How to update Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone? [MIUI 12.5]

Mi 11 is one of the flagships as well popular smartphone of Xiaomi. It is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor, runs on the latest MIUI version 12.5, and a lot more.

Since the launch around December 2020, the phone has received tons of updates related to bug fixes, the edition of new features, and so on.

However, many users who purchased the smartphone in recent times are facing problems while updating it.

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So, we have come forward to tell you the exact guide for updating Mi 11 or any other Xiaomi phone running on the latest software build.

How to update Xiaomi Mi 11?

Before we head to the steps keep the below-mentioned points in mind:

The benefits of system updates include:

1. Optimizing the system performance.
2. Prolonging your battery life.
3. Developing compatibility with more third-party apps.
4. Enhancing the system’s stability.

There are different ways to update your device but before update:

1. Plug your Xiaomi phone into power, or keep the battery level over 60%.
2. The update process takes some time. Do not operate or power off your device during the process.
3. Do not root the phone yourself, for that might cause damage to your system, and the warranty service will be terminated immediately.

Update your Xiaomi Mi 11 wirelessly.

To Update The Phone, please follow the below-mentioned steps.

1. Go to “Settings”.
2. Click on the “MIUI” Banner.
3. Tap on “Check for Update”.
4. Tap on “Update Device” if any update is available.

Note: It is recommended to have a stable network connection or Wi-Fi.

Recovery ROM installation

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI or through the Xiaomi stock recovery. You can also use a custom recovery for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

1. Local Update method:
   1. Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
   2. Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
   3. If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
   4. Choose the downloaded .zip file.
   5. Wait for the update to install.
2. Recovery method:
   1. Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
   2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
   3. Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
   4. Wait for the update to install.
   5. Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.

Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.

Fastboot ROM installation

1. Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
2. Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
3. Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
4. Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
5. Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
6. Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
7. Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
8. The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.

Read these steps carefully, so that you can update your Mi 11 without any problem, however, if you face any trouble let us know in the comment sections so that we can help you out on this matter.