Xiaomi Mi Max - install MIUI8 firmware. Select MIUI firmware Firmware xiaomi v 8.2 4.0

If anyone doesn’t know, let me remind you of its brief specifications. The device is equipped with a huge 6.44-inch display with FullHD resolution, a 6-core Snapdragon 650 processor with clock frequency 1.8 GHz and Adreno 510 graphics accelerator. To get acquainted and write a review, I chose the simplest modification with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal memory with the possibility of expansion using a flash card. I think that this version will be enough for me to appreciate the Mi Max smartphone.

The phone is simply excellent, although I was a little disappointed by the firmware version 7.8.11.0, which was installed by the seller. Since on this device Since international versions of firmware are officially released, it is not difficult to update yourself without first unlocking the bootloader. At the moment, the latest international stable version is v.7.5.6.0, but since the developer, while testing the new MIUI8, is releasing beta versions for everyone, I chose the latest version 6.7.29 for the firmware. At the same time, I will review a smartphone with MIUI8 firmware, the final release of which will take place at the end of August.

So, let’s fully charge the smartphone and get started.

These instructions are intended only for installing the official international (global) firmware version on a smartphone with a locked bootloader using fastboot. To install the localized version from xiaomi.eu, miui.su, etc. you must first install a custom recovery TWRP, from which you can flash the device with a file in .zip format.

There are several modifications of Mi Max, so you need to download the firmware specifically for your device according to the code names:

• Hydrogen - Mi Max 2/16 and Mi Max 3/32 (Snapdragon 650);
• Helium - Mi Max 3/64 and Mi Max 4/128 (Snapdragon 652).

Download the desired firmware version and unpack it into the root folder, the name of which does not contain Cyrillic. Download and install the required one. Download and install the new beta version of the XiaoMiFlash application and run it as Administrator. In the program window that appears, click on the Select button and specify the folder with the unzipped firmware. When upgrading from an unknown firmware version, as in my case, I recommend installing the firmware with all data deleted; to do this, check Clean all in the lower right corner of the XiaoMiFlash application window. If you are updating from previous version and don’t want to lose files, then you need to check Save user data.

In the smartphone settings, in the About device section, click on the MIUI Version item several times until a message appears about activating Developer Mode. Next in additional settings go to the For Developers section and activate USB debugging and factory unlocking. After this, turn off the smartphone. Now you need to load the device into Emergency Download (EDL) mode; to do this, simultaneously press the volume and power buttons and hold until you feel a slight vibration. The screen should not turn on. We connect the smartphone to the PC using microUSB cable. If all the necessary drivers are installed on the computer, then the following picture should appear in the Device Manager.

If everything matches, then in the XiaoMiFlash application we press the Refresh button, after which our device should appear in the table.

To start the software update, click on the Flash button. The firmware process takes from 3 to 5 minutes. If completed successfully, the message Success will appear. If unforeseen situations arise during the firmware installation, a message describing the error will be displayed in the Result column.

From MIUI 8 version 8.2.10.0 (Android 6.0.1) to MIUI 9 (Android 7.1.2). We will also compare the performance of the smartphone on different versions Android, using various programs for synthetic tests.

CHARACTERISTICS OF XIAOMI REDMI 4X

Processor type	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Number of Cores	8, ARM Cortex-A53 at 1400 MHz
Technical process	28 nm
Screen size	5.0″
Screen type	IPS
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 (HD)
Video accelerator	Adreno 505
Frequencies	2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8, TD-SCDMA B34/B39, CDMA2000/1X BC0 4G: FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8, TD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
Main camera	13 MP f/2.0
Front-camera	5 MP f/2.2
RAM	3 GB
Built-in memory	32 GB
WiFi	802.11 (b,g,n) 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth	4.2
GPS	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Sensors	Illuminance Approximations Accelerometer Gyroscope
Other	Fingerprint's scanner Autofocus Digital compass Photoflash Headphone output 3.5 IR transmitter Digital compass
OTG	Eat
Dual SIM support	Yes, a combined slot (or Nano- SIM or MicroSD)
Supported cards	microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Dimensions (WxHxD)	70×139.2×8.7 mm
Weight	150 g
Battery	Lithium polymer
Battery capacity	4100 mAh
Year of issue	2017

Initially, the smartphone was firmware on Android 6.0.1, version MIUI 8.2.10.0 (MAMMIEA).

