Xiaomi has a history of providing high price-to-performance devices for the cheap, and one might think that software support would be compromised to achieve this price point. However the developer team behind MIUI have not disapppointed, and they are pushing both OS and security updates to the almost 2-year-old entry-level Redmi 9A as of February 2022.

The Redmi 9A was initially launched in Europe in July 2020 for 99 Euros and it came with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box. Since then, it has been receiving quarterly security updates to keep the phone safe in the interconnected 21st century at all times. 

As of Feb 5, 2022, the Redmi 9A has received a major OS update, which is the stable Global MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update based on Android 11. The latest update is said to bring swift performance and more battery life on a single charge based on the changelog. 

The new update brings what Xiaomi calls “Atomized Memory” and “Smart Balance” to the Redmi 9A. “Atomized Memory” allows for an ultra-fine memory management mechanism that will make RAM usage more efficient. “Smart Balance” has the core system improvements that allow your device to make the best of the hardware specs inside of it.

Another upgrade the update brings is the latest security patch from Google, the January 2022 security patch to the Redmi 9A, keeping your data secure from malware online.

The size of the update is 1.9GB in total, and users are recommended to check their storage first before downloading the update, since the Redmi 9A was only launched in a 2GB+32GB configuration. As for other specs, the Redmi 9A was also launched with a MediaTek Helio G25, 6.53” LCD Display and a 5000mAh battery.

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The Mi 8 Pro was Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone of 2018. The device has now started receiving a system update in global markets. The latest software build for the handset arrives after a year from the last update, which was released at the end of 2020. But still, it does not bring MIUI 12.5.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out a new system update for Mi 8 Pro in international markets. The latest update is currently live for two regional variants, namely Global and Russia. It is being pushed with the following build numbers.

• Global – V12.0.2.0.QECMIXM
• Russia – V12.0.2.0.QECRUXM

Unfortunately, the changelog for the update does not mention anything interesting. It merely says that the new software build optimizes system performance and improves system security as well as stability.

In China, the phone has already bagged MIUI 12.5 update in late November. But for some reason, Xiaomi is delaying the same update for international markets.

At present, we are not sure if the Mi 8 Pro will get access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. But we can say for sure is that the handset is not eligible for MIUI 13.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro launched with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Throughout its lifetime, it has received two Android updates (Android 9.0, 10) and three MIUI updates (MIUI 10, 11, 12).

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In China, The Redmi 7A got access to MIUI 12.5 in August. However, the device has started receiving this update in India only now. For some reason, it took Xiaomi 6 months to deliver the new software for the phone in its biggest market outside its home country.

The MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 7A in India arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.QCMINXM. As always, the latest system update for the smartphone is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.

For the unaware, the Redmi 7A launched in the second half of 2019 with MIIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The handset was updated to MIUI 11 at the end of the same year.

Later, it got Android 10 in mid-2020. By late that year, the device started receiving MIUI 12. Over a year from that, it is now being treated with MIUI 12.5.

The Redmi A series generally receive a single Android update and two MIUI updates. The Redmi 7A has got all of them. Hence, there may not be any major software update for the phone hereafter. Because the company had recently canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for it along with other models.

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The POCO M3 was launched with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 in India back in February 2021. But it was only recently that other variants of the device began receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, although the Indian variant has still been left out. And as the variant still awaits stable MIUI 12.5, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced stable beta has already begun rolling out to some users.

The update carrying version 12.5.1.0.RJFINXM weighs 2.6GB and brings a number of performance-oriented improvements such as focused algorithms, liquid storage, atomized memory, swift performance, and smart balance. These have been outlined in the official changelog given below.

POCO M3 India MIUI 12.5 Enhanced official changelog:

• Swift performance: More life between the charges.
• Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring a smooth experience on all models.
• Atomised memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
• Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
• Smart balance: Core system improvements allow your device to make the best of the flagship hardware specs.
• System: Stable MIUI based on Android 11

The changelog also mentions Android 11, meaning it’s the first time the Android version has hit Indian users, which is a major mess-up on part of Xiaomi/POCO considering it’s now the era of Android 12.

Moreover, considering that the update is still in its stable beta stages, it may take a while before it is rolled out widely. Stable beta builds, after all, are a prelude to stable builds and are rolled out to select users to ensure that it is free from bugs.

Still, there is a way you can receive such builds sooner than everyone else. Simply head over to Settings > System update > Update settings and tap on Receive updates sooner.

A manual update can also be tried by downloading the build through this link.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for two more Lite smartphones. These devices are called Mi 11 Lite and Mi Note 10 Lite. The former was released in 2021, while the latter launched in 2020.

The latest version of MIUI is now being seeded out to Mi 11 Lite and Mi Note 10 Lite with the following build numbers.

• Mi 11 Lite

  • Global – V12.5.8.0.RKQMIXM
  • EEA – V12.5.6.0.RKQEUXM
  • India – V12.5.3.0.RKQINXM

• Mi Note 10 Lite

  • Global – V12.5.4.0.RFNMIXM
  • Turkey – V12.5.4.0.RFNTRXM

Like any other OTA software update, the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the aforementioned Xiaomi phones is also being rolled out in batches.

Therefore, some users may receive the update earlier, while others may have to wait a bit longer. It should be also available for the remaining regional variants of these devices in the coming days.

The Mi Note 10 Lite is the oldest of the two handsets. It debuted in 2020 with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. On the other hand, the Mi 11 Lite went official earlier this year with MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Both these phones only saw a limited availability. Hence, we don’t think Xiaomi will support them for a longer period of time. Perhaps, the company might surprise us.

