Xiaomi is the third-largest smartphone company with a market share of more than 10%, which means millions of users have to see those pesky ads that appear frequently, disturbing the user experience. Unfortunately, that’s true for premium phones as well.

Thankfully, there exist several methods that will remove the majority of ads on your Xiaomi smartphone to offer a cleaner software experience. Let’s go through them one by one.

If you’re wondering why Xiaomi shows ads on its phone, the answer is revenue, obviously. It has promised to keep hardware profits capped at 5% (after tax), but to grow the revenue, the brand offers many add-ons, extra services, and shows advertisements.

Disable ads by stopping the MSA app

MSA stands for “MIUI System Ads,” and it’s the hub of annoying ads on your Xiaomi phone. Disabling it will dramatically reduce the number of ads. However, you’ll still need to disable ads from Xiaomi apps to further clean up your software experience.

Steps to disable the MSA app:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock. (MIUI users tap on Passwords & security).
3. Go to Authorization & revocation and toggle off msa.
4. Click Revoke to confirm your action.

Disable ad personalization

This won’t stop Xiaomi from serving you ads, but it instructs the brand not to use your usage data and personal preferences for showing personalized ads.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Fingerprints, face data, and screen lock. (MIUI users tap on Passwords & security).
3. Go to Privacy and tap on Ad services.
4. Turn off Personalized ad recommendations.

Disable ads in Mi Browser

1. Open the Mi Browser app.
2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner and click the settings icon.
3. Select Privacy & security and toggle off Personalized services.

Disable ads in File Manager

Only MIUI users can turn off ads inside File Manager. This option isn’t available on HyperOS.

1. Open the File Manager app.
2. Click the hamburger menu button (the one with three horizontal lines) in the upper-left corner.
3. Select Settings and tap on About.
4. Turn off Recommendations.

In HyperOS, you can instruct Xiaomi not to collect data for the File Manager. This should stop serving you personalized ads. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the File Manager app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu button and choose Settings.
3. Toggle off Withdrawal of consent.
4. Tap OK to confirm.

Disable ads in Security

1. Launch the Security app.
2. Tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Toggle off Receive recommendations.
4. Select Cleaner and toggle off Receive recommendations.

Disable ads in Music

1. Open Xiaomi’s Music app.
2. Tap the menu button in the upper-left corner and choose Settings.
3. Select Advanced settings.
4. Turn off the Show ads option.

Disable ads in Themes

1. Open the Themes app.
2. Click My account in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap the Settings icon in the upper-right corner.
4. Toggle off Show ads.
5.  Toggle off Personalized recommendations.

Disable ads in Downloads

1. Open the Downloads app.
2. Tap on the three-dot menu button in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
3. Turn off Show recommended content.

Disable ads on Lock Screen

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Lock screen and tap on Glance for Mi.
3. Tap on Privacy policy.
4. Toggle off Recommendations for you.

Disable ads in ShareMe

You can’t disable ads in ShareMe, but disable personalized ads.

1. Open the ShareMe app.
2. Tap on more at the top-right corner.
3. Click About and then Help & Feedback.
4. Turn off Personalized ads. 

Disable ads in folders

1. Tap the folder you want to remove ads from.
2. Tap on the folder name.
3. Turn off Promoted apps.

Following all the solutions mentioned in this post, you should be able to easily remove the majority (if not 100%) of the ads on your Xiaomi smartphone and enjoy a cleaner software experience.

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The Redmi Note 10S is a member of the popular Redmi Note 10 series. This smartphone has attracted a lot of attention with its technical features and has millions of users. The recently released June 2024 update is now rolling out for the Redmi Note 10S. The new update provides the latest June patch and improves system optimization.

Redmi Note 10S MIUI June Update

The smartphone was launched with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. It currently has MIUI 14 based on Android 13 and continues to receive new updates. With the June 2024 update, the Note 10S will be more protected against security vulnerabilities. Of course, it should be noted that this update was rolled out to India. Redmi Note 10S’s new MIUI update build number is V14.0.10.0.TKLINXM.

Xiaomi is currently rolling out the new MIUI 14 update to Pilot users. If there are no bugs, it is expected to be released to all users. Note 10S is a smartphone appreciated for its features and with this update it will be much more powerful. So don’t forget to download the new updates.

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Xiaomi updated its EOS (End of Support) product list in April 2024, with newly added devices including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro, Mi 11 Lite, and MIX Fold models. Xiaomi periodically updates its EOS list to indicate when support for specific devices will not get the system and security updates anymore.

These devices won’t receive updates anymore

We can easily say that Xiaomi implements its update policy differently for each series of devices, and the end of support for a device typically comes as a surprise. Devices listed in the EOS will not only receive new HyperOS updates but also will not receive security patches. If you own one of these devices, you may consider purchasing a more up-to-date model if you have security concerns.

As of April 2024, POCO X3 Pro, Mi 11 Lite, MIX Fold, and Redmi Note 10 Pro will no longer receive updates. Xiaomi had already introduced two different models, Mi 11 Lite (courbet) and Mi 11 Lite 5G (renoir). The 4G variant (courbet) is the one being the model that is out of software support.

The latest system update for the Redmi Note 10 Pro is MIUI 14, which is Android 13-based. Additionally, the situation is no different for the POCO X3 Pro and Mi 11 Lite; these devices have not received HyperOS updates and will no longer receive new system updates. MIX Fold is stuck on Android 13 based HyperOS though. We will be updating the EOS list periodically and share with you if Xiaomi stops supporting just another device.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI is one of the most popular Android skin loved by millions, which is being gradually replaced by HyperOS – the company’s latest custom skin. But how does it compare with MIUI? Does it offer better performance? Has Xiaomi packed some super exciting stuff in HyperOS?

In this HyperOS vs MIUI showdown, we’ll walk you through a detailed look at both the Android skins. By the end of this article, you will know if it’s worth upgrading to the new OS.

Also Read: Top 6 HyperOS Features You Absolutely Can’t Miss

What is HyperOS? Is it Based on Android?

HyperOS is not a new fancy word from Xiaomi for the replacement of MIUI. The brand has been developing it since 2017 and has made several significant changes to the core mechanism.

If you’re still wondering, what actually is HyperOS? Well, it’s a new operating system from Xiaomi, but not a complete replacement of Android. In fact, it’s still based on Android, like MIUI, and has a good mix of Linux. The latest OS integrates Xiaomi’s in-house Vela system for deeper system-level changes.

HyperOS vs MIUI: Which is Better?

Though Xiaomi seems to have made changes to the core system (detailed on the HyperOS page), it doesn’t bring any out-of-the-box features you have never seen on a smartphone. In fact, a couple of changes to HyperOS are inspired by iOS – no hard feelings for Xiaomi, as Apple, too, has done it several times in the past. But still, there is a lot to explore in HyperOS. 

Subtle Changes to the Design

Upgrade to HyperOS, and you’re not going to see any clear difference between MIUI and HyperOS at first glance, even at second glance. No, I’m not kidding. Both operating systems have almost identical icons and arrangements.

As you spend time with the new OS, you will notice changes to the icons. Those are less bright in the HyperOS compared to MIUI, with minimal tweaks. For instance, the sun in the Gallery is on the right in MIUI, and it is moved to the left in HyperOS. Similarly, you’ll find small changes to several app icons, as shown in the image below.

