Device to the PC with a cable (it is better if it is the original one supplied with the device) We flash the smartphone using MiFlash4. Launch the MiFlash tool Flash the smartphone using MiFlash If information about the connected device does not appear in the window (example in the screenshot below) - click the "Refresh" button. If after that there is no information about the device, then we are looking for the problem - the drivers are not installed or are crooked, reinstall . 5. Press the "SELECT" button and select the directory in which you placed the contents of the firmware file. Then select the firmware mode (at the very bottom of the window on the right) Clean all - cleans everything (erases all data), save user data - saves user data, clean all and lock - erases everything and locks the bootloader.6. Click the "Flash" button, as soon as the firmware process is completed you will see the message SUCCESSXIAOMI Flash tool created by XIAOMI Mobility INC. IMPORTANT: The MiFlash application can flash any firmware (designed for Fastboot mode) for your device.1. The battery charge of the device must be about 60% at least2. The device must be connected to USB port 2.03. The bootloader must be unlocked. I hope the article will be useful and MI Fans will not have problems updating to MIUI9. Thank you for your attention.

For new users of Xiaomi smartphones and those simply new to MIUI, the types of firmware, their differences, and why there are so many types are often unclear. Therefore, many users simply do not update their devices or, on the contrary, wait for firmware updates that will never be updated. Questions on this topic take up the lion's share of all the questions we receive.

In this article we decided to conduct short review MIUI firmware and help you understand all the variety of firmware, so that in the future you will know what it is “weekly”, “homemade” and what to expect from the firmware. So, let's remember our school notes. All MIUI firmware is divided into several types and subtypes.

BY ORIGIN

Initially, MIUI is presented in two versions: English-Chinese (China ROM) And global (Global ROM).

China ROM, "Anglo-Chinese" The version is focused on China and is equipped with various functions and software relevant only for China. Of the available languages, only English and Chinese are represented in it, as is clear from the name. We are not interested in her.

Global ROM, she's the same "Global", "Multilingual" in turn, is aimed at users outside of China and is not supplied with services for China, but on the contrary, they are installed Google services. There are many more languages ​​available, including Russian and Ukrainian.

BY TYPE

Developer ROM, she's the same “Weekly”, “Developer”, "Beta". The developer firmware is the most current and innovative, as it receives all the innovations first. This firmware is official from Xiaomi itself and primarily it was created for advanced users to test innovations. It is updated every week, usually on Friday, with the exception of Chinese holidays and the presence of serious bugs, when the developers delay the release of the update. However, don't be alarmed if you encounter an error; most likely, it will be fixed by next Friday. And many users use the weekly firmware without worrying about bugs.

The name of the developer firmware release is the date of its release. For example, latest firmware is now called MIUI 8 6.11.3, which means it was released on November 3, 2016. The first digit is the year, the second is the month, the third is the day.

Stable ROM, she's the same “Stable”. This firmware, like the Weekly one, is official and released by the MIUI development team at Xiaomi. It is the main assembly and is a kind of standard: it is stable, all functions are debugged and optimized, all bugs that are found in the weekly firmware are fixed. It is recommended to install it if you do not strive for all the innovations and associated bugs, but you need stable operation of the system without surprises. The name of stable firmware versions is not tied to the release date, but to the accumulated updates, so it is updated irregularly. Updates can come either once every two weeks or once every three months.

Ported ROM, she's the same “Custom”, “Unofficial”. Custom builds include various localized versions from third-party development teams, enthusiast builds, and firmware versions for smartphones from other smartphone brands. Custom builds are always based on the Stable or Weekly official builds. They can also be updated either once a week or at longer intervals. Many Custom builds are not updated over the air, so you will have to install them yourself each time.

Samopal ROM- this is a kind of subspecies, an offshoot from Custom firmware. We apologize for such a free interpretation of the names of these “versions” of the firmware, however, in Lately there are more of them and unscrupulous sellers they do not hesitate to install them on the smartphones of gullible customers. Basically, these are homemade firmware with disgusting translation, frequent errors and ubiquitous bugs. The stable operation of such firmware is absolutely not guaranteed and often spoils the impression of the device. It is always recommended to install assemblies of the first three types, or better yet, just Stable.

Other firmware versions. There are several other types of firmware that are no longer so common. TD ROM And WCDMA ROM- firmware created for a specific type of communication in a specific country. For example, the TD version was created for the same type of 3G connection only in China. Phones with TD ROM will work only within China, and in our region they will be of little more than zero use. Phones with WCDMA ROM created for 3G communications, widespread throughout the world. However, there are some varieties such as WCDMA HK, WCDMA Singapore, WCDMA Taiwan, WCDMA Malaysia, which also will not work outside these countries.

