Download: MIUI 12 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices

MIUI 12 is the newest big release for Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps even bigger than an Android version jump. Features on Xiaomi devices are dictated more by their MIUI versions than the underlying Android version, so a MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. The first batch of devices to receive the MIUI 12 stable update included the Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. As we reach the end of June 2020, Xiaomi’s first phase of MIUI 12 rollout is complete, as many more devices have been added since the initial rollout. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that have received their official MIUI 12 stable updates. We’ll update it regularly with fresh builds!

MIUI 12: Features

MIUI 12 was announced in April 2020, following the footsteps of MIUI 11 that gained massive popularity thanks to Xiaomi’s hardware push as well as the feature abundance within the UX.

MIUI 12 Hands-on: 12 interesting new features added in Xiaomi’s Android OS

MIUI 12 brings along a cleaner UI, new animations, changes to navigation gestures, new live wallpapers, and AOD designs, privacy indicators for the microphone, camera, and location usage, improvements to multi-window, and Picture-in-Picture, an in-built sleep tracker, and many more changes throughout the UX!

Download: MIUI 12 Super Earth, Super Mars, Super Saturn Live Wallpaper, ported for all devices

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List of Devices that have received stable MIUI 12

This article covers devices that have received a stable MIUI 12 update in any region. If you are looking for closed betas, you can follow along our dedicated coverage here:

Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Here are the devices that currently have a stable MIUI 12 build available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.

1. Mi Mix 3 5G (andromeda)
2. Redmi 9C (angelica):
   1. Redmi 9C (angelica)
   2. Redmi 9C NFC (angelican)
3. Mi 10T (apollo) — Added on 10/09/2020
4. Redmi 10X (atom)
5. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)
6. POCO F1 (beryllium)
7. Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)
8. Mi 10 Ultra (cas)
9. Redmi 9 India (cattail)
10. Mi 9 (cepheus)
11. Redmi K30 Ultra (cezanne)
12. Mi Mix 2 (chiron)
13. Mi 10 Pro (cmi)
14. Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)
15. Redmi Note 9S/ Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana)
16. Redmi 9A (dandelion)
17. Redmi K20 / Mi 9T (davinci)
18. Mi 8 (dipper)
19. Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)
20. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max [India] (excalibur)
21. Mi 10T Lite (gauguin) — Added on 10/01/2020
22. Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo) — Added on 10/01/2020
23. POCO M2 Pro (gram)
24. Mi 9 SE (grus)
25. Mi Note 3 (jason)
26. Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) — Added on 10/14/2020
27. Redmi 9 (lancelot)
28. Redmi Note 7/ Redmi Note 7S (lavender)
29. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)
30. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)
31. Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet)
32. Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)
33. Mi Mix 3 (perseus)
34. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix)
35. Redmi K30 5G (picasso)
36. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m)
37. Mi 8 Lite (platina)
38. Mi 9 Lite/ Mi CC9 (pyxis)
39. Mi Mix 2S (polaris)
40. Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro (raphael)
41. Redmi 6 Pro (sakura)
42. Mi 8 SE (sirius)
43. POCO X3 (surya)
44. Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)
45. Mi Note 10 / Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)
46. Mi 10 (umi)
47. Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)
48. Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi Note 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh)
49. Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)
50. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)
51. Redmi S2/Redmi Y2 (ysl)

Generic flashing instructions are available at the bottom of this article. However, we advise users to refer to the device forums for specific flashing instructions for their device, in case there are any variations or special instructions that need to be followed.

Another important point to note: Xiaomi follows only a thin distinction between “beta stable” update and “stable” updates. Beta stable updates are only intended for users enrolled within the Mi Pilot beta testing program, meaning that builds assigned for this group will not install on devices with Mi Accounts that do not have the requisite permission. Once the Mi Pilot beta testers give positive feedback, the same build then gets opened up as a stable release, creating a lot of confusion — for instance, the same builds linked below might first fail to install, but then they will make an appearance through the official OTA. If you get the error message that the update is for closed beta testers only, you can sideload the update through TWRP.

