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Xiaomi: Turn On Early System Updates

If your Xiaomi phone always seems to be the last one on your block to get a new firmware push, a hidden switch called Receive updates early might be worth checking. Turning it on moves your device into a faster distribution group, but that also means you receive builds that have gone through less real-world testing. Many people flip this toggle without realizing that a quicker rollout can come with more bugs than the regular update channel.

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Enable Early Updates in MIUI Settings auf Xiaomi

Xiaomi phones normally roll out a new MIUI build in stages, so some devices receive it days or even weeks after others. The Receive updates early toggle changes which distribution group your phone belongs to, pushing it toward the front of that queue.

This setting does not switch you to a beta or developer channel. It only affects the timing of stable releases, moving your device closer to the first wave instead of a later one. Because early-wave builds have had less time in the field, they can carry bugs or app-compatibility issues that get ironed out before reaching the later groups.

If your priority is stability rather than speed, leave this switch off and let the update reach you on the regular schedule. If you mainly want security patches and minor fixes sooner and can tolerate an occasional rough edge, enabling it makes sense.

To find the toggle, go to Tap on SettingsTap on About phoneTap on MIUI versionOpen the MenuTap on Update settingsEnable or disable Receive updates early.

You can switch it back off at any time from the same menu if a build causes problems on your device.

Frequently asked questions

No. It keeps you on stable MIUI releases, it just moves your device into an earlier distribution wave for the same update instead of a later one.