This page lists the latest official firmware for the Mi A3 (codename laurel) in 2 regions: Global, EEA (Europe). Every file links to Xiaomi’s own update servers and is checked against Xiaomi’s MD5 checksum.
- Codename
laurel - Newest stable build V12.0.26.0.RFQMIXM (Global, Aug 15, 2022)
- OS MIUI 12, Android 11
- Software support Security updates ended in August 2022 (Xiaomi)
- Last checked Nov 8, 2026 22:37
Mi A3 Firmware Downloads
Mi A3 Global ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.0.26.0.RFQMIXM MIUI 12 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 350 Bytes | Aug 15, 2022 | Download |
| V12.0.26.0.RFQMIXM MIUI 12 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 346 Bytes | Aug 8, 2022 | Download |
Mi A3 EEA (Europe) ROM
| Version | Type | Branch | Size | Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V12.0.23.0.RFQEUXM MIUI 12 · Android 11 |
Recovery ROM (.zip) | Stable | 353 Bytes | Aug 15, 2022 | Download |
| V12.0.23.0.RFQEUXM MIUI 12 · Android 11 |
Fastboot ROM (.tgz) | Stable | 350 Bytes | Aug 15, 2022 | Download |
Firmware data: official Xiaomi servers, tracked by XiaomiFirmwareUpdater.
Which ROM Does My Mi A3 Need?
Open Settings → About phone and look at the OS version. The two letters before XM at the end show your region:
| Region | Ends with | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Global | MIXM |
V12.0.26.0.RFQMIXM |
| EEA (Europe) | EUXM |
V12.0.23.0.RFQEUXM |
Install a ROM of the same region your phone already runs. A different region needs an unlocked bootloader and a Fastboot ROM.
How to Install Mi A3 Firmware
Recovery ROM (no PC, keeps your data)
- Download the Recovery ROM (
.zip) for your region and move it to the root of the internal storage. - Open Settings → About phone, tap the OS version card, then the three dots → Choose update package.
- Select the ZIP and wait until the phone installs it and reboots.
Fastboot ROM (PC, clean install)
- Unlock the bootloader first: HyperOS bootloader unlock guide.
- Install ADB, Fastboot and USB drivers and Mi Flash Tool.
- Extract the
.tgzwith 7-Zip, boot the phone into Fastboot (Power + Volume Down) and check the codename withfastboot getvar product: it must saylaurel. - Select the ROM folder in Mi Flash, choose Clean all and click Flash.
Warning: never use Clean all and lock with a ROM from a different region or with any modified software. Re-locking a mismatched phone makes it unbootable.
Mi A3 Guides and ROMs on Xiaomi Firmware
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Mi A3?
- Global: V12.0.26.0.RFQMIXM (Stable, Aug 15, 2022)
- EEA (Europe): V12.0.23.0.RFQEUXM (Stable, Aug 15, 2022)
How long will the Mi A3 get updates?
Xiaomi’s official support list shows that security updates for the Mi A3 (listed as “Mi A3”) ended in August 2022. The firmware on this page is the final official release, so no new updates are expected. Source: Xiaomi Security Center.
Are these files official?
Yes. Every download goes straight to Xiaomi’s servers (bigota.d.miui.com or Xiaomi’s Aliyun storage). We don’t host or modify the files. Compare the MD5 shown on the download page after downloading.
Recovery or Fastboot ROM: which one should I download?
Use the Recovery ROM to update without a PC and keep your data. Use the Fastboot ROM with Mi Flash to fix a bootloop, change region or do a clean install. It needs an unlocked bootloader and erases the phone.