How to Manually Update Indian Mi 3 to MIUI 6 Official Stable ROM
With the launch of Mi 4 in India on Jan 28th, Xiaomi also started rolling out the much awaited MIUI v6 Stable ROM update for Mi 3 users in India. Some users have already got the latest MIUI 6 update on Mi 3W in India while others are stuck with MIUI 5. If you can’t wait anymore, then you can have it right now by installing the Stable MIUI v6 OTA update manually on Mi 3 Indian version. The update isn’t available on MIUI download portal yet but the link for official OTA zip file is out now! The update sized 542MB will update your Mi 3 in India from MIUI 5 version: KXDMIBF34.0 to MIUI V6.3.2.0.KXDMIBL (Stable).
MIUI 6 is big update with significant changes in terms of looks as it features an entirely revamped UI, several new features, improvements and bug fixes. It’s based on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).
Note: This update is meant only for the Indian Mi 3 WCDMA variant.
Best part is that none of your data including the installed apps, apps data, and other settings Will Not be deleted as you’re simply installing the official OTA package.
Installing the Stable MIUI 6 (v6.3.2.0.KXDMIBL) Update on Mi 3 in India –
Note: Flashing a newer version of MIUI ROM doesn’t requires to wipe data, but flashing an older one does. So, as you’re updating to a newer version wiping is not needed. Make sure your phone is charged.
1. Download the MIUI 6 v6.3.2.0.KXDMIBL Stable ROM full package.
2. Place the downloaded file in the downloaded_rom folder on internal storage.
3. Open Updater app, press the Menu button. Then tap on ‘Select update package’ option and choose the downloaded ROM (miui_MI3WMI4WGlobal_V6.3.2.0.KXDMIBL_81cf4052dd_4.4.zip). Click on the ‘Update’ option, wait for the update to complete and then Reboot to finish.
Voila! After rebooting your Mi 3 should load up with MIUI 6’s entirely new flat user interface.
Note: Be patient after reboot as Mi 3 will take a while to boot up.
Credits: MIUI Forum
very useful
Thanks mate, I was wondering why I wasn\’t getting the update. This helps!
It really worked beautifully, thanks a lot
hey bro, just wondering – i have my mi3 on wcdma china version 6.2.1.0(KXDCNBK), i can also update to this version using above mentioned method, mine is rooted with CWM recovery ?
Yes, first perform a factory reset and wipe cache. Then install the zip file using CWM. This will remove your settings and installed apps though.
just did that – it worked like a charm – thanks bro 🙂
Hi, if I’m not using India ROM, can I install MiUI 6? I’m using Malaysia ROM. tq
You’ve an Indian Mi 3W?
Is it a stable version of MIUI 6 for India or a developer version
As mentioned, it’s the stable version of MIUI 6 for India.
Hi Mayur,
Sometime back I installed screen cast on my mi 3 . I had to root my phone as suggested by you in an article on webtricz(thank you).
After that my miui version showing as KXDMIBF 34.0 instead of official KXDMIBH 34.0. (BTW you have mentioned KXDMIBF 34.0 in this article). Just want to confirm will this have any effect on my MIUI V 6 update. Since you have mentioned KXDMIBF 34.0 in this article so I think I am safe…
Regards.
Hi chandan, it doesn’t matters if the version is xxBF or xxBH because both are official. Just make sure you’re device isn’t rooted and if it’s rooted then first unroot it using ‘IN_Unroot_V34.zip’ file linked at end in this guide. http://webtrickz.com/how-to-root-xiaomi-mi-3-indian-version/ Then simply install the MIUI 6 update as stated above.
i have a query, the new UI will be in English or Chinese?
and Google Play will be there or get deleted after update??
This is an official update for India. It’s in English and Google Play is there along with previously installed apps.
Is rooting compulsory .. cant we use recovery mode of the phone if its official.. ?
Does it have any known bugs?
As stated earlier Xiaomi had updated the version to v6.4.9.
Anyhow. Great job.
I am running the Developer Rom 5.1.30 (MIUI6) currently – can I install this stable version over this without doing a factory reset?