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The Redmi Note 10S sits between the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro.  Unlike the latter two, it debuted with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. However, despite that, it has started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition only now.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the Redmi Note 10S. The latest software update for the handset is currently live in Turkey with build number V12.5.5.0.RKLTRXM. 

As usual, the update is being seeded out in batches. As a result, it may take some time to reach every user. It should be also available for other regional variants of the smartphone in the coming days.

The Redmi Note 10S is one of the two models in the international Redmi Note 10 series with a MediaTek chipset. It is powered by an Helio G95 SoC, while the Redmi Note 10 5G has a Dimensity 700 chip.

Some of the highlights of the phone include a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP53 rating, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

The next major system updates for the device should be MIUI 13 and Android 12.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for three more devices. The first one is the POCO F3 GT, which was released at the end of July 2021. The second and third models are Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro respectively. This duo made its debut in November 2019.

The POCO F3 GT is nothing but a rebranded Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. Since the original Chinese handset received the latest version of MIUI in China recently, it was obvious for the rebadged Indian version to get the update as well.

On the other hand, the Mi Note 10 and the Mi Note 10 Pro are basically the same phones with the only difference being their camera lens. Hence, they run a common MIUI build and are receiving the new update together. 

They are known as Mi CC9 Pro and Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition in China. Currently, only the Indonesian variant has got access to the fresh version of MIUI.

The latest system update for the aforementioned Xiaomi group smartphones arrives with the following build number.

• POCO F3 GT

  • India – V12.5.7.0.RKJINXM

• Mi Note 10 / 10 Pro

  • Indonesia – V12.5.4.0.RFDIDXM

Like any other software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user.

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The Redmi Note 8 is easily one of the most neglected devices from Xiaomi this year, having seen massive delays in terms of updates. The phone received Android 11 widely only last month around 10 months after it rolled out in China. But now, not long after, the device is also beginning to receive the MIUI 12.5 global stable update.

The update carries version number V12.5.1.0.RCOMIXM but is only being rolled out to those that are a part of the Mi Pilot Testers program for now. If all goes well and the update is deemed bug-free, a wider rollout is expected within the next couple of weeks.

Regardless, the build does bring along a few new features (courtesy of Xiaomiui). Firstly, and this is arguably the most important one, Gaussian Blur has finally been restored on the Control Center, so you can finally bid farewell to the ugly grey background after almost a year.

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Other than this, there is a new expanded sound panel UI that Xiaomi had added to more high-end devices a while back. The Redmi Note 8 can now also benefit from memory extension with MIUI 12.5 that will expand the RAM virtually by 1GB. Lastly, multiple bugs have reportedly been fixed like proximity sensor issues along with significant performance improvements.

But again, the update is only available in the ‘Global’ region for now, with regions like India still left out of it. Xiaomi hasn’t yet given a date for when other regions will be getting treated to the same, so stay tuned.

To download the MIUI 12.5 Global Pilot Stable update, click on this link. The official changelog has been given below.

[Other] Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for two more devices. These phones are called Redmi 9T and Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. The former is sold in international markets, while the latter is exclusive to China.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil MIUI 13 in the coming days. However, there are still multiple handsets out there that are yet to be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

The update is currently rolling out to the following regional variants of the listed smartphones with the mentioned build numbers.

• Redmi 9T

  • Global – V12.5.4.0.RJQMIXM
  • Turkey – V12.5.2.0.RJQTRXM

• Redmi K40 Gaming Edition

  • China – V12.5.12.0.RKJCNXM

Like any other OTA software update, the latest system update for these phones is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user.

That being said, the Redmi 9T is originally known as Redmi Note 9 4G in China. This version of the handset has already received the update in China. At the same time, the variant sold in India as Redmi 9 Power is yet to get the update just like the remaining regional variants of Redmi 9T.

On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition also goes by the name of POCO F3 GT in India. The POCO version of the device should receive the update in the coming days.

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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for more devices for the past few days. The latest phone to receive the update is POCO M2. The M2 is not only one of the best-sellers of the brand, but also the second most-affordable model.

The POCO M2 is nothing but a rebranded Redmi 9. The Redmi 9 got access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update at the end of October. The Indian variant of this device called Redmi 9 Prime got the update a few days back.

Now, the new software is finally available for POCO M2 as well. The latest system update for the handset arrives with build number V12.5.3.0.RJRINXM.

Since the fresh version of MIUI for the phone is being pushed via OTA, some units may receive it earlier, while others will take some time. Anyway, all users should get the update in the coming days.

The POCO M2 is an India-exclusive smartphone that made its debut in September 2020. The handset launched with MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

It was updated to MIUI 12 at the end of last year. Later, it got updated to Android 11 alongside MIUI 12.5 this August.

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Xiaomi has been testing Android 12 on a number of its devices for a while now. While the initial batch was mostly comprised of recent launches and flagship devices, more and more phones are getting added to the roster. The most recent are the Redmi K30 Pro (known as POCO F2 Pro globally) and Redmi K30S Ultra (known as Mi 10T globally).

The duo has received MIUI 12.5 beta based on Android 12 through builds 21.11.30 and 21.12.2 (via Xiaomiui). The builds have officially been released in China alone but should be rolling out in the coming months as stable to both the devices.

Yesterday, the Xiaomi 10 and Mi 10 Pro were also treated to their first Android 12 update through MIUI 12.5 beta version 21.11.30. Before this, it was the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra that got a taste of Android 12 with update 21.11.15.

