[Update: July patch live] Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro) MIUI 12 stable update arrives on global units; Mi 9 MIUI 12 stable hits European units (Download link)

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Original story (published on June 23) follows:

Xiaomi’s new skin on top of Android has got Xiaomi users excited and eagerly awaiting the rollout of the same to their devices. A good number of eligible devices have already received the update to MIUI 12 and today, Xiaomi is adding the Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro) to this list.

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Redmi K20 Pro are essentially the same device sold by Xiaomi under the two different names in various markets across the globe.

MIUI 12 is rolling out to this device in its stable form. The update to the Mi 9T Pro can be identified by its software version number V12.0.1.0.QFKMIXM and is rolling out to users who are on the current latest build, V11.0.4.0.QFKMIXM.

For users with the Chinese units, aka the Redmi K20 Pro, the same build is rolling out to them, only this time the software version is V12.0.2.0.QFKCNXM. Again, the update goes out to users with the current latest build, version V11.0.8.0.QFKCNXM.

As this is essentially a complete system update, the changelog is rather extensive. Below is the changelog for this update.

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.
Super wallpapers
New: Super wallpapers break physical boundaries and keep inspiring you with every touch.
Fix: Status bar colors weren’t displayed correctly in the Dark mode
Privacy protection
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
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.
New: You can open an app in a floating window directly from Recents.
Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split-screen and floating windows.
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!
Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
Optimization: Press and hold redirection options
Fix: Brightness adjustment bar couldn’t be used when Control center was opened for the first time
Fix: Toggle order wasn’t correct on the old toggle panel
Fix: Switching SIM cards crashed the app in some cases
Fix: Accessibility features weren’t available in the editing mode
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.
Always-on display
Fix: Lock screen items were shown on the Always-on display
Lock screen
Fix: Fingerprint unlock didn’t work on Always-on display in some cases
Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space
Home screen
New: Animated Home screen icons are neat and satisfying.
New: We’ve added a new animation for uninstalling apps.
New: Gravitational animations make returning to Home screen look seamless and natural.
Camera
New: New Pro mode features and descriptions
Optimization: Pro mode parameter naming
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
New: New full-screen gestures for switching between apps are available.
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.

This is an OTA update and it should be hitting the eligible devices in due course. To better place your device, you might want to update it to the latest version of MIUI 11 available. That said, here are the download links to the two firmwares.

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
• Codename: RAPHAEL
• Channel: China Stable
• Version: V12.0.2.0.QFKCNXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 408e455a9c4a6582bf4fe21057a8048f

• Device: Redmi K20 Pro
• Codename: RAPHAELGlobal
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: V12.0.1.0.QFKMIXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 3909d01babbb45c8b4475d64637651af

Now, onto the next Xiaomi device. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is also getting a stable build of MIUI 12. The update is hitting devices in Europe first before it then trickles down to Mi 9 units in other regions.

The update, which is tagged MIUI 12 Beta EEA Stable, can be identified by its software version number V12.0.1.0 QFAEUXM. This build is currently being pushed to random Mi 9 users in an early rollout to ensure no major bugs are present.

The following is this update’s changelog.

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.
Super wallpapers
New: Super wallpapers break physical boundaries and keep inspiring you with every touch.
Fix: Status bar colors weren’t displayed correctly in the Dark mode
Privacy protection
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
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!
Optimization: Control center is now closed by incoming calls
Optimization: Press and hold redirection options
Fix: Brightness adjustment bar couldn’t be used when Control center was opened for the first time
Fix: Toggle order wasn’t correct on the old toggle panel
Fix: Switching SIM cards crashed the app in some cases
Fix: Accessibility features weren’t available in the editing mode
Casting
New: You can hide private items while casting and minimize the window to multitask.
Always-on display
Fix: Lock screen items were shown on the Always-on display
Lock screen
Fix: Fingerprint unlock didn’t work on Always-on display in some cases
Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space
Home screen
New: App drawer allows you to keep your Home screen neat and categorizes apps so you can find them faster.
Camera
New: New Pro mode features and descriptions
Optimization: Pro mode parameter naming
Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.
Settings
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.

The updated firmware can be downloaded using the link below. Please note that we advise that you wait for the official rollout to get to your device in a bid to minimize the chances of errors.

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 9
• Codename: CEPHEUSEEAGlobal
• Channel: EU Stable Beta
• Version: V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 4d28c84f5808c59b2caba22864aa6e55

The Xiaomi Mi 9 in China has already been updated to MIUI 12, more on that here. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro / K20 Pro has also been updated. The download can be found here. For our coverage on the rollout of MIUI 12, check out our MIUI 12 tracker here.

The MIUI 12 Super Wallpapers not being able to be downloaded on the Mi 9 and the Ni 9T Pro will be fixed soon. Head here for more details.

The EU version of the MIUI 12 update for the Mi 9T has been delayed. Head here for more details.

While earlier it was only the EEA variants that got upgraded, now the Mi 9 MIUI 12 global stable ROM (version 12.0.1.0.QFAMIXM) has also been pushed. Following is the download link:

• Download: Link

The update to MIUI 12 for the Mi9, Mi 9T, K20, and K20 Pro for all units to be picking up soon. Head here for more details.

The stable update to MIUI 12 has been released for the K20 Pro in India. Head here for more details.

The global stable update to MIUI 12 for the Mi 9 has been released. Head here for the official announcement post.

The Global Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has bagged yet another update. This time around the device is receiving the July security patch. The new update brings the software version 12.0.2.0.QFKMIXM, up from 12.0.1.0.QFKMIXM. It’s rolling out via an OTA package of 394MB.

Changelog:

System
Updated Android Security Patch to July 2020. Increased system security.

In case you aren’t willing to wait for the OTA update to arrive, you can download the update package and install it manually via the link below:

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
• Codename: raphael
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: V12.0.2.0.QFKMIXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 9c24400c945893939a2a444491d7aacf

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