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Are you tired of looking at your old boring wallpaper? Well, the Xiaomi 13 series is here with the latest version of its Android skin — MIUI 14, and it comes with a whole lot of new static and live wallpapers. While we're still waiting to learn when Xiaomi will roll out the MIUI 14 update globally, we've found a way to at least start getting a feel for it.
MIUI introduces several new foldable features for the Mi Mix Fold
Xiaomi has released a new MIUI 13 beta build based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix Fold, introducing a plethora of new foldable features.
MIUI already has several useful features for foldable devices, including a home screen dock, split-screen multitasking, and floating windows for apps. But as we noted in our review of the Mi Mix Fold last year, MIUI can definitely use some work to enhance the experience for large screen devices. Xiaomi is well aware of the situation, and it has now released a new MIUI 13 beta build based on Android 12 for the Mi Mix Fold, introducing a plethora of new foldable features and improvements.
MIUI may soon let you pre-download game content in the background
XDA Senior Member kackrz has uncovered evidence of a new MIUI feature that can automatically download new game updates in the background.
Love it or hate it, there's no doubt MIUI is one of the most feature-packed Android skins out there. It offers a plethora of customization options and tools to let you take full control of the software. And soon, it may even keep your favorite games up to date in the background.
Interview: POCO Global weighs up debloating MIUI for budget devices
POCO Global is weighing up debloating MIUI for its budget devices, according to both the company's general manager and global spokesperson.
At this year's MWC, POCO unveiled both the POCO X4 Pro and the POCO M4 Pro. For a starting price of €299, the POCO X4 Pro is an incredible deal. It features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1200 nits of peak brightness, Qualcomm’s 5G-capable Snapdragon 695 SoC, a 108MP f/1.9 main camera, and up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. At the event, though, we also had the opportunity to sit down with both POCO Global's general manager, Kevin Qiu, and POCO Global's head of product marketing and global spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng, about the future of POCO, MIUI, and what to expect next.
Download: MIUI Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices [Update: June 22 PRE builds]
Xiaomi has publicly announced MIUI 12, the latest version of their custom Android skin. If you're interested in trying out, closed betas are now available!
The latest version of Xiaomi's custom Android skin - MIUI 13 - is finally here. The latest iteration of MIUI has been unveiled at the Xiaomi 12 launch event in China. Compared to MIUI 12/12.5, MIUI 13 brings in a slew of improvements, visual overhauls, and a handful of new features. We have already extracted the new live wallpapers, and now we are presenting the downloading links of the MIUI 13 beta firmware packages for a bunch of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices.
Here's when you might get MIUI 13 on your phone
If you own a Redmi or Mi device and wondering when your phone will get the MIUI 13 update, we have got you covered.
At its launch event yesterday, Xiaomi officially detailed MIUI 13, the latest iteration of the company’s Android skin. MIUI 13 packs many exciting changes and improvements such as better app fluency with up to 23% fewer dropped frames, improved multitasking capabilities, privacy enhancements like fraud protection and privacy watermark, new system font, and much more. If you own a Redmi or Mi device and wondering when your phone will get the new update, read on.
Download the new MIUI 13 wallpapers for your smartphone
If you want to give your device a new look, you can download the new MIUI 13 wallpapers for your smartphone. Check it out here!
The Xiaomi 12 series has just launched with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and with it comes MIUI 13. While MIUI brings a bunch of new features and improvements including some privacy features and a new system font. Not only that though, but there's a set of new wallpapers too. If you’re not in the market for a new phone but want to give your current daily driver the Xiaomi 12 look, you can now download the MIUI 13 wallpapers from the links below. These wallpapers are extracted from the MIUI 13 firmware.
Xiaomi Gallery update brings protective watermark, improved photo organization and more
The Xiaomi Gallery app has received a new update which adds a new protective watermark feature and more. Read on.
MIUI is one of the most feature-rich custom Android skin out there, offering plenty of customizations and personalization that you won’t find in the vanilla version of Android. As with other custom skins, MIUI bundles a lot of first-party apps that rival Google’s offerings. It has its own app store to compete with the Google Play Store. Meanwhile, its Gallery app goes head to head against the Google Photos app. And with the new update, the Gallery app is getting even better.
Xiaomi is testing MIUI 13 internally, with Android 11 and Android 12 bases
Xiaomi has started testing MIUI 13 internally. Build numbers of the internal beta releases suggest that it's based on Android 11 and Android 12.
Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its next flagship smartphone lineup in December. Recent leaks suggest that the lineup will include a device named Xiaomi 12X (codename psyche), featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 chipset, a 50MP primary camera, and a 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Now, a new leak suggests that the device could launch with MIUI 13 out of the box.
Xiaomi's secret blacklist of phrases sounds scary, but it may not be what it seems
After Lithuania told its citizens to avoid Xiaomi phones over censorship concerns, we've taken a look to see if the claims have any validity.
Chinese smartphone makers are often under heavy scrutiny due to geopolitical reasons, and the company that has taken the brunt of criticism is Huawei. However, other companies like Xiaomi haven't been left untouched, as the world's number one smartphone vendor recently had to fight off the U.S. Government's attempt to label it a "Communist Chinese military company". Now the company is back in the headlines again, as the Lithuanian National Cyber Security Centre urged citizens not to use the company's products. The reason, the Lithuanian NCSC says, is that Xiaomi smartphones have "censorship capabilities".
MIUI's under-development Pure Mode prevents sideloading apps
Xiaomi is reportedly testing a new feature called "Pure Mode" that will protect users from accidentally installing malicious apps.
