MIUI 12 Stable ROM Features, Download, Tutorial for All Kinds of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices

MIUI 12 is the newest big release for Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps even bigger than an Android version jump. Features on Xiaomi devices are dictated more by their MIUI versions than the underlying Android version, so a MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. The first batch of devices to receive the MIUI 12 stable update included the Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. As we reach the end of June 2020, Xiaomi’s first phase of MIUI 12 rollout is complete, as many more devices have been added since the initial rollout. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that have received their official MIUI 12 stable updates. We’ll update it regularly with fresh builds!

Read Also: Download and Install MIUI 12 Based on Android 10 on Xiaomi Devices Here

MIUI 12: Features

MIUI 12 was announced in April 2020, following the footsteps of MIUI 11 that gained massive popularity thanks to Xiaomi’s hardware push as well as the feature abundance within the UX.

MIUI 12 brings along a cleaner UI, new animations, changes to navigation gestures, new live wallpapers, and AOD designs, privacy indicators for the microphone, camera, and location usage, improvements to multi-window, and Picture-in-Picture, an in-built sleep tracker, and many more changes throughout the UX!

List of Devices that have received stable MIUI 12

This article covers devices that have received a stable MIUI 12 update in any region. If you are looking for closed betas, you can follow along our dedicated coverage here:

Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Here are the devices that currently have a stable MIUI 12 build available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.

1. Redmi 10X (atom) — Added on 07/23/2020
2. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia) — Added on 07/01/2020
3. Redmi 10X Pro (bomb) — Added on 07/23/2020
4. Mi 9 (cepheus) — Added on 06/30/2020
5. Mi 10 Pro (cmi) — Added on 06/30/2020
6. Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux) — Added on 06/30/2020
7. Redmi 9A (dandelion) — Added on 07/28/2020
8. Redmi K20 / Mi 9T (davinci) — Added on 06/30/2020
9. Mi 8 (dipper) — Added on 07/29/2020
10. Mi 9 SE (grus) — Added on 07/23/2020
11. Redmi 9 (lancelot) — Added on 07/28/2020
12. Redmi Note 7/ Redmi Note 7S (lavender) — Added on 07/21/2020
13. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi) — Added on 06/30/2020
14. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin) — Added on 07/02/2020
15. Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet) — Added on 07/20/2020
16. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix) — Added on 06/30/2020
17. Redmi K30 5G (picasso) — Added on 06/30/2020
18. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m) — Added on 07/07/2020
19. Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro (raphael) — Added on 06/30/2020
20. Mi Note 10 / Mi CC9 Pro (tucana) — Added on 07/23/2020
21. Mi 10 (umi) — Added on 06/30/2020
22. Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi Note 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh) — Added on 06/30/2020
23. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet) — Added on 07/28/2020

Generic flashing instructions are available at the bottom of this article. However, we advise users to refer to the device forums for specific flashing instructions for their device, in case there are any variations or special instructions that need to be followed.

Another important point to note: Xiaomi follows only a thin distinction between “beta stable” update and “stable” updates. Beta stable updates are only intended for users enrolled within the Mi Pilot beta testing program, meaning that builds assigned for this group will not install on devices with Mi Accounts that do not have the requisite permission. Once the Mi Pilot beta testers give positive feedback, the same build then gets opened up as stable release, creating a lot of confusion — for instance, the same builds linked below might first fail to install, but then they will make an appearance through the official OTA. If you get the error message that the update is for closed beta testers only, you can sideload the update through TWRP.

MIUI 12: Download Links

Download links to MIUI 12 stable and beta stable releases are included below. These builds are first sorted with device codenames, and then according to their regions and release. Recovery ROMs and Fastboot ROMs are both included, wherever present.

