Updating the firmware on your Redmi Watch 5 Active is a straightforward process that ensures you have access to the latest features, improvements, and security updates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. Ensure Proximity and Connection: First, make sure your Redmi Watch 5 Active and the phone connected to it are in close proximity. This ensures a stable Bluetooth connection, which is necessary for updating the watch.
2. Open the Mi Fitness App: On your phone, open the Mi Fitness app. This app is used to manage and update your Redmi Watch. If you haven't installed it yet, you can download it from your app store by searching for "Mi Fitness App."
3. Verify the Connection: Ensure that the Redmi Watch 5 Active is the active device in the app. If you have multiple devices linked, select the Redmi Watch 5 Active from the list of devices.
4. Navigate to the Update Option: In the Mi Fitness app, go to the "Device" tab. Scroll down until you see the "More" option. Tap on it to access additional settings.
5. Check for Updates: Under the "More" menu, look for the "Update" option. If an update is available, you will see a notification indicating that an update is available.
6. Download the Update: Tap on the "Download" button at the bottom of the page to start downloading the update. You will see the progress on both your phone and the watch's screen.
7. Install the Update: Once the download is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. The watch will automatically reboot during this process.
8. Verify the Update: After the watch restarts, go back to the "Update" menu in the Mi Fitness app to confirm that the latest version is installed.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully update the firmware on your Redmi Watch 5 Active[1][7][9].
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJT9WFXE-c
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw7J5Bvk68c
[3] https://www.mi.com/pk/support/faq/details/KA-38278/
[4] https://geekdoing.com/threads/stable-beta-guide-how-to-install-update-the-firmware-of-your-mi-watch-color-revolve.2513/
[5] https://www.mi.com/uk/support/user-guide-pdf/redmi-watch-5-active
[6] https://gadgetbridge.org/gadgets/wearables/xiaomi/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNxzQy9V3bA
[8] https://www.mi.com/global/support/user-guide/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvvUk5Jmc0Y
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYQlbUMO3V0
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqxQe0w31M
[12] https://www.reddit.com/r/miband/comments/1hshp4z/latest_update_on_redmi_watch_5_active/
[13] https://trust.mi.com/misrc/updates/iot?tab=update