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MIUI 12: Download Links

Download links to MIUI 12 stable and beta stable releases are included below. These builds are first sorted with device codenames, and then according to their regions and release. Recovery ROMs and Fastboot ROMs are both included, wherever present.

1. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (andromeda)

• Xiaomi unveils the 5G Mi Mix 3 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 for €599
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (andromedaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PEMEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (andromedaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.PEMMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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2.1. Redmi 9C (angelica)

• Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors
• Xiaomi may rebrand the international Redmi 9C as Redmi 9 and POCO C3 in India

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (angelicaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCREUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QCREUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (angelicaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.4.0.QCRMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.5.0.QCRMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (angelicaidglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCRIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCRIDXM	Download Link	Download Link

2.2. Redmi 9C NFC (angelican)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (angelicaneeaglobal)
1.1	V12.0.3.0.QCSEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (angelicanglobal)
2.1	V12.0.2.0.QCSMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (angelicanruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCSRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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3. Xiaomi Mi 10T (apollo)

• The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 and 144Hz displays
• Xiaomi Mi 10T XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (apolloeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.4.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.6.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (apolloglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJDMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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4. Redmi 10X (atom)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
• Redmi 10X XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (atom)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJHCNXM	Download Link	–

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5. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series launched in China alongside RedmiBook and Redmi TV
• Redmi Note 8 Pro comes to Europe with a 64MP camera and MediaTek Helio G90T for €249
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India alongside MIUI 11
• Redmi Note 8 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Review: The Performance Champion in the Mid-Range Segment

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (begonia)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QGGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QGGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (begoniaeeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (begoniaglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.0.4.QGGMIXM (Rolled back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QGGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (begoniainglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.0.3.QGGINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.1.0.QGGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.2.0.QGGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (begoniaidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGGIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (begoniaruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.3.0.QGGRUXM	Download Link	–

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6. POCO F1 (beryllium)

• Xiaomi Pocophone F1 launches globally in 65 countries
• Xiaomi Poco F1 launches in India with Snapdragon 845 and starting price of Rs. 20,999
• Xiaomi POCO F1 Design, Display, Speed, and Smoothness Review
• POCO F1 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Global (berylliumglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.0.3.QEJMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.1.0.QEJMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM	Download Link	–
	Russia (berylliumruglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QEJRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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7. Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
• Redmi 10X Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (bomb)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJLCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJLCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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8. Mi 10 Ultra (cas)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are flagships commemorating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cas)
1.1.	V12.0.6.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.7.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.8.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.9.0.QJJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.5.	V12.0.10.0.QJJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.6.	V12.0.13.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	–

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9. Redmi 9 [India] (cattail)

• Xiaomi may rebrand the international Redmi 9C as Redmi 9 and POCO C3 in India
• Xiaomi Redmi 9 with MediaTek Helio G35, 5000mAh battery launched in India

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (cattailinglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCTINXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCTINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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10. Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus)

• The Xiaomi Mi 9 launches with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 48MP camera, up to 12GB RAM, In-display Fingerprint Scanner, and more
• Xiaomi Mi 9 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 launched in Europe for €449
• Xiaomi Mi 9 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Review – A contender for the best value flagship smartphone

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cepheus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.5.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (cepheuseeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (cepheusglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (cepheusruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFARUXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFARUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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11. Redmi K30 Ultra (cezanne)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are flagships commemorating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cezanne)
1.1.	V12.0.8.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.11.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.12.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	–

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12. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (chiron)

• Xiaomi Announces the new Mi Mix 2, Mi Note 3 and Mi Notebook Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Indian Launch: First Impressions and Hands-On with Xiaomi India’s Most Expensive Smartphone
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (chiron)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PDECNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (chironglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.PDEMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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13. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 90Hz screen, 108MP camera, and Snapdragon 865
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched globally with the Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera, and 90Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: Xiaomi’s best phone yet!

For MIUI 12 builds based on Android 11, check out our dedicated update tracker.