It’s not just the app icons; HyperOS has subtly changed its menus, too. The new OS merges the app details section and app menus section to make it look better and cleaner. If you closely look at the app menus, you’ll find that they have been reordered. And there’s no text for the app info and uninstall icons, which are there in MIUI. Also, the font itself is larger and bold.

The Control Center is Better and Cleaner

Xiaomi has brought significant changes to the Control Center in HyperOS. You’ll quickly realise that all icon labels are gone. While it gives the Control Center a minimalist look, it can be difficult for many people to figure out which icon does what. However, you can easily bring them back by going to Settings > Notifications & Status Bar and disabling the Don’t Show Icon Labels option.

The new Control Center has larger icons, and all of them are visible on one single scrollable screen. In MIUI, the shortcut icons are arranged in panels which you can swipe left and right. HyperOS also adds a music player widget to the Control Center.

You might have already seen a similar Control Center on a different device. If your guess is iOS, then you’re right. I believe there’s nothing in copying as long as it’s benefiting users.

Lock Screens Are Much Better

Among the biggest changes in HyperOS has been the introduction of new lock screen designs. They have existed on iPhones since iOS 16 and have now been integrated into HyperOS, which Xiaomi calls “Artistic Lock Screens”. These lock screens are highly customizable, and you can add depth of field effects.

HyperOS offers three lock style options – Classic, Rhombus, and Magazine. If you want to make the lock screen more personalised, go for Rhombus and Magazine for various clock options and effects.

It feels great to have new lock screens every now and then for a better unlocking experience. How often do you change your lock screen design or wallpaper? Please let me know in the comments below.

Say Goodbye to Bloatware

Xiaomi smartphones do not just come with many features, but they also bundle lots of unwanted apps (bloatware). It has been a problem with Xiaomi phones for years, which is finally getting fixed with HyperOS.

Although there are solutions to remove bloatware in MIUI phones, the steps are too technical for most users. Finally, the new HyperOS allows users to remove unnecessary apps.

Removing unwanted apps from your Xiaomi device not only saves some storage but also frees up system resources occupied by them. So, you get more storage and better performance.

Dynamic Island-Like Feature With Limited Uses

With HyperOS, Xiaomi has also joined the Dynamic Island bandwagon, but the Chinese company has arrived quite tardily. Though Xiaomi doesn’t have a name for it, many call it “Dynamic Notch”. Unlike the Dynamic Island on iPhones, it doesn’t do much on Xiaomi phones.

Whenever you connect a charger, the area around the notch becomes dark to show the charging speed and battery percentage. It also works when you turn on the mobile hotspot, activate DND, or switch the device to silent mode. While it doesn’t do much, it’s nice to have some cool visual elements. Hopefully, Xiaomi will do more with it in the near future. It would be great if third-party apps could also take advantage of it.

Lightweight OS With Improved Battery Life

HyperOS takes less space compared to MIUI. According to the official website, MIUI 14 takes 12.53GB on your device, while the HyperOS occupies 9.14GB of storage, which is very impressive. So you have more storage to save photos, videos, and other files.

Xiaomi has made significant changes to the core system, resulting in improved battery life. While it’s difficult to say how much battery improvements you should expect as it depends on the usage. But you should get an additional hour of screen time.

Don’t expect to see improved battery life quickly after switching to HyperOS. When you install the new OS, the device undergoes optimizations, which happen in the background. The battery usage can be high for the initial days, but after that, you’ll start seeing improvements.

The Camera App Gets a New Shortcut

Though there are not many changes to the Camera app, HyperOS adds a useful shortcut to access video options. In MIUI, you have to click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner to see video options, which, in HyperOS, can be done just by swiping down from the middle.

If you take a lot of videos with your Xiaomi phone, you know how helpful this small change is.

App Grouping By Colors

Many people find it fascinating to have apps grouped by the colours of the app icons. If you are among them, HyperOS has a built-in feature to do so.

Swipe up to open the app drawer, tap on the icon in the upper-right corner, and toggle on “Group icons by colour”. All apps in the app drawer should now be grouped based on the dominant colour in the app icon.

Screen Resizing Is Now Effortless

When you open apps using the sidebar, it opens in a small window. In MIUI 14, you have to manually adjust it, which is now changing in HyperOS. In the new OS, if you tap the three dots, you get the option to split the screen (up/down), close it, and open the app in full screen. It’s much easier to use apps in the split-screen mode. 

HyperOS Focuses on the Ecosystem

Xiaomi’s primary focus with HyperOS is to create a deeply connected ecosystem. The Chinese tech giant aims to create a unified system for Xiaomi devices, which might include smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart speakers, smart watches, smart displays, smart lighting, and fitness trackers. HyperOS has also been integrated into Xiaomi’s electric car.

Conclusion

HyperOS is better than MIUI in every aspect. You get awesome lock screens, a clean control center, a dynamic notch, new camera shortcuts, and better split screen management. If your device is eligible for the HyperOS upgrade, install the update and explore new features.

Before you leave, please remember that HyperOS is new and can have some bugs. If you face any issues, report the bug to Xiaomi and regularly update your device to ensure optimal performance.

If you are wondering if your phone is slated to get the update, make sure to check out our story on HyperOS update availability for all your Xiaomi, Poco devices.

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Xiaomi’s home-grown operating system, HyperOS was launched to the market in late October at the company’s Xiaomi 14 series launch event. And after pushing out updates to its first batch of existing devices such as the Xiaomi 13 series and Redmi K60 series, the smartphone manufacturer has announced today the 2nd batch of existing Xiaomi devices that will be receiving the HyperOS developer version in China next month (December 2023).

The list of 11 devices that will be receiving the HyperOS CN ROM Developer Version next month in December 2023 is as follows:

• Xiaomi 12S Ultra
• Xiaomi 12S Pro
• Xiaomi 12S
• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Xiaomi 12
• Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition
• Redmi K50 Ultra
• Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
• Redmi K50 Pro
• Redmi K50
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4

Initially, the announcement post stirred discussion among the Xiaomi China community forum members on Friday, due to the list of devices excluding the Xiaomi 12S series of devices. 

However, Xiaomi spokesperson Zhang GuoQuan was quick to clarify on Chinese social media Weibo that there was a miscommunication on the announcement post and that the Xiaomi 12S series is of Xiaomi’s top priority in receiving the HyperOS upgrade due to the devices being the company’s first Leica-branded smartphones released to the market. 

The Xiaomi China community announcement post has since been updated to include the Xiaomi 12S devices, as per publishing this news on Sunday, November 26.

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The Xiaomi 14 series is one of the most anticipated smartphone releases of the year. And now we have some new information about the baseline Xiaomi 14 model.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), the Xiaomi 14 is currently in mass production in a new Pink shade, which is said to be very good-looking. It will also feature a 1mm bezel on the screen, just like the Pro variant.

More importantly, DCS notes that Xiaomi’s “new system focuses on smoothness,” which is likely a reference to the rumored MiOS. If you’re unaware, MiOS is tipped to be Xiaomi’s new operating system that will replace MIUI.

Earlier this week, DCS tipped that MIUI 14 will be the last generation of MIUI and will be replaced by MiOS. But later Xiaomiui claimed that the switch from MiOS to MIUI would likely only happen in China, and MiOS would not be available globally. Other tipsters, such as Ice Universe, have also hinted at the arrival of MiOS. So it’s possible that we might see the new OS, at least in China.