For now new firmware is global, but updates to the beta version over the air do not automatically arrive. This will be possible only after the release of a global stable firmware version. Go to new version Currently only possible in manual mode.

The easiest way is to install the latest version of the “For Developer” firmware on Android 6.0 MIUI 8, namely: MIUI 7.6.8. Why is this the easiest way? This option of switching to Android 7 and MIUI 9 does not require unlocking the bootloader (it is locked by default on all new Xiaomi devices), as well as installing a third-party TWRP bootloader.

Important: System partition when flashing, it is cleared, so you need to transfer the information you are interested in to a memory card or PC (photos, documents, etc.). Also make a backup of contacts if synchronization with Google and MI account is disabled.

INSTALLING MIUI 7.6.8 FIRMWARE VIA THREE POINTS:
1. Necessary download from link from the official MIUI forum file with the firmware and transfer it to the root of the smartphone’s memory card.
2. Then go to “Settings” - “About phone” - “System update”.
3. After checking for updates, the system will display “No updates” (if you have installed latest version)

4. You must click “3 dots” in the upper right corner of the screen.

5. Select “Select firmware file” from the drop-down menu.

6. Next, go to the firmware file saved on the memory card, select it and click “OK”. We agree with the installation of more old version firmware, after which the smartphone will automatically reboot and begin unpacking and installing the firmware. After the installation is complete, the standard MIUI 8 shell welcome window will appear. After completing the initial setup (selecting a language, region, choosing a theme, etc.), the desktop will appear.

During the initial setup phase, to speed up the process, you can skip the MI and Google accounts, since we have another update to a more recent firmware version. This data will still not be saved and the next time you set up your smartphone, you will have to enter the data again.

The About Phone section will now display the following:

Now that we have installed the “For Developer” version of the firmware, the so-called “Weekly”, it becomes available to us to update to the newer version of the MIUI 9 7.9.7 firmware, including over the air. What does it mean? If you now click “Check for updates” at the bottom of the screen, the system will automatically find a newer firmware version and offer to install it.

We now have two options to upgrade to current version. First, this is described above, when switching to version MIUI 7.6.8 (pre-downloading the firmware, transferring it to a memory card and further installation via “3 points” in the “System update” section). Second- this is just an over-the-air update; for this, we simply agree to install the update by clicking the “Update” button, after which the firmware will be downloaded and the installation process will begin.

ABOUT MIUI TYPES
We talked in detail about the types of MIUI, but here we’ll tell you a little for the sake of repetition.

What does MIUI 9 7.9.7 mean? The first digit is the MIUI version (7, 8, 9, etc.). The following numbers are the release date, in in this example 7.9.7, the first digit 7 is the year (2017), the second digit is the month (9 = September), the third digit is the day (7th). Knowing how the firmware version is correctly decrypted, it is easy to understand which firmware is more current at the moment (if you download the firmware yourself, from the Internet). For example, the previous firmware was like this: MIUI 9 7.8.31 – MIUI version 9 dated August 31, 2017.

It is worth understanding that the firmware is a beta version, although it is called Global (by Global we mean the presence of a large number of supported languages, in addition to Chinese and English, as is implemented in the Chinese version of the firmware), updates will be released weekly .
At the time of flashing and further testing of the smartphone, the current firmware version was 7.9.7, so this index will appear in the screenshots.

Currently the current version is 7.9.15. On September 14, it was released under the index 7.9.14, as it should have been, with an interval of 7 days, but on September 15, the developer for some reason renamed it to 7.9.15, apparently, some other fixes (FIX) of the system were added. The next update should be expected on September 21st or 22nd.

After downgrading to MIUI 7.6.8 and checking for currently available updates, you will be prompted to install MIUI 7.9.15.

