A worthy update.
Few people know, but Xiaomi owes its popularity not to the development of smartphones and "smart" electronics, but, first of all, to the release of the shell for the Android operating system - the proprietary MIUI, the first version of which was presented back in 2010.
A month later, MIUI is celebrating its seventh birthday, and Xiaomi has decided to mark this date with the release of the ninth version of the add-on. Let's figure out what to expect for users who have been looking forward to MIUI 9.
Who will get the firmware?
Xiaomi is not a conservative. By releasing another update, the programmers decided to please almost all owners of smartphones under the Mi brand. The range of smartphones that support MIUI 9 is huge:
In Mi series: Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5C, Mi 5S, Mi 4S, Mi 4, Mi 4C, Mi 3, Mi 2, Mi 2S, Mi Mix, Mi Max 2, Mi Max, Mi Note 2, Mi Note,
Tablets: Mi Pad 2, Mi Pad devices.
In the Redmi series: Redmi Pro, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note (1st generation), Redmi 4X, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4, Redmi 3S, Redmi 3S Plus, Redmi 3X, Redmi 3, Redmi 2A, Redmi 2, Redmi 1S, Redmi (1st generation).
If you have one of these devices, wait for an update soon.
When will the MIUI 9 update come out?
The official presentation of the firmware took place on July 26th. Like Apple, Xiaomi first provides access to developers who are encouraged to thoroughly test the beta versions of the OS. The company has not yet announced the release of the public release version, but with the date of the presentation of MIUI 9 for developers it is becoming clearer.
11th August: MIUI 9 Chinese / Global ROM for Mi 6, Mi 5X, Redmi Note 4X (on Qualcomm processor);
25-th of August: MIUI 9 Chinese / Global ROM for Mi MIX, Mi Note 2, Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5c, Mi Max 2, Mi Max 32G, Mi Max 64G / 128G, Mi 4S, Mi 4c, Mi Note Pro , Redmi 4X;
End of September: other Xiaomi devices except Mi 1/1 and Mi 2A.
I want to install MIUI 9 right now.
It is possible! MIUI 9 developers suggest joining closed firmware testing. The procedure for obtaining a firmware consists of three steps:
1. Download the official MIUI Forum app to your MI device.
2. Fill out a short form, indicating your smartphone and the time of using smartphones (in general).
3. Write the reason why you should become a firmware tester.
4. You are waiting for approval from the MIUI 9 team (they may refuse).
More information about the installation procedure can be found on the pages of the official MIUI forum [ tyts].
What's changed in MIUI 9?
Xiaomi has worked hard on the new firmware. The list of changes is really extensive, from cosmetic design fixes to new and really useful features.
Accelerated system performance... MIUI 9 uses a new algorithm for running applications in the background. The company has taken care of the dynamic allocation of resources - when your smartphone is lying to the side with the screen off, very smart processes take place inside MIUI 9 to prioritize performance. The Accelerated Start algorithm is tailored for maximum performance and energy efficiency. Simply put, MIUI 9 will make all Xiaomi smartphones run faster.
A list of changes that at first glance will be invisible to the user, but will have a positive effect on the system's performance:
- Reduced application launch time;
- Background distribution of programs;
- Optimized core of the system;
- New file system (copying files will become faster);
- Improved cache management;
- Automatic cleaning of system debris;
- Algorithm for preventing system fragmentation (all files are ordered in the device's memory, thereby minimizing startup delays);
- Improved operation of the Wi-Fi module and wireless interfaces;
- Improved sensors and sensors (proximity, light, sound, accelerometer);
Multi-window mode is perhaps the most anticipated feature of the Android 7 operating system. Now MIUI 9 users will be able to open several applications at once next to each other.
Smart App Launcher- function of intelligent selection of applications. MIUI 9 independently offers an assistant app depending on the actual screen content.
Smart Assistant- end-to-end smart search throughout the MIUI 9 system. Improved analogue of Spotlight in iOS.
