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.

The MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 has already started rolling out to the Indian Redmi Note 9 (codenamed "merlin"). Alongside Android 11, the new update also includes updated security patches for July 2021. The Redmi Note 9 users can look forward to many exciting features with this update. On the Android 11 side, you get new Conversation Notifications, Chat Bubbles, one-time permissions for microphone and camera, smart device controls, and so on. In terms of MIUI 12.5 specific changes, there are new Super Wallpapers, new nature-inspired system sounds, a redesigned Notes app, clipboard access alerts, etc.

Redmi Note 9 XDA Forums

As we mentioned, the stable MIUI 12.5 update has already started seeding to the Redmi Note 9 units in India. If you haven't received the update on your phone and don't want to wait, we have provided the OTA link below for you manually flash the update on your phone. Download the zip given below and check out our MIUI installation guide for installation steps.

Download MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 9