Xiaomi phones are among the most popular smartphones on the market. Their MIUI ROMs have gained a huge following thanks to their customization options and usability. While many users prefer using the latest version of MIUI, there may be cases when you’d like to downgrade. In this article, we will show you how and the precautions you need to take before doing so.
Why downgrade MIUI 14?
If you are a fan of Xiaomi and MIUI 14, you might have noticed that the operating system has been getting better and better over time. But there may come times when you would want to downgrade it back to an older version. This is because some newer versions of MIUI can be buggy and slow, making your overall experience worse than before. The solution is simple: just install older version of MIUI on your phone so that you can enjoy the custom features for a longer period of time without any issues being reported by users later on.
Before you downgrade MIUI 14
To make sure you don’t lose anything important, you should save a copy of all your data before trying to make changes to your phone’s software. This means things like phone numbers, pictures, music, videos, and other files that are stored on your phone. You can use a tool provided by Xiaomi or another company to do this.
It’s also important to know that making changes to your phone’s software can be risky. If you don’t do it right, you could lose your data, or your phone might stop working properly. So, it’s best to ask someone who knows what they’re doing to help you if you’re not sure how to do it yourself.
Steps to flash MIUI ROM with Mi Flash Tool
Here are the steps to flash MIUI ROM with Mi Flash Tool:
Step 1: Download the MIUI ROM
To flash MIUI ROM, you will need to download the latest version of the MIUI ROM for your device from here. And Install the ADB drivers on your PC to run the Mi Flash Tool Successfully.
Step 2: Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking
Before you can flash MIUI ROM on your device, you need to enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking. You can enable USB debugging by going to Settings > About phone > MIUI version and tapping on the MIUI version multiple times. To enable OEM unlocking, go to Settings > Additional settings > Developer options and toggle the OEM unlocking option. Check out the Guide How to Unlock Bootloader of Xiaomi phone
Step 3: Boot your phone into Fastboot mode
To boot your phone into Fastboot mode, turn off your phone and press the power button and volume down button simultaneously. This will take you to the Fastboot mode.
Step 4: Connect your phone to the computer
Connect your Xiaomi phone to the computer using a USB cable. Make sure that USB debugging is enabled on your phone.
Step 5: Install Mi Flash Tool
Install the Mi Flash Tool on your computer. You can download the MI Flash tool from here.
Step 6: Launch Mi Flash Tool
Launch the Mi Flash Tool on your computer and click on the “Browse” button to select the MIUI ROM file you downloaded earlier.
Step 7: Select the flashing option
In the Mi Flash Tool, you will see three flashing options – “Flash all,” “Flash all except storage,” and “Flash all except data and storage.” Select the option that best suits your needs.
Step 8: Start the flashing process
Click on the “Flash” button to start the flashing process. The process may take some time, so it is important to be patient and not disconnect your phone during the process.
Step 9: Wait for the process to complete
Once the flashing process is complete, your phone will automatically reboot into the new version of MIUI 13. It is important to note that the first boot may take longer than usual.
