Right now, Xiaomi is rolling out a new software update for two of its cheapest low-performance smartphones in its repertoire. In question, are the Redmi 8 and 8A the mobiles we are talking about right now, well They are welcoming MIUI 12 through a newly released OTA.
The update is currently being dispersed in many countries (Spain included). The details of it are given below.
MIUI 12 arrives on the Redmi 8 and 8A through a new update
The main novelty of MIUI 12 for the Redmi 8 and 8A is the interface, which, although it does not come with really notable improvements at the design level, houses functions and optimizations that improve the user experience thanks to the fact that it has bug fixes , stability improvements, and increased security and privacy.
The Redmi 8 is getting the firmware package noted below in the following regions:
- Global: V12.0.1.0.QCNMIXM
- EEA (Europe): V12.0.1.0.QCNEUXM
- Russia: V12.0.1.0.QCNRUXM
Similarly, the Redmi 8A MIUI 12 update is available in the following regions as of now;
- China: V12.0.1.0.QCPCNXM
- EEA (Europe): V12.0.1.0.QCPEUXM
As we have already reviewed before, this version of the customization layer, which is the predecessor of the MIUI 12.5 already announced recently for 21 Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone models, comes with an improved game mode that replaces the already known Game Turbo 2.0 for one that is better and more effective. This is something that significantly improves performance when playing games on the device. In addition to this, it offers users a more complete quick access menu with more shortcuts to apps and other outstanding and important functions.
Security and privacy are also two of the points in which MIUI 12 stands out the most. Xiaomi and, therefore, Redmi have been criticized in the past, like Huawei and other Chinese firms, for allegedly not offering an unbreakable data protection to their consumers, something that has been rejected by both firms in a categorical way, since these they allege that MIUI -in all its versions as a customization mask- has dedicated itself to not compromising the privacy of its users. Similarly, both brands have decided to improve this department in MIUI 12, as part of their commitment to constant improvement.
MIUI 12 also makes use of an optimized Artificial Intelligence for greater efficiency when executing multitasking and other sections; this positively affects the management of RAM usage, so you should see an improvement in switching background applications. It is also equipped with various new video editing functions, multitasking with a floating window, updated own applications coupled with the new interface style, more options and health features, and new wallpapers and sounds.
On the other hand, the user interface that the Redmi 8 and 8A now receive adds new icons and a more optimized and organized aesthetic that is more pleasing to the eye, although you do not present drastic changes with respect to MIUI 11. To this must be added the bar located at the bottom edge of the screen, which reminds us of the one we find in iOS and is currently gaining popularity in Android, something that is It will further consolidate in Android 11, an OS that is just around the corner and in a few months it will be presented in its stable form for multiple devices.
The usual: having received the new MIUI 12 update or any other, we recommend having the respective smartphone connected to a stable and high-speed Wi-Fi network to download and then install the new firmware package, in order to Avoid unwanted consumption of the provider's data package. It is also vitally important to have a good battery level to avoid any possible inconvenience during the installation process.