Xiaomi is reportedly testing a new feature in MIUI that will prevent users from sideloading apps. The feature is called "Pure Mode," and Xiaomi says it will protect users from accidentally installing malicious apps from unknown sources.
Download: MIUI 12.5 with Android 11 goes live for the Redmi Note 9 in India
The stable MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 has already started seeding to the Redmi Note 9 units in India.
After rolling out MIUI 12.5 to the Redmi K20, Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 8 Pro over the past few weeks, Xiaomi is bringing its custom skin to one more phone. The Redmi Note 9 from 2020 is the latest to receive the MIUI 12.5 update. More importantly, the update is based on Android 11.
Download: MIUI 12.5 beta now available for the Redmi Note 8 Pro
Xiaomi has released the MIUI 12.5 beta update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in multiple regions, Here's how to install it on your phone.
The MIUI 12.5 update rollout has picked up steam over the last few weeks. Earlier this month, we saw Xiaomi rolling out the latest version of its custom skin to POCO X3 Pro, followed closely by Redmi K20 Pro. Then just last week, the company rolled out MIUI 12.5 betas for the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and Redmi Note 1Os. The latest to join the MIUI 12.5 gang is the Remi Note 8 Pro.
Download: MIUI 12.5 beta is now available for the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max & Note 10S
MIUI 12.5 beta is now available for the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 10. Download the build from the links in the post.
Xiaomi has been doing a decent job of rolling out its latest software release -- MIUI 12.5 -- to its vast portfolio of devices. Over the last few weeks, the company has rolled out MIUI 12.5 stable updates for the Mi 10T, the Mi 10T Pro, and the POCO X3 Pro. Older devices like the Redmi K20 Pro have also received beta releases, giving users a chance to experience the updated software ahead of the stable rollout. Two devices in the popular Redmi Note 10 series are also getting MIUI 12.5 beta updates now, and you can download the builds from the link below if you wish to try it out.
Download: MIUI 12.5 beta is now available for the Redmi K20 Pro in India
Xiaomi has released an MIUI 12.5 beta build for the Redmi K20 Pro in India, bringing a ton of new features and improvements to the device.
After releasing MIUI 12.5 stable updates for the Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and the POCO X3 Pro in India over the last few weeks, Xiaomi has now started rolling out a beta build for the Redmi K20 Pro. The update brings a host of new features to the popular flagship killer, including new functionality in the Notes app, status bar/notification shade updates, and much more.
Redmi 6/6A receive MIUI 12 update, but you probably shouldn't install it
Xiaomi releases stable MIUI 12 builds for the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, but you probably shouldn't install it. Read on to know why.
After unveiling MIUI 12 in April last year, Xiaomi shared a list of eligible devices that would receive the update. But the company removed four devices from the list in December last year due to compatibility and performance issues. These included the Redmi Y3, the Redmi 7, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6A. This left users disappointed as the Redmi 6 and 6A had received only one major Android upgrade and two MIUI upgrades, while the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 had received no Andriod upgrades and just one MIUI upgrade.
Download: MIUI 12.5 update goes live for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro
Xiaomi has started rolling out stable MIUI 12.5 update for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The update has gone live for the European units.
MIUI 12.5 is the newest version of Xiaomi’s custom skin. It was unveiled in December last year, and since then, it has slowly been making its way to eligible Redmi, Mi, and POCO phones. Last month, Xiaomi rolled out the new update to the MI 11. Now the company is expanding the rollout to two more phones: the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. This is in line with Xiaomi’s update roadmap, which promised a MIUI 12.5 update for these phones in Q2 2021.
Xiaomi lets you change the boot animation and charging screen in MIUI: Here's how to do it without root!
Here's how you can change the boot animation and charging screen on your Xiaomi device using the Themes app. No root access required!
While root access was mandatory for high-level customization on Android devices not too long ago, it's not as important these days. There are a bunch of apps on the Play Store that will let you customize almost every aspect of your device without requiring root access, and a couple of OEMs now also offer first-party customization apps that let you personalize your device with ease. For instance, Samsung's Good Lock is a great tool that includes several useful modules that let you change the complete look and feel of your Galaxy device. Similarly, Xiaomi's MIUI comes with a built-in Themes app that lets you change several aspects of your phone's UI.
Xiaomi launches its super premium Mi 11 Ultra in India to take on Galaxy S21 Ultra for a much lower price
Xiaomi has launched its Mi 11 Ultra in India with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, world's brightest phone display, and the largest phone camera.
Xiaomi, a company that is principally popular for its low-cost smartphones, launched an uber-premium smartphone that competes with the likes of Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is not the company's first premium smartphone but it is among the first ones to launch globally. It is loaded with exciting features such as a 120Hz WQHD+ display with HDR10+ along with a tiny secondary on the back, a ceramic back, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, fast wired and wireless charging, and the world's largest camera sensor on a smartphone ever. Xiaomi is bringing this smartphone to India along with the Mi 11X series.
Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi Mi Note 10, and Mi 10T Lite get Android 11-based MIUI 12 updates in some regions
Xiaomi has started rolling out Android 11 builds for the Redmi Note 8, Mi Note 10, and Mi 10T Lite through the stable channel of MIUI 12.
Xiaomi kicked off its Android 11 update rollout with the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and the Redmi K30 Pro in September last year. The company has since rolled out MIUI 12-flavored Android 11 for a couple of devices, including the Mi 10 Lite, Mi Note 10 Lite, Redmi Note 9 Pro/Redmi Note 9S, and more. Continuing the update flow, the Chinese OEM is now rolling out Android 11 via MIUI 12's stable channel for the Mi 10T Lite, Mi Note 10, and the Redmi Note 8 in select regions.