Coming back to Redmi K30 Pro (POCO F2 Pro) and Redmi K30S Ultra (Mi 10T), Xiaomi says that the Android 12 developer builds come along with multiple optimizations and improvements “to pay tribute to the brave early adopters.”

The official changelog for the update has been given below:

Status bar, notification bar

• Fix the issue that the previous floating notification will flash when receiving multiple floating notifications in landscape mode
• Fix the problem that the notification bar is automatically retracted after receiving a notification after pulling down the notification bar

Settings

• Fix the problem that the icon is displayed abnormally in the upper right corner of the system application upgrader (Xiaomi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 11)

Short message

• Optimize some experience issues

Xiaomi is expected to roll out both MIUI 13 and Android 12 for eligible devices in China soon. An official announcement for MIUI 13 is already expected this month along with a Xiaomi 12 launch.

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The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (aka Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G in India) is the most affordable model in the Mi 11 series of smartphones. The device was initially announced alongside the Xiaomi 11T series in mid-September. Almost three months after its release, the handset has now started receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE debuted with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. The company has now begun to roll out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for this handset.

The latest software update for the device is currently live in India and Turkey with build numbers V12.5.4.0.RKOINXM and V12.5.4.0.RKOTRXM respectively. Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being pushed in batches.

As a result, the fresh software release may take some time to reach certain users, while others may get access to it earlier. At the end of the day, the update should be available for every unit in all the regions in the coming days.

Having said that, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is unlike any other Xiaomi smartphone in its price segment. That’s because the company promises 3 Android updates for 4 years of security updates for it.

This means the phone should receive up to Android 14 and will be supported until 2025 with security updates.

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Xiaomi appears to be preparing for the release of its upcoming MIUI 13 as the current MIUI 12 version, more specifically the MIUI 12.5 has seen a new animation introduction. The launch of the new UI is rumoured to be on December 16 along with the upcoming Xiaomi 12 smartphone but ahead of it, the MIUI 12.5 has undergone another modification, this time to the version’s logo.

The MIUI 12.5 has received a logo change and unlike the earlier logo, the newer logo brings a white paint job with construction lines over it. It hints that the upcoming MIUI version is coming and it may release in the coming weeks. For those who are unaware, the older MIUI 11 had also received such construction lines over the logo seemingly hinting at the newer version’s arrival. Now that we see the same with the current MIUI 12, we can expect the launch to be imminent.

The upcoming MIUI 13 is expected to bring major changes over MIUI 12.5. Primarily, the changes would mostly affect animations, as well as enhancements to local apps such as the files & themes app, and bug fixes. One of the notable features expected is the Memory Expansion feature, which will allow a device to use additional storage like RAM. Apart from this, there’s very little to learn about the MIUI 13 as Xiaomi has been rather quiet about.

In terms of its support, the following devices have already received the internal test builds.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 series
• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
• Xiaomi Mi 10S
• Xiaomi Mix 4
• Redmi K40
• Redmi K40 Pro and Pro+

While some devices have received the Android 12 based MIUI 13, the rest of the devices are tipped to get Android 11 based MIUI 13 builds. Furthermore, the upcoming Redmi K50 series and Xiaomi 12 series is expected to debut with the MIUI 13.

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Xiaomi is said to unveil MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event this month at the earliest. However, the company is yet to finish the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout for some of the eligible devices. Two such phones, namely POCO X3 and POCO X3 Pro have now begun to receive the current latest version of MIUI via a system update.

The POCO X3 is more than a year old. On the other hand, the POCO X3 Pro made its debut earlier this year. But both launched with MIUI 12, albeit with different Android versions. Anyway, both of them now run Android 11 and they even received MIUI 12.5.

Following that, the smartphones have now finally started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India with the following build numbers.

• POCO X3 – V12.5.4.0.RJGINXM
• POCO X3 Pro – V12.5.5.0.RJUINXM

Unsurprisingly, the OTA software update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users might receive it earlier, while others will have to wait a bit longer. The update should be also available for other regional variants of the handsets.

The POCO X3 and POCO X3 Pro are strong contenders for MIUI 13 update, given their age and popularity. An alleged eligible list even suggests the same. Anyway, POCO is yet to officially confirm it.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is one of those super popular devices that sold in the millions. It was launched back in August 2019 running Android Pie layered with MIUI 10 atop. It has since been updated to Android 10 and has been awaiting Android 11. To recall, the phone first got a taste of Android 11 back in early 2021 when it rolled out in China.

However, no Android 11 rolled out in regions like India and Redmi Note 8 users therein have been waiting on the same for over 9 months now. That has changed now though with the release of build 12.0.1.0.RCOINXM that carries a size of 2.2GB. The update has only rolled out to those part of the Mi Pilot Testers program currently, meaning regular users may still have to wait for a few more days.

In terms of features, there’s barely anything new considering that the ROM is still based on MIUI 12. Yes, you heard that right – MIUI 13 is set to be launched by the end of this year but the Redmi Note 8 is yet to get a taste of MIUI 12.5. The device is still eligible for MIUI 13 though, so perhaps, Xiaomi plans to upgrade the device directly to the same.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav claims that the Android 11 update for the device is laggy, but it does add stuff like the October security patch, support for RAM extension, navigation pill, and horizontal recents arrangement.

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But now that Android 11 is finally here, it’s time for some bad news. Xiaomi typically updates its budget devices with at least three MIUI versions and two Android versions, so the Redmi Note 8 is nearing its end of life. Daily Chinese beta builds have already stopped for it along with the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 SE, Mi 9 Lite (Mi CC9), Mi 9 Pro 5G, Redmi K20 (Mi 9T), Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro), and Redmi Note 8 Pro (via Xiaomiui). This means that MIUI 13 will be the last major update for these devices.