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cmi)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.6.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (cmieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJAEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (cmiglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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14. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 Pro 5G with MIUI 11, Snapdragon 855+ and new Mi TV Pro lineup with 8K support

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (crux)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFXCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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15. Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana)

• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with Snapdragon 720G, up to 33W fast charging
• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 Pro globally as the Redmi Note 9S
• Redmi Note 9S/ 9 Pro India XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (curtanainglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (curtanatrglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (curtanaruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWRUXM	Download Link	–

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16. Redmi 9A (dandelion)

• Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors
• Redmi 9A XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (dandelion)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (dandelioneeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.4.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.6.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.7.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (dandelionglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.5.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.6.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (dandelioninglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCDINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.4.0.QCDINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (dandelionidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (dandelionruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.2.	V12.0.3.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.3.	V12.0.4.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	–

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17. Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T (davinci)

• Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855, pop-up 20MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras, 27W fast charging is the new game-changing “flagship killer”
• Xiaomi Mi 9T officially announced as the European version of the Redmi K20
• Xiaomi launches its flagship killers Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India
• Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (davinci)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QFJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (davincieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFJEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (davinciglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.0.5.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	–
	India (davinciinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (davinciruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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18. Xiaomi Mi 8 (dipper)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China
• Xiaomi Mi 8 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (dipper)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QEACNXM	Download Link	–

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19. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)

• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro announced with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint scanner
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro with pressure-sensitive in-screen fingerprint sensor comes to the UK
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (equuleus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QECCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QECCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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20. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max [India] (excalibur)

• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with Snapdragon 720G, up to 33W fast charging
• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Hands-on – The Note 9 Pro on Steroids!
• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (excaliburinglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJXINXM	Download Link	–

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21. Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite (gauguin)

• Xiaomi unveils the Mi 10T Lite with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G and 120Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (gauguineeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJSEUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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22. Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series launched in China alongside RedmiBook and Redmi TV
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India alongside MIUI 11
• Redmi Note 8 Review – Great Value For Money Without Compromise
• Redmi Note 8 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (ginkgo)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QCOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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23. POCO M2 Pro (gram)

• POCO M2 Pro launched in India with Snapdragon 720G, 5000mAh battery and 33W fast charger
• POCO M2 Pro Review – An Upgraded Redmi Note 9 Pro
• POCO M2 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (graminglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJPINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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24. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (grus)

• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is the first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
• The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is starting to become available in Europe
• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (grus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (gruseeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (grusglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFBMIXM	Download Link	–
	Russia (grusruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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25. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (jason)

• Xiaomi Announces the new Mi Mix 2, Mi Note 3 and Mi Notebook Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Note 3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (jason)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PCHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (jasonglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.PCHMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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26. Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Turkey (joyeusetrglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJZTRXM	Download Link	–

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27. Redmi 9 (lancelot)

• Xiaomi Redmi 9 with quad cameras, 5020 mAh battery launched in Spain, starting at €139
• Redmi 9 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lancelot)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJCCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJCCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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28. Redmi Note 7 / Redmi Note 7S (lavender)

• Redmi Note 7 announced with a 48MP camera for ~$150
• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, starting at ₹9,999 and ₹13,999
• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 7S in India with a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 660 for ₹10,999
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lavender)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (lavenderinglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.0.2.QFGINXM	Download Link	–

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29. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 Pro with a notchless pop-up camera design and Snapdragon 865
• POCO F2 Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 launches globally, starting at €499
• Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro XDA Forums
• POCO F2 Pro Review – A battery champ that cuts the right corners

For MIUI 12 builds based on Android 11, check out our dedicated update tracker.

