[Updated] Xiaomi Mi 10 & Mi 10 Pro MIUI 12 stable update rolling out (Download link inside)

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom…..

Original story (published on June 29) follows:

Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 is the company’s brand new take on Android. The update has been steadily rolling out to eligible devices, following the company’s earlier-released roadmap to MIUI 12.

Today, two more Xiaomi devices are getting the much-awaited stable build of MIUI 12. These two are the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. It is important to note that while these are stable builds of MIUI 12, they are only applicable to the Chinese models of these devices.

This update can be identified as the V12.0.1.0.QJACNXM for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, and as V12.0.1.0.QJBCNXM for the Xiaomi Mi 10. Since these updates bring a whole new MIUI experience to these devices, the changelogs are extensive.

The changelog for MIUI 12 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro is almost identical.

Highlights
MIUI 12. Yours alone.
System animations
New: All-new physically-based animation engines with advanced architecture will refresh your device’s look.
New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
System visuals
Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages with MIUI 12 for Mi 10.
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
Super wallpapers
New: Super wallpapers break physical boundaries and keep inspiring you with every touch.
Privacy protection
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
New: Reset your device ID and control how it’s used based on virtual ID technology.
New: Grant permissions that will be used only while you’re using an app.
New: You can also grant permissions just once, and decide again next time a permission is required.
New: Restrict access to telephony to third party apps.
New: Return blank messages to the apps that require personal information.
New: Receive notifications whenever apps record audio, use camera, or access your location.
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
New: Get comprehensive stats on how apps use permissions in app behavior history.
New: Visit privacy.miui.com to learn how MIUI protects your privacy.
Optimization: Apps aren’t allowed to launch other apps in the background now.
Floating windows
New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window on MIUI 12 for Mi 10.
New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
New: You can minimize a floating window using a full-screen gesture.
New: You can open an app in a floating window directly from Recents.
Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split-screen and floating windows.
AI Call Assistant
New: Mi AI can answer your calls now!
New: You can record a customized greeting that will be played to the other person during AI calls.
New: Customized greetings are also supported for outgoing calls.
Xiaomi Health
New: All-new Xiaomi Health gives you more options and makes your health stats more accurate.
New: Put your device next to you before falling asleep to analyze your sleep cycle and record talking and snoring.
New: You can sync data with supported wearable and smart home devices.
New: Xiaomi Health can remind you to stand up and move when it detects that you’ve been sitting down for too long.
New: The app also analyzes your stats and gives you simple health advice.
New: Our new low-power consumption AI algorithm allows you to count steps and track workouts whenever your device is with you.
Control center
New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
Optimization: Press and hold redirection options
Fix: Brightness adjustment bar couldn’t be used when Control center was opened for the first time
Fix: Toggle order wasn’t correct on the old toggle panel
Fix: Switching SIM cards crashed the app in some cases
Fix: Accessibility features weren’t available in the editing mode
Accessibility
New: Mi Ditto combines dictation and speech output, making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
Dark mode
New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.
New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
New: Font weight is adjusted to Dark mode as well, reducing blur and glare.
New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.
Always-on display
New: You can use custom images with Always-on display now.
New: Usage history saves all your choices and allows you to come back to them.
Fix: Lock screen items were shown on the Always-on display
Trips
New: Traffic and suggested routes to airports and train stations.
New: You can track your previous trips now.
New: Checklists for trips.
New: Alarms for train arrivals.
Mi Carrier Services
New: View your SIM balance and mobile data usage stats.
New: Save frequently used phone numbers to top up balance and buy mobile data later.
New: Buy SIM cards and services.
Messaging
New: Promotional messages are grouped according to their content now.
Lock screen
Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space
Status bar, Notification shade
New: All-new design.
Home screen
New: Animated Home screen icons are neat and satisfying.
New: We’ve added a new animation for uninstalling apps.
New: Gravitational animations make returning to Home screen look seamless and natural.
Themes
New: More than 2000 new Always-on display themes.
Screen Time
New: Dashboard with the stats that cover 4 weeks is available now.
Optimization: New design makes your Screen time stats more comprehensible.
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
New: Security introduces new comprehensive privacy protection mechanisms.
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features upfront.
New: New full-screen gestures for switching between apps are available.
File Manager
New: Use the floating shortcut to filter and sort items, as well as switch view.
Calendar
New: New layout tailored for landscape orientation is available now.
New: We added lots of fresh animations that will accompany your actions.
New: Calendar cards will remind you about important events and anniversaries.
Notes
New: You can create folders with notes now.
New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
Game speed booster
New: You can record key moments of your gaming sessions automatically now.
New: Voice changer is available now.
Security
New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
New: Keep your home safe with smart home device alerts.
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
Xiaomi Cloud
New: Shared family storage plan is available now.

As mentioned earlier, this is the China Stable version of MIUI 12. This means that, while this ROM can be manually flashed onto other regional variants of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, this ROM doesn’t have Google Play Services and by extension, the Google Play Store.

Below are the download links to the updated firmware for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro for users who want to manually install this firmware. Please make sure you flash the right ROM for the right device, otherwise, you risk bricking your device.

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 10
• Channel: China Stable
• Version: V12.0.1.0.QJBCNXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 89345e68d74dc734f41ce6fb423b2c3b

For Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro users, here’s the MIUI 12 China Stable ROM.

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
• Channel: China Stable
• Version: V12.0.1.0.QJACNXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 8dfb54fae4178520c8fde9e1328ec27d

Initially, we got reports that Xiaomi had suspended MIUI 12 Beta testing program for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. More on that here.

Update 1 (July 3, 2020)

The MIUI 12 China stable ROM version 12.0.2 has been released for Mi 10 Pro. Head here for the official announcement and here to directly download the ROM.

Update 2 (July 13, 2020)

Xiaomi is inviting Mi 10 global owners to try MIUI 12 update via the Mi Pilot program. Head here for more coverage.

NOTE: We have a MIUI 12 tracker so, to find out which Xiaomi devices have been updated, check it out here.

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