And if you’re wondering, MiOS will not just be a simple name change. Xiaomi is likely planning to make MiOS a universal operating system that can be used on all devices, from smartphones and tablets to cars and smart homes. This would be similar to Huawei’s HarmonyOS.

The Xiaomi 14 is also expected to be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. This chip is based on TSMC’s N4P process and features an upgraded prime core, the Cortex X4 clocked at 3.19GHz. Benchmark scores of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 promise a significant performance jump from its predecessor.

Of course, we’re not yet sure how good the Xiaomi 14 series will be. But based on the information that we have so far, it is definitely worth keeping an eye on.

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Yesterday, a popular tipster claimed that MIUI 14 will be the final version of the software. He also added that Xiaomi will be replacing its 13-year-old Android skin with a self-developed MiOS featuring  AOSP (Android Open Source Project) elements.

However, we know that the company has been working on MIUI 15 for months. Also, even if MiOS gets released, it could be exclusive to China.

Amidst this confusion, Xiaomi is rolling out a useful feature for devices running MIUI 14. Let’s go through the details.

Recently, Xiaomi started seeing a new software build for Xiaomi 12S Pro in China. This update bumps up the MIUI version to V14.0.10.0.TLECNXM.

The official changelog only mentions the inclusion of August 2023 security patches. However, the update brings a feature allowing users to force up to a 120Hz refresh rate on all applications.

This new option can be found in the ‘Refresh rate’ settings. It is denoted as ‘Apps using high refresh rate’. 

Tapping on it will open the list of installed applications (including system) on the device. Users can turn on/off high refresh rate for them per-app basis.

Some apps tend to run at regular 60Hz even when the phone’s display is set to a higher refresh rate. Thanks to the addition of this new feature, users can now force those applications to run at a maximum of 120Hz refresh rate.

Thus, users will no longer have to face jitters caused by the switching of refresh rates among applications.

This option should be soon available for other Xiaomi group smartphones. Xiaomiui suggests that it will be also part of MIUI 15.

However, as of now, we don’t know if this feature will be added to all phones and tablets with a high refresh rate display.

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A recent report by Digital Chat Station claimed that Xiaomi is planning to skip MIUI 15 altogether and launch a new operating system called MiOS instead. However, Xiaomiui, a blog that solely covers Xiaomi-related news, has suggested that these claims are entirely baseless and untrue.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi is still testing MIUI 15 internally and is expected to officially release it with the Xiaomi 14 series. They also added that there is currently no relevant information about MiOS.

However, the blog did not rule out the possibility of Xiaomi switching from MIUI to MiOS in the future. They suggested that if Xiaomi does make such a switch, it would likely only happen in China, and MiOS would not be available globally.

In support of its claims, Xiaomiui shared some code snippets showing that MIUI 15 is being tested on different Xiaomi smartphones. The hints of these internal builds were obtained from the official Xiaomi server and therefore can be considered reliable. MIUI 15 is currently in the testing phase for a bunch of Xiaomi smartphones, including the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K60 Pro, and Mix Fold 3.

While it is still too early to say for sure whether Xiaomi is truly planning to retire MIUI and launch MiOS, the fact that the company is already testing MIUI 15 suggests that MIUI is not going away anytime soon, at least in the global market.

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Android 14 has just been released and smartphone manufacturers are already working on their next-generation UIs based on the new Android OS. Xiaomi is one of these companies, and it is expected to unveil MIUI 15 in the coming months. However, in a surprising twist, a reliable tipster has revealed that Xiaomi is planning to skip MIUI 15 altogether and launch a brand new operating system called MiOS instead.

The tipster, Digital Chat Station, revealed via a Weibo post that Xiaomi is considering MIUI 14 to be the “final major version” in the MIUI series. Instead, the company is working on developing a completely new OS from the ground up.

A few months back, Digital Chat Station mentioned that Xiaomi is working on its own operating system that will be compatible with AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and will be used on a range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology. The rumored OS could likely be MiOS.

In the Weibo post, he also expressed his hopes for Xiaomi’s new system, saying that “MIUI 14’s basic experience is already top-notch, but the dynamic effects are still lagging behind. I hope the new work can completely eliminate this shortcoming!” Additionally, he also clarified that MIUI 15 would not be renamed as MiOS.

To note, Xiaomi also registered the domain name “mios.cn” in November 2022, suggesting that the new UI could possibly be in development. However, the website currently shows a 403 error and doesn’t have an SSL certificate.

It remains to be seen if or when MiOS will come into existence, but one after another leak suggests that Xiaomi is certainly planning a major change in its software ecosystem. We will keep you updated on this.

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Google has finally released the stable Android 14 update to Pixel phones, along with the newly launched Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Users of other Android brands are now waiting for their respective UI updates based on Android 14. Xiaomi is also working on MIUI 15, which is expected to be released in November 2023.

As always, the new MIUI skin will come with a host of new features and performance improvements. However, the tech giant may also be planning to ditch legacy themes with their new skin.

According to a report by Xiaomiui, Xiaomi is considering removing legacy themes from MIUI 15. This means that some old and popular themes may not be compatible with the upcoming software update. This is because Xiaomi has updated its theme engine to the latest MIUI version, which is said to be incompatible with legacy themes.

However, Xiaomiui notes that there is still a chance that your favorite theme will be updated to be MIUI 15 compatible. For this, users can send feedback to the theme developer and ask them to update their theme for the new UI. 

But if your favorite theme doesn’t get updated, you’ll need to switch to one that works with MIUI 15. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of fantastic MIUI 15-compatible themes in the Themes app. Also, the MIUI 15 update is just around the corner, so stay with us for ongoing updates.

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Xiaomi re-entered the tablet category with the launch of the Xiaomi Pad 5 series in 2021. These devices were introduced with MIUI 12.5 for Pad based on Android 11.

Right now, they boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 in all the markets. According to new findings, these products will get an update to MIUI 15 in the near future. But there’s a catch.

Xiaomiui says that Xiaomi is developing MIUI 15 builds for the original three Xiaomi Pad 5 series models. These include Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro WiFi, and Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G.

However, the upcoming MIUI update for these tablets will not bump up the Android version. In other words, they will not be receiving the Android 14 update.

It is not surprising as Xiaomi did not promise three OS upgrades for them, unlike the Xiaomi 11T series and Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G that were released in the same year. But it still does not feel right,

Because consumers are known to use tablets for a longer period than smartphones. Anyway, the software support on Xiaomi tablets is far better than earlier but it is still not enough. For the unaware, previous Xiaomi tablets generally received a single MIUI update and no Android update.

Compared to other Chinese OEMs, Xiaomi is slow to adopt better software support, For instance, it just announced 4 OS updates for select smartphones while competitors made such changes last year.

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The Xiaomi 14 series is rumored to launch in November. The company’s next-gen flagship smartphones are expected to be the first devices to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

These phones will be accompanied by other products. One of them will likely be MIUI 15, the next iteration of Xiaomi’s mobile software based on Android.

We have been hearing about it for months, just like the phones. The latest findings reveal that the software has hit the stable channel for internal tests.

According to Xiaomiui, MIUI 15 stable builds are ready for internal test purposes. The publication has spotted builds for several unreleased devices.