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lmi)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.8.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.9.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (lmieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (lmiglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (lmiidglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJKIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJKIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (lmiruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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30. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 series globally alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC launched in India for ₹11,999 ($160)
• Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (merlin)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJOCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.5.0.QJOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (merlineeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (merlinglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJOMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJOMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJOMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (merlininglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (merlinidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (merlinruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJORUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (merlintrglobal)
7.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

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31. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G announced with Snapdragon 765G and 48MP camera

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (moneteeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJIEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJIEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (monetglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJIMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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32. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)

• Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is here – Specifications, Pricing, and Availability
• Xiaomi Mi Max 3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (nitrogen)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (nitrogenglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEDMIXM	Download Link	–
	Russia (nitrogenruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEDRUXM	Download Link	–

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33. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (perseus)

• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 launches with bezel-less design, magnetic slider, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is finally here in Europe, starting with Spain and Italy
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Review – Proof That Xiaomi Can Do Premium, Too
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (perseus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEECNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (perseusglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEEMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (perseusruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QEERUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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34. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix)

• Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686
• POCO X2 with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 730G launches in India at ₹15,999 ($225)
• Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 XDA Forums
• POCO X2 Review: Every Bit Better Than the POCO F1

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (phoenix)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QGHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.5.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	–
	India (phoenixinglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGHINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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35. Redmi K30 5G (picasso)

• Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (picasso)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGICNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.6.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	–

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36. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (picasso48m)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QGICMXM	Download Link	Download Link

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37. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (platina)

• Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite launches in China with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (platina)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDTCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (platinaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.3.0.QDTMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (platinaruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDTRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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38. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (polaris)

• Xiaomi launches the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in China with dual cameras and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (polaris)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (polarisglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (polarisruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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39. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 (pyxis)

• Xiaomi CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Edition with triple rear cameras launched in China
• Xiaomi launches the Mi CC9 in Europe as the Mi 9 Lite, not the Mi A3 Pro as some had hoped
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite / Mi CC9 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (pyxis)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (pyxiseeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFCEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (pyxisglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFCMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (pyxisruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCRUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFCRUXM	Download Link	–

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40. Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (raphael)

• Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855, pop-up 20MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras, 27W fast charging is the new game-changing “flagship killer”
• Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro announced as the international version of the Redmi K20 Pro
• Xiaomi launches its flagship killers Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Review: ‘Flagship Killer’ Reimagined

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (raphael)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.5.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (raphaeleeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (raphaelglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (raphaelinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFKINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (raphaelruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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41. Redmi 6 Pro (sakura)

• Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the first Redmi phone with a display notch
• Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and Redmi 6A launch in India
• Redmi 6 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (sakura)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PDICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (sakurainglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.PDMMIXM	Download Link	–

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42. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (sirius)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (sirius)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QEBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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43. POCO X3 (surya)

• Xiaomi unveils the POCO X3 NFC with a 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, and 64MP quad camera
• POCO X3 NFC XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (suryaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (suryaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (suryainglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (suryaruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (suryatrglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJGTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJGTRXM	Download Link	–

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44. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 series globally alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite
• Xiaomi Mi 10i revealed as possible Indian Mi Note 10 Lite

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (tocoeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFNEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (tocoglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFNMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (tocoruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFNRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (tocotrglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFNTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

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45. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 / Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)

• Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with 108MP penta rear camera, Snapdragon 730G launched in China
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 8T arrive in Europe
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 First Impressions: 108MP of Greatness

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (tucana)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (tucanaeeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (tucanaglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (tucanaidglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (tucanaruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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46. Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 90Hz screen, 108MP camera, and Snapdragon 865
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched globally with the Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera, and 90Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10 5G with a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865, and ad-free MIUI launched in India
• Xiaomi Mi 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Review – Redefining Mi as a Premium Smartphone Brand

For MIUI 12 builds based on Android 11, check out our dedicated update tracker.

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (umi)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.7.0.QJBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.8.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (umieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJBEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJBEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (umiglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (umiinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJBINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJBINXM	Download Link	–
	Indonesia (umiidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (umiruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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47. Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (ursa)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QEHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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48. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G with Snapdragon 765G, periscope camera launched in China
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G announced with Snapdragon 765G and 48MP camera

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (vangogh)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.6.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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49. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (vela)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFECNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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50. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, starting at ₹9,999 and ₹13,999
• The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are the true successors of the Redmi Note 3
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Review: A Great Hardware Package on a Budget
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (violet)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFHCNXM	Download Link	–
	India (violetinglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.0.2.QFHINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.2.	V12.0.1.0.QFHINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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51. Redmi S2/Redmi Y2 (ysl)

