Xiaomi, with the Mi Mix 2's launch around the corner, is also working on their new updated skin, the MIUI 9. MIUI 9 brings more features and optimizations when compared to the MIUI 8. MIUI is one of the most feature rich UI and comes pre-installed in the Xiaomi devices. The MIUI 9 will be based on the Gooogle's Android Nougat. The MIUI 9 is being worked on and here is the final beta version of the ROM, and the company will soon by launching the official version of the ROM. Here's how to download and install the new MIUI 9 Global Beta 7.8.24
Prerequisites
- Download the file required
- Backup all your important pictures, music and data
- Users who are using the stable version of MIUI 6/7/8 have to use the fast boot method
Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Here’s what we know so far
Downloads
- Xiaomi Mi 5
- Xiaomi Mi Max (32G)
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X / Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm
- Xiaomi Mi 5s
- Xiaomi Mi 6
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2
- Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2
- Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Method: Update using System Update
- First, click on the recovery link given below your Xiaomi device name and download the file
- Transfer the downloaded file to your smartphone
- Open the updater app on your phone and tap on the three dots in the top right corner and then tap on Choose Update Package.
Method: Fastboot
- Make sure the bootloader of your phone is unlocked
- Download the Fastboot ROM for your device from the link given above.
- Download the MIUI ROM Flashing Tool.
- Install the flash tool you just downloaded. Also, download and install the latest version of .Net Frameworks via Windows Update.
- Make sure that you have disabled the Driver Signature Enforcement option in Windows and here is how to do it.
- Power off your Xiaomi device. Now, press and hold Volume and Power buttons of your phone simultaneously to boot into Fastboot mode.
- Connect your device to a Windows PC via a micro USB or the typeC cable.
- Extract the downloaded ROM zip files to the root folder (C:) of the computer for easy flashing.
- Copy the path of the root folder.
- Launch the Mi Flash tool and paste the full path of the folder.
- Select 'Clean All' option in the Mi Flash to avoid unwanted errors during the flash process.
- Click the Refresh button in case your device is not listed there. Ensure that updated drivers are installed for your phone on the computer.
- Finally, when the phone is recognised and mounted on the computer, just select the device in the tool and click Flash.
- Wait until the flashing process completes. Do not interrupt the flashing process as it might inadvertently brick your device. Your device should automatically reboot once the flashing is completed.
Source: MIUI
