Xiaomi is rolling out a new MIUI 9.4.2 Beta update for Mi 8, Mi 8SE and Mi Mix 3. After receiving MIUI 9.3.82 Beta update last week, the Chinese smartphone maker is rolling out a new updated build. It brings various new fixes and improvements boosting the overall performance. As promised, Xiaomi is also testing the Xiaomi Mi 9’s Always-on color display feature in the new build.

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The feature brings all the additional display styles in a variety of colors with the usual date and time widget. It even facilitates some useful information including remaining power and notifications. The Always-on color display feature is available for Mi 8, Mi 8SE and Mi MIX 3 devices. It is a part of MIUI 10 9.4.2 closed beta build.

Among multiple changes, the persistent lockscreen feature is also on board. It facilitates user with options to switch the functionality of the lock screen. The user can choose between – the slide to unlock feature or directly face unlock the device.

Additionally, the update fixes an inconsistent time bug while using a split screen feature.

Android Pie based MIUI 10 9.3.28 Global Beta ROM released last week carried long-awaited Dark Mode and March Android security patch.

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