Some of these builds are also live in multiple regional flavors, such as ‘Globa’l, ‘EEA’, and  ‘India’, in addition to ‘China. 

Currently, MIUI 15 stable is ready for five products. Xiaomiui suggests their names to be following based on build numbers.

• Xiaomi 14
• Xiaomi 14 Pro
• Redmi K70
• Redmi K70 Pro
• Redmi K70E

Two of the aforementioned Redmi K70 models are expected to be released as Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro in international markets. Thus, the MIUI 15 stable builds for these handsets are live for China, Global, EEA, and India. While the Xiaomi 14 series builds are only ready for EEA and China.

These findings don’t reveal any features of the software. But they confirm the imminent release of MIUI 15.

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Last year, Xiaomi dropped MIUI Gallery synchronization with Xiaomi Cloud for global users. Following that, the company integrated Google Photos sync. This feature went live for more users earlier this year with the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series.

Now, months later, details emerge that the company will soon provide an alternative option for media backup. Users will be able to upload their photos and videos to Microsoft OneDrive.

The info regarding the integration of Microsoft OneDrive with MIUI Gallery comes from none other than reliable MIUI tipster @kacskrz (Kacper Skrzypek). He also lists the devices that will get this feature.

Interestingly, the feature will not be available on tablets. Also, it won’t be supported in certain regions.

For instance, if you have set up your Xiaomi phone’s region as either Macau, Hong Kong, Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Isle of Man, Lebanon, South Georgia and South Sandwich Island, or Venezuela, you will not get an option to use OneDrive sync. Kacper says there could be even more regions that won’t have this feature.

As for devices, the following ones are expected to get the feature.

• POCO F4 GT
• Xiaomi 13 Lite
• POCO X4 GT
• Redmi Note 8 2021
• Redmi 10C
• POCO C40
• Redmi Note 11T
• Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
• Redmi Note 10S
• Redmi Note 11
• Mi 11 Lite 4G/5G
• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Xiaomi 12
• Xiaomi 11T Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 11
• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
• Xiaomi Mi 11i
• Xiaomi 12 Lite
• Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
• Redmi 10 5G
• POCO M4 5G
• POCO M5
• Redmi 10
• Redmi 10 2022
• Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
• Redmi 9A

The list does not include certain newer handsets, including Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. But we believe they should get it along with other popular models that are missing on the list.

At present, it is not known when this feature will be rolled out. But there’s a chance that it could get announced at the upcoming Xiaomi 13T series launch event.

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Older smartphones are known to reach the end of their software support. Xiaomi updates its official EOS (End of Support) list every now and then to let users know regarding the support for their handsets.

Just a few days back, the company halted the software support for Redmi Note 9 and two more devices. Now, the firm has updated the list with four new phones.

The last batch only included budget models. But the new one also consists of a mid-ranger.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi will no longer offer new OTA system updates for the following smartphones.

• Redmi K30 Ultra
• Poco M2 Pro
• Redmi 9 Prime
• Redmi 9C NFC

The first three products are currently on Android 12. But the affordable Redmi 9C continues to run on its launch software of MIUI 12 based on Android 10. It only received bug fixes and security patches throughout its lifetime.

Whereas, the Redmi K30 Ultra and the Poco M2 Pro are on the latest MIUI 14. However, their Android version is 12, which is a gen behind. Both of them were released with Android 10, however, the Poco device debuted with MIUI 11 compared to MIUI 12 on the Redmi.

Finally, the Redmi 9 Prime also boots on Android 12. But the software is MIUI 13. It was launched with Android 10-based MIUI 11.

Anyway, these handsets will continue to work normally as they have been. Users will not face any compatibility issues with most-used apps.

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Xiaomi continues to expand its product lineup with new devices, but the company’s future plans aren’t solely focused on hardware. In fact, they are planning their financial future around software. We recently told you that the Xiaomi expects to make just 1% profit from its electric vehicle sales and aims to make the real money from software services that come with the vehicle.

However, it appears that the plans of this Chinese tech giant go even further. According to the latest reports, Xiaomi is developing its own operating system that is compatible with AOSP (Android Open Source Project). This suggests that the new operating system could be used on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables.

Xiaomi Developing Own Operating System Compatible with Android

China is one of the most important smartphone markets in the world. The country’s large population, increasstrengthening economy, and interest in technology are some of the key reasons for this. However, China stands apart from the rest of the world in one significant aspect. Due to government regulations, the operating systems, app stores, and the apps within those stores differ from those in other countries. As a result, it’s common for companies to offer different user UI in their global versions. Now, Xiaomi takes this a step further.

According to the Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is working on creating its own operating system that will be compatible with a range of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology. Importantly, this new operating system will be fully compatible with the Android Open Source Project. This suggests that the operating system could be expanded beyond smartphones and may even be adapted for vehicles and other products.

However Xiaomi isn’t the only Chinese phone company making its own operating system. Huawei already released HarmonyOS a few years ago, and it’s doing really well in China. People are saying that Xiaomi will first launch its own system in China and that Huawei will be its first big competitor. Making their own system is a big deal for Xiaomi because it means they won’t have to rely on Google as much. But there’s a big problem they have to deal with.

Google currently provides the Android operating system for Xiaomi’s smartphones. Although Android is an open-source operating system, it’s virtually useless without Google’s services, and the company does not open up these services to competing operating systems. This isn’t a significant issue in China, but globally, people generally do not respond well to Android phones without Google services.

Speaking from personal experience, I briefly used a Huawei Mate 30 Pro and stopped using this excellent phone due to the lack of Google services. Unfortunately, if such an issue were to arise between Xiaomi and Google, it could seriously impact Xiaomi’s market share. However, I’m sure the executives at this tech giant have considered this and planned accordingly.

There are also rumors that Xiaomi’s custom operating system could cause upcoming MIUI 15 to be renamed to “miOS”. However, there is no exact information. It is still unclear when Xiaomi’s self-made operating system will be released. However, the company has said that it is committed to developing the new OS and that it will be compatible with a wide range of devices.

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Xiaomi has an EOS (End of Support) smartphone list on its website. The company updates this list with newer devices in a timely fashion.

Recently, the company updated this list with three popular budget phones from 2020. These handsets will no longer receive software updates going forward.

The below-listed are the latest Xiaomi smartphones to reach their end of life.

• Redmi Note 9
• Redmi 9
• Poco M2

All of these products were released in 2020. They debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

Throughout their life, these devices received two major MIUI and Android updates. Therefore, they currently boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

This means the software on board these handsets is about 2 years old now. However, they are able to perform normally as they can run almost all Android applications without any issues.

So users need not worry about upgrading to a newer phone unless they want better hardware or 5G connectivity. However, they should keep in mind that there won’t be any security updates, except for something critical (very rare).

The aforementioned smartphones are some of the best of their time. Xiaomi sold millions of them across the world. So you will probably continue seeing them in public despite them reaching their end of support.

Do you own any of these devices? If so, share your experience with us in the comment section below or on our official social media handles.

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Android 14 stable is expected to release this month. Hence, OEMs have begun their public beta programs. Xiaomi is among the first Chinese OEMs to start the initiative alongside Oppo.

As part of the initial batch, the company has only included two devices in the program. And unsurprisingly, the initiative is exclusive to China for now though global ROMs are ready for these phones.

