Xiaomi’s custom firmware solution MIUI has just launched its 8th stable version for the public. MIUI 8 brings upgrades for Xiaomi devices such as a power saving mode, app startup management, a spam filter, an overhauled Notes app and Gallery app, and other miscellaneous improvements.
Xiaomi devices covered by the initial rollout:
- Redmi 1S
- Mi 2/2S
- Mi 4i
- Redmi Note 3G
- Redmi Note 4G
- Redmi 2 (Some)
- Redmi Note 2 (Some)
Xiaomi has noted that their other devices will eventually be updated to the latest MIUI “in the near future.” These are the devices officially confirmed for a later update rollout:
- Mi Max
- Mi Note
- Mi 5
- Mi 4
- Mi 4i
- Mi 3
- Mi 2
- Redmi Note Prime
- Redmi Note 3
- Redmi Note 2
- Redmi Note
- Redmi 2 Prime
- Redmi 2
- Redmi 1s
If you’re one of the unlucky ones unable to update with this initial rollout (despite your phone being listed up there), don’t fret as Xiaomi’s “working on it.”
Visit Xiaomi’s MIUI thread for more details, including a full overview of the MIUI 8 patch notes.
Source: Xiaomi Forums, Android Authority