[Update: Indonesia too] Redmi 8 Android 10 update rolls out in India; Redmi 8A gets in Europe (Download links inside)

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

Original story (published on August 14, 2020) follows:

Xiaomi has upgraded many devices to Android 10 but the update is still being rolled out to eligible devices. Also, users are eagerly waiting for the MIUI 12 update as the latest custom UI is already out for a bunch of Xiaomi devices.

The Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A are expected to get the MIUI 12 update but the OEM is still providing OS updates to both devices. It was reported earlier that the Chinese, Global, and European variants of the Redmi 8 were upgraded to Android 10.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A received the OS update in China and after some time its global variant also picked up Android 10. However, there are still some variants of the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A that are being upgraded now.

The OEM has started rolling out the Android 10 update to the Indian and European variants of Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Xiaomi Redmi 8A. Both devices are getting the OS update along with the August security patch.

Users can grab Android 10 for their Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A as the update is live over the air. Nevertheless, if you want to flash the update manually, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the common changelog followed by the download links:

Changelog:

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

Xiaomi Redmi 8

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 8
• Codename: olive
• Channel: India Stable
• Version: V11.0.1.0.QCNINXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 81da9109147721a0a2a8d5220e0c9ca2

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 8A
• Codename: olivelite
• Channel: Europe Stable
• Version: V11.0.1.0.QCPEUXM
• Android: Europe
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: dcfade9de8eab9b9f0428033ecc700ea

Xiaomi has listed both devices in its second round of MIUI 12 update schedule. However, it is unclear when the latest custom skin will rollout for both devices. Back in July, a Device team member on the Mi community mentioned that the update may arrive in August for the Redmi 8A.

Hopefully, both devices get the latest custom skin soon. Meanwhile, you can check out our Xiaomi Android 10 and MIUI 12 update trackers if your device is yet bag the OS update along with the latest custom UI.

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 is now picking up the Android 10 update in Russia. This new software is rolling out as version 11.0.1.0.QCNRUXM and comes with Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 skin. The update also carries the August 2020 security patch. You can download and install the update manually via the link below:

• Device: Redmi 8
• Codename: oliver
• Channel: Global (Russia) Stable
• Version: V11.0.1.0.QCNRUXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

Here’s the changelog for version 11.0.1.0.QCNRUXM on the Redmi 8:

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

Xiaomi has now released the stable Android 10 update for the Redmi 8A in Russia too. The update comes as version 11.0.1.0.QCPRUXM and is rolling out via an OTA package. It also shares the same changelog as the update that’s available in other regions.

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

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 8A
• Codename: olivelite
• Channel: Russia Stable
• Version: V11.0.1.0.QCPRUXM
• Android: Europe
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

IST: 04:44 pm: Redmi 8 is now receiving the stable Android 10 update in Indonesia. The update carries version 11.0.1.0.QCNIDXM and comes with MIUI 11 skin at the top. It also upgrades the device to the August security patch. You may manually download the update by visiting the link below:

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

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi 8
• Codename: olive
• Channel: Global (Indonesia) Stable
• Version: VV11.0.1.0.QCNIDXM
• Android: 10
  • Type: Fastboot file
    • Download: Link

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