[Update: Sept. 02] Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, Note 9S, Note 9 Pro, Note 9 Pro Max, Note 9 4G Android 11 update: Here's the current status

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

Original story (published on November 20, 2020) follows:

Xiaomi has already provided the Android 11 update to the likes of Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro (aka Poco F2 Pro globally).

Also, Android 11 eligible devices in the Redmi Note series were expected to get the latest OS update during Q1 2021.

However, in a recent unexpected turn of events, the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro has already received the Android 11 stable update.

The Redmi Note 9 series includes several devices that further have different variants for multiple regions like the standard Redmi Note 9 which is known as the Redmi 10X 4G in China.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro sold in India is globally known as the Redmi Note 9S and has nothing to do with the global Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Another Note 9 series device specifically meant for the Indian market is the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and it is not sold anywhere else.

There also have been a bunch of newcomers to the series like the Redmi Note 9 4G (Redmi 9 Power/Redmi 9T), Redmi Note 9 5G, and the Redmi Note Pro 5G.

And while their respective spec-sheets may vary wildly, they still share a common name and hence are worth a mention in this piece.

After the Redmi Note 9 Pro Android 11 stable update in India, the global Redmi Note 9S units are expected to receive the latest OS update in the near future.

The same might transpire for the standard Redmi Note 9 (aka Redmi 10X 4G in China), Redmi Note 9 Pro (global), and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (India).

There are no ETAs for the time being and all this is still based on speculation as no official announcements have been made on the matter.

Nevertheless, we hope the OEM lives up to the expectations for the remaining Redmi Note 9 series devices and soon provides the latest OS update.

That said, we will keep tracking the development of Redmi Note 9 series Android 11 update and will update this post as and when new information becomes available.

In the meantime, you can check out our Xiaomi Android 11 update tracker to get the latest updates on the topic.

Moreover, we have curated a consolidated Android 11 update tracker for all major OEMs and vendors so be sure to go through it as well.

06:25 pm (IST): New developments suggest that Xiaomi would start focusing on the development of Android 11 for the Redmi Note 9 series now that the MIUI 12 update has been released for all models. Full coverage here.

05:45 pm (IST): According to information shared by a trust-worthy Xiaomi-focussed group, the Chinese OEM is preparing to release the stable Android 11 update for a bunch of smartphones including the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

01:55 pm (IST): It’s now coming to light that Xiaomi is preparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (aka Mi 10T Lite/Mi 10i), Redmi Note 9 4G (aka Redmi 9T/Redmi 9 Power), and Redmi Note 9 5G for Android 11 open beta. Head here for a detailed coverage.

05:05 pm (IST): New developments indicate that Xiaomi is testing Android 11 for the Redmi 10X 4G aka Redmi Note 9, Redmi 9, and a few other eligible phones. Head here to check out all the details.

05:27 pm (IST): As per a Mi Community moderator, the Android 11 update for the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro units has been rolled back due to bugs. Head over here to check out the full story.

11:17 am (IST): As per a forum mod, the global Redmi Note 9 Pro should receive the update to Android 11 in early 2021, but there is no specific date.

05:18 pm (IST): A new report suggests Xiaomi is testing the stable version of Android 11 for the Redmi Note 9 (Global), Redmi Note 9 4G (China) and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G ahead of rollout.

See the full story here.

03:21 pm (IST): As per fresh reports, it appears the lack of security updates in recent times for Redmi Note 9 series is because Xiaomi is likely lining up the update to MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. Details here.

12:59 pm (IST): Following Android 11 rollout for the Indian Redmi Note 9 Pro, a Xiaomi FAQ has revealed that others from the Redmi Note 9 series will receive it soon as well. Read more from here.

13:08 pm (IST): The Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro has been released once more for Indian users after being halted temporarily. Read more here.

10:57 am (IST): The Android 11 beta update for the Redmi Note 9 4G (Redmi 9T/Redmi 9 Power) has finally been released. For more info and to download, head over to this link.

07:06 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S has now hopped onto the Android 11 bandwagon as well after its Indian variant bagged it recently. For more details and download link, head here.

01:47 pm (IST): The global variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro is all set to receive the Android 11 update this month itself. This is as per a forum mod. For more details, head here.

07:17 pm (IST): The Android 11 global update for the Redmi Note 9S was halted due to bugs but should release soon, as per a community mod. For more details, head here.

07:33 pm (IST): The Redmi Note 9 Pro is now receiving a wider Android 11 update rollout in India after a purported beta stable release a month or so back. More details and download link here.

02:05 pm (IST): A community mod has revealed that the Redmi Note 9 aka Redmi 10X 4G will receive the Android 11 update first followed by MIUI 12.5. For more details, head here.

01:24 pm (IST): The Redmi Note 9 Pro Global has still not bagged Android 11 following months of delays but a new development has shed some light on its status. The update is still undergoing internal testing. More details here.

06:45 pm (IST): A community moderator has now shed some new light regarding the Android 11 update status of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. They say that its rollout won’t take long if the current internal testing goes well. More details here.