• Xiaomi Redmi S2 with MIUI 9/Android Oreo 8.1 Launched in China
• Xiaomi Redmi Y2 With Dual Cameras Launched in India, MIUI 10 Global Rollout Detailed
• Redmi S2 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (ysl)
1.1.	V12.0.4.0.PEFCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (yslglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.PEFMIXM	Download Link	–

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Flashing Instructions for MIUI 12

Note that these are generic flashing instructions that should generally be applicable across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. However, there is a possibility that there is a variation that is unique to your device, so we strongly advise visiting your device forums for device-specific instructions.

Recovery ROM Installation for MIUI 12

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the Xiaomi stock recovery. You can also use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

1. Local Update method:
   1. Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
   2. Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
   3. If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
   4. Choose the downloaded .zip file.
   5. Wait for the update to install.
2. Recovery method:
   1. Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
   2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
   3. Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
   4. Wait for the update to install.
   5. Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.

Fastboot ROM Installation for MIUI 12

Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for the installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.

1. Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
2. Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
3. Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
4. Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
5. Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
6. Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
7. Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
8. The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.

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Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for providing the download links!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 will reportedly launch in early January

Samsung typically unveils its Galaxy S Series flagships in February each year, with the devices going on sale in March. But the upcoming Galaxy S21 Series may be announced a lot sooner. Leaks about Samsung’s next-gen flagships have already started popping up online, and we recently got our first look at the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Now, various publications have confirmed that the company is planning on launching the devices early next year in January.

Rumors about an early Galaxy S21 Series launch first popped up earlier this month when South Korean publication MTN revealed that the company had already started mass production of components for its upcoming flagships, almost six weeks earlier than usual. Industry sources familiar with Samsung’s launch schedule have now confirmed to both Sammobile and Android Central that the company will indeed be launching the Galaxy S21 Series early in January next year. While Samsung is yet to release a statement about the updated launch schedule, it’s speculated that the company is doing so to capitalize on Huawei’s absence in various international markets.

The Galaxy S21 Series will, most likely, consist of three new smartphones and recent leaks have already revealed some info about two of the three devices. As per the leaks, the top-of-the-line Galaxy S21 Ultra will measure about 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm, and it will feature a 6.7-6.9 inch display. The device is expected to feature a quad-camera setup with an updated camera module design, and it won’t include a dedicated slot for the S Pen as previous rumors had suggested. The base Galaxy S21, on the other hand, is expected to feature a triple camera setup with the same new camera module design. It will measure around 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm, and it will feature a 6.2-inch flat display with a centered hole-punch selfie camera.

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Source: MTN, Sammobile, Android Central

Featured image: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaked render

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Xiaomi’s 80W wireless charging fills a 4000mAh battery in 19 minutes

Xiaomi celebrated its tenth anniversary earlier this year in August with the launch of the Mi 10 Ultra and the Redmi K30 Ultra. While both the devices featured top-tier hardware, the Mi 10 Ultra took things to another level by offering users with features like a 120Hz OLED display, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 48MP periscope camera with 120x digital zoom, and support for 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Although the 50W wireless fast charging solution on the device is faster than most wired fast charging solutions in the market today, Xiaomi has now demoed an even faster wireless charging solution.

Xiaomi’s new 80W Mi Wireless Charging technology is a major step up from the 50W solution on the Mi 10 Ultra. While the 50W solution is capable of charging a 4,500mAh battery from 0-100% in 40 minutes flat, Xiaomi claims that its new 80W wireless charging tech can fill a 4,000mAh battery to 10% in 1 minute, 50% in 8 minutes, and 100% in just 19 minutes. You can check out the new wireless charging solution in action on a modified Mi 10 Pro in the video attached below:

The new 80W wireless charging solution is Xiaomi’s third technological breakthrough in this space in 2020 alone. After debuting 30W wireless fast charging last year, Xiaomi first showcased a 40W wireless fast charging solution earlier this year in March. The company then one-upped that with the Mi 10 Ultra’s 50W solution. And the company’s latest 80W wireless fast charging solution takes things to a whole new level. At this rate, we may get to see an even faster wireless charging solution in the near future.

