Do you own a Xiaomi scooter? Then you're probably aware of the serious security issue with the Mi Electric Scooter that was discovered a few weeks ago. Now, Xiaomi has finally released an update that fixes it. We'll give you all the information you need to update your electric scooter right now.
How to update the Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter
The bombshell dropped a little over a month ago: the security group Zimperium published a report demonstrating that Xiaomi's Mi Electric Scooter had a serious security flaw that allowed another person, with sufficient knowledge, to remotely control the electric device.
The problem, they pointed out, lay in how the scooter's system was configured. It only required user registration through the official phone app, without requiring a similar step when connecting directly to the device. This vulnerability could be easily exploited by hackers, who had access and freedom to execute remote commands (such as accelerating) on the scooter without the owner being able to prevent it.
Needless to say, revealing such news caused quite a stir, especially after it was also discovered that this vulnerability was known to the community, as it was also used as a way to install homemade firmwares that allowed the power of the scooter to be increased.
Xiaomi released a statement acknowledging the issue following the report and committing to fix it as soon as possible with an OTA update . Well, that fix has now arrived.
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The company has announced that it's now possible to update the scooter to fix this vulnerability. Simply ensure you have the latest version of the Mi Home app , through which the OTA firmware update version 1.5.1 for the Mi Electric Scooter will be delivered. With the app up to date, the update package for your Xiaomi should appear on the screen without any issues.
We detail the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have the latest available version of the app My Home on both your Android phone (must be 5.5.0) and iOS (v. 4.13.101). To do this you can enter the application, tap on "Profile", enter "Settings" and slide to the bottom, where the "Current version" you have installed will appear -if it is not updated, go to your application store correspondent (Play Store o App Store) and update.
- Sign in We Home and on the main screen of Mi Home click on the image of your Electric Scooter.
- It may appear that the device is not connected. click on "Connect Now" to establish connection between your phone and the scooter.
- As soon as they are linked, you will see a notice that there is a update available. Press "OK".
- You will be directed to an update screen where you will be asked again if you want to update now. Tap on “OK”.
- The update will proceed. Wait until the display shows "100% Done" and a message tells you that the firmware is up to date and you can get back on the scooter - it shouldn't take more than two minutes. Press "OK"
- Done, you already have your Mi Electric Scooter updated and free of security flaws.
The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter is undoubtedly one of the brand's most popular models , offering an attractive design, easy handling, excellent features, and, above all, a compelling price. If you read this article just for information but are now curious, you should know that you can find it at retailers like Amazon for €354,90 (a €45 discount). Consider yourself warned.
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