PERFORMANCE TESTING

MIUI 8.2.10.0 Android 6.0.1	MIUI 9 7.9.7 Android 7.1.2

AnTuTu Benchmark

Geekbench

PC Mark
Work 2.0 Performance

PC Mark
Computer Vision

PC Mark
Storage

Andro Benchmark

Basemark OS Platform Benchmark

RL Benchmark SQL

Epic Citadel
High Quality

Ultra High Quality

AnTuTu Battery Test

Battery testing was carried out on only one firmware. From the screenshot you can see that it took 26 minutes to discharge the battery by 4% (the fastest test). The test was carried out with maximum screen brightness, with Wi-Fi turned on (SIM cards not installed). Based on these indicators, the smartphone can boast more than 10 hours of screen operation (at maximum brightness) on a single battery charge – this is a very good indicator!

CONCLUSION:

As expected, the device's performance after flashing to Android 7 did not become significantly better or worse. All tests were passed with the same results, although it is worth noting that on the new firmware, in most tests, the smartphone shows top scores, although not by much.

Also, the MIUI 9 firmware is now in the Beta stage, which means that it is constantly being tested and improved, and it is possible that with the release of a more recent version, system performance, interface speed, battery life and other points will be improved .

Whether it is worth switching to the beta version of MIUI 9 firmware now is up to you to decide. There are minor flaws in the firmware, for example, on version 7.9.7 there was a problem with the settings of the touch buttons under the screen; when you tried to assign an additional action, the application crashed with an error. In version 7.9.15, this problem was eliminated. There are untranslated menu items in the firmware ( English language), but this will most likely be fixed in future firmware versions.

Our first impressions of the firmware are only positive. The interface speed has become faster, applications launch faster. Added icon animation (only works with the default theme). The system for customizing the desktop and sorting shortcuts has been redesigned. The “Security” section has been changed and new features have been added. The standard calculator began to work correctly.

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It’s probably hard for you to imagine your life without newfangled technologies, especially without a smartphone. It has become an integral part of our lives - a thing that we do not part with even when we go to bed. Therefore, it is not surprising that when choosing a smartphone, we want it to be not only fashionable, but also convenient. Now Xiaomi smartphones are attracting attention, or rather, their new firmware Miui 8. It was released quite recently, but has already managed to please users who did not expect that the OS could be so functional. Not surprising, considering how many shortcomings there were in previous versions.

The first thing that catches your eye when looking at the shell is its brighter, richer design. Also, the miui 8 interface has changed its color, becoming more saturated, thanks to which young people will be delighted with it. But it all started with the simplest CyanogenMod, and now users have a full-fledged, functional operating system that is suitable for both phones and tablets. Moreover, it can be used not only on parent Xiaomi devices, but also on equipment from other manufacturers, so such attention to this OS is not surprising.

The review of the Miui 8 firmware begins with its design, because it has undergone significant changes, which immediately catches the eye of the user who starts using it for the first time. It somewhat resembles the standard Android design 6.0, but still has a number of features that will allow you to switch to this firmware without significant discomfort. Users even indicate that using a device with MIUI is more convenient.

We tried to highlight several features of the new Miui 8:

• The firmware was able to get rid of the blur effect that bothered users;
• The developers decided to abandon the incomprehensible bright, but somehow “dirty” colors. For example, blue became the main color, which looks much nicer than orange;
• Application icons have been changed, making it much easier to find the desired function, since the search is intuitive;
• The bottom bar buttons have been made more elegant and thinner, making the interface installed on the eighth firmware look more noble;
• The changes affected the clock image on the lock screen. The decision to execute them in the original Mi Lanting font was a good one, because the gadget began to look more stylish without taking up half the screen.

So the beauty of Miui 8 pleasantly surprises the user. The result is a symbiosis of iOS and Android, maintaining functionality with external elegance. Just what the younger generation needs. For example, from iOS developers took the display on the screen like this useful information, like the weather, the current date, missed messages, and if you look in the settings, you can even display data on Internet speed on the screen.

But from Android user Miui 8 has the ability to change and customize themes, including animation, which looks great on any smartphone.

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Peculiarities

The company spared no time in developing various innovations that were made not just to change something, but actually make the OS more reliable, functional and accessible. Compared to the seventh firmware version, the eighth is very different from its earlier counterparts, and this is clearly noticeable.