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Xiaomi is expected to announce MIUI 13 by the end of 2021. However, the company is yet to update some of its devices to the current latest version of its software – MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. Some handsets haven’t received MIUI 12.5 either. Two such smartphones, namely Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max have begun to get these versions of MIUI respectively in India.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max are receiving a new system update in India. The former gets access to the latest MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, while the latter is being updated to almost a year old MIUI 12.5 though it is an expensive model.

The fresh software updates for these phones arrive with the following build numbers in India.

• Redmi Note 9 Pro

  • MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition – V12.5.2.0.RJWINXM

• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

  • MIUI 12.5 – V12.5.3.0.RJXINXM

Both the MIUI builds listed above are in the Stable Beta phase. In simpler words, they are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users might receive them earlier, while others may have to wait a bit longer.

At the end of the day, every user of Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max should receive the latest system update.

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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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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event in August. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide since then. Now, three months later, the firm reveals that the latest version of MIUI will not be available for select Redmi smartphones.

According to the Mi Fans Home Telegram channel, Xiaomi has canceled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the following handsets.

• Redmi Note 7 Pro
• Redmi Note 7S
• Redmi Note 7
• Redmi Y3
• Redmi 7
• Redmi 7A

The same announcement post also says that the fresh version of MIUI will not be seeded out to Mi A3. It’s not surprising as this phone runs stock Android since it is part of the Android One program.

This is not the first time Xiaomi has canceled an update for its devices. Just last year, two handsets in the above list, namely Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 were said to not receive MIUI 12.

However, the Redmi 7 not only received MIUI 12 but also MIUI 12.5. But unfortunately, the Redmi Y3 got access to neither.

Hence, there’s a chance that some of the phones in the list above might receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. Nevertheless, we don’t have any hope.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi canceling software updates for the above-mentioned best-selling smartphones? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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At the end of September, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi CIVI as a design-centric smartphone targeted at the female audience. This China-exclusive handset is now receiving its first major software update in the form of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

Despite releasing a month after the announcement of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edtion, the Xiaomi CIVI does not ship with the latest version of MIUI. Hence, the device is now receiving the fresh software via an OTA system update.

Apart from bringing the new version of MIUI, the latest system update for Xiaomi CIVI also arrives with October 2021 security patches as well as optimizations for gestures, store download, thermals, and camera.

The update comes with build number V12.5.7.0.RKVCNXM and weighs 1.2GB in size.

Xiaomi CIVI MIUI V12.5.7.0.RKVCNXM Official Changelog (Translated)

• MIUI1 2.5 Enhanced Edition
  • Fully smooth, lower power consumption
• Focus Calculation
  • The intelligent computing power scheduling mechanism based on the scene improves the fluency of all models
• Atomic Memory
  • Ultra-fine memory management mechanism, application residency is comprehensively improved
• Liquid Storage
  • Sensitive and efficient file storage mechanism improves the anti-aging ability of the system.
• Smart Balance
  • Intelligent deployment of flagship hardware performance
• System
  • Optimize the performance of some gesture scenes to improve system fluency
  • Optimize store download and charging temperature rise experience
  • Update Google security patch (2021.10) to improve system security
• Camera
  • Optimize the camera’s response speed and enhance the photo experience

Since the update is being rolled out via OTA, it might take some time to reach every user. It should be also available for imported units.

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MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is currently the newest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. The company has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide since August. The latest handsets to receive it are Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9.

Xiaomi has started seeding MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9. The new version of MIUI is only available for the ‘Global’ variants of these phones at the moment.

The fresh system update arrives with the following build numbers.

• Redmi 9 (Global) – V12.5.3.0.RJCMIXM
• Redmi Note 9 (Global) – V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM

Apart from bringing certain changes, the latest software update for these two smartphones also bumps up the security patch level to October 2021. Also, the software builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase, which means they are being rolled out in batches.

We expect the update to reach the remaining regional variants of these two phones in the coming days. For those unaware, the Redmi 9 discussed here is known as Redmi 9 Prime in India. At the same time, the Redmi Note 9 mentioned here is called Redmi 10X 4G in China.

Hence, those devices will be also receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update very soon.

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The POCO F2 Pro was updated to MIUI 12.5 in June. Four months later, the smartphone has now started receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edtion update. This version of MIUI was introduced in August.

The MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for POCO F2 Pro is currently live in Indonesia. It arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RJKIDXM. Apart from bringing new under the hood changes, the latest system update also bumps up the security patch level to October 2021.

As always, the OTA software update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it will take days to reach every user. At the same time, the update should be also available for other regional variants like Global, EEA, Russia, and Turkey.

The POCO F2 Pro is known as Redmi K30 Pro. This version of the handset got access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in August itself.

Both POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K30 are just one and a half years old. These phones have only received a single major MIUI as well as a sole Android update. Hence, they will likely get Android 12 and MIUI 13 in the near future.

How is your experience with this smartphone so far? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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The Mi MIX Fold is Xiaomi’s first and the only foldable smartphone to date. It was unveiled at the end of March has been exclusive to the Chinese market.  Back in May, the company rolled out a useful feature called ‘Pocket PC’ to this device. Now, months later, the firm has announced yet another software update that claims to further improve the user experience.

According to the official MIUI Weibo account, the Mi MIX Fold will soon start receiving a new system. This software build brings improvements and features based on the feedback from users.