As per the official announcement by Xiaomi, the following smartphones are eligible for Android 14-based MIUI beta builds.

• Xiaomi 13
• Xiaomi 13 Pro

The public beta registrations are live, and selected applicants have already started receiving the latest software via OTA. The beta builds for the handsets mentioned above come with MUI 14, which suggests that MIUI 15 announcement may take some time.

We expect more devices to be added to the beta program in the coming days. Also, there should be global availability as well.

However, we have no information on the stable release timeline. Xiaomi is historically not known for revealing the Android update schedule, unlike the MIUI rollout plan.

Anyways, we are looking forward to hearing more from the company regarding this matter. Also, hopefully, the new update does not cause damage to select phones (especially Poco) like in the past.

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Google is expected to release Android 14 stable this month. Following that, partner OEMs will be unveiling a new version of their software based on the latest Android.

Xiaomi is no different as it is anticipated to announce MIUI 15 at the upcoming August 14 event or later. Ahead of that, the company has been already testing Android 14-based MIUI builds internally in China.

Now, global MIUI builds based on Android 14 have been spotted on the Xiaomi server. Let’s go through the details.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has prepared Android 14-based MIUI global builds for Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13T. Though the Android version is the latest, the software is still MIUI 14.

The company spotted these builds on the official Xiaomi server. They bear the following build numbers.

• Xiaomi 13 – MIUI-V14.0.0.1.UMCMIXM
• Xiaomi 13 Pro – MIUI-V14.0.0.1.UMBMIXM
• Xiaomi 12T  – MIUI-V14.0.0.1.ULQMIXM

The aforementioned MIUI builds should be initially available for Mi Pilot testers in the coming days. Followed by that, they will be rolled out to the general public depending on their stability. These builds will be joined by other regional builds as well.

We are looking forward to the official announcement from Xiaomi. It shouldn’t be that far.

Only then we will get to know the exact list of eligible devices for the Android 14 update and their update timeline. Hopefully, Xiaomi delivers the update faster than in previous years.

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In April, Xiaomi unveiled Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G for select international markets. This device is an upgraded version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro from two years ago.

It was released with Android 11 but with MIUI 13 onboard. However, the handset was soon upgraded to Android 12-based MIUI 14.

Now, it has started receiving Android 13 as well. In other words, in less than 4 months on the market, Xiaomi has delivered 2 Android updates for the phone by debuting it with an outdated version of Android.

As per Xiaomiui, the Android 13 update for Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is currently limited to Mi Pilot testers. But it should be available for all users in the coming days.

Apart from bringing a new version of Android, the system update also bumps up the security patch level to July 2023. Other than these two changes, the official changelog does not mention anything else.

Users of the smartphone can periodically head over to Settings to check whether their unit has received the fresh software update.

For the unaware, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is based on the Redmi Note 10 Pro. It comes with a different design and a couple of upgrades.

The newer model arrives with a faster 67W charging support instead of 33W and a Dolby Vision-enabled display. However, at the same time, its battery capacity is slightly lower at 5,000mAh compared to a 5,020mAH battery inside the older handset.

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MIUI, which is developed by Xiaomi, offers one of the most extensive customization features available on Android skins. Using the built-in MIUI themes app, users can personalize everything from the basic fonts to the icon packs and animations. The app offers a wide range of options for users to choose from. The company recently kicked off its 2023 Xiaomi International Theme Competition. Let’s go through the details.

Xiaomi hosts an annual theme competition that invites individuals from around the world to submit their locally inspired themes to the brand. The competition is organized by Xiaomi’s International Internet Business Department (IIB) and the 2023 edition follows the slogan “Global Expressions, Local Inspirations”. This event aims to expand the selection of locally inspired themes for MIUI by adding new and diverse options to the collection.

Alongside the announcement, the brand also recognized some of its top theme designers for MIUI. The list includes Manolo, a freelancer from Italy who created a black-and-white theme that was downloaded over 20 million times.

Colombian artist Matiba painted vibrant smartphone wallpapers for Barranquilla’s Carnival, showcasing her cultural roots in collaboration with Xiaomi. Piyush, a Xiaomi fan, started designing themes in his free time and eventually turned his passion into a career at Xiaomi’s India office.

The Xiaomi 2023 International Theme Competition started on July 28th and will continue until November 1st, 2023. Designers can enter their themes through this link. Following this, expert reviews and voting will take place from November 1st to December 28th. The winning designs will then be announced and awarded.

The brand will shortlist the top designers and reward them with a special gift as a token of appreciation. The names of the winners will be displayed shortly after the event concludes. The first-place winner of the theme design competition will receive a prize of $13,000 from Xiaomi.

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We recently learned that Xiaomi has started preparing MIUI 15 builds for its devices. Now, a reliable tipster reveals the smartphones that will launch with the upcoming version of MIUI.

The source discloses four phones that will ship with next-gen MIUI. He even mentions a highlight of these handsets. Let’s go through the details.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Redmi Note 13 series and the Xiaomi 14 series will be pre-installed with MIUI 15. As per him, these lineups will include at least two devices each.

He says that the Redmi Note 13 devices bear model numbers N16 and N17. We believe these products could be officially called Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus.

Further, he tells that the Xiaomi 14 handsets sport model numbers N2 and N3. We think that they will be likely called Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.

Finally, the leaker mentions that all of these smartphones will be equipped with narrow bezel displays. He revealed the same last week as well.

Unfortunately, that’s all he has to say about these forthcoming phones from Xiaomi. But we are looking forward to learning more about them in the coming weeks.

These products are expected to go official in the second half of 2023. The Redmi handsets may debut in October, while the Xiaomi premium phones could be unveiled in November.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 rollout is not complete yet, with many users eagerly waiting to get an Android 13 update. This is certainly disappointing as we are almost nearing the Android 14 release. But on the plus side, it seems Xiaomi started the MIUI 15 development months ago as the alpha builds of the software have now been spotted on the company’s servers. The newest version of MIUI should bring improved animations along with several other upgrades.

MIUI 15 could be based on both Android 13 and 14

The folks at Xiaomiui have discovered MIUI 15 alpha builds on the Xiaomi server. The test server reveals versions 23.5.22 and 23.7.2, indicating that development likely began in May, with the former being available for testing on the 22nd of that month. This also suggests that MIUI 15 will be based on both Android 13 and Android 14, similar to MIUI 14, which had versions for both Android 12 and Android 13.

Currently, we are unaware of the new improvements and features that MIUI 15 will introduce. However, the outlet highlights improved animations and various other innovations, though no specifics are mentioned. MIUI 14 was launched in December of last year, so you should expect a similar timeline for the new version. It is likely that the software will start rolling out to eligible Xiaomi phones in Q1 of 2024.

Xiaomi has been spotted testing alpha builds of MIUI 15 on a device codenamed “garnet,” which is rumored to be part of the upcoming Redmi Note 13 lineup. Since Xiaomi typically launches the Redmi Note series in China towards the end of the year, it’s likely that the Redmi Note 13 will be the first device to receive the MIUI 15 update. Xiaomiui reports the upcoming series will be available in China, India, and other global markets.

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Recently, Xiaomi added the Redmi Note 9 to its EOS (End of Support) list. When a device hits this list, it no longer receives software updates from the company.

But surprisingly, Xiaomi is assuring its consumers that it will deliver one major update for this smartphone. The firm has even revealed a timeline for when the update could roll out.

