Miui 8.5 update 2

At the end of this summer, the Chinese corporation Xiaomi presented the MIUI 9 operating system to the world, which has a very small list of innovations, but it seems so only at first glance. If you delve deeper into the study of the new OS, you can immediately notice that it differs significantly from MIUI 8 or any other firmware. Xiaomi programmers have introduced many special algorithms into it to increase the speed of work, improve security and, of course, reliability, therefore MIUI 9 Global Stable is recommended for installation to all owners of branded mobile devices, the list of which is very extensive.

Although the company Xiaomi and that most of its smartphones will receive the global stable assembly of MIUI 9 only in the first half of December 2017, however, now all of its smartphones can be installed with a new operating system, and it is extremely easy and simple. Even the most unprepared user can cope with this, since the update process is no more difficult than downloading a picture through a browser and opening it in the gallery.

Owners of smartphones Mi 6, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5s, Mi 5c, Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi 4c, Mi 4, Mi 3, Mi 2 and 2S, Mi MIX, Mi Max can count on the installation of the MIUI 9 Global Stable operating system. 2, Mi Max, Mi Note 2, Mi Note and Mi Note Pro, Mi Pad 2, Mi Pad 1, Redmi Note 4X (MTK), Redmi Note 4X (Snapdragon), Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek), Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon), Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note, Redmi Pro, Redmi 4X, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4 Prime, Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 2A, Redmi 2 and Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 1S, Redmi 1. As you can see, the list is extremely extensive, since the Chinese corporation decided to update to the latest software even those mobile devices that were launched on the market 5 years ago - in 2012.

The main feature of the MIUI 9 firmware is that it works on all branded Xiaomi smartphones 40% faster than the current MIUI 8, and this is a great reason to install it right now, without waiting for the moment when the Chinese corporation will release the update " by air ”, which may come to many mobile devices only by mid-December 2017.

How to install MIUI 9 Global Stable on all Xiaomi smartphones right now:

Step 1. Download the firmware file for the desired device from the official website.

Step 2. Go to the "Settings" section and go to "About phone" - "System update", then click on the "three dots" button in the upper right corner.

Step 3. In the drop-down menu that appears, select the "Select firmware file" option.

Step 4. Now you need to specify the path to the firmware file downloaded in the first step, which should be located on the phone's built-in memory.

Step 5. It remains only to confirm the installation and wait for the smartphone update.

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It happened - Xiaomi announced the start of the distribution of stable assemblies of the MIUI 8 shell. The owners of some smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer are already receiving a fresh update. What's new in MIUI 8? We have collected all the important innovations of the popular shell in this article.

What devices will be updated

Let's remind, the shell only in May 2016, and it got to the release only at the end of summer. Let's start with which Xiaomi smartphones support the update to the new MIUI 8:

Redmi 1S.
Redmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime.
Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm | Redmi Note 3 Special Edition.
Redmi Note 2.
Redmi Note 3G | Redmi Note 4G | Redmi Note Prime.
Redmi 3.
Redmi 3S / Prime.
Mi 2 / 2S.
Mi 3.
Mi 4.
Mi 4i.
Mi 5.
Mi Note.
Mi Max 32GB.

Already from August 23, the following devices receive the OTA update:

Redmi 1S.
Mi 2 / 2S.
Mi 4i.
Redmi Note 3G.
Redmi Note 4G.

All supported devices will start OTA updates on August 25th.

Depending on different devices, the shell is based on Android of the following versions: 4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1, 5.1.1, 6.0.1.

What's new in MIUI 8

The MIUI 8 shell is a fairly major update with a host of significant innovations and changes. Let's consider them all in order:

Application clones. Now MIUI 8 firmware offers app cloning function. One program like WhatsApp or Facebook can be divided into several clones in order to log into them with different accounts and use other data there.
Scrolling while taking screenshots. Now, when taking a screenshot, you can flip through the contents of the screen and capture more images.
One-handed operation. MIUI 8 has a special panel that is designed for one-handed operation. At the touch of a button, you can access the necessary and important functions.
Division of space. Like Samsung Knox and Android for Work, MIUI has a function of dividing the operating system into two spaces. One profile can be created for work, and another for personal use. Both will have their own applications and settings.
Video editor . In addition to the photo editor, there is a utility for changing video clips. It allows you to apply filters to the picture, add text and background music. There are also special effects.
New calculator. The proprietary calculator from Xiaomi now converts almost all known units. There are temperature calculators, currency converters, scientific calculator and others.

Also, several functions have been added to the firmware that are relevant only for users from India: displaying the name of an unknown number on an incoming call, dialing T9 from Hindi, improved SMS.

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Surely it is difficult for you to imagine your life without newfangled technologies, especially without a smartphone. He has become an integral part of our life - a thing that is not parted with, even when they go to bed. Therefore, it is not surprising that when choosing a smartphone, we want it to be not only fashionable, but also convenient. Now attention is drawn to smartphones Xiaomi, or rather, their new firmware Miui 8. It came out quite recently, but has already managed to decently please users who did not expect that the OS could be so functional. Not surprising, considering how many shortcomings there were in previous versions.

The first thing that catches your eye when looking at the shell is the brighter, luscious design. Also, the miui 8 interface has changed its color, becoming more saturated, thanks to which young people will be delighted with it. But it all started with the simplest CyanogenMod, and now users have a full-fledged, functional operating system that is suitable for both phones and tablets. Moreover, it can be used not only on Xiaomi parent devices, but also on equipment from other manufacturers, therefore such attention to this OS is not surprising.

