New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device's look.
New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
System visuals
Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
Super wallpapers
Fix: Status bar colors weren't displayed correctly in the Dark mode
Attention
In accordance with the requests of the local authorities, Mi Video, slow-motion videos, AI soundtrack, dictated subtitles, and selected preview functionality will no longer be available in India. Related app icons will disappear from the Home screen.
Privacy protection
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
Floating windows
New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window.
New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
New: You can minimize a floating window using a full screen gesture.
Control center
New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
Dark mode
New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.
New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.
Casting
New: You can hide private items while casting and minimize the window to multitask.
System
Updated Android Security Patch to September 2020. Increased system security.
Status bar, Notification shade
Fix: Status bar wasn't displayed correctly with color inversion
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
New: Security introduces new comprehensive privacy protection mechanisms.
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
Notes
New: You can create folders with notes now.
New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
Security
New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
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.
Mi Share
Transfer files from phone to phone at breakneck speeds
Documents
Preview your documents before you open them
Stay productive and efficient with our all-new Mi Doc Viewer
Printing
Print photos and files directly from your phone without installing any additional apps
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
Updated Android Security Patch to October 2019. Increased system security.
App lock
New: Locking Google contacts is available now
Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
New: Use your fingerprint to open Home screen once you unlocked the device using face data and stayed on the Lock screen
New: Different options for hiding the notch
Settings
Fix: Wi-Fi page wasn't displayed correctly
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
Optimization: Prompts about turning on Game Turbo
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
A major upgrade for the toolbox in Game Turbo: autoplay and switching between data SIM cards are available now
Battery usage
Fix: Some Battery saver setting options didn't appear
Updated Android Security Patch to May 2019. Increased system security.
Lockscreen, status bar, Notification shade
New: Introducing customizable Lock screen clock (Settings > Lock screen & password > Advanced settings). New Lock screen clock doesn't work with third party themes.
Settings
Optimization: Sorting principles for Wi-Fi networks
All-new full screen gestures will change the way you interact with your device. They can do everything you used buttons for, except they're faster, smarter, and more convenient
All-new UI is tailored for full screen devices and lets the content take the front stage
Natural sound system
You won't get tired of natural and ever-changing sounds of the new MIUI
We simplified system sounds and applied smart filters, so you'll hear something only when you need to
Ambient sounds of the forest, beach, drizzle, stove fire, and summer night will help you to relax and focus on what's important
AI pre-loading
With higher swipe response, MIUI feels smoother than ever in all the familiar places
Other improvements and optimizations
AI brings Portrait mode to single front camera devices! Blur the background on your portrait shots and look as gorgeous as you feel.
Other system apps (including Clock and Notes) got a major revamp too
System
Add You can set default apps now
Restore Updated Android Security Patch to October 1, 2018
Camera
Optimize Improved camera's stability and image processing