While most Xiaomi devices are currently rocking MIUI 9 ROMs the company recently announced the global beta version of MIUI 10. This update is said to bring a ton of speed improvements that can be noticed all throughout the operating system while also coming with a new design too. There's a new Recents page, AI portraits with added bokeh effect, and much more. At the time of the announcement, we were given a list of which devices were scheduled to receive the update but we hadn't heard anything about specific release dates. Today, Xiaomi has announced the MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM for 6 of their popular smartphones including the recently announced Xiaomi Redmi S2/Y2. We have download links and installation instructions for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, and Xiaomi Mi 6. We don't have the link for the Redmi S2/Y2 yet, but we'll update this article when we do.

How to install MIUI 10 Global Beta on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2/2S, and Xiaomi Mi 6

  1. Setup ADB and Fastboot on your computer if you haven’t already.
  2. Connect your phone to your PC.
  3. Download the right TWRP image for your phone:
    1. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
    2. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
    3. TWRP for the Xiaomi Mi 6
    4. TWRP for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
  4. Download the right MIUI 10 build for your phone:
    1. MIUI 10 for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
    2. MIUI 10 for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
    3. MIUI 10 for the Xiaomi Mi 6
    4. MIUI 10 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (India - Whyred)
  5. Transfer the MIUI 10 ROM from your PC to your phone.
  6. Reboot to the bootloader by powering off your phone and holding down the power key and volume down keys simultaneously.
    How to install MIUI 10 on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Xiaomi Mi 6, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
  7. Boot TWRP on your device with the following command: fastboot boot /path/to/twrp.img (Replace /path/to/twrp.img with the actual filename and the location where you stored it.)
    How to install MIUI 10 on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Xiaomi Mi 6, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
  8. Once you have booted into TWRP, tap on “Wipe” and then “swipe to factory reset” to do a factory reset. This may not be necessary, but it's always recommended when flashing a beta update of a major operating system upgrade.
  9. Go to “Install” and find where you stored the ROM. Select it and flash it.
  10. Once the flashing has completed, tap on “reboot system” and you should boot into MIUI 10!
  11. Enjoy MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2/2S, and Xiaomi Mi 6

As always, we recommend you join us in the respective forum for the device you own to discuss and learn more about these phones and the new update.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Forum

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Forum

Xiaomi Mi 6 Forum

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Forum