As of now, Xiaomi hasn’t revealed whether the new 80W wireless fast charging solution is ready for mass production or not. However, considering the fact that the company already ships a smartphone with 50W wireless fast charging support, it may not be long before we see a smartphone featuring the new 80W wireless fast charging tech.

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Why I hold OnePlus to a higher standard

Probably one of the most influential smartphone makers in the tech-enthusiast sphere, OnePlus has been on everyone’s minds in one way or another in recent months. With the Nord taking the Internet by storm thanks to OnePlus’s unrelenting media blitz, I have started to realize why I feel I have been overly critical of the company at times. I purchased the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 6 with my own money, and I remember back then having to go over pieces I had written to dial things back a bit of my own volition. In some ways, I was harsh—overly so at times—in ways that I wouldn’t be when talking about other device makers.

OnePlus’s own origin story is tied to XDA history, with the OnePlus One shipping with Cyanogen OS, a commercialized version of the now-defunct CyanogenMod. The OnePlus One was, in pretty much all aspects, the enthusiast’s device. I remember at the time trying to get my hands on an invite, though I failed and had to settle for the Nexus 5 at the time. The irony of the “Never Settle” mantra at the time was not lost on me, given that it was extremely hard to actually get the device that I wanted. The OnePlus One certainly had its own fair share of compromises, but they were easy to ignore given the value on offer. Of course, OnePlus would then later go on to engage in a series of rather questionable advertising campaigns. Matters were made even worse with the launch of the OnePlus 2, which launched without NFC.

Even throughout this whole ordeal, OnePlus was still an enthusiast’s favorite. Bootloader unlocking, software images to fix your phone if it breaks, and in the case of the OnePlus One, two operating systems that you could choose from — these were enough to keep people hooked. When their deal fell through with Cyanogen, OnePlus began to develop what would become known as OxygenOS, and you could choose either Android variant to flash on your device. XDA forum users were finally being catered for directly by a company, something that hadn’t really been done before past the Nexus series of devices. Even then, Nexus smartphones were aimed at developers primarily, while OnePlus tried to cater for both developers and enthusiasts alike.

OnePlus has had a long and turbulent history, which puts it in a rather unique position from the viewpoint of an enthusiast like you or me.

The OnePlus 8T is OnePlus’ latest and greatest smartphone.

The OnePlus 2 and the OnePlus X set the company back considerably

The OnePlus 2

Following the success of the OnePlus One, the OnePlus 2 was riding on the coattails of greatness. However, it failed to stick the landing. On paper, it was arriving without NFC, which riled up members of the enthusiast community considerably. However, when it arrived, things went from bad to worse. OnePlus was calling this device the “2016 flagship killer”, despite it launching in 2015, and it cost a decent bit more than the predecessor. It also came with the now-infamous Snapdragon 810, though it was admittedly a revised one that didn’t run as hot. OxygenOS did have some cool features, but it didn’t come with features that the users wanted. The drama finally reached its apex when end-users discovered that, despite being promised two years of updates, the “2016 flagship killer” would not get the 2016 Android version—Android Nougat. The company had gone back on one of their initial sales promises, and to enthusiasts who love getting smartphone updates, this was a grave error.

Following the release of the OnePlus 2, the company came back out again with another smartphone—the OnePlus X. Featuring the Snapdragon 801, it was designed to be an affordable mid-range. However, support for this device was dropped quite quickly, and it was yet again a testament to their lack of willingness to support their devices. It wasn’t a good look, and enthusiasts were beginning to become even more annoyed as they felt tricked. Around this time is when the company began the device-seeding program, a program where they would provide devices for free to developers.