At the end of June, Xiaomi officially ended software support for the Redmi Note 9 by enlisting it on the EOS page. But now, within a week. The company reveals that it will roll out a major update for the said handset.

In an email to a consumer, the Xiaomi Support team has revealed that the firm will deliver MIUI 14 update for the Redmi Note 9. This update will be rolled out in either Q3 or Q4 of 2023.

If this is true, then MIUI 14 will be the third major MIUI update for the Redmi Note 9. For the unaware, the phone was released with MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

Since it has already received two Android upgrades, the MIUI 14 update will most likely be based on Android 12 rather than Android 13. It would have been nice to have the current latest Android but that’s fine for the product’s retail price.

It is worth noting that the Redmi Note 9 went by Redmi 10X 4G in China. We are not sure if that device will get a similar treatment.

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On one hand, Xiaomi reportedly cancels MIUI 14.5 update. But on the other, the company continues to release system updates for its devices. Two phones, namely Poco F5 and Redmi K50i have started receiving new software update in India.

The latest system update for these handsets weighs under 500MB. Let’s check out what it brings along.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new software update for Poco F5 and Redmi K50i in India. The official changelog for this update only mentions June 2023 security patch.

Though the latest update is said to include only updated security patches, its size and version number vary for the two devices. The update weighs 255MB and 491MB for Poco and Redmi K50i, respectively.

It arrives with the following build numbers for these phones.

• Poco F5 – V14.0.4.0.TMRINXM
• Redmi K50i – V14.0.3.0.TLOINXM

The update is currently live for Mi Pilots testers. However, it should be available for all regular users in the next few days. Users can check whether their handset has received the OTA system update from Settings.

In related news, Xiaomi recently announced that the monthly active users of MIUI exceeded 600 million. It took the company one and a half years to increase the number from 500 million.

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MIUI is the oldest Android skin on the market. Once regarded as one of the best, the software’s quality degraded in recent years, especially in budget devices.

But due to the sheer number of Xiaomi group smartphone sales, the monthly active users of MIUI just recently exceeded 600 million. So more than half a billion consumers depend on this software every day.

Thus, a new version of MIUI affects a whole lot of users. The next version of MIUI is expected to be MIUI 14.5. But as per a report, this version will not be released.

Xiaomi is apparently working on MIUI 15 based on Android 14

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has dropped plans to release MIUI 14.5. Instead, the company is focussing on the next major release — MIUI 15.

It is said that the company is working on adapting Android 14 for MIUI 15. This means devices that will get MIUI 15 update in the future will also receive an upgrade to Android 14.

However, we believe that there could be Android 13-based MIUI 15 builds as well. Because historically, Xiaomi is known to deliver newer MIUI versions based on gen-old Android platforms for older smartphones.

Anyways, we will have to wait and see how this plays out.  But we may learn about the new features in the coming days once the software approaches the testing phase.

Hopefully, Xiaomi doesn’t introduce unwanted bugs and gimmicky features that may fade out soon. Do let us know your expectations in the comment section below.

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What came first, Xiaomi phones or MIUI software? The answer is the latter. MIUI was first introduced in 2010 (a year before the Mi 1) and has only grown in popularity ever since. As of May 21, 2023, the global monthly active users of Xiaomi MIUI have exceeded 600 million, making it one of the most popular custom Android skins out there. This is an impressive growth in just one year and six months since the breakthrough of 500 million users.

MIUI is one of the most popular Android skins out there

MIUI has its footprints all over the world, with users in over 180 countries and regions. After its inception in 2010, the Android skin managed to hit the 100 million mark back in August 2015. Three years later, Xiaomi doubled the numbers to exceed 200 million monthly active users globally. The number of MIUI global monthly active users surpassed 300 million a year later, on October 28, 2019.

Maintaining steady growth, the active user count stood at 400 million in early 2020. Last year, the MIUI active users crossed the 500 million mark. In the latest development, the user base is now above 600 million.

The software has been through many iterations, with the latest being MIUI 14. Historically, MIUI has been known to take inspiration from iOS, and this is still evident in the latest version. For example, the control center in MIUI 14 is very similar to the control center in iOS, with the same color scheme and similar sliders for brightness and volume. However, it also comes with some unique features and a lightweight design (only the latest version).

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Xiaomi recently announced that it will be releasing a software update in the near future, enabling 5G standalone (SA) network access functionality on devices that do not currently support it in India. This update will enable Xiaomi users to experience the full benefits of 5G technology, including faster speeds, reduced latency, and improved connectivity.

Xiaomi India claims that their selection of more than 20 5G smartphones supports the 4G-based 5G non-standalone (NSA) network. While the 5G SA network does not rely on 4G and offers a more pure and effective 5G experience, some of these devices still do not support it.

In order to allow 5G SA, the brand revealed that it has provided an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Mi 11X, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite NE 5G devices. The business added that updates for the Mi 10, Mi 10i, Mi 10T, and Mi 10T Pro would come soon. The company also said that in order to give its clients a smooth 5G experience, it is updating all of its products.

The announcement comes as India’s leading telecom carriers prepare to launch 5G services there. While Airtel is implementing 5G NSA networks, Reliance Jio is putting out its 5G SA networks. By December 2023 and March 2024, respectively, the two telecoms hope to have finished rolling out their separate networks.

The company asserted that a variety of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have been tested on Jio 5G and will work with the network after a rollout of a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update.

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The POCO M2 Pro, a budget smartphone from POCO, has begun to receive the MIUI 14 update in India. This update adds several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience, such as a new design language and super icons. Additionally, it includes the April 2023 Android security patches to augment system security.

MIUI 14, which was unveiled in December 2022, is the latest iteration of Xiaomi’s custom Android skin. The POCO M2 Pro users in India can now avail themselves of this update and its features. It is worth noting that certain features of MIUI 14 may not be available as the update is built on the Android 12 framework.

The POCO M2 Pro MIUI 14 update bears the build number V14.0.3.0.SJPINXM, and has a file size of approximately 500 MB. The update is initially being rolled out to POCO Pilots for testing, and if no bugs are detected, it will be made available to all users via OTA (over-the-air) update. Alternatively, users can also choose to download the update manually.

Regarding the changelog, it only mentions the updated April 2023 security patch and an optimized search system in the Settings app. Moreover, the search section will now display past search histories and categories, which will enhance its accessibility and ease of use. Here is the complete changelog for the update:

System
Updated Android Security Patch to April 2023. Increased system security

More features and improvements
Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.

The POCO M2 Pro was initially released in July 2020 with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. MIUI 14 and Android 12 are its third MIUI and second Android updates, respectively.

The POCO M2 Pro boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a punch-hole cutout accommodating the 16MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 720G processor. Its quad rear camera module features a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The device also comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

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Xiaomi is the only mainstream Android OEM that still continues to run a public beta program for its mobile software — MIUI. However, the company has been slowly limiting the availability of beta builds for the last few years.

Ever since the firm ended the MIUI Global Beta initiative in 2019, it has been restricting the program in China as well. The latest example of this comes from an official announcement from Xiaomi itself on its community forum.

Earlier today, Xiaomi revealed that it will be suspending the MIUI beta program for its last-gen tablets, its first foldable, a value flagship, three lifestyle phones, and a couple of popular budget models.

The devices in question are listed below.

• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
• Xiaomi Pad 5
• Xiaomi Mix Fold
• Xiaomi 12X
• Xiaomi Mix 4
• Xiaomi Civi
• Xiaomi Civi 1S
• Redmi Note 11 Pro
• Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

The aforementioned smartphones and tablets will no longer receive weekly MIUI beta builds from August 4. By then, most of these products will be 2 years old.

Usually, when Xiaomi discontinues beta builds for a device, it signals the nearing of the end of the software support. These products may receive only one major software update in the near future.

This is sad news for Xiaomi Pad 5 series users since people stick with their tablets for more years than their smartphones. Xiaomi is historically known for providing poor software support for tablets. We expected it to change with its revival of tablets but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

The discontinuation of the beta initiative for these devices has no effect on global users. But if you are one of those few users who sideload these beta builds, it’s time for you to switch to the stable channel.

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MIUI is the oldest surviving Android skin. For the unaware, it is Xiaomi’s first-ever product. Despite being on the market for years, it still does not offer longer support than newcomers like Samsung’s One UI.

Anyways, the company has now properly optimized the software for most devices, especially flagship and mid-range models. It even lets you uninstall more system apps than on any Android skin.

But now, for some reason, Xiaomi has decided to bundle not one but three browsers on select handsets. Let’s go through the details.

Yesterday, I manually installed MIUI 14 on a Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus review unit loaned by Xiaomi India. To my surprise, the software is still based on Android 12.

However, I was more puzzled to notice the uninstallable Opera Browser in the app drawer. Then, earlier today, I came across this article by Xiaomiui citing Kacper Skrzypek as the source.

That’s when I realized that Xiaomi seems to have inked a deal with Opera to bundle the browser on its phones. Interestingly, this browser is limited to devices running Indian and Global versions of MIUI.

Thus, Xiaomi users in India now have to deal with two pre-installed browsers (Chrome and Opera) on their smartphones that are uninstallable. 

On the other hand, the situation is slightly different for ‘Global’ users as they get three browsers, the third one being Mi Browser. But on this version of MIUI, Opera Browser can be uninstalled.

So it looks like the uninstallable Opera Browser acts as a replacement for Mi Browser in India where the latter was banned in the country in 2020.

Do let us know your thoughts on these changes made by Xiaomi in the comment section below.

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At the end of January, a report revealed that the Redmi Note 9 series will be blessed with the MIUI 14 update in Q2 2023. As we are approaching the said timeline, two of the devices in the lineup have started receiving the update.

Unfortunately, the latest software update is limited to a select few users. Let’s go through the details.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 14 update for Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S. The update is being pushed to the ‘Global’ variants of these handsets.

Unsurprisingly, the firmware is based on Android 12 instead of Android 13. Because these phones were released with Android 10 and they have already received two Android updates. 

However, MIUI 13 is their third major MIUI update since they debuted with MIUI 11. It is good that Xiaomi is supporting them for three years of OS updates.

Anyway, as mentioned earlier, the update is only available for ‘Mi Pilot’ testers. It should make its way to a few regular users in form of ‘Stable Beta’ in the coming weeks, followed by the final ‘Stable’ release for all users.

Thus, the update should be out for all units by the end of April or early May. By then, the remaining Redmi Note 9 series models could also be on the beta version of MIUI 14.

Are you excited about the new  MIUI update on your Redmi Note 9 series smartphones? Let us know in the comment section below.

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The Redmi K50i was released last year in India for those interested in performance-focused smartphones at an affordable price. The device debuted with MIUI 13 based on Android 12 in July.

In less than a year after its release, the phone has started receiving its first major software update. This system update bumps up both MIUI and Android versions.

Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 14 update for Redmi K50i in India. The update brings along Android 13 and March 2023 security patches.

The OTA software update bears build number V14.0.2.0.TLOINXM. It is currently limited to ‘Mi Pilots’.

The update should make its way to a select few regular users as part of the ‘Stable Beta’ rollout in the coming days. Later, it will be available for every user.

For the unaware, Redmi K50 is a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro. The original handset go this update back in December itself. 

The smartphone also goes by Poco X4 GT in some markets. Even that has received the update.

This means the Indian version of the phone (Redmi K50i) is the last to get access to the Android 13-based MIUI 14 update. Although Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed, this device may receive at least one more Android update in the future.

Users of the handset can head over to Settings to check whether their unit has been blessed with the fresh software update.

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In early December, Xiaomi confirmed that it will deliver MIUI 14 update for the Mi 10 series. A few days later, the company also revealed that the update will be based on Android 13 for the vanilla and the pro model.

Two months later in February, a Chinese certification agency revealed that even the Mi 10 Lite will be blessed with the MIUI 14 update. A month after that, a Xiaomi exec now officially updates us on the status of the system update for these handsets.

Zhang Guoquan is the director of Xiaomi’s mobile phone system software department. Earlier today, he revealed on Weibo that the MIUI 14 update for the Mi 10 series will be ready by this week. He also noted that the software builds will be tested starting next week.

Therefore, we can expect the company to roll out the update to closed beta testers in China very soon. As per a certification, the update should be available for the general public as early as April.

For the unaware, MIUI 14 is the third major MIUI update for these smartphones. All three of them debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

The MIUI 14 update for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will also bring along Android 13. Thus, they will be receiving their Android update as well. On the other hand, it’s not known whether the latest MUI update will bump up the Android version for the Mi 10 Lite.

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Just a few days back, Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi 13 series for international markets. At the same event, the company also unveiled MIUI 14.

However, the company has been rolling out its fresh mobile software outside mainland China for weeks. The latest handsets to receive the update are Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has started pushing MIUI 14 update for Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra in international markets. The Android 13-based system update is currently limited to the ‘Global’ variant of these handsets.

The OTA software update bears build numbers V14.0.1.0.TKBMIXM and V14.0.1.0.TKAMIXM for Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, respectively. These builds bring along February 2023 security patches.

Unsurprisingly, the update is only available for Mi Pilot testers initially. If there are no major bugs, it will be made available for a select few general public users as part of the ‘Stable Beta’ rollout.

The update should be available for all users within a month. Until then, users can head over to Settings on a regular basis to check whether their unit has been blessed with the update.

Android 13 is the second Android update for these smartphones since they debuted with Android 11. Similarly, MIUI 14 is also their second MIUI update as they were released with MIUI 12.

Both these devices may receive one more Android update next year. It will be most likely their last major system update.

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Xiaomi has an EOS (End of Support) product list on its official website. Every once in a while, the company updates this list with older devices.

At the end of February, the firm made changes to the list. It added four more smartphones to this huge list. One of them was a quite popular phone of its time. 

The handset we are talking about is Redmi Note 8. Apart from this device, Xiaomi has also suspended software support for Redmi Note 8T, Redmi 8A Dual, and Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition.

Almost all of the aforementioned phones were released in early 2020. We expected Xiaomi to drop software support for them as some of the initial models in these lineups faced the same in late December.

Throughout their official software support period, Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition, Redmi Note 8, and Redmi Note 8T received two Android updates. But being an entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 8A Dual got only one Android update.

Out of these four handsets, the Redmi Note 8 was arguably the hottest product of its time worldwide. It was the first Redmi Note series device to offer a quad-camera setup. 

