Xiaomi Mi MIX & Mi Max 2 MIUI 11 updates up for grabs (Download links inside)

Xiaomi has shifted gears in pushing the 11th iteration of their customized skin, MIUI. Note that, in the recent past, a lot of Xiaomi devices have been served with the MIUI 11 updates in various regions.

The list of devices that have already received the MIUI 11 is continuously growing and in a recent development, two more devices i.e. Xiaomi Mi MIX and Mi Max 2 is reportedly receiving the latest MIUI update.

Note that the update is being pushed globally and if you own a Mi MIX or a Mi Max 2 device then you can experience the most refined MIUI user interface on your device right away.

What is more surprising is that the update for Mi Max 2 is still based on Android Nougat – not even on Oreo. FYI, this is the only Mi Max device that has not got a single major Android version update. Let us take a look at the updates one by one.

Mi Max 2

As pointed above, the latest MIUI 11 update is based on Android Nougat and carries the version number V11.0.2.0.NDDMIXM and weighs in about 532 MB in size for the OTA update.

Below is the official changelog and the screenshot of the update prompt shared by one of the users:

Changelog:

Comprehensive design optimized for full screen display devices
– Removing visual clutter, improving touch controls, and refining the use of color allowed us to create the system where nothing stands between you and the content

Sounds of nature
– Wake up to the gentle sounds of nature with our new alarm ringtones
– Notification sounds won’t make you tired. Now, they keep changing dynamically, just like nature does.

Documents
– Preview your documents before you open them
– Stay productive and efficient with our all-new Mi Doc Viewer

More features
– Tasks. Manage and edit your tasks in the Notes app. Receive timely notifications and mark things done.
– Quick replies. Reply to messages from any app.
– Game Turbo. Turn your device into an ultimate gaming console.

System
– New: Editing, sharing, and customizing your screenshots is now much easier
– Optimization: Lock screen pocket mode

App lock
– New: Locking Google contacts is available now

App vault
– New: You can swipe down to view more shortcuts now
– Optimization: All-new design and UI

Battery usage
– Fix: Some Battery saver setting options didn’t appear

This new update brings in all the goodies and new features of the latest MIUI 11 for Mi Max 2. Note that the update is being pushed globally via OTA and will take some time in hitting all the units.

Though you can head to the below section to download the update package file for manual sideloading:

Download Link

• Device: Mi Max 2
• Codename: oxygen
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: V11.0.2.0.NDDMIXM
• Android: 7.1
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 94263d62405eca3e0b15d79269a4ea1f

Keep in mind that the above update package file weighs in about 1.81 GB in size. So, make sure that you have a stable internet connection for downloading this update.

Mi MIX

Another Xiaomi device i.e. the Mi MIX (2016) is ticked off from the list of devices that have been served with MIUI 11 update. This new update carries version number V11.0.2.0.OAHMIXM and weighs in about 1.49 GB in size for the update package file.

Talking about the changelog, it differs slightly than the one received for the Mi Max 2. You can check out the additional changes from the official changelog below:

Changelog:

Game speed booster
– New: Continuous swiping opens an additional menu in Game Turbo now
– New: You can create a Home screen shortcut for Game Turbo now
– Fix: Hands-free call duration wasn’t displayed correctly in Game Turbo
– Refreshed start page of Game Turbo
– Auto brightness, screenshot gestures, and Reading mode can be turned off automatically when Game Turbo is on

Battery usage
– Fix: Some Battery saver setting options didn’t appear

Xiaomi Cloud
– Optimization: Sync with the cloud works faster now

Like always the update is being pushed via OTA but, you can download the update from the below download section for manual sideloading on your device:

Download Link

• Device: Mi MIX
• Codename: lithium
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: V11.0.2.0.OAHMIXM
• Android: 8.1
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 6e058c6d8fb8ddbb45256e2cd0877709

Once you have downloaded the update from the above link, go to Settings>>About Phone>>System update>>press the MIUI version logo 10 times>> tap on the three-dot icon at the top right corner and select Choose update package.

Locate the update package inside the ‘downloaded_rom’ folder of your internal storage and select the file to update manually. Happy installing!

Note – You can check out our Xiaomi section to keep yourself updated regarding all the latest happenings around Xiaomi smartphones.

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