How to Upgrade or Downgrade Xiaomi MIUI ROM Without PC 100% Successful
There are many ways to upgrade and downgrade the Xiaomi MIUI ROM – As we know that Xiaomi often has bugs or some problems with its MIUI system ROM. Like the MIUI 9 which has relaxed recently which replaces the previous version namely MIUI 8, but it is still in progress Beta or Trial. So there are several problems that must be faced when you upgrade to MIUI 9. From the most common problems to other problems.
However, one of the most common problems is the loss of the 4G network. Of course this is very upsetting and confusing because without a 4G network the internet becomes even slower. But this can be overcome by disabling automatic updates so that there is no ROM or operating system update that causes the loss of 4G network support.
In this article I will discuss how to upgrade or update the ROM and also downgrade for all versions of Xiaomi MIUI. To update the xiaomi android phone to the MIUI 8 or MIUI 9 version, you must first check whether your phone supports the MIUI 8. The following is a list of devices that support MIUI 8 and MIUI 9.
#Devices that support MIUI 8
- Mi 2/2S
- Noodle 3
- Mi 4
- Mi 4c
- Mi 4S
- Mi 5
- Mi Max
- Mi Note
- Mi Note Pro
- Redmi 1
- Redmi 1S
- Redmi 2
- Redmi 2A
- Redmi 2 Prime
- Redmi 3
- Redmi 3S
- Redmi Note 3G
- Redmi Note 4G
- Redmi Note Prime
- Redmi Note 2
- Redmi Note 3 MTK
- Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm
#Devices that support MIUI 9
- Mi 6
- Mi 5s Plus
- Mi 5s
- Mi 5c
- Mi 5
- Mi 4s
- Mi 4c
- Mi 4
- Noodle 3
- Mi 2/2s
- Noodle Mix
- Mi Max 2
- Mi Max
- Mi Note 2
- Mi Note/Pro
- Mi Pad 2
- Noodle Pad
- Redmi Note 4x (Mediatek version)
- Redmi Note 4x (Snapdragon version)
- Redmi Note 4
- Redmi Note 3
- Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Redmi Note 2
- Redmi Note
- Redmi Pro
- Redmi 4x
- Redmi 4A
- Redmi 4
- Redmi 4 Prime
- Redmi 3s/Prime
- Redmi 3
- Redmi 2A
- Redmi 2/Prime
- Redmi 1s
- Redmi 1
After knowing whether the phone you are using supports or not for ROM updates, then the next step is to enter the Upgrade or Downgrade ROM stage. Upgrading ROM and Downgrade ROM xiaomi can be done in 3 ways, namely
- Through the updater application that is available on MIUI 8 and below, although in fact the MIUI 9 version is also available by manually accessing it in the settings. But using the updater in MIUI 9 can’t downgrade the ROM so you have to use another method like this second method.
- Using Miflash, if you want to upgrade or downgrade the MIUI version with Miflash, you need a Laptop or Computer to run the Miflash software, and this method is also more complicated than other methods.
- Through recovery mode by downloading a rom according to the type of cellphone then it will be installed via the recovery menu by pressing 2 combination buttons simultaneously in a state the cellphone has turn off (Up Volume+Power).
#How to Upgrade or Downgrade Through the Updater Application
Step 1
- Backup data such as photos, videos, personal accounts, important documents, phone numbers etc.
- Charger first at least 50%
- Search internet connection to download ROM
- Pray it goes well
Step 2
- Download the ROM according to the type of phone you are using at http://en.miui.com/download.html
- Choose the latest version if you want Upgrades and select the older version for Downgrade
- Open the updater app – Check for Updates – the download will start automatically (Upgrades Only!!)
- Open the updater application – Click the button in the upper right corner – Select Update Package – Click the zip file that you downloaded earlier at http://en.miui.com/download.html
- Click Ok and wait until the process is complete
Please note that when the process has reached 100%, the phone will automatically reboot or restart and it will take up to 20 minutes to carry out the installation process, allow the installation to complete and your phone will automatically install the new ROM version. Hopefully this tutorial on how to upgrade or downgrade ROM xiaomi cellphones can help you. That is all and thank you.