TO SIZE

Full ROM, aka “Full firmware package”. This is a complete firmware file that is usually used when installing software from scratch or for the first time. Also, installing firmware by downloading the full package often helps eliminate some errors that were previously in the device. Full version The firmware includes all applications and services, even those that did not change in the update. Usually full package updates weigh from 600 MB to 2 GB.

Incremental ROM, aka “OTA update”, “Renewal”. Includes only new files, as well as updates, fixes and additions. Typically, this is the kind of update that comes to devices via OTA (over the air). Such updates, as a rule, are not significant and weigh from 20 MB to 200 MB.

Thus, you receive both Developer firmware and Stable firmware in the form of an OTA update, and if you wish, you can download the full firmware package from standard application Updater of your device.

UPDATE

Official (global, English-Chinese / weekly, stable) firmware is always updated over the air, except in cases of incorrect installation or any other incorrect user actions that could lead to damage system files. In case your official firmware does not want to be updated, you need to install the firmware in manual mode. You can download official and some custom builds of MIUI from the official MIUI forum → here. Look for other firmware on non-specialized forums.

Custom firmware for the most part is not updated over the air, but requires manual installation. If your bootloader is correctly unlocked, some custom builds will receive over-the-air updates.

And, most importantly. Firmware updates occur only and only within one build. That is, you will not be able to update over the air to stable firmware if you have weekly installed and vice versa. But in some cases you can switch through your phone from weekly to stable and vice versa.

Tired of constant custom firmware, because of which operating system does not work correctly, are you tired of Chinese versions with no Google and a small selection of languages? In this case, the ideal solution would be Global ROM. But how to install global firmware on Xiaomi, do it quickly and not harm your phone? How to permanently reflash a device? Let's figure it out.

The difference between stable firmware and global firmware

Multilingual version known throughout the world for being manufactured for use outside of China and targeting most countries. It's already in there absolutely all services are installedGoogle, may be present social network Facebook, Twitter. The significant diversity of languages ​​is pleasing; there is both Russian and Ukrainian. In a word, they are inventing it specifically for foreign users, and several companies can work on such firmware.

Stable version is manufactured by one specific developer, in our case it is Xiaomi. Use is also permitted on the territory of the Middle Kingdom. The name of the firmware speaks for itself: coordinated work, optimized functions, minimum bugs, but there is a downside, and quite a significant one - interruptions in the release of updates. If Global ROM suffers from this quite rarely, then for Stable ROM this is a typical situation. Updates can come out, for example, five times a week, which has a negative impact on the smartphone, or they can take up to two months.

Determining the installed firmware on the smartphone

Your smartphone may already be equipped with high-quality firmware. You can find out this yourself without any problems. To do this, go to “ Settings", scroll the page to the very bottom and see the item " About the phone" We get into a new window, where we pay attention to the section “ VersionMIUI».

Now let's look at the information we received:

We see "MIUI Stable" means you have stable firmware. But it could also be Chinese, which negatively affects the performance of the smartphone, since most of the available factory applications are intended for use in China. Problems arise with the language: only English or Chinese.

If we want to avoid such firmware, pay attention to the adjacent word. It contains letters CN, for example, "MAD CN DL"? In this case, this is the Chinese version, which will bring much more discomfort to the user than benefits.

We see " MIUI Global “and the letters MI means you already have global firmware, which according to certain criteria is the best in the world. But it is also divided into several subcategories, as we read below.

Types of global firmware

There are three types of Global firmware:

• Stable ROM: stable global firmware, present on almost all modern phones. It is factory-installed; smartphones with this version can be purchased at any store. It works perfectly, allows the installation of r, very rarely problems with the operating system have been noticed. An ideal solution for users who do not like to carry out lengthy operations on a smartphone and have a beginner/intermediate level of technical knowledge. Updates don't come out often, but they do appear.

It should not be confused with regular stable firmware, which can work independently, without the support of Global. The stable version described above is precisely a subcategory of the global one, but not a separate type.

• Developer ROM: version made primarily for developers. It is updated weekly, has only the latest features and innovations, but is not without bugs. This is precisely its main drawback. This firmware ideal for testing in companies, but we do not recommend it to ordinary users.
• Ported ROM: unofficial firmware, developed by third parties. Sometimes small companies do it, but maybe one person, then a similar version is called copyright. Of course, this subcategory has its advantages, it can work great and delight the owner, but you should switch to Potred ROM with caution. No one can rule out virus infection, theft of important data, Mi account hacking, etc.!

