[Updated] Xiaomi Mi 9T MIUI 12 update re-released for global units; Redmi K20 bags new MIUI 12 OTA in India (Download link inside)

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

Original story (published on July 29, 2020) follows:

MIUI 12 continues to roll out to more and more devices, much to the delight of Xiaomi and Redmi device users. We have a dedicated MIUI 12 tracker to help keep tabs on this rollout to various Xiaomi devices in their respective regions.

Recently, we saw MIUI 12 roll out to the Xiaomi Mi 9T. This update was reported by users of the European, Russian and the Global variants of this device.

However, a few days after the rollout, we saw the update get pulled in many regions. The company cited some minor issues that it said were being checked by the team as the reason for halting the update.

Today, the global variant of the Mi 9T is getting a new beta stable build of MIUI 12. with V12.0.3.0 QFJMIXM . With this new build, the issues that caused the initial rollout to be halted have presumably been addressed.

This update comes without a changelog but from the software version, it should hopefully fix any issues with build V12.0.2.0.QFJMIXM or V12.0.1.0.QFJMIXM.

The Mi 9T is also sold in India as the Redmi K20 and that too is getting a new update based on MIUI 12. The Redmi K20 got updated to MIUI 12 sometime in mid-July with software version number V12.0.2.0.QFJINXM.

Today, Xiaomi is rolling out an updated version of MIUI 12 that packs among other tweaks, the July 2020 security patch. If you’d like to install this build on your Redmi K20, below is the download link.

• Device: Redmi K20
• Codename: DAVINCIININGlobal
• Channel: India Stable
• Version: V12.0.3.0.QFJINXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

We shall continue to keep an eye on the roll-out of MIUI 12 to more Xiaomi devices and update our tracker immediately we get the reports so check that out for the very latest.

We’ve now got a hold of the changelog for the re-released MIUI 12 update based on Android 10 for the Mi 9T. Here’s the complete changelog:

Highlights
MIUI 12. Yours alone.

Lock screen
Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space
Fix: Fingerprint unlock didn’t work on Always-on display in some cases

Dark mode
New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.
New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.

Notes
New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.
New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
New: You can create folders with notes now.

Settings
New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.

System visuals
Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.
Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.

Camera
Optimization: Pro mode parameter naming
New: A new mode for scanning documents
New: New Pro mode features and descriptions

Privacy protection
New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.

System animations
New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device’s look.

Floating windows
Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.
New: You can minimize a floating window using a full screen gesture.
New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window.

Always-on display
Fix: Lock screen items were shown on the Always-on display

Control center
New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
New: Swipe down from the upper right corner of your screen to open Control center.

Casting
New: You can hide private items while casting and minimize the window to multitask.

Weather
New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.

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

Security
New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.
New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.

As you can see, there are a ton of new features and improvements that have been brought to the device with the update. In case you wish to manually install the Global stable MIUI 12 update on your Mi 9T, you can download the update package via the link below:

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 9T
• Codename: davinci
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: V12.0.3.0.QFJMIXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

IST 01:05 pm: The battery drain issue on Mi 9T devices – an issue that was originally reported after the Android 10 update (with MIUI 11) – is now being called a known issue even in the MIUI 12 update. Complete coverage here.

NOTE: We have these and many more Xiaomi stories in our dedicated Xiaomi section.

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