Over the past few months, Xiaomi was quite busy in rolling out MIUI 10 Android 8.1 Oreo-based updates to the majority of devices. Even though, they pushed the Android 9.0 Pie update to a few devices like Pocophone F1, Mi 8 and Mi Mix 3. In addition, Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10.2.1 stable OTA update to Mi Max 3 in China. There are many improvements and new enhancements in the latest build of MIUI 10 including Android 9.0 Pie features.
Last week, the direct download links of the MIUI 10.2.1.0.PEDCNXM based ROM was made available. Some users have manually flashed the update, but most of them are still waiting for OTA update. Today, Xiaomi has started pushing the OTA update to Mi Max 3. There are major advancements that the new update carries.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 MIUI 10.2.1 stable update changes
As per changelog, the new MIUI 10.2.1 update optimized the camera and has added various fixes. In detail, they have fixed the problems such as automatic burst shot, crashing while previewing photo, resized the exposure icon while taking photos and has tweaked the full-screen camera reference line issue. Even, it enhances the inbuilt photo editor in the device with the addition of photo frame feature.
Moreover, it has addressed the hotspot glitch in the settings menu. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has improved the accessibility by adding the desktop shortcuts feature. By default it is turned off, users can turn it on by going into the settings menu of the device.
Particularly in the file manager of the devices, Xiaomi has fixed almost every bug that was reported in the last few months. The Chinese smartphone maker has fixed thumbnail refresh issue which was working abnormally in an unorderly manner. There are many other changes that the file manager has received in the latest update.
Overall, Xiaomi has optimized the overall performance of the device by fixing some significant bugs. User Interface has been improved for much better accessibility.
Users can check for the update by heading over to the Settings>About phone>System Update. The update weighs around 2.1 GB, so we suggest you switch to WiFi networks to save additional costs on the carrier network. Also, make sure, your device is charged above 60% for smooth installation of the update. Xiaomi has just pushed the update, means that it would take few more days to roll out on every Mi Max 3 unit in China.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 China versions have started receiving the latest Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10.2.1 OTA update. We expect that Xiaomi will soon commence the Android 9.0 Pie update for Global variants also.
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