1. Redmi 10X (atom)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
• Redmi 10X XDA Forums

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2. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series launched in China alongside RedmiBook and Redmi TV
• Redmi Note 8 Pro comes to Europe with a 64MP camera and MediaTek Helio G90T for €249
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India alongside MIUI 11
• Redmi Note 8 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Review: The Performance Champion in the Mid-Range Segment

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3. Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
• Redmi 10X Pro XDA Forums

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4. Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus)

• The Xiaomi Mi 9 launches with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 48MP camera, up to 12GB RAM, In-display Fingerprint Scanner, and more
• Xiaomi Mi 9 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 launched in Europe for €449
• Xiaomi Mi 9 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Review – A contender for the best value flagship smartphone

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5. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 90Hz screen, 108MP camera, and Snapdragon 865
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched globally with the Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera, and 90Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: Xiaomi’s best phone yet!

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6. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 Pro 5G with MIUI 11, Snapdragon 855+ and new Mi TV Pro lineup with 8K support

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7. Redmi 9A (dandelion)

• Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors
• Redmi 9A XDA Forums

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8. Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T (davinci)

• Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855, pop-up 20MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras, 27W fast charging is the new game-changing “flagship killer”
• Xiaomi Mi 9T officially announced as the European version of the Redmi K20
• Xiaomi launches its flagship killers Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India
• Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums

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9. Xiaomi Mi 8 (dipper)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China
• Xiaomi Mi 8 XDA Forums

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10. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (grus)

• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is the first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
• The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is starting to become available in Europe
• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE XDA Forums

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11. Redmi 9 (lancelot)

• Xiaomi Redmi 9 with quad cameras, 5020 mAh battery launched in Spain, starting at €139
• Redmi 9 XDA Forums

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12. Redmi Note 7 / Redmi Note 7S (lavender)

• Redmi Note 7 announced with a 48MP camera for ~$150
• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, starting at ₹9,999 and ₹13,999
• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 7S in India with a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 660 for ₹10,999
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 XDA Forums

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13. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 Pro with a notchless pop-up camera design and Snapdragon 865
• POCO F2 Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 launches globally, starting at €499
• Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro XDA Forums
• POCO F2 Pro Review – A battery champ that cuts the right corners

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14. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 series globally alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC launched in India for ₹11,999 ($160)
• Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G XDA Forums

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15. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G announced with Snapdragon 765G and 48MP camera

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16. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix)

• Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686
• POCO X2 with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 730G launches in India at ₹15,999 ($225)
• Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 XDA Forums
• POCO X2 Review: Every Bit Better Than the POCO F1

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17. Redmi K30 5G (picasso)

• Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686

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18. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China

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19. Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (raphael)

• Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855, pop-up 20MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras, 27W fast charging is the new game-changing “flagship killer”
• Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro announced as the international version of the Redmi K20 Pro
• Xiaomi launches its flagship killers Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Review: ‘Flagship Killer’ Reimagined

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20. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 / Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)

• Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with 108MP penta rear camera, Snapdragon 730G launched in China
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 8T arrive in Europe
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 First Impressions: 108MP of Greatness

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21. Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 90Hz screen, 108MP camera, and Snapdragon 865
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched globally with the Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera, and 90Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10 5G with a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865, and ad-free MIUI launched in India
• Xiaomi Mi 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Review – Redefining Mi as a Premium Smartphone Brand

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22. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G with Snapdragon 765G, periscope camera launched in China
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G announced with Snapdragon 765G and 48MP camera

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23. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, starting at ₹9,999 and ₹13,999
• The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are the true successors of the Redmi Note 3
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Review: A Great Hardware Package on a Budget
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro XDA Forums

Flashing Instructions for MIUI 12

Note that these are generic flashing instructions that should generally be applicable across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. However, there is a possibility that there is a variation that is unique to your device, so we strongly advise visiting your device forums for device-specific instructions.

Recovery ROM Installation for MIUI 12

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the Xiaomi stock recovery. You can also use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

1. Local Update method:
   1. Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
   2. Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
   3. If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
   4. Choose the downloaded .zip file.
   5. Wait for the update to install.
2. Recovery method:
   1. Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
   2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
   3. Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
   4. Wait for the update to install.
   5. Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.

Fastboot ROM Installation for MIUI 12

Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for the installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.

1. Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
2. Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
3. Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
4. Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
5. Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
6. Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
7. Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
8. The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.

Source: XDA