Installing new firmware with a locked bootloader on Xiaomi

Installing global firmware – the process is not easy, but if you approach it with care and caution, the result will please you. In fact, you can do this with a locked bootloader. We will try to carry out this procedure without third party applications and computer use. All we need is a smartphone and Internet access.

1. Download the desired firmware from the official MIUI website in .zip format. You can download directly from your phone, if the Internet speed allows, or use.
2. Now open it on your device system application“Update”, we see three dots near the upper right corner, click there.
3. The message “Open a new firmware file” appears. Specify the path to the downloaded zip archive.
4. The smartphone reboots and begins the installation process.

This method seems very simple and fast, but it does not always work. In addition, if the phone initially has the official Chinese firmware, you won’t be able to install Global through “Settings”. Only official versions receive a favorable result, that is, no custom or original products will pass. Unfortunately, the Stable ROM will not be updated to the Developer ROM.

Install the firmware using MiFlash (unlocked bootloader)

This the most optimal, proven and high-quality method. Here you can no longer do without an unlocked bootloader.

Preparing and working with a computer

Before proceeding with the operation and connecting your smartphone, you should perform several steps on your PC:

1. Be sure to disable driver authentication. The downloaded MiFlash program will install several of its drivers, and to prevent Windows from conflicting with them and slowing down its work, you need to remove this function from it. Everything is done as follows: hold down “Shift” on the keyboard and click “Restart” through “Start”. The computer does not turn off; instead, after a few seconds we find ourselves in a new blue window with advanced system settings.

The menu offers three items: “ Continue” – that is, return to work; " Diagnostics» – the same internal settings; And " Switch off"- a standard restart or shutdown of the operating system occurs. Click on " Diagnostics" Now " Extra options" We see a list of options. The mouse no longer works in this section, so use the F7 key to select "Disable mandatory driver signature verification". Made.

1. Download the firmware directly. The best way to do this is to use the official MIUI website. It must have .tgz permission. If the first letter is missing, simply rename the format.

Launching the MiFlash program

1. Download it from the official source, unpack the archive into the “Android” folder located on system disk C.
2. Do the same with the previously downloaded firmware.
3. Run the utility and agree to the installation of additional drivers by clicking “Next”.
4. Wait a while until the files are successfully extracted. It is possible to monitor the process in real time. As soon as you receive a notification about the successful completion of the process, you can exit the program window using the “End” button.

Preparing and working with the phone

Now we begin to carry out necessary actions with a smartphone. This is the last step to flash the firmware.

1. The device must have root rights. How to get them - read our article of the same name. Also at the time of flashing the charge should not fall below 40-30%, since processes put a lot of stress on the battery, and it discharges faster, and forced shutdown of the phone in the midst of “implanting” new firmware can negatively affect all further work.
2. Turn off the smartphone, and after a minute turn it on fastboot mode . To do this, hold down the power key and the volume rocker towards decreasing the sound.
3. We connect the smartphone to the computer. Please note that the cord is in perfect condition, there are no broken wires, scratches or cracks, otherwise the connection may not occur. The best thing use factory USB cable, included with the phone.
4. Let's launch command line on PC, but be sure to administrator mode. Next, go to the directory that appeared as a result of installing the program.
5. We check the coordinated operation of the phone and computer. If the message “Waiting for connection” is displayed, it means that the contact has not occurred. In this case, you should update drivers, check the serviceability of the wire.
6. Now with the help of a special command fastboot oem We transfer the device to “Emergency boot mode”. Don't be scared, there's nothing scary or extreme. Synchronization between devices has been completed successfully.

Xiaomi phone firmware

And the finale of the procedure, which, oddly enough, has a minimum of actions, is simple and clear.

1. Open the MiFlash program, click “Refresh” on the right side of the window and indicate the path to the folder where the previously downloaded firmware is located.
2. Now we are asked whether we want to delete all data from the smartphone or save it. The first option is preferable, since then there is a chance of successful installation global version goes up a lot. We tick the selected item at the very bottom of the page.
3. Click "Flash". And the independent process of flashing begins. Its speed depends on many factors: the speed of the phone, the health of the USB cable, etc. Time of up to an hour is considered normal.