The salvation of OnePlus: the OnePlus 3

The OnePlus 3

The OnePlus 3 was arguably the company’s first serious phone, and after the incredible mismanagement of the OnePlus 2, it was back to the drawing board. They needed to launch a smartphone that could compete with the best, fly under the “flagship killer” banner, and stand by the enthusiast community the entire way. It launched with OxygenOS 3, 20W wired charging known as “Dash Charge”, and NFC. All three of these things were enough to draw the enthusiast community back over, and what’s more, there was no invite system. This was the first smartphone from the company that I was able to afford, having bided my time with my Nexus 5 until I could no longer hang on to it.

The OnePlus 3 marked a new trajectory for the company. Guaranteed updates, promises made directly to the development community, and devices sent to custom ROM developers helped to mend burned bridges. One such promise was the release of camera blobs so that developers could use the OxygenOS camera and its processing capabilities on custom ROMs. While this wasn’t explicitly released, OnePlus designed the camera system in a way that allowed developers to pull the camera app, camera processing libraries, and port them to custom ROMs. One of the only major criticisms of the OnePlus 3 was its camera, though the release of the Google Camera mod a year later skyrocketed its popularity as it largely fixed this problem. The OnePlus 3 even had three major updates, seen by many as an attempt to make up for the OnePlus 2’s letdowns.

OxygenOS could have been so much more

Because the company’s own OxygenOS was created in the absence of what was essentially a commercialized custom ROM, I remember having high hopes for OxygenOS. I knew I wasn’t the only one either—I remember seeing discussions on /r/Android talking about how the OnePlus could be the cheaper, better Nexus series for developers and enthusiasts alike. With massive influence from the custom ROM community, I think many had visions of an operating system close to stock Android, but at the time, what they thought they would get was certainly not what they did actually get. OxygenOS took a long time to get right and lacked features deemed crucial by enthusiasts.

In the case of the OnePlus 2, there was a complete lack of customization features, and those coming from the OnePlus One felt conned. Cyanogen OS was feature-packed, and OxygenOS was just getting its feet off the ground. Plagued with battery problems and crashing apps (Facebook was a particularly bad offender), the custom ROM community saved the day for many who had this device. A friend of mine still had his own OnePlus 2 up until recently, and he told me how OxygenOS was basically unusable. It slowly improved over time, though OxygenOS on the OnePlus 5 was caught out for benchmark cheating—by us at XDA. One of the communities that OnePlus had relied on for enthusiast support had caught it out on its own negligence.

As OxygenOS improved over the years, it took a long time to get even the basic features right. The company only recently added a basic toggle for dark mode in OxygenOS 11, alongside an always-on display. Both of these features have been available on the phones of competitors for years. Enthusiasts love features, and OnePlus has barely provided them. OxygenOS is a bloated operating system, and not in the way that you may think I am talking about. There are now pre-installed apps from Facebook and Netflix, but it’s the bloat that you can’t see.

The OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 3 – two smartphones I purchased myself from OnePlus.

Under-the-hood is where the biggest problems lie. The notifications system has been broken for years across multitudes of OnePlus smartphones. It was a problem on the OnePlus 3, on the OnePlus 6, the OnePlus 7 series, and it’s still a problem on the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus Nord today. My girlfriend’s OnePlus 7 Pro has even missed alarms, my own OnePlus 8 Pro frequently misses messages and emails, and my OnePlus Nord missed WhatsApp messages and emails. These issues aren’t confined to my bubble of contacts either—DontKillMyApp lists Oneplus as the worst offender across all OEMs for app killing. Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO? OnePlus is worse than all three, yet those are the three that have the worst reputation. Somehow, OnePlus often flies under the radar. Apps are killed all the time on all of my OnePlus devices, to the extent to which I’ve not seen before.

With a renewed brand identity in 2020, the company launched OxygenOS 11, one of the biggest stylistic changes that OxygenOS has undergone ever. Many have dubbed it a One UI lookalike, and I can honestly kind of see it. It puts a large emphasis on moving content that you interact with down to the lower half of the phone so that it’s easier to use one-handed. Many have an issue with this as they see it as a departure from the “stock Android” look that OxygenOS was known for, even if I would argue that it never really was stock Android. OxygenOS 10 had so many changes not only under the hood but visually as well.