Xiaomi says that its engineers have worked hard for months to bring this new software build to the public. The latest system update focuses on improving tablet experience, fixing app compatibility issues and dual-screen problems, optimizing Pocket PC mode, integrating MIUI+, and more.

The smartphone maker has also released the full changelog for this update, which arrives with build number V12.0.25.0.RJTCNXM. The list of changes is too long. You can see for yourself by downloading the image shared by Xiaomi.

Thankfully, Chang Cheng, Vice President of Xiaomi Group, has also summarised the important features in a Weibo post.

As per him, applications can now automatically adapt to inner and external screens when folded and unfolded.  Further, WeChat now uses tablet UI and even many other apps are optimized for the foldable form factor. He adds that over 4,000 popular apps are now fully compatible with Mi MIX Fold.

Finally, the update also brings MIUI 12.5 improvements and MIUI+. He signs off his post saying that the new system update for Mi MIX Fold has the longest changelog in MIUI history.

The MIUI V12.0.25.0.RJTCNXM update for Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold will be soon rolled out in batches.

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Although Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update, there are still many devices that are yet to receive MIUI 12.5 in all markets. One of those is Redmi Note 7 Pro. The phone got the MIUI 12.5 in China at the end of June. Now, the company has begun seeding out this update in India.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is one of the popular smartphones of its time. It was the first phone in the segment to arrive with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. The handset has now started getting the MIUI 12.5 update in India.

MIUI 12.5 was introduced at the Mi 11 launch event in late December 2020. It is a minor upgrade for devices running MIUI 12 with some meaningful changes. 

This software update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.QFHINXM. Like any other OTA system update, it is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it will take days to reach every unit in the country.

At present, we are not sure if the smartphone will get access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. Hopefully, Xiaomi makes it available as the less powerful Redmi Note 8 is eligible and has already got it in China.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. Prior to MIUI 12.5, the handset was updated to MIUI 11, MIUI 12, and Android 10.

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The Redmi K40 Pro+ was one of the first smartphones to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in China in late August. The headset is sold as Mi 11X Pro in India. Xiaomi has now started seeding the latest version of MIUI to this variant of the phone.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition does not bring any new features. Instead, it focuses on optimizations. Xiaomi has been rolling it out to eligible devices worldwide ever since it was announced.

The update arrives for the Mi 11X Pro with build number V12.5.4.0.RKKINXM. In a typical Xiaomi manner,  despite being seeded out in October, the software build comes with September 2021 security patches.

Since the update is being pushed in batches, the build is currently labeled ‘Stable Beta’. Anyway, it should reach every user in the coming days.

On the other hand, the ‘Global’ variant of this smartphone called Mi 11i had already got access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in September. In fact, interested users can also test Android 12 on it by enrolling themselves in the ‘Pilot’ program.

At the same time, the EEA variant of Mi 11i is yet to get the update. Hence, it will be the last variant of the Redmi K40 Pro+ to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update.

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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for eligible devices for a while now. The latest version of MIUI was announced in August and the flagship Mi 11 Ultra got access to the update in China that month itself. However, the European variant of the smartphone has begun to receive the new version of MIUI only now.

According to AdimorahBlog, Xiaomi has started seeding MIU 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the EEA variant of Mi 11 Ultra. The latest system update arrives with build number V12.5.10.0.RKAEUXM and September 2021 security patches.

The EEA variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is only the third regional model of the handset to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. The other two are ‘China’ and ‘Indonesia’. The former got the update in August, while the latter received it in September.

This means only ‘Global’ and ‘India’ variants of the phone are left to get the new version of MIUI. These two models should also get access to the update soon.

As far as the EEA variant is concerned, Xiaomi has just started seeding the build. Hence, it will take some time to reach every unit due to batched rollout.

At the same time, Xiaomi is also testing Android 12 on Mi 11 Ultra globally along with other smartphones. Interested users can join the program to experience the latest version of Android.

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The Redmi Note 7 received the MIUI 12.5 update in China in July. Two months later, the international variants of this smartphone have now started getting access to the version of MIUI that was first announced alongside the Mi 11 at the end of 2020.

The international variants of Redmi Note 7 are known as Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S respectively. The latter was exclusive to India. In fact, the Redmi Note 7S was the original Redmi Note 7 that was sold in the rest of the world. Whereas, the Redmi Note 7 sold in India was a tweaked version of the original model with a 12MP primary camera instead of a 48MP sensor.

Since these phones only differ in terms of camera, they run a common MIUI build. Hence, they are receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together.

The latest update is currently live for all the international variants of these handsets with the following build numbers.

• Global – V12.5.1.0.QFGMIXM
• EEA – V12.5.1.0.QFGEUXM
• Russia – V12.5.1.0.QFGRUXM
• India – V12.5.1.0.QFGINXM

The Indian models are the latest to get the update. As a result, the new software build may not be available for every users in the country right now.

On the other hand, the remaining three regional variants got access to MIUI 12.5 weeks ago. Therefore, the OTA update should be available for all the units of these variants.

If you are a Redmi Note 7 or a Redmi Note 7S user who received the MIUI 12.5 update, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Xiaomi MIX 4 launch event. Within one and a half months, the company has finished the rollout of this software to the first batch of eligible devices in China. Hence, it has now announced its plans for the second batch.

According to the official announcement post on Xiaomi Community China, a total of 7 smartphones are part of the second batch to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update. Almost all of these handsets are Redmi Note models, except for one.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Second Batch Devices

• Redmi Note 8
• Redmi Note 9 4G
• Redmi Note 9 5G
• Redmi Note 10 5G
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G

The above-listed phones are scheduled to start receiving ‘Stable Beta’ builds from October 8. If it all goes well, the rollout for all users could happen by the end of next month itself.

