• Privacy protection
  • New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
• Floating windows
  • 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.
  • Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.
• 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.
• Home screen
  • New: App drawer allows you to keep your Home screen neat and categorizes apps so you can find them faster.
• Weather
  • New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
• Notes
  • New: You can create folders with notes now.
  • New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
  • New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
• Security
  • New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.

• Other
  • Optimized system performance
  • Improved system security and stability

• Highlights
  • MIUI 12. Yours alone.
• System animations
  • 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.
• Privacy protection
  • New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
  • New: Reset your device ID and control how it's used based on virtual ID technology.
  • New: Grant permissions that will be used only while you're using an app.
  • New: You can also grant permissions just once, and decide again next time a permission is required.
  • New: Restrict access to telephony to third party apps.
  • New: Return blank messages to the apps that require personal information.
  • New: Receive notifications whenever apps record audio, use camera, or access your location.
  • New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
  • New: Get comprehensive stats on how apps use permissions in app behavior history.
  • New: Visit privacy.miui.com to learn how MIUI protects your privacy.
  • Optimization: Apps aren't allowed to launch other apps in the background now.
• AI Call Assistant
  • New: Mi AI can answer your calls now!
  • New: You can record a customized greeting that will be played to the other person during AI calls.
  • New: Customized greetings are also supported for outgoing calls.
• Xiaomi Health
  • New: All-new Xiaomi Health gives you more options and makes your health stats more accurate.
  • New: Put your device next to you before falling asleep to analyze your sleep cycle and record talking and snoring.
  • New: You can sync data with supported wearable and smart home devices.
  • New: Xiaomi Health can remind you to stand up and move when it detects that you've been sitting down for too long.
  • New: The app also analyzes your stats and gives you simple health advice.
• Control center
  • New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.
  • New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
• Accessibility
  • New: Mi Ditto combines dictation and speech output, making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
• Trips
  • New: Traffic and suggested routes to airports and train stations.
  • New: You can track your previous trips now.
  • New: Checklists for trips.
  • New: Alarms for train arrivals.
• Mi Carrier Services
  • New: View your SIM balance and mobile data usage stats.
  • New: Save frequently used phone numbers to top up balance and buy mobile data later.
  • New: Buy SIM cards and services.
• Messaging
  • New: Promotional messages are grouped according to their content now.
• Status bar, Notification shade
  • New: All-new design.
• 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.
• File Manager
  • New: Use the floating shortcut to filter and sort items, as well as switch view.
• Calendar
  • New: New layout tailored for landscape orientation is available now.
  • New: We added lots of fresh animations that will accompany your actions.
  • New: Calendar cards will remind you about important events and anniversaries.
• 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: Keep your home safe with smart home device alerts.
  • New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
• Xiaomi Cloud
  • New: Shared family storage plan is available now.
• Other
  • Some features might not be available on this device. Visit www.miui.com to learn more about MIUI 12.

• System
  • Updated Android Security Patch to September 2019. Increased system security.