[Updated] Xiaomi Mi Note 10 MIUI 12 update rolling out for Global variants; Redmi Note 8 Pro also gets it in Indonesia (Download link inside)

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on August 11, 2020) follows:

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 released back in 2019 and came with Android 9 Pie running alongside MIUI 11. Since then, the device has picked up the Android 10 update. Further, it has been in line to receive the MIUI 12 update which was first announced by Xiaomi in China.

FYI, the Mi Note 10 is sold as the Mi CC9 Pro in China, where the device has already bagged the MIUI 12 update. However, Mi Note 10 users outside of China are still waiting for the stable MIUI 12 update to begin rolling out on their devices.

Well, it seems that the wait for the MIUI 12 update is finally over. At least for users with the Global variant of the Mi Note 10. This is because Xiaomi seems to have begun rolling out the update via OTA to users.

The new update comes as version 12.0.1.0.QFDMIXM that has been bumped up from 11.1.3.0.QFDMIXM. The OTA size for the MIUI 12 update on the Global Mi Note 10 units is 840MB. In case you aren’t willing to wait to receive the OTA package, you can manually download the update via the link below:

• Device: Xiaomi Mi Note 10
• Codename: tucana
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: V12.0.1.0.QFDMIXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 1dec6077cd43427ab22f0307b16d10ad

Here’s the exhaustive changelog for the MIUI 12 update on the Global Mi Note 10:

Highlights
MIUI 12. Yours alone.
System animations
New: All-new physically based animation engine 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.
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
Privacy protection
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
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!
Casting
New: You can hide private items while casting and minimize the window to multitask.
Always-on display
Fix: Lock screen items were shown on the Always-on display
Lock screen
Fix: Fingerprint unlock didn’t work on Always-on display in some cases
Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space
Home screen
New: App drawer allows you to keep your Home screen neat and categorizes apps so you can find them faster.
Camera
New: Movie frame
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
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.
Security
New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.

Now that the update has been rolled out for the Global units, it should begin rolling out in Indonesia as well since the update is scheduled to release in August in the country. But that’s not the only Xiaomi phone to bag the MIUI 12 update.

In fact, on the subject of the updates in Indonesia, it now seems that the Redmi Note 8 Pro is beginning to get the much-awaited MIUI 12 update as well. The update comes as version 12.0.1.0.QGGIDXM, up from version 11.0.2.0.QGGIDXM.

Prior to this, the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro was released in China and for the Global models. Further, it has also been released to users in India and as we reported earlier, it was set to arrive in August for users in Indonesia.

You can download the update via the link provided below:

• Device: Redmi Note 8 Pro
• Codename: begoniaid
• Channel: Indonesia Stable
• Version: V12.0.1.0.QGGIDXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: d0e8262216b6b3e1c1bfadf625987d92

Those who want to see what’s new with the update can check out the changelog below:

Highlights
MIUI 12. Yours alone.
System animations
New: All-new physically based animation engine 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.
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
Privacy protection
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
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!
System
Optimization: SIM compatibility issues
Fix: Dual apps couldn’t use location services
Fix: Emergency broadcast info wasn’t displayed correctly
Updated Android Security Patch to July 2020. Increased system security.
Home screen
New: App drawer allows you to keep your Home screen neat and categorizes apps so you can find them faster.
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
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.
Security
New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.

Xiaomi is yet to release the MIUI 12 update for a few other eligible devices. Thus, you can check out our MIUI 12 update tracker to know when it arrives on your device.

Update 1 (August 19)

Xiaomi has shed some light on why many Redmi Note 8 Pro users have still not received the stable MIUI 12 update even though the company had begun rolling out the update in a few regions a while back. For more details, head here.

Update 2 (September 15)

IST 06:59 pm: It seems that Xiaomi has released the stable MIUI 12 update for the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro in Indonesia. Both devices essentially share the same hardware besides the ROM and RAM and thus qualify for the same MIUI ROM.

The update is live as version V12.0.2.0.QFDIDXM and will be hitting the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro units in Indonesia over the air. In case you do not wish to wait, you can download MIUI 12 for either of the two devices via the link below:

• Device: Xiaomi Mi Note 10/Pro
• Codename: tucana
• Channel: Indonesia Stable
• Version: V12.0.2.0.QFDIDXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

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