The most noticeable changes affected the settings of Miui 8. In addition, several functions were added for the active application manager. For example, if you need to protect some of the installed applications from cleaning or any other system actions, you can pull it down. In the same way, you can look at the details of the application and check whether there are any glitches or other failures. Very convenient if there is a suspicion of a system failure. Look detailed review MIUI 8 in the video below.

Sound settings

The new Miui 8 firmware makes sound settings more convenient. It’s just that the firmware has a built-in equalizer, which in the “Sound and Vibration” item allows you to improve the sound quality, which is adjusted by the user. In addition, special attention should be paid to the “Improve Mi sound” item. Its function is to select additional presets, which will differ for each specific headset. After all, the sound from regular in-ear headphones and powerful on-ear headphones requires different settings to make the sound really good.

Data protection

Data protection is another pleasant bonus that we were pleased with in the latest version of Miui. You can protect literally everything - from pictures to single messages. Now you can set passwords for each Miui 8 menu item, and each has its own password. The main thing is not to get confused in them yourself. For those who have children, you can install child mode, and the child will not be able to use some functions.

And if there is a risk of losing your phone, then you can create a clone of the programs that you use most often in the “Dual Application” menu. This feature allows you to work from another account if you need urgent access.

Other features

The “Second Space” function is a nice and functional new feature from Miui 8, which allows you to divide the memory of your smartphone or tablet into two parts. Each of them will have its own access rights, so that no one else can enter the protected space. In addition, this function allows you to almost completely change the information field, dividing one device into two completely different ones.

And of course, the competent construction of Miui’s points is striking. The menu has become much more convenient, and now it is more convenient to rebuild applications. The design is very similar to standard Android, although, as already mentioned, not without external differences. Whereas functional differences really strong. For example, at the top of the screen you can perform a global search for settings without going into the menu itself. Incredibly convenient and time-saving.

Power and Energy Saving

Naturally, every smartphone owner is familiar with the annoying signal that indicates that the device’s battery is low. Unfortunately, with active use of the device, the battery discharges extremely quickly. Sometimes it’s not enough even for a day, and there’s simply nowhere to charge it. On Miui 8 firmware, the developers tried to minimize battery costs. It’s worth saying that they did a good job, but a lot still depends on your activity. Traditionally, some applications consume more battery than others, so you need to be careful with them.

So, have you managed to optimize and rationalize the nutrition process? The developers spent a lot of time and effort on solving this problem, and it seems that they have achieved positive result- at least, as soon as the Miui 8 firmware was released, the review showed this.

Of course, the capabilities of the phone's battery have not changed, but they have become more thoughtfully distributed among applications, and, if necessary, unnecessary applications can be turned off, thereby saving battery.

Here are some interesting innovations from Miui 8:

• When the phone or tablet is charging, a report appears on the notification panel indicating how much time is left until the end of the process;
• You can view all power indicators, including the level of battery wear, through “Security” > “Power”;
• All power settings management is collected in one place: scheduled power saving, battery usage monitoring and much more;
• If the battery overheats above the specified mark, you can turn on auto mode energy saving, or simply force the device to show a notification about such an incident.

In addition, the shell impresses with a special energy saving mode. This program is a feature that distinguishes the eighth version of the firmware from the previous one. Essentially, this mode can disable all programs that you are not currently using. To avoid turning off particularly important applications, it is advisable to set restrictions on those functions that you want to continue working. Most often, synchronization is turned off, automatic update and other programs without which the system can operate without damage.

Differences between MIUI 7 and 8

Naturally, the shells are similar, although there are a number of minor but important differences between them, which I would like to consider in more detail.

• Access to the second space can be opened using fingerprints or a password;
• The alarm clock can be set separately in two spaces;
• The process of managing and operating some applications can be carried out in landscape mode, but the main menu remains unchanged;
• By sending photos to the gallery, they are automatically enhanced, the shades become better, etc., but if the user does not need this feature, there is a problem because it cannot be disabled.

Here are only the main differences between the Miui 8 firmware and the previous version. In the video below you can get to know them better.

Distribution has begun, but many Xiaomi devices have not yet received updates, even those for which the OTA update is already available. Despite this, the firmware can be installed manually if all the necessary files are available. How to do this - read our instructions.