Having said that, the firm does say that the update rollout plan may change due to various factors. But at the end of the day, the handsets mentioned above should get the latest version of MIUI sooner or later.

On the other hand, all other smartphone brands are set to release a new version of their mobile software based on Android 12. However, Xiaomi is yet to announce anything regarding it.

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Redmi Note series is probably the most popular smartphone lineup by Xiaomi in India. But unfortunately, it is not known for getting early access to updates. The older Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro have started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update only now.

The last major update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India was MIUI 12 over a year ago. Similarly, Redmi Note 9 Pro got its last big update in the form of Android 11 in late 2020.

The two phones are now receiving the MIUI 12.5 update together in the country. The latest system update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro also brings along Android 11. However, the new build comes with July 2021 security patches instead of August 2021 like the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

The new software update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India bumps up the build numbers to V12.5.3.0.RGGINXM and V12.5.1.0.RJWINXM respectively.

Like any other OTA system update, the MIUI 12.5 update for these handsets is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, they might take some time to reach every user. But at the end of the day, everyone should be able to experience the new software in the coming days.

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The POCO X3 was one of the best smartphones launched in India in 2020. The handset debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. But unfortunately, it got the Android 11 update only a few weeks back in the country. Now, it has also started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

POCO released the POCO X3 in India as an alternative to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in the region. A higher variant of this device called POCO X3 Pro followed later. 

The latter phone debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Hence, it got the update to MIUI 12.5 earlier. On the other hand, the former is getting the new MIUI update only now as it was treated with Android 11 at around the same time.

Having said that, the MIUI 12.5 update for the POCO X3 in India arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RJGINXM. Apart from bringing new features, the new software update also bumps up the security patch level to July 2021.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, some users might receive it earlier, while others may have to wait for some time.

The POCO X3 has so far only got access to a single Android update. It is yet to get any major MIUI update. Hence, the phone will likely get more than MIUI 13 and Android 12 in the future.

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The Redmi K20 launched as Xiaomi’s most affordable smartphone with a pop-up camera. It has been more than two years since its release. The device has even received two MIUI as well as two Android updates during this period. Now, Xiaomi has finally started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for this handset.

Xiaomi has been seeding out MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones worldwide since earlier this year. The company has almost finished the rollout in China as it has now started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

But it appears that the Redmi K20 was one of the few devices and the only K series phone to be left out. Hence, it is receiving the MIUI 12.5 update only now. The latest system update for the phone is currently live in China with build number V12.5.1.0.RFJCNXM.

Like any other OTA software update, the MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi K20 is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, it is only available for a select few users at the moment.

Anyway, all users in China as well as other markets should get the update in the coming days. In most international markets, the Redmi K20 is known as Mi 9T. Hence, the same system update will also make its way to that device.

Having said that, the Redmi K20 might also receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, followed by MIUI 13, which should be its last major software update.

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Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched its latest Mix smartphone, Mi Mix 4. But did you know that Xiaomi’s latest smartphones come with an upgraded Xiaoai Translation offering a live AI subtitles feature?

According to a recent post on Weibo, the Mi Mix 4 brings a new feature dubbed Xiaoai Translation, enabling a live AI subtitle feature on the Mi Mix 4. The feature is similar to Google’s Live Caption feature on Android.

As per engineers at Xiaomi, the updated Xiaoai Translation is built on the company’s own self-developed simultaneous interpretation technology and is said to be the most advanced AI technology. The new Xiaoai Translation will help users translate quickly anytime, anywhere. Users can use the translation tool by pulling down the control centre. 

The Xiaoai Translation can be used to translate live videos, online meetings, or voice calls. Xiaomi claims that the Translation is stable, fast, and has little interference with reading. Also, it is compatible with a bunch of English accents.

Xiaomi says that the Xiaoai Translation will continuously build translation vocabulary based on known scenes required by users, improving the translation mechanism. Moreover, the Xiaoai Translation will bring support for more minor languages.

Xiaomi has also released a roadmap for the the Xiaoai Translation. The translation feature will be rolled out with the MIUI 12.5 stable update starting September to bunch of Xiaomi smartphones.

Mi Mix 4 Features and Specifications

The Mi Mix 4 sports a 6.67-inch curved OLED panel with a 20MP camera under display. It is powered by Snapdragon 888+ coupled with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB/512GB/1TB of internal memory. The new Mix smartphone runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 and boasts a 5000mAH battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support. Further, it comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 108MP main camera, 50x periscope camera and 13MP ultrawide camera with free form lens. The Mi Mix 4 starts at CNY 4,999 ($772) for the 4GB/128GB storage variant.

The Mi Mix 4 brings a slew of unique features, including anti-lost mode, deep binding of the SIM card and the handset, adaptive signal optimization, manual signal entry and point, control always on UWB and smart charging.

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At the end of July, Xiaomi started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update in China. This update is now finally available for Indian versions of this handset called Redmi 9 Prime and POCO M2. Since neither of them got Android 11 like their international counterparts, the new system update also brings last year’s Android for them.

The Redmi 9 Prime sold in India is a rebranded Redmi 9 available elsewhere. On the other hand, the POCO M2 is also basically a Redmi 9 in different colors. Hence, the two smartphones run near identical software and are receiving the latest update together.

The Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for the POCO M2 arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJRINXM. Whereas, the same update bears build number V12.5.1.0.RJCINXM for the Redmi 9 Prime. Both the builds also come with August 2021 security patches.

The latest software builds for these two handsets are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, they might reach some units earlier than others. In simpler words, the update is not available for every user at the moment. However, it should reach all users in the coming days.

Android 11 is the first-ever major Android update for the POCO M2 and the Redmi 9 Prime. We don’t think that these phones will be updated to Android 12. But on the bright side, they could receive MIUI 13 in the future.

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The Redmi Note 8 was probably the best smartphone in its segment when it launched. It was Xiaomi’s one of the top best-sellers throughout its lifetime. The handset has now started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi Note 8. The update is currently live in China with build number V12.5.1.0.RCOCNXM. The software build is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means it is being pushed in batches and is only available for a select few users at the moment. However, it should reach all users in China in the coming days.

On the other hand, Xiaomi is yet to deliver Android 11 for all the international variants of the Redmi Note 8. More precisely, the Indian version still runs Android 10 and got its last system update way back in late January. Looks like this variant will get both MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 together.

Only the EEA variant of Redmi Note 8 is currently on Android 11, other than the Chinese version. Hence, the remaining international models will also likely receive a combined update for MIUI 12.5 and Android 11.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell when Xiaomi will be delivering the new software update for Redmi Note 8 in other regions. All we can say is that the update could start rolling out in a few days or maybe even weeks from now.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in China. On the other hand, the company is yet to deliver standard MIUI 12.5 in global markets. The latest devices to get the latter update in India are Mi 11 Lite and Redmi Note 10.

The Mi 11 Lite (4G variant) launched in India at the end of June. The handset debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Almost two months after its release in the country, it has now begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update.

The latest system update for this smartphone arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RKQINXM. Apart from bringing new features and improvements, it also bumps up the security patch level to August 2021.

Whereas, the Redmi Note 10 made its debut in India in March with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Though it is still the most affordable Redmi Note 10 series model, it has become expensive over the months with multiple price hikes.

That said, with aging, the phone is also becoming wiser with the latest software update. The new update brings the much-awaited MIUI 12.5 with build number V12.5.1.0.RKGINXM. But unfortunately, it comes with outdated June 2021 security patches.

Like any other OTA system update, the latest software builds for these two phones are also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, they might take some time to reach every user.

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The Redmi Note 9 aka Redmi 10X 4G started receiving MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 in July. A month later, the update is now available for all the regional variants of the handset, except for one. Let’s take a look at the status of the latest system update for this smartphone.

The Redmi 10X 4G in China got access to Android 11 way back in February. However, the international version of this phone called Redmi Note 9 is receiving last year’s Android along with MIUI 12.5 only now.

The Indian variant of the Redmi Note 9 was first to get MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 a few weeks after the update was released for the original Redmi 10X 4G in China. In the following weeks, Xiaomi rolled out the same update for other regional variants of the device.

At present, the Redmi Note 9 (Redmi 10X 4G) MIUI 12.5 update is live for the following regional variants of the phone.

• China – V12.5.2.0.RJOCNXM
• India – V12.5.1.0.RJOINXM
• Global – V12.5.1.0.RJOMIXM
• Turkey – V12.5.1.0.RJOTRXM
• Indonesia – V12.5.1.0.RJOIDXM
• Russia – V12.5.1.0.RJORUXM
• EEA – V12.5.1.0.RJOEUXM

The only regional variant yet to receive this update is ‘Taiwan’. We expect that version of the smartphone to also get the update in the coming days.

Having said that, even for the above-listed variants, the latest software update is being rolled out in batches. In simpler words, the update will take some time to reach every user.

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Xiaomi is currently testing new iOS-like widgets for MIUI in China. The testing phase will last until October 20. Hence, the new feature will take months to reach the stable channel. Ahead of that, an alleged list of supported devices has emerged.

According to the official announcement for the new MIUI widget system, smartphones running MIUI beta builds based on Android 11 can be used to enroll in the testing program. However, an alleged compatible list only shows a select few premium and upper mid-range smartphones.

Here’s the alleged list of Xiaomi phones that support new MIUI widgets.

MIUI iOS-like Widgets Supported Devices

• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11 Pro
• Mi 11 Youth Edition
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10
• Mi 10s
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 10 Youth Edition
• Mi CC9 Pro
• Redmi K40 Pro
• Redmi K40
• Redmi k40 Gaming Edition
• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
• Redmi K30 Pro
• Redmi K30
• Redmi k30 Ultra
• Redmi K30 5G
• Redmi k30i 5G
• Redmi 10X Pro 5G
• Redmi 10X 5G

Interestingly, the list does not include the older Mi 11 as well as the newly launched Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5, and Mi Pad 5 Pro. We believe that these three products should also support new widgets. Anyway, as there’s no proper credible source for this list, we would advise you to consider it with a pinch of salt.

Last but not least, since the feature is expected to officially arrive a couple of months later, there’s a chance that it may debut alongside MIUI 13 although it is enabled via system apps like App Vault and MIUI Gallery, and not the operating system itself.

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MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is currently the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. It was unveiled alongside MIUI for Pad last week. A few days back, the tech giant started rolling out this software to the first batch of eligible devices. At the same time, the company had also revealed when the update will reach the entire first batch. We happen to come across this information only today.

According to an official announcement post on Mi Community China, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is being rolled out to the first batch of eligible smartphones from August 13. For those unaware, the company mentioned the same date at the launch conference.

