[Update: Nov. 26] Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Android 10 update: Here's what we know so far

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom…..

Original story (published on June 10, 2020) follows:

There is not much clarity regarding a few of the Xiaomi phones like Redmi Note 8 especially the Android 10 update.

The device underwent Android 10 beta testing back in March 2020 and since then there have been mixed responses related to Android 10 update for the phone.

Then came in a report stating that the MIUI 12 update will be coupled with the Android 10 update, but there was no ETA provided for the same.

At least, we know that the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 will be pushed somewhere in Phase 2. However, the commencement of Phase 2 of the MIUI 12 update depends on how the Phase 1 pan out.

The GM of Indonesia Alvin Tse has been maintaining the same statement, even today, that the Redmi Note 8 Android 10 update will be pushed in July.

Cut to now, a new MIUI 11 global beta stable update with version number V11.0.9.0.PCOMIXM has been released for the Redmi Note 8 which although weighs in around 422 MB, just bumps the security patch level.

Changelog:

[System]
– Android Security Patch updated for May 2020

Users are pretty baffled, thanks to no knowledge as to when the Android 10 update will be available for the device. Taking a look at the comments posted by super moderators of the forum, as far as Android 10 is concerned for the Redmi Note 8, the update is right around the corner.

The developers are releasing that soon.

So, after going through all the comments and information available as of yet, for the Redmi Note 8, the Android 10 update should soon make its way to your devices.

But, the MIUI 12 update will be pushed for the unit once the Phase 1 of the MIUI 12 global rollout pans out successfully in the scheduled timeframe, which will mark the commencement of Phase 2 of the rollout. We will keep you posted once we have more information in this regard.

The Android 10 update along with MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 8 is expected to arrive in another two weeks. Head here for more details.

Apparently, Xiaomi released the update to Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 but the rollout has now been suspended after major bugs were discovered. See the full coverage here.

The update to Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8T is now available as Pixys OS custom ROM. Head here for more details.

IST: 06:28 pm: A Mi Community moderator has recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 users should not be getting Android 10 and MIUI 12 update anytime soon. There is no ETA provided and users should wait for the update to arrive. Read the full coverage here.

IST 12:31 pm: Redmi Note 8 users may be disappointed to know that Xiaomi has released a new update for the device but it does not bring MIUI 12 or even Android 10 for that matter. It’s an MIUI 11-based August security update. More details here.

IST 05:16 pm: After months of testing, the Android 10 update alongside MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 8 has finally begun rolling out as version 12.0.2.0.QCOCNXM in China. More details here.

IST 01:26 pm: Xiaomi has begun rolling out a new Android 9-based update alongside MIUI 11 for the Global Redmi Note 8. It’s possible that this update may have been released to prep the device for the pending Android 10 and MIUI 12 updates. See more details here.

IST 05:43 pm: Xiaomi released the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 based on Android 10. However, it seems that the company has stripped away several MIUI 12 and Android 10 features from the software. More details on this here.

IST 10:30 am: Redmi Note 8 pro users with the global models are receiving a new Android Pie-based update with MIUI 11 on top. It bumps the software version to 11.0.12.0, up from 11.0.11.0.

This new firmware started rolling out right after Xiaomi re-released the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update for the device. The company has not made any comment on why the Android 10 (MIUI 12) update was rolled back again. Full story here.

IST 06:37 pm: As per a Mi Community moderator, the global Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 units might finally get the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update in the first week of January 2021. Find out all the details by heading over here.

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