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Xiaomi: Check for System Updates Manually

If you swiped away the update notification on your Xiaomi phone or never saw it pop up, the update itself is not lost. MIUI still tracks it in the background, you just need to trigger the check yourself. This matters when a security patch or bugfix has been sitting unnoticed for weeks.

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Check for System Updates auf Xiaomi

Xiaomi phones normally push a notification when a new system update is ready to download. If that notification gets swiped away, dismissed, or arrives while your screen is off, the update stays available but invisible until you look for it yourself.

The update status lives inside the phone information screen, not inside a dedicated update app. MIUI checks its servers only when you open this screen or when it runs its own scheduled background check, which can happen with a delay.

Where to check manually

Go to Tap on SettingsTap on About phoneTap on MIUI versionTap on Check for updates. This screen shows either your current version as up to date, or a new update ready to download and install.

If a large update is listed but does not start downloading, check your Wi-Fi connection first, since many devices block big system files over mobile data. If the screen keeps showing your phone as up to date despite a known rollout, the update may still be staged for your region and not reached your device batch yet.

Manually checking does not fix update loops or failed installations. If an update repeatedly fails after download, that points to storage space or a corrupted update package rather than a missed notification.

Frequently asked questions

Your phone is either fully up to date, or the rollout has not reached your specific device batch or region yet. Xiaomi releases updates in stages, so waiting a few days and checking Check for updates again is normal.