[Update: Live in India & Europe] Redmi 7 Android 10 stable update re-released, still no MIUI 12 (Download link inside)

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….

Original story (published on July 30, 2020) follows:

The Redmi devices from Xiaomi are known to receive only one major OS update unlike the Mi series which bags two. However, Xiaomi Redmi 7 is yet to get its only promised OS update i.e. Android 10.

Xiaomi is supposed to begin with the second round of its MIUI 12 update schedule come August. However, many devices have already bagged the latest custom skin from the OEM. Xiaomi Redmi 7 is listed in the second round which means that the wait for the stable MIUI 12 update is still on.

Also, we reported back in June that the Redmi 7 was receiving the Android 10-based MIUI 11 update version V11.0.1.0.QFLCNXM in China. This update was later rolled back because of reasons unknown while the Global and Indian variants remained on Android 9 Pie.

Now, Xiaomi has again started rolling out the Android 10 update for the Redmi 7 in China. However, this time the version is 11.0.2.0.QFLCNXM. This means that users will have to make do with MIUI 11 for the time being.

It must be noted that Xiaomi is known for updating the Chinese variants of its devices first. So, those who are on the Global and Indian Redmi 7 units will have to wait for a little longer before the Android 10 update goes live for them.

However, if you can’t wait for the official update to arrive on your Global or Indian Redmi 7, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the download link for the Chinese ROM along with the changelog so that you can flash it manually.

Changelog:

System
Stable MIUI based on Android 10

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 7
• Codename: onclite
• Channel: China Stable
• Version: 11.0.2.0.QFLCNXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 0f7eda3bc4bf1bbd93546371a3775a6a

Note: If you flash a Chinese ROM on your device then you will not be able to use Google apps and services as Chinese ROMs don’t include them.

Also, the OEM has still not made any announcements on the stable MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 7. This further delays the stable MIUI 12 update rollout for the Global and Indian Redmi 7 units as the Chinese units will receive it first.

It seems that the Redmi 7 software development team is taking its time in fine tuning the update. Hopefully, the stable update comes out soon and without any major issues.

Meanwhile, you can check out our MIUI 12 update tracker to stay updated on the topic. You can also go through our Xiaomi Android 10 update tracker in case your Xiaomi device is yet bag the OS update.

Xiaomi has officially released the Android 10-based kernel source code for the Redmi 7 and the Redmi Y3. The kernel source code for both devices has been merged. Thus, developing ROMs for the two devices should be a lot easier for developers. See the full story here.

For some reason, Xiaomi has once again re-released the Android 10 update based on MIUI 11 for the Redmi 7 in China. It is rolling out as version V11.0.3.0.QFLCNXM and also carries the October security patch.

Changelog:

System
– Updated Android Security Patch to October 2020. Increased system security.
– Stable MIUI based on Android 10

This suggests that the MIUI 12 rollout might begin shortly, however, Xiaomi has not mentioned any specific release date. Thus, we will simply have to wait and see when the OEM begins rolling out the much-awaited update.

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 7
• Codename: onclite
• Channel: China Stable
• Version: 11.0.3.0.QFLCNXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 41e8a175e473a6ea28970dac9b55663d

After a long wait, Xiaomi Redmi 7 users with the global variants can finally rejoice since the company has begun seeding Android 10 for the device. It is rolling out as version 11.0.1.0.QFLMIXM with the MIUI 11 skin.

We’ve shared the changelog as well as the download link below.

Changelog:

– 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: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center
– Dark mode
Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode

– System
Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases
Stable MIUI based on Android 10
– Status bar, Notification shade
New: Screen lights up with an animation now
New: Status bar color gradient animation

Download:

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 7
• Codename: onclite
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: 11.0.1.0.QFLMIXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

The Redmi 7 is now receiving Android 10 update in India as version V11.0.3.0.QFLINXM, tagging along the December 2020 security patch.

Below is a summary of the changelog, which has no signs of MIUI 12 for known reasons.

[System]
– New: Stable MIUI based on Android 10
– Updated Android Security Patch to December 2020. Increased system security.

We also have the download link for those who prefer going the manual installation route.

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 7
• Codename: onclite
• Channel: India Stable
• Version: 11.0.3.0.QFLINXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

After India, Europe is now receiving the stable Android 10 update on the Redmi 7 as version 11.0.1.0.QFLEUXM. Below is the changelog and download link as shared by Xiaomi.

[Other improvements and optimizations]
– Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to December 2020. Increased system security.

• Device: Redmi 7
• Codename: onclite
• Channel: Europe (EEA) Stable
• Version: 11.0.1.0.QFLEUXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: cf2d0dca2e5057e0de58cb46310967e8

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