No, you then need to install CWM recovery and perform a factory reset. Then install the MIUI 6 ROM using CWM.
Hello Mayur,
Thanx for your info..
I flashed the ROM. Its Working Fine but there is no mirror camera option, while botting blue screen blinks, swipe up to open gloabl search is absent, notificaion bar is completely opaque which I found in some screenshots to be little transperent and the last, online music option is absent in music player.
Are these bugs?
And will we get the official OTA updates through Updater App on this Global ROM?
Thanx
Siddhartha Vedpathak
Hi Siddhartha, the mirror filter is there when you swipe towards left in camera. Blue flick while booting is there in stable as well as Dev ROM. Long press home button to open Google Now. Status/notification bar is translucent only when on homescreen or lockscreen. Yeah, online option doesn’t seems there in stock music player.
These aren’t bugs actually, several features you see in Developer ROM aren’t soon added to stable ROM. Yes, you’ll get official OTA updates just like before.
Thanx a tonnes buddy.. 🙂
I was afraid about the OTA updates only.
Thanx 🙂
Siddhartha Vedpathak
Hi mayur,
I have purchased my mi3 directly from China so the phone comes preloaded with Chinese ROM. Then I have installed Indian ROM in it. Every thing is going good but some things like themes menu still comes in Chinese font. Now I want to update ROM with Miui 6.. What should I do now so That this problem will not comes…
Hi Mayur,
Thank for update.
I want to know why this update is not available on official website http://en.miui.com/download-101.html#334
If official stable update released then it should be there. right?
And from where you get this update.
Please help me for my confusion.
It’s official update and you can figure that out by comparing the download URL. As it’s a major OTA update, it’s rolled out in batches and isn’t made available soon on website. Coz an OTA rollout can be halted if they see some serious bug with the update.
is this one is official update file ?
pls give me ansr
Hey I directly Upgraded from MIUI v5.Version 16 to MIUI V6 Version6.3.2.0.KXDMIBL.
It will be okay na??
Yeah, that’s fine.
ddid the update effect the battery backup????
Thanks….. The update went really well.
Do we lose any data while doing this update manually.. like contacts, msging
No, nothing.
Hi,
what is the updater app that you mentioned in the second point.
thanks
Do further ota updates are available in this rom???
as i ask with the xiaomi customer support they are not advice to update manully.
Thanks!! v6 looks great…
After updating my mi3 tothis V6. I am facing problems like Gmail, whatsup and some other are not working showing message like (Unfortunatelly Gmail Has stoped) . Can anyone help me out on this. Plz reply
Boot into Mi Recovery and Reboot into other system than the active one. Try and let me know if that works.
Hi Mayur,
On the basis of your article , I rooted and unrooted my MI 3. But MIUI version changed from KXDMIBH 34.0 ( Stable) to KXDMIBF 34.0 . I also installed SCREENCAST as suggestedbby you in an article.
Now I want to revert back to KXDMIBH 34.0 (Stable). and I also want to delete SCREENCAST.
PLZ suggest how to revert back to KXDMIBH 34.0 (Stable).
Regards,
Chandan
I update my mi3 from developer miui 5 to above miui 6.
Problem occured:-
1. Google Products not available.
2. android.phone process stopped error.
I am on the Chinese Dev ROM ( 5.2.13| Beta ). I want to switch to the Indian ROM(lately I am finding this dev ROM a bit sluggish). Now instead of using CWM can I directly \”Reboot to Recovery\” using the \”Updater\” app which is pre-installed and \”wipe and reset\” then install the .zip ?? Thanks
Im using mi3 with root v34. Can i update the miui v6 that officially can update in the package update. What happen to my root.
Hi Mayur,
After installing the MIUI v6 on mi3, how we can root ? I need to root as buttons in the bottom are not visible so I have enabled the virtual button as per the link – http://en.miui.com/thread-30475-1-1.html.
Not sure if it works on v6.
Regards,
Piyush
pls help me out i need stock rom for redmi note 3g pls shear me the link for stock rom