Above all, it was priced very competitively. Unfortunately, it was the last Redmi Note lineup phone to offer great value for its asking price. That’s because the COVID-19 global pandemic soon followed and the entire smartphone market changed in the following years.

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Xiaomi has announced the much-anticipated MIUI 14 for global markets as well as the Indian market, which promises to be more efficient, intuitive, and privacy-focused than its predecessor. This new user interface brings a range of innovative features and optimizations that cater to the needs of modern smartphone users. At the Xiaomi 13 series launch event, the company introduced MIUI 14 as the perfect match for its new flagship devices.

One of the most significant improvements in MIUI 14 is the reimagined home screen, which allows users to arrange their home screen in their own unique way. With tabular icons, big folders, widgets, and wallpapers, users can stylize their home screen to make it look clearer and easier to use. This flexibility and intuitive design make it easier to access your favorite apps and information.

Another standout feature of MIUI 14 is the card-style design on the display, which presents information in a more efficient and organized manner. This design style is similar to post-it notes and is perfect for users who want to stay on top of their tasks and activities. Additionally, MIUI 14 comes with back-end optimizations that make the system lighter than ever before, taking up less storage and freeing up more memory. The rarely used apps will be auto-compressed by MIUI 14, and notifications are not permanent anymore, allowing users to close them when they are no longer needed. MIUI also takes up 4GB less space now.

MIUI 14 is also equipped with on-device privacy features that protect sensitive information and minimize the risks associated with data processing. On-device privacy protection mechanisms allow MIUI 14 to recognize text on images quickly and accurately using the capabilities of the device, without the need to transfer any sensitive information to the cloud. This feature is available for 10+ system services, providing users with added security and peace of mind.

Moreover, MIUI 14 is designed to help users stay connected with their devices more seamlessly. With a simple click from the taskbar, users can sync the apps they are using between their smartphone and tablet, making it easy to transfer files between devices. This feature is perfect for users who are always on the go and need to access their information from anywhere.

List of Xiaomi smartphones that will receive the MIUI 14 update in Q1 2023

• Xiaomi 13 Pro
• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11X
• Mi 11X Pro 5G
• Mi 11T Pro
• Redmi 11 Prime 5G
• Redmi K50i 5G
• Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

List of Xiaomi smartphones that will receive MIUI 14 update in Q2 2023

• Xiaomi 11i
• Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
• Redmi Note 10
• Redmi Pad
• Xiaomi Pad 5
• Redmi Note 11 Pro
• Redmi Note 11 Pro Max
• Mi 10
• Mi 10i
• Redmi 9 Power
• Redmi Note 10S
• Redmi Note 10 5G
• Redmi Note 10T 5G

List of Xiaomi smartphones that will receive the MIUI 14 update in Q3 2023

• Redmi Note 12 5G
• Redmi 10 Prime 2022
• Redmi 10 Prime
• Mi 10T
• Mi 10T Pro
• Redmi 10
• Redmi Note 11
• Redmi Note 11S
• Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
• Redmi Note 11T 5G

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Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 14 at the Xiaomi 13 series launch event in China in December. Since then, the company has been rolling out the latest software for its devices worldwide.

However, the rollout has been limited to smartphones for now. Thankfully, that’s changing now as the company has started pushing the tablet version of the software (MIUI 14 Pad).

Xiaomi had earlier revealed that the stable version of MIUI 14 Pad will reach all eligible tablets in April 2023. Therefore, the company has begun to roll out the update now itself.

Currently, the fresh software is only available for the vanilla Xiaomi Pad 5 in China. The update arrives with build number V14.0.4.0.TKXCNXM and it is based on Android 13.

In other words, the device is now receiving its second MIUI as well as second Android update. Since the company hasn’t disclosed anything about the product’s software policy, we are not sure if it will receive any major software updates hereafter.

Anyway, as of now, the update is limited to ‘Pilot Testers’. The general public will initially get access to the update as part of the ‘Stable Beta’ rollout, followed by the final ‘Stable’ release later.

Xiaomiui says that the software is also ready for ‘Global’ and ‘EEA’ variants of the Xiaomi Pad 5. These builds are expected to release by March end.

There’s a chance that Xiaomi may start pushing MIUI 14 Pad for the remaining eligible tablets in China in the coming days. We will be updating our readers regarding the same whenever that happens.

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MIUI 14 update is now available for two more devices in India. These phones are Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

For the unaware, the two smartphones are rebranded versions of the Chinese Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. They are getting the latest MIUI software after the original models.

The MIUI 14 update for the Xiaomi 11i series in India also brings along Android 13. Thus, the device has now received two MIUI and Android updates each.

The update comes with build number V14.0.1.0.TKTINXM. As per Xiaomiui, it is currently only available for ‘Mi Pilot Testers’.

If this software build doesn’t have major issues, it will be pushed to a limited number of public users as ‘Stable Beta’. Later, it will be rolled out to all users gradually. In other words, the update should reach all units within the next few weeks.

The Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge debuted with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. They were updated to MIUI 13 and Android 12 last year.

We are not sure if these two phones will receive any further major software updates. But there’s a chance they will as newer Xiaomi smartphones are eligible for three Android updates. They may at least get access to a third MIUI update.

That said, users of the handsets can periodically head over to Settings to check whether their unit has got the latest OTA system update.

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The Redmi Note 10 Pro is arguably the best value-for-money Redmi Note series smartphone to date. It was released in early 2021 with MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Now, two years after its debut, the handset has started receiving the MIUI 14 update. The latest software build for the phone brings along Android 13 as well.

As per Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has begun to push MIUI 14 update for the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The update is currently live for the EEA variant of the device with build number V14.0.1.0.TKFEUXM.

Unsurprisingly, the new software build is limited to ‘Pilot Testers’. However, it should be available for every user in the coming days.

The update will enter the ‘Stable Beta’ phase next, followed by the ‘Stable’ channel. At the same time, it will likely reach other regional variants of the device.

Usually, Redmi Notes are eligible for two Android upgrades. Therefore, the Android 13-based MIUI 14 update is likely the last major software update for the Redmi Note 10 Pro since it has already received MIUI 13 based on Android 12 after launch.

Anyway, it should continue receiving security updates for a while. But we are not sure if it will get access to any more Android updates. However, there’s a chance of an MIUI upgrade.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro was one of the best smartphones when it went official. Even today, it can be considered a better alternative to cheap 5G handsets. Unfortunately, its official software support won’t last long.

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Back in January, Xiaomi began to roll out MIUI 14 update for the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. It was initially available for the EEA variant of the smartphone. Now, a month later, the update is live for the Indian version as well.

The latest software update for the handset is based on Android 13. Thus, the device has received two of the three promised Android updates.

According to Xiaomiui, the MIUI 14 update for the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G in India arrives with build number V14.0.3.0.TKOINXM. The system update is being pushed to users via OTA.

Like any other software update, it is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it is currently limited to a select few users. Anyway, all units shall get access to the update in the coming days.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G was released in the second half of 2021. It debuted with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. The phone was later updated to Android 12-based MIUI 13 in the first quarter of 2022.

As per Xiaomi’s official update policy, the product will receive one more Android update (Android 14) and security updates until 2025. The next major update will likely roll out in 2024 or late 2023 at the earliest.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G’s hardware is more than enough for the next few years. It offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, a 6.55-inch 10-bit FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, a 4,250mAh battery, 33W fast wired charging support, and more.

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