The review of the Miui 8 firmware begins with its design, because it has undergone significant changes, which immediately catches the eye of the user who starts using it for the first time. It somewhat resembles the standard design of Android 6.0, but still has a number of features that will allow you to switch to this firmware without significant discomfort. Users even point out that it is more convenient to use the device with MIUI.

We tried to highlight several features of the new Miui 8:

The firmware was able to get rid of the blur effect that bothered users;
The developers decided to abandon the incomprehensible bright, but some kind of "dirty" colors. For example, blue became the main color, which looks much nicer than orange;
Application icons have changed, making it much easier to find the desired function, since the search is intuitive;
The buttons of the lower bar were made more graceful and thin, thanks to which the interface installed on the eighth firmware looks more noble;
Changes affected the image of the clock on the lock screen. The decision to execute them in the original Mi Lanting font was successful, because the gadget began to look more stylish without taking up half the screen.

So the beauties of Miui 8 pleasantly surprise the user. The result is a symbiosis of iOS and Android, while retaining functionality with external grace. Just what the younger generation needs. For example, from iOS, developers took on the display on the screen of such useful information as the weather, the current date, missed messages, and if you look in the settings, you can even display data on the Internet speed on the screen.

But from Android, the user Miui 8 got the opportunity to change and customize themes, including animation that looks great on any smartphone.

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Peculiarities

The company has spared no time to develop various innovations, which are made not just to change something, but really make the OS more reliable, functional and affordable. Compared to the seventh version of the firmware, the eighth is very different from its earlier counterparts, and this is clearly noticeable.

The most notable changes were in the settings of Miui 8. In addition, we added several functions for the manager of active applications. For example, if you need to protect one of the installed applications from cleaning or any other system actions, then you can pull it down. In the same way, you can look at the details of the application, check if there are any glitches and other failures in it. It is very convenient if there is a suspicion of a system failure. Watch a detailed review of MIUI 8 in the video below.

Sound settings

The new Miui 8 firmware allows you to make sound adjustments more conveniently. Just the firmware has a built-in equalizer, which in the "Sound and vibration" item allows you to improve the sound quality, which is adjusted by the user. In addition, special attention should be paid to the item "Improving Mi Sound". Its function is to select additional presets that will differ for each specific headset. After all, the sound in conventional in-ear headphones and powerful on-ear headphones requires different settings to get really good sound.

Data protection

Data protection is another nice bonus that the latest version of Miui has made us happy with. You can protect literally everything - from pictures to single messages. Now you can put passwords for each menu item in Miui 8, and for each one your own. The main thing then is not to get confused in them yourself. For those with children, the child mode can be set and the child may not be able to use some of the functions.

And if there is a risk of losing your phone, you can create a clone of the programs that you use most often in the "Dual Application" menu. This feature allows you to work from a different account if you need urgent access.

Other features

The "Second Space" function is a pleasant and functional novelty from Miui 8, which allows you to divide the memory of a smartphone or tablet into two parts. Each of them will have their own access rights, so that no one else can enter the protected space. In addition, this function allows you to almost completely change the information field by dividing one device into two completely different ones.

And of course, the literacy of the construction of Miui points is striking. The menu has become much more comfortable, and now it is more convenient to rebuild applications. The design in many ways resembles the standard Android, although, as already mentioned, not without external differences. Whereas the functional differences are really strong. For example, at the top of the screen, you can perform a global search for settings without going into the menu itself. Incredibly convenient and time-saving.

Power and energy saving

Naturally, every smartphone owner is familiar with an annoying signal that signals that the device's battery is low. Unfortunately, with active use of the device, the battery is discharged extremely quickly. Sometimes it is not enough even for a day, and there is simply nowhere to charge. On the Miui 8 firmware, the developers have tried to minimize the battery consumption. It is worth saying that they did it well, but still a lot depends on your activity. Traditionally, some applications consume more battery than others, so you need to be careful with them.

So, have you managed to optimize and rationalize the nutritional process? The developers have spent a lot of time and effort on solving this problem, and it seems to have achieved a positive result - at least as soon as the Miui 8 firmware came out, the review showed it.

Of course, the capabilities of the phone's battery have not changed, but they have become more thoughtfully distributed to applications, and if necessary, unnecessary applications can be turned off, thereby saving power.

Here are some interesting innovations from Miui 8:

When the phone or tablet is charging, a report appears on the notification panel of how much time is left until the end of the process;
You can view all power indicators, including the level of battery wear, through "Security"> "Power";
All management of power settings is collected in one place: power saving on schedule, monitoring of battery usage and much more;
If the battery overheats above the specified mark, you can turn on the automatic power saving mode, or simply force the device to show a notification about such an incident.

In addition, the shell strikes with a special energy saving mode. This program is a feature that distinguishes the eighth version of the firmware from the previous one. In fact, this mode can disable all programs that you are not currently using. In order not to turn off especially important applications, it is advisable to set restrictions on those functions that you want to continue working. Most often, synchronization, automatic updates and other programs are turned off, without which the system can work without harming itself.

Differences between MIUI 7 and 8

Naturally, the shells are similar, although there are a number of minor, but important differences between them, which I would like to consider in more detail.

Access to the second space can be opened using fingerprints or a password;
The alarm can be set separately in two spaces;
The process of management and operation of some applications can be carried out in landscape mode, but the main menu remains unchanged;
By submitting photos to the gallery, they are automatically improved, the tints become better, etc., but if this function is not needed by the user, a problem arises, since it cannot be turned off.

These are just the main differences between the Miui 8 firmware from the previous version. You can get to know them better in the video below.