[Update: Poco F2 Pro Europe] Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro/Poco F2 Pro MIUI 12.5 update released (Download link inside)

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

Original story (published on May 11, 2021) follows:

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro is a true flagship killer device that was meant to offer the very best performance at its price point. It is powered by the Snapdragon 865 5G after all, which was Qualcomm’s yesteryear flagship.

Other highlight features include a Super AMOLED, HDR10+ supporting 6.67-inch display and a ginormous 64MP rear shooter.

On the software side of things, the device came with all the latest stuff available at its time of release – MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Since then, it has bagged the Android 11 update which means the wait has been on for MIUI 12.5.

But the wait is now finally over as the Redmi K30 Pro has finally bagged the MIUI 12.5 update stable update in China.

Yep, the changelog is pretty lengthy as you will see below but the notable changes include performance improvements, enhanced privacy features, an updated Notes app, new animations, and some UI tweaks.

[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: 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.
[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.
[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.

[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.
[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.

[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

To download the update, click on the link below:

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
• Codename: lmi
• Channel: China Stable
• Version: 12.5.2.0.RJKCNXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 7629c405236eb65ce9a7df8468831e54

Of course, the update is only live for the Chinese Redmi K30 Pro currently which means the global variant is yet to get a taste of MIUI 12.5. In case you’re unaware, the global variant goes by the name of Poco F2 Pro.

Moreover, the update changelog given above is specific to the Chinese variant of MIUI 12.5. The global variant has always lacked a few features and the same will hold true in this case as well.

Some of the stuff that will be lacking on the global variant include Xiao AI, MIUI+, and some Xiaomi Cloud features. It is unclear when these features will make it to the global MIUI 12.5 variant but they should soon after a period of testing.

For now, be sure to keep an eye on our dedicated MIUI 12.5 update tracker so that you do not miss out on any new developments.

02:16 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G has now received the MIUI 12.5 update in China:

• Device: Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
• Codename: lmi
• Channel: China Stable Beta
• Version: 12.5.2.0.RGICNXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link
    • MD5: 8f5c35ebbc0355e75b6c5e411d055fde

12:41 pm (IST): The Poco F2 Pro is now receiving the MIUI 12.5 stable update in Europe, indicating an imminent global rollout.

• Device: Poco F2 Pro
• Codename: lmi
• Channel: EEA Stable Beta
• Version: 12.5.1.0.RJKEUXM
• Android: 11
  • Type: Recovery
    • Download: Link

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