[Update: Released in Taiwan] Mi 11 becomes second Xiaomi device to bag stable MIUI 12.5 update

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

Original story (published on March 30, 2021) follows:

The Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s latest flagship and is perhaps one of the compelling top-of-the-range buys in 2021 owing to an impressive spec sheet at an extremely reasonable price.

The device was launched on January 1 in China where it sold like hotcakes. And being launched at that date meant that it would come with MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box, just like any other recent launches.

Therefore, the wait has been on for MIUI 12.5 ever since. The update is said to be an intermediary between MIUI 12 and MIUI 13 and brings about a bunch of performance enhancements and new features.

Anyway, Xiaomi had promised in their MIUI 12.5 global debut that the Mi 11 is set to be one of the very first devices to bag MIUI 12.5 stable update. The date given out for this was Q2 2021.

By this, most would automatically assume that the update would release in early April. However, Xiaomi has surprised its users by releasing MIUI 12.5 stable for Mi 10 Ultra yesterday itself.

Yep, the Mi 10 Ultra maybe an older flagship but has beaten Mi 11 to the MIUI 12.5 update. But the gap between them is negligible as the Mi 11 has now bagged MIUI 12.5 in a stable beta form.

The entirety of the update ZIP file carries a size of 4.1 GB and also finally updates the Mi 11 to the latest March security patch.

Do keep in mind though that this update has currently only been released in China, that too as a stable beta. This means that the update is still in its final testing stages and is being rolled out for select users.

But if all goes well, the MIUI 12.5 update should make it to global users pretty soon as well. There is no ETA as of now but expect it in the coming weeks.

Nonetheless, the download link has been given below just as promised along with the complete official changelog:

[System]
Updated Android Security Patch to March 2021. Increased system security.
Source

• Device: Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: China stable beta
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RKBCNXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: a019e6dcb885f11ec705636c7f79cef3

Now that the first stable instances of MIUI 12.5 are out in the open, one can expect a domino effect in the coming days as more and more eligible Xiaomi devices will get treated to the update.

Meanwhile, global users are advised to keep an eye on our dedicated MIUI 12.5 update tracker to stay in the know.

04:48 pm (IST): A week later, the update seems to have been re-released in China. Unspecified bugs is the likely reason but there is no evidence to confirm so. The download link has been given below:

• Device: Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: China stable beta
• Version: 12.5.2.0.RKBCNXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

01:38 pm (IST): A new MIUI 12.5 update is now rolling out to the Mi 11 indicating an even wider stable rollout in China. It carries a version number of 12.5.3.0 and is 461 MB in size. The changelog and download link for the same has been given below:

[System]
New: Response to gestures is now instant.
New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
Updated Android Security Patch to March 2021. Increased system security.
MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.

[System animations]
New: A new animation framework renders movement more realistically.
New: New UI design is focused on visualization and making your interaction with the device more lifelike.
[Haptic feedback]
New: Haptic feedback brings a new dimension to familiar actions.
New: All accessibility features become more informative and intuitive with haptic feedback.

[System sounds]
New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
New: Stereo system sounds.
[Super wallpapers]
New: Mount Siguniang super wallpaper.

[Privacy protection]
New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
New: Using approximate location adds up points to privacy protection.
New: You can now manage sensitive permissions and related app behavior independently.
New: The behavior of web pages is also tracked now, which helps you to block unwanted and malicious actions.

New: Now it’s up to you who and when can track your online behavior.
New: All apps now come with a security statement from GetApps.
New: Privacy risk scanner.
New: Control which apps access and delete items from your Gallery.
New: A comprehensive overview of all sensitive permissions.
New: You’ll be notified whenever high-risk permissions are used and will be able to block the corresponding actions.
Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.

[Notes]
New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
New: Dynamic layouts make bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
All-new Notes.

[MIUI+]
You can combine your phone and computer into a single working station.
You can view MIUI notifications and open phone apps on your computer.
Apps from your phone can be handed off to your computer.
The items copied on a phone can now be pasted on the computer and vice versa.
Photos and screenshots from a mobile device can be instantly used on a computer.
Web pages can be seamlessly handed over from one device to another.
You can transfer files to your mobile device using the “MIUI+” panel on your computer.
New “File Manager” and “Notes” for computers.

[Floating windows]
New: Instant messengers now support floating windows.
New: Floating windows can be quickly replaced with fullscreen versions of the apps.
New: App flashcards Show key info when apps are displayed as floating windows.
*Learn more about new features in “Special features”.

[Home screen]
New: “Ripples” animation for downloading apps.
New: “Burst” animation for uninstalling apps.
New: New design for app folders.
New: A vertical layout for Recents.

[Xiaomi Cloud]
New: Convert images to PDF.
New: Password manager allows you to store passwords in the cloud.
New: You can share device location with other people in your family sharing group.
New: Location information can be recorded automatically before the device powers off.

[Mi Carrier Services]
New: You can manage multiple SIM cards now.
[IME]
New: A more convenient way to move a cursor using the scrollbar.
New: Function buttons support switching between languages and keyboards.
New: You can press and hold the function buttons to access more features.
New: Custom themes for keyboards.

[Themes]
New: Font weight adjustment options for third-party fonts.
Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds.
[Browser]
New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
Optimization: Pages load much faster now.

• Device: Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: China Stable Beta
• Version: 12.5.3.0.RKBCNXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

10:56 am (IST): The MIUI 12.5 global stable update for the Xiaomi Mi 11 is now imminent given that pilot builds are now rolling for pilot testers. It carries a version number of 12.5.1.0RKBIDXM in Indonesia while the EU version is 12.5.1.0RKBEUXM.

01:30 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 update is now rolling for the global units of the Xiaomi Mi 11 starting with Indonesia. To download, just click on the link given below:

• Device: Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: Indonesia Stable
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RKBIDXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

01:30 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 update is now rolling to the European variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11. To download, just click on the link given below:

• Device: Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: EEA Stable Beta
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RKBEUXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

06:15 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Mi 11 is now receiving the MIUI 12.5 global stable update. It is being rolled out widely.

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: Global Stable
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RKBMIXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Fastboot
    • Download: Link

06:15 pm (IST): The Turkish Xiaomi Mi 11 is now receiving the MIUI 12.5 stable update:

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: Turkey Stable
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RKBTRXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Fastboot
    • Download: Link

06:15 pm (IST): The Taiwanese Xiaomi Mi 11 is now receiving the MIUI 12.5 stable update:

• Device: Xiaomi Mi 11
• Codename: venus
• Channel: Taiwan Stable
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RKBTWXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Fastboot
    • Download: Link

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