MIUI 13 development is currently in full swing and a number of devices have already been testing the version internally. There are rumors doing rounds about the update being set for launch along with the Xiaomi 12 on December 16th. While that remains to be confirmed, we have already begun to see signs of the update on the MIUI 12.5 Chinese beta channel.
The latest among these signs is an update to the MIUI Launcher Alpha that adds a subtle yet important little animation to the app, in prep for MIUI 13. Now, when apps are being loaded, like for example following a reboot, you will get a loading icon for a few seconds to show that apps aren’t loaded yet. This replaces the previous behavior where apps began to pop up one by one and the launcher stuttered a bit following a restart. Basically, the animation stops you from using the launcher until it gets fully ready.
Apart from the above, the MIUI Launcher Alpha build fixes a number of bugs and issues from previous Alpha builds.
The new animation is available with MIUI Launcher Alpha v4.26.0.4048-11301642. The APK for the same can be downloaded through this Telegram link (via Xiaomiui). Do keep in mind that it may not work on Global ROMs since it’s targeted towards MIUI 12.5 Chinese beta builds. It might still work for Xiaomi.eu users though.
Coming to MIUI 13 itself, the Android skin has been touted to be a major upgrade over MIUI 12.5, bringing along a range of improvements and UI changes. At least 9 devices are currently known to have already received internal test builds, namely the entirety of the Mi 11 series, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 10S, MIX 4, and the Redmi K40/K40 Pro/K40 Pro+. These devices will likely be receiving Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable but several others will even receive Android 11-based MIUI 13.
RELATED:
- Xiaomi 12 confirmed to be the first phone powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset
- Xiaomi spends 2 Billion Yuan to establish new corporate management firm in China
- Samsung and Motorola battle it out to lead LATAM smartphone market, Xiaomi sees growth
- Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro Review: New pinnacle of Xiaomi earbuds
- Alleged Xiaomi 12X, Redmi K50 to launch with MIUI 13 based on Android 11: Reports
