Xiaomi isn’t exactly known for its software support even when it comes to flagship phones but the company’s latest blunder takes stuff to new heights. The Redmi Note 8 first got a taste of Android 11 back in early 2021 when it rolled out in China. However, it’s been around 9 months since then and it’s only now that the Redmi Note 8 is finally set to get Android 11 in India.
To recall, Android version upgrades do not really offer much in terms of new features on Xiaomi devices. New goodies make their way through MIUI updates instead. Due to this, the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 8 will likely not add much over the previous Android 10 build.
The update carries version number 12.0.1.0.RCOINXM and Xiaomiui reports that it is only ‘ready’ as of yet. This probably means that it hasn’t yet begun to roll out but will be so in the coming days. The update will only bring along a new security patch, although the month hasn’t been specified.
Also Redmi Note 8 India Stable – V12.0.1.0.RCOINXM update ready. Just security patch and Android 11 update after 9 months 😀
NOT MIUI 12.5, ONLY ANDROID 11 UPDATE. https://t.co/fNugS2T5VM
— Xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) November 15, 2021
And as already mentioned, the update is only an Android version upgrade and it will still be based on MIUI 12 – a major bummer considering MIUI 12 + Android 11 is known to be a notorious duo plagued with bugs. The Redmi Note 8 was and always will be eligible for MIUI 12.5 but there’s still no news of when the update will be rolling out in India. Most of the other eligible devices have already been treated to the same and the reason behind the hold-up is unclear.
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