Over the past few months, Xiaomi has been quite busy rolling out MIUI 10 with Android 8.1 Oreo to most devices. It also carried out the Android 9.0 Pie update for some devices, such as the Pocophone F1, Mi 8 and Mi Mix 3.
Now, the manufacturer has started rolling out the MIUI 10.2.1 stable update based on Android 9.0 Pie on the Mi Max 3, in China, via OTA. There are many new features and improvements in this latest version of the layer for the device, and we detail them below. We also explain how to install it: it's simple.
Last week, direct download links for the ROM were made available, which was identified as MIUI 10.2.1.0.PEDCNXM. Some users have manually flashed the update, but most of them have been waiting for the OTA update, which has already arrived for the Mi Max 3.
MIUI 10.2.1 changelog with Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3
According to the changelog, the new MIUI 10.2.1 update optimized the camera and has added various fixes. In detail, the issues such as automatic burst shooting, crashing when previewing a photo, the size of the exposure icon when taking photos have been fixed, and it has modified the issue of the reference line of the camera in full screen. It even enhances the device's built-in photo editor with the addition of the photo frame feature.
Moreover, fixed hotspot issue in setup menu. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has improved accessibility by adding the desktop shortcuts feature. By default it is disabled, but users can enable it by accessing the device settings menu.
Particularly in the file manager of the devices, Xiaomi has fixed almost all the bugs that were reported in the last few months. The Chinese smartphone maker has fixed the thumbnail update issue that was working abnormally in a messy way. There are many other changes that the file manager has received in the last update.
En general, the firm has optimized the overall performance of the device, by correcting some significant errors. The user interface has also been improved for better accessibility.
How to install it
Users can verify the update by going to Configuration > About of the phone > Upgrade system. There it will only be necessary to start the installation and wait for the process to finish.
The update weighs around 2.1 GB, so we suggest that you be connected to a Wi-Fi network to save additional costs on the carrier network. Also, make sure your device is charged over 60% for the firmware installation to run smoothly.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 China versions have started to receive the latest MIUI 10.2.1 OTA update based on Android Pie gradually. We hope that Xiaomi will soon start to disperse the update for global variants as well.
Summary of the specifications and features of the Mi Max 3
The Mi Max 3 has a 6,9-inch FullHD + screen with 18: 9 aspect ratio. Despite that, it has managed to contain enough its size, which is 174,1 x 88,7 millimeters.
At the same time, has two versions with different memory configurations. The first has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, and the second with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. In both cases, we will find a microSD slot to expand the storage, so the key when choosing will be in the RAM memory requirements that we need.
And for the rest, we have a 5,500 mAh battery compatible with Quick Charge 3.0 technologyas well as LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11a, Bluetooth 5.0, and a stereo bottom speaker. Its operating system is Android 8.1 Oreo along with the MIUI customization layer. In addition, it has a 12 and 5 MP dual rear sensor and an 8 MP front camera.
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