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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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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