The first startup after the firmware will take quite a long time, it can take up to half an hour, so don’t panic. If the download window hangs on your phone for more than 40 minutes, you should connect the device to charger And wait a few hours.

If you see that more than 2-3 hours have passed and the phone does not turn on, it means you installed the firmware incorrectly, describe your actions in the comments. If you do not want to understand the problem, you must immediately contact service center, since this is a signal of a malfunction.

As soon as the installation begins, do not press any buttons on your smartphone, even the volume rocker should not be touched. Also try to stop using the computer during this period.

On a PC, it is advisable to close all windows and minimize heavy system processes, if possible, disable antiviruses. It is strictly not recommended to carry out such an operation in an extremely hot season, because the temperature of the devices is already above the normal level, and to cool down they are often turned off. Forced shutdown of devices during flashing can lead to quite serious problems.

Video instruction

Answers to popular questions

Unfortunately, the power went out and the PC turned off during the firmware process. So what's now?

We warned about such situations in the article. Just try to turn it on Personal Computer without disconnecting it from the phone. If a little time has passed, the process will resume itself. But the personal computer may have already disabled these tasks. It will work in the same normal mode, but there may be problems with the smartphone that only an experienced technician can solve. Alternatively, we recommend that in the last unfavorable case you try to install new firmware.

Today Xiaomi smartphone Mi 6 has received a new MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM 9.2.3.0 update, which officially updates the device's operating system to Android 8.0 Oreo. Firmware V9.2.3.0.OCAMIEK runs on Android Oreo.

This is great news for flagship owners, considering that the latest one was released on January 14th. We also recall that Android version Oreo was only available for beta firmware in weekly updates starting in .

MIUI 9.2.3.0 for Xiaomi Mi 6

The Chinese company has finally released official update Android Oreo for Xiaomi Mi 6. The 1.5GB V9.2.3.0.OCAMIEK update package will be rolled out to users via OTA.

Over the course of two weeks, the developers will collect feedback and feedback from users, carefully studying comments on forums and thematic sites.

MIUI 9.2.3.0 – what's new?

This is the first firmware of the global stable nine, which is based on Android Oreo (as indicated by the first letter “O” in).

Having received a notification on their smartphone, many users began to doubt whether it was worth installing the latest update? Where did such doubts come from?

Xiaomi's update policy is such that the manufacturer does not provide new version system to all users simultaneously. To begin with, it is only distributed to users in the “Nightly” version. Thanks to this, everyone can find out about errors and unpleasant bugs before the global update.

After updating to the new version, many Xiaomi Mi 6 users complain about the following main disadvantages:

• no sound when notifying applications such as Telegram or Gmail,
• problem with AOSP notifications,
• various problems with Bluetooth,
• cyclic reboots after changing the theme (bootloops),
• animation deterioration,
• annoying notifications in apps running in the background,
• Smart Lock doesn't work.

We can only wait for the developers to fix these errors in the new update. Therefore, if Current version If you are completely satisfied, there are no serious complaints about the operation of the smartphone, then it’s worth holding off on installing the latest update for Mi 6 for now.

Download V9.2.3.0.OCAMIEK

Device code: Sagit.

Fastboot

The archive size is 1946 Megabytes.

Recovery

The archive size is 1442 Megabytes.

MIUI 9.2.3.0 changelog

The list of key changes to the global stable firmware consists of 36 items (prefix “02-12”). This is the optimization of the system, contacts, messages, lock screen, status bar, Wi-Fi connections, home screen and themes. A new step in blocking applications has also been added.

Dear readers, if your Xiaomi Mi 6 has received Android update Oreo, please leave your feedback on the operation of the smartphone in the comments. What disadvantages, problems or errors did you find? And also, what advantages and disadvantages have appeared with the new version of Android 8. Your feedback will help other users in solving their problems and questions.

After the release of the new miui 8.0 firmware for Xiaomi devices, there was a massive wave of loss of performance. It was caused by incorrect user updates. Therefore, before you independently update the old miui 7.0 to the eighth version, you need to read the instructions and take into account the features of the smartphone.

