[Update: Jan. 13] Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, Note 9S, Note 9 Pro & Note 9 Pro Max Android 11 update: Here’s the current status

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

Original story (published on November 20, 2020) follows:

Xiaomi has already provided the Android 11 update to the likes of Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro (aka Poco F2 Pro globally).

Also, Android 11 eligible devices in the Redmi Note series were expected to get the latest OS update during Q1 2021.

However, in a recent unexpected turn of events, the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro has already received the Android 11 stable update.

The Redmi Note 9 series includes several devices that further have different variants for multiple regions like the standard Redmi Note 9 which is known as the Redmi 10X 4G in China.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro sold in India is globally known as the Redmi Note 9S and has nothing to do with the global Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Another Note 9 series device specifically meant for the Indian market is the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and it is not sold anywhere else.

After the Redmi Note 9 Pro Android 11 stable update in India, the global Redmi Note 9S units are expected to receive the latest OS update in the near future.

The same might transpire for the standard Redmi Note 9 (aka Redmi 10X 4G in China), Redmi Note 9 Pro (global), and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (India).

There are no ETAs for the time being and all this is still based on speculation as no official announcements have been made on the matter.

Nevertheless, we hope the OEM lives up to the expectations for the remaining Redmi Note 9 series devices and soon provides the latest OS update.

That said, we will keep tracking the development of Redmi Note 9 series Android 11 update and will update this post as and when new information becomes available.

In the meantime, you can check out our Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker to get the latest updates on the topic.

Moreover, we have curated a consolidated Android 11 update tracker for all major OEMs and vendors so be sure to go through it as well.

Update 1 (November 25)

06:25 pm (IST): New developments suggest that Xiaomi would start focusing on the development of Android 11 for the Redmi Note 9 series now that the MIUI 12 update has been released for all models. Full coverage here.

Update 2 (December 05)

05:45 pm (IST): According to information shared by a trust-worthy Xiaomi-focussed group, the Chinese OEM is preparing to release the stable Android 11 update for a bunch of smartphones including the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Update 3 (December 07)

01:55 pm (IST): It’s now coming to light that Xiaomi is preparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (aka Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i), Redmi Note 9 4G (aka Redmi 9T/Redmi 9 Power), and Redmi Note 9 5G for Android 11 open beta. Head here for a detailed coverage.

Update 4 (December 09)

05:05 pm (IST): New developments indicate that Xiaomi is testing Android 11 for the Redmi 10X 4G aka Redmi Note 9, Redmi 9, and a few other eligible phones. Head here to check out all the details.

Update 5 (December 28)

05:27 pm (IST): As per a Mi Community moderator, the Android 11 update for the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro units has been rolled back due to bugs. Head over here to check out the full story.

Update 6 (January 08, 2021)

11:17 am (IST): As per a forum mod, the global Redmi Note 9 Pro should receive the update to Android 11 in early 2021, but there is no specific date.

Update 7 (January 11)

05:18 pm (IST): A new report suggests Xiaomi is testing the stable version of Android 11 for the Redmi Note 9 (Global), Redmi Note 9 4G (China) and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G ahead of rollout.

See the full story here.

Update 8 (January 13)

03:21 pm (IST): As per fresh reports, it appears the lack of security updates in recent times for Redmi Note 9 series is because Xiaomi is likely lining up the update to MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. Details here.

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