We know that as of Saturday (August 14), the update is being gradually pushed to 6 of the 12 phones in the first batch. Now, as per the Mi Community post, which was also published on the same day, all the devices in this batch will receive the update by August 27.

In simpler words, the entire first batch (12 models) of eligible devices for MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition will get the update by August 27. However, it is worth noting that this timeline is only meant for the handsets running MIUI China ROM.

Xiaomi is yet to unveil MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for global markets. Hence, it’s not known when the international variants of eligible phones will be blessed with the latest version of MIUI.

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Earlier this week, Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Mi MIX 4 launch event. The first batch of eligible devices was supposed to start receiving the update from August 13. As promised, the company has begun to roll out the latest version of MIUI for a select few smartphones.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is all about optimizations. Hence, it does not bring any features. However, it is worth noting that Xiaomi is separately testing iOS-like widgets.

According to the official announcement, a total of 12 premium Mi and Redmi-branded smartphones are part of the first batch of eligible devices for the new software. Out of these, as of writing this article, the update is available (1, 2, 3) for 6 of them

These handsets are Mi MIX 4, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10S, Redmi K40, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30S Ultra. Unsurprisingly, the update is only live for the Chinese variant of these smartphones.

Since Xiaomi is yet to announce MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for global markets, the international versions of these phones should be receiving this update only after that.

Having said that, Xiaomi has also started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for some of its handsets. Also, the company has confirmed to release MIUI 13 by the end of 2021.

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At the Mi MIX 4 launch event, Xiaomi also unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. During the conference, the company said that the new version of MIUI does not bring any features and it only focuses on optimizations. Turns out that the company has silently introduced a new iOS-like widget system.

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Xiaomi is testing a new iOS-inspired widget system in China. As per Xiaomiui (1, 2, 3), the new feature is enabled via the latest beta version of App Vault (V5.0.56) and MIUI Gallery (V2.2.21). At present, these versions of the applications can be only installed on devices with MIUI beta build based on Android 11.

This means although the feature appears to be part of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, it can be also experienced by users with devices running the regular MIUI 12.5 beta software as well. However, they will have to sign up for the testing program for which the registrations end on August 27.

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According to the official announcement, users can now place widgets with sizes 2×2, 4×2, 4×4, and 2×3 on the home screen. A new ‘Widget Store’ has been added through which users can drag and drop widgets of their choice anywhere on the screen. The smartphone maker has also introduced new system app widgets to make use of the new feature.

As per Xiaomi, the new MIUI widget system will be under testing from August 17 to October 20. This suggests that users on the stable MIUI channel, especially in international markets, will have to wait for months to experience the new feature.

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On the bright side, it’s good to know that widgets are making a comeback after Apple introduced them in iOS 14. Even Google has revamped the core Android widget system with Android 12.

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At the Mi MIX 4 launch event, Xiaomi not only announced a bunch of hardware but also software. The company unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and MIUI for Pad. Let’s take a look at what they have to offer.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition

As the name suggests, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition brings improvements for MIUI 12.5, which itself is a polished version of MIUI 12. In fact, Xiaomi is yet to deliver MIUI 12.5 to eligible devices worldwide but we already have a newer version of the software.

Xiaomi says that MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition comes with fixes for 160 system header problems and 224 system application problems. The latest version of MIUI also brings all-around optimizations for the bottom framework to the top-most application layer.

According to the company, the new version of its mobile operating system is a result of progress achieved by the engineers in optimizing the MIUI system in the last six months. This means the MIUI Pioneer Group might not have played a key role in the development as it was established recently.

In a nutshell, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition does not introduce new features. Instead, it comes with four optimizations, namely Liquid Storage, Atomic Memory, Focus Calculation, and Intelligent Balance.

• Liquid Storage

  • A self-developed solution for optimizing storage mechanism. Helps in retaining read and write performance over a long period of time.

• Atomic Memory

  • A self-developed solution for optimizing memory management mechanism. Improves the performance of holding applications in memory.

• Focus Calculation

  • A self-developed solution for optimizing processor scheduling. Helps is reducing CPU usage and power consumption.

• Intelligent Balance

  • This solution intelligently allocates hardware performance as well as power consumption, and seeks a balance between the two.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition stable update will be rolled out to the first batch of the following 12 devices from August 13 in China.

• Mi MIX 4
• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11 Pro
• Mi 11
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10S
• Mi 10
• Redmi K40
• Redmi K40 Pro
• Redmi K30S Ultra
• Redmi K30 Pro

Xiaomi says that a detailed rollout plan for all the eligible devices will be shared shortly on Mi Community. Unfortunately, it’s not known whether this version of  MIUI will make its way to global markets at the moment.

MIUI for Pad

Xiaomi launched Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro alongside the Mi MIX 4. These are the company’s first-ever tablets in the last three years. Apart from bringing high-end hardware for affordable price tags, they also debut a new version of MIUI called MIUI for Pad.

MIUI for Pad is basically a redesigned MIUI 12.5 for tablets. It is a known fact that many Android applications don’t support full screen yet. However, Xiaomi claims that its version of Android offers a full-screen app experience along with split-screen mode.

However, it is worth noting that the company also mentions that only 300+ mainstream applications are well-optimized for MIUI for Pad. Hence, it has set a target to adapt 2000 applications by the end of this year.

Xiaomi requests app developers to join the Xiaomi Open Platform to improve the state of the Android tablet app ecosystem. Since multiple smartphone OEMs are expected to release Android tablets in the coming months, we might finally see an improvement in this regard.

Last but not least, the company did not reveal anything about the new Mi Security app for tablets, which it teased recently.

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