Fortunately, and to solve some doubts, there is a tool capable of let you know if your device is compatible with MIUI 14. It is a free application, developed by the Xiaomiui team and which we have already talked about: MIUI Downloader.
How to know if your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO can receive MIUI 14
MIUI Downloader is an application that allows you to update your device to the latest available version of the personalization layer. In addition to informing you if the terminal is compatible with the next versions of MIUI. The app can be obtained for free through the Google Play Store, it is very easy to use and works quite quickly.
After downloading and installing MIUI Downloader on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, you just have to comply with the following steps to determine if you can receive MIUI 14:
- Open the MIUI Downloader app.
- In the central menu, click on ‘Your device’. For this tutorial, the verification was carried out from a Redmi 8. Although you can do it with any other brand mobile.
- In the next menu, scroll down until you find the ‘MIUI 14 Eligibility Verification’ window.
- Then click on that window. Immediately afterwards, a message will appear on the screen that will inform you whether or not your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO can receive MIUI 14.
As it is a mobile with several years in the market, Redmi 8 will not receive the MIUI 14 update. An almost obvious answer due to its age, but which may not be so obvious to users with more modern mobiles. Therefore, if you have any doubts, go ahead and download MIUI Downloader.