1st method:

official – go to settings – select the “about phone” item, find the version of the current kernel – tap and click update. The advantages of this method are complete safety transition. However, it has a big drawback until the system comes into final version, it is impossible to update to miui 8.0. Therefore, you will have to wait for the official announcement of the system

2nd method:

with the help of w3bsit3-dns.com and the Russian community. Both resources contain kernels for each supported Xiaomi smartphone. To do this, download the firmware files.
After this the fun begins. You will have to install it on your PC Linux system(any distribution will do, but optimal solution will become using Ubuntu). After which we set the root rights on the phone (obtaining superuser rights is different in each device). Next, we connect the phone to the PC, in root mode, and change the directory for receiving the new kernel to the directory where the system was downloaded.
Next, disable engineering on the phone, and launch executable file PC firmware. Only after this we repeat the points from the first method. The kernel will automatically update to the one found on the PC.
This method has several dangers. Firstly, if the kernel of the current system does not match the kernel type on miui 8, then there is a high risk of the device losing its functionality.
Secondly, the phone perceives the cable connection as an Internet connection, so there may be a risk of installing broken files on the phone. Therefore, if problems occur, reinstall the kernel.

Note:

Despite all the above instructions, remember that currently the miui 8.0 operating system is android base is at the beta testing stage. This means that neither the manufacturer nor the instructions can guarantee a perfect transition without problems. If any problems occur, please contact your nearest Xiaomi customer service center.

How to reflash miui?

With the advent of new firmware from Xiaomi, users began massive requests for updates to the new miui. After all, all old devices support new firmware, which can overclock the phone to new heights and compare it with more powerful models from competitors. How to update miui to a newer version? Using distribution files.
To do this, you will need firmware files from the Russian-speaking community or w3bsit3-dns.com. Download the files, go to the settings, set root rights, then change the directory used to update the firmware - and launch a regular system update. If the kernels are compatible, the phone will automatically update to the latest version of miui. Otherwise, it will report incompatible kernels or missing files in the specified directory.
using a programmer.
This method is suitable for advanced users, but it guarantees the transition to a new miui as well as a lot of other features during the firmware process. Its disadvantage is the high risk of losing the phone's functionality if the instructions are not followed.
To flash the device using a programmer, you need an 8-pin programmer with an output to Micro USB. We first download the necessary firmware to the programmer. This can be done via the OS Linux command line (the optimal solution would be to install Gentoo, but if you are not an advanced user of this OS family, you can try repeating the operation via Debian linux). We manually upload each file to the programmer. Next, using specialized software, we check the safety of the files.
Next, we connect the programmer to the phone and launch the system recovery mode (usually for this you need to hold down both the sound and power keys when turned off). In the resulting menu, select the “debug” mode, and then launch the programmer. This will be enough to completely flash the kernel. Remember that if the kernel is not up to date or has been upgraded, there is a risk of getting a bricked phone instead.

Note:

Remember that the new miui 8.0 is a beta version of an OS that is not yet ready, so when you install it, you will lose the guaranteed support from Xiaomi in case the device fails. Therefore, it is better to give the phone for flashing to the official support center for Russian-speaking clients. This will allow you to maintain the warranty on the device and get a new version of miui absolutely free.

How to buy original Xiaomi?

How much progress has there been since Chinese manufacturer Faq Brand No. 1 entered the top 10 manufacturers of smart technology; it was subjected to a wave of copying. And if you distinguish original apple Every schoolchild can avoid fakes, then how to identify Xiaomi?
This is quite difficult - but there are several main differences that will allow you to identify a cheap Chinese counterfeit from an even cheaper Chinese brand.

Interface and screen

The first thing that should catch the eye of users who have just opened Xiaomi is the quality of the screen. Cheap fakes are equipped with TFT panels with low color rendering quality, while the originals are equipped with powerful IPS matrices with high density pixels.
The second thing you need to look at is the kernel build version. All Xiaomi are equipped with the inconvenient Android miui 8.0, the use of which is simply hell for the average person. If your device has a simple Android installed, then it’s a fake. If you don’t understand, then look at the menu - settings - about phone - kernel version.
Check by IMEI and S/N (serial number)
The second way to check your phone is to install it by opening it. So, having found records about imei, enter it on the site and check whether what is written corresponds to the real one. If the data does not match, then the phone is either stolen and repackaged, or it is a fake.

Scratch code verification

The Chinese are a smart nation, so they attached a hidden security code. By entering this code on the manufacturer's website, you should see all the data about your phone, including its current owner. If the information does not match - or the site gives an error, then you have a non-original Xiaomi.

Special application

Deflate special application from Palymarket without leaving the store. Use it to check your phone for originality. If he does not confirm it, then it is a fake, and you can reduce the price from the seller.

What to do?

If the phone does not pass the test, it means it is a fake or stolen (which happens more often, stolen phones are repackaged and sold abroad). In this case, there is only one way out - get rid of the phone as quickly as possible by returning it to the seller with a receipt.