How OnePlus designed OxygenOS 11 to make bigger phones easier to use

However, it can’t be denied that OxygenOS 11 is a world apart from OxygenOS 10. I personally quite like it, but it’s yet again another decision made that enthusiasts are not too fond of. The comment threads announcing this update were rife with criticism, with many questioning OnePlus’ change of direction. It’s not only just the company’s hardware, pricing, and developer community that has changed, but even their software has changed so drastically that many are looking to other brands for their enthusiast fix.

What OnePlus could have been

Look OnePlus, I get it, the enthusiast market isn’t the most profitable. Enthusiasts want everything as cheap as possible like the OnePlus One. They want affordable tech at the right price. They don’t want smartphones that rival the Samsung Galaxy S20 in price, but all of that is slowly what you have become. While I would argue that the OnePlus 8 Pro is fantastic value for money when compared against other flagships of a similar price, your company has become far-removed from its origins. I love my OnePlus 8 Pro, and I wish I could have reviewed it as it is one of my favorite phones of this year. I know I’ve been harsh at times, and the OnePlus 8 Pro would have been the most glowing review of one of your devices yet. Many of the software issues that I had with the OnePlus 7T Pro were fixed, but alas, it’s still not perfect. “Never Settle” feels like any other basic company tagline now, not a statement of excellence to be touted as a sign of superiority over other brands.

The OnePlus Nord is a prime example of what feels like an exploitation of the “Never Settle” tagline. This company was born out of a dedication to enthusiasts, yet €400 is a tall ask for a mid-range smartphone. I can pick up the POCO F2 Pro for anywhere from €400 to €439 on Amazon in Europe, and it far outclasses the Nord. There’s no 90Hz display, but everything else about it is far superior. The Realme X50 even offers the same Snapdragon 765G and a 120Hz IPS display, and that costs about £70 less. The Nord felt undercut in the market before it even arrived in the market, yet seemingly survived on hype and brand recognition alone. OnePlus has always been about hype, but the Nord feels like more than that. It feels like a complete departure from what OnePlus once stood for.

I could generally always excuse the creeping up of prices as the company always had more to offer with each iteration, and the OnePlus 8 Pro feels very close to a perfect smartphone in a lot of regards. It offers a near-perfect smartphone experience for a price still consistently less than the very top-end smartphones, and that still feels very OnePlus to me. The company made use of the enthusiast community to help build its stature at the very beginning, and yet a lot of what it does now feels like neglect to that very same community. OnePlus has begun to stand on its own, and seemingly no longer feels the need to go blow-for-blow in terms of features with competitors to compete. It survives on brand recognition alone, and that brand recognition includes a public perception of OxygenOS being a bloat-free, clean, close-to-stock experience that it just is not.

And then there’s that recent news that co-founder Carl Pei stepped down from the company with ambitions to start a new hardware venture. The company’s other co-founder, Pete Lau, is still at the company and holds the position of CEO. However, he recently took on an additional role as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Experience Officer of OPLUS, an investment firm that oversees OnePlus, OPPO, and possibly others. Why did Carl Pei leave the company so soon after a major product launch? Who can say? However, departing the company at this time has had many wondering the reason for Pei’s departure. There are also rumors that OnePlus will be launching two new affordable Nord smartphones in the US too, so it’s clear that OnePlus has been very busy.

There has been a total shift in brand identity from OnePlus, and I think Pei’s departure is evidence of that. OxygenOS has been redesigned from the ground up and OnePlus as a whole is also making a massive push with their Nord branding. With a smartwatch on the horizon, it’s clear that OnePlus is no longer the small, enthusiast-built company it once was. They’ve already made a TV, they’re investing in audio heavily, and now they’re having a go at the mid-range and budget segments too. As OnePlus dilutes its portfolio with more and more products, it will shift its brand identity entirely.

I’m particularly harsh on OnePlus as it still feels like the enthusiast brand, but with each new release, it feels like it strays further and further towards being just another OEM.

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