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      Understanding various types/stages of Xiaomi MIUI ROMs: Alpha/Nightly, Beta, Beta Stable, & Stable update

      Deveshwar BhardwajDeveshwar Bhardwaj
      November 4, 2020
      Android, News, Poco, Redmi, Updates, Xiaomi
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      Understanding various types/stages of Xiaomi MIUI ROMs: Alpha/Nightly, Beta, Beta Stable, & Stable update

      Xiaomi MIUI ROMs go through various stages which is why regular users get confused with different terms related to these stages.

      However, Xiaomi does so to ensure that users get the most refined software with minimum number of bugs and issues.

      miui-12-logo-inline

      Latest MIUI iteration from Xiaomi

      There are different types of MIUI ROMs and these types can also be considered as different stages of the development life cycle.

      The Alpha firmware is the very first stage in which daily builds are released for internal testers. We have recently seen Alpha updates for MIUI System Launcher, AoD, and Super Wallpapers.

      Alpha MIUI builds are also known as Nightly updates and are usually highly unstable and cannot be used as daily drivers.

      MIUI-12-Super-Wallpapers-Lock-Screen

      MIUI 12 Super Wallpapers

      The daily Alpha or Nightly builds are further consolidated into one build which is rolled out on weekly basis and this MIUI ROM or stage is known as beta.

      The weekly MIUI beta updates are only released for Xiaomi’s beta testing program members in China every Thursday. FYI, the global MIUI beta program was discontinued in July 2019.

      These builds are also referred to as public beta and they have brought Android 11-based MIUI 12, redesigned UI, and new Dark Mode options to Xiaomi devices.

      Xiaomi-Mi-10-Ultra-Inline

      Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra has received Android 11-based MIUI 12 beta update

      After the public beta ROM/stage comes the beta stable builds which are received by a select number of regular users.

      This is done so that the OEM can verify the quality of the software before rolling out the stable version on a wider scale.

      It must be noted that Xiaomi’s beta program members have to leave the program manually in order to receive the beta stable or stable updates.

      android-11-logo-Inline

      The Mi 10 series and Redmi K30 Pro have received the Android 11 stable update

      Also, those on the stable ROM have to manually install the beta or closed beta firmware via Fastboot method in order to receive beta OTA updates.

      The beta or closed beta updates usually offer access to new features as well as OS upgrades to testers ahead of regular users. This explains why some Xiaomi devices already have access to Android 11 while others don’t.

      Nevertheless, beta updates are also full of bugs and issues like Alpha or Nightly builds which is why it is better to stick to the beta stable/stable channel.

      MIUI-12-New-Poster

      MIUI 12 beta development has been on since over six months

      While these MIUI ROM development stages are a bit complicated for a regular user, Xiaomi does this in order to improve the user experience.

      That said, we will keep tracking the development of MIUI and will provide more details once new information becomes available.

      In the meantime, you can check out our dedicated Xiaomi section as there are more such stories that you can go through.

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      Tags : MIUI Alpha updates, MIUI beta stable updates, MIUI beta updates, MIUI closed beta updates, MIUI Nightly updates, MIUI stable updates, Xiaomi MIUI, Xiaomi MIUI ROM stages, Xiaomi MIUI ROM types
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      Deveshwar Bhardwaj

      Deveshwar Bhardwaj

      I'm a techy who is particularly fond of Android smartphones. A writer who usually finds himself on the other side of the spectrum. An artist who likes to sing and play the guitar. Also a photographer when in the mood.

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