07:31 pm (IST): In case you’re seeing a mysterious notification on your Redmi Note 9 in the Mi File Manager app, then fret not, as it is isn’t really anything to be worried about. This has been explained by a forum mod:

I suppose you are using Redmi Note 9, right? This notification is for devices running Android 11 (R). This version of Android has removed access to this folder so once you update to Android 11 (when it’s available for your device), it will be restricted to access the files. For now, it is not an issue as you are on Android 10. But MIUI’s file manager is showing this message so that you don’t lose any of your files.
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01:31 pm (IST): Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro Android 11 update is scheduled to release in the last week of April, as per a community mod. More details here.

06:56 pm (IST): The Android 11 update is now rolling under the Mi Pilot program for the Redmi Note 9S. Details and download link have been given here.

04:24 pm (IST): Funnily, the build mentioned in the above update was rolled out mistakenly for Redmi Note 9S pilot testers. It was actually meant to be an internal test build. Details here.

06:51 pm (IST): After giving out a deadline, Xiaomi developers failed to roll out the Android 11 update for Redmi Note 9 Pro. The mod, however, says it should commence in a couple of weeks.

We’ve been informed that a Beta Stable would be rolled out by April end, but for some reason, it didn’t. If the current internal build works well, then we could expect something in coming weeks. Kindly wait. Cheers! 🙂

04:46 pm (IST): After much delay, the Android 11 update has made it out of pilot testing and is being rolled out to select Redmi Note 9S users.

03:04 pm (IST): The Android 11 update is now being seeded to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Global (joyeuse) and the Redmi Note 9 (merlin) through the Mi Pilot Testers program.

07:29 pm (IST): The Android 11 update is now being seeded to the Redmi Note 9 Pro Global (joyeuse) for all users.

07:29 pm (IST): The Android 11 update is now being seeded to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S in Europe as a Mi Pilot build.

10:46 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 update along with Android 11 is now rolling out to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T in Europe. To download, head here.

04:46 pm (IST): The global and European Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (merlin) is now being treated to Android 11 stable beta. To download, head here.

01:25 pm (IST): The Android 11 update is now being seeded to the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse) through the Mi Pilot Testers program in Indonesia.

07:04 pm (IST): The Android 11 stable update is currently rolling out to Mi Pilot testers of the Indian Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Head here for details.

03:46 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is now receiving the Android 11 update out of the pilot testers program as a stable beta. To download, head here.

06:09 pm (IST): The Android 11 stable update for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G, which is also known as the Redmi 9T/9 Power globally, has now gone live in China. To download, head here.

06:31 pm (IST): With the onset of July, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 series MIUI 12.5 update has missed the promised date of Q2 2021, and a moderator has confirmed the delay.

12:26 pm (IST): The Indonesian Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is now receiving the Android 11 update widely. To download the stable fastboot build, head here.

12:08 pm (IST): The Android 11 update for the Indian variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 will be released any time this month as per a moderator.

No ETA. For now, Global, EU and RU ROM variants have been updated to Android 11. Hopefully this update will be pushed to IN, ID and other variants soon, hopefully in a month.
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02:59 pm (IST): The Android 11 update for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has now gone live in Russia as a stable fastboot. Head here to download.

06:08 pm (IST): Android 11 kernel sources for Poco M2/Redmi Note 9/Redmi 9 have been released and chances are Android 11 update for Poco M2 will roll out soon. Head here for details.

06:20 pm (IST): The update to MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 is now rolling out to the Russian Redmi Note 9T variant as version 12.5.1.0.RJERUXM. Head here for more details and download link for the same.

The MIUI 12.5 stable update is now rolling out for the Indian variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 for Mi Pilot testers. It also brings the much-awaited Android 11 update. To download, head here.

The Android 11 update is now rolling out for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S outside of the Mi Pilot Testers program. To download, click here.

The Android 11 update still based on MIUI 12 is being re-released for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Head here for details.

The MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 is now being re-released through the Mi Pilot program for the global Redmi Note 9. Head here for details.

05:22 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5-based Android 11 update now appears to be rolling out to regular Global Redmi Note 9 users as well, as per this report.

11:24 pm (IST): The Android 11 update layered with MIUI 12.5 atop has now been released for the Turkish Redmi Note 9. Download link can be found here.

01:24 pm (IST): The Redmi Note 9 (merlin) is now receiving the Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 in Indonesia through the Mi Pilot Testers program. For further details, click here.

01:24 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 stable update based on Android 11 is now rolling out widely for the Indian Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 outside of the Mi Pilot Testers program.

01:00 pm (IST): The Indonesian Redmi Note 9 is receiving the Android 11 stable update layered with MIUI 12.5 atop. Head here to download.

12:24 pm (IST): The Taiwan variant of the Redmi Note 9 is receiving the MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 widely. Download it now from here. It carries the August security patch.

(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.
Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to August 2021. Increased system security.
Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
Stable MIUI based on Android 11

(Notes)
New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
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.
All-new Notes.

11:24 am (IST): The Redmi Note 9 Pro has finally received the Android 11 update in Russia. It also brings along MIUI 12.5. To download, head here.

11:49 am (IST): Still stuck on Android 10 on your Redmi Note 9 Pro? Well, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 is now out for the device and it has mostly had positive reviews till now. To download it, head here.

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