First of all, here is a list with the necessary MIUI 8 firmware files:

• Redmi 3 / Redmi 3 Prime MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (947 MB) and Fastboot (1.09 GB).
• Redmi 3S/Prime MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (1.4 GB) and Fastboot (1.7 GB).
• Redmi 2 MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (737 MB) and Fastboot (1.04 GB).
• Redmi 2 Prime MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (700 MB) and Fastboot (1 GB).
• Redmi Note 2 MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (1.08 GB) and Fastboot (1.3 GB).
• Mi 2 / Mi 2S MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (769 MB) and Fastboot (1 GB).
• Mi Max 32 GB MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (1.3 GB) and Fastboot (1.5 GB).
• Redmi 1S MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (728 MB) and Fastboot (911 MB).
• Mi 3 / Mi 4 MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (767 MB) and Fastboot (1.01 GB).
• Mi 4i MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (961 MB) and Fastboot (1.1 GB).
• Mi 5 MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (1.4 GB) and Fastboot (1.5 GB).
• Mi Note 4G MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (921 MB) and Fastboot (1.2 GB).
• Redmi Note 4G MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (737 MB) and Fastboot (919 MB).
• Redmi Note 3G MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (750 MB).
• Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (1.2 GB) and Fastboot (1.4 GB).
• Redmi Note 3 Special Edition MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (1.3 GB) and Fastboot (1.6 GB).
• Redmi Note Prime MIUI 8 Stable Global - Recovery (793 MB) and Fastboot (1.07 GB).

Update using recovery

Attention: this method does not work on Xiaomi smartphones with MediaTek processors, as well as on devices with a locked bootloader. Also make sure that you already have the latest version of global MIUI installed before updating.

Instructions for Xiaomi smartphones with Mi 2.0.1 recovery:

Instructions for smartphones with the new recovery interface:

Updating using Fastboot

It's worth starting with the fact that to update via Fastboot you must first unlock the bootloader. This applies to new devices, starting with Mi 5, Mi Max and others. The bootloader is locked in them. If your device already has an unlocked bootloader, then skip the next instructions.

How to unlock the bootloader in Xiaomi smartphones:
Now let's move on to the firmware itself. It is recommended to do this first backup copy devices.

Flashing via Fastboot:

Let us remind you that you carry out all these operations with the device at your own peril and risk. If something goes wrong, the device can turn into a “brick”.

The manufacturer of smartphones and many other devices, Xiaomi, is known today to all fans of Android devices. Many people know that Xiaomi began its victorious march to success not with the production of balanced devices, but with the development of the MIUI Android firmware. Having gained popularity quite a long time ago, the shell is still in great demand today among fans of custom solutions using MIUI as an OS on smartphones and tablets from a variety of manufacturers. And of course, absolutely all hardware solutions from Xiaomi work under the control of MIUI.

Today, several successful development teams have been formed that produce so-called localized and ported firmware, suitable for use on both Xiaomi devices and devices from other manufacturers. And Xiaomi itself offers users several types of MIUI. Such diversity often puzzles novice users of this system; they cannot understand the differences between types, types and versions, which is why they refuse to update their device, losing a lot of opportunities.

Let's look at the common types and types of MIUI, which will allow the reader to find out everything that is unclear, and then easily choose better version systems for your specific smartphone or tablet model.

The best solution for ordinary users in most cases is to use the official software created by the device manufacturer. As for Xiaomi devices, programmers from the MIUI Official Team offer several firmwares for each of their products, divided by type, depending on the region of destination, and type, depending on the presence of experimental functions and capabilities in the software.

Xiaomi almost always meets the needs of its users, and this also applies to the ability to download and install software packages. All types of firmware can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s official website by clicking on the link:

After completing the above steps, HDD computer or in the memory of an Android device, the user saves the package for installation through a standard application "System update" Xiaomi devices.

As for firmware for devices from other manufacturers, their installation is carried out in most cases through a modified recovery environment.

Fastboot firmware from MIUI Official Team

If you need official fastboot firmware for a Xiaomi device, installed via , you need to use the following link:

Downloading an archive with files for installation via MiFlash is a simple procedure. It is enough to find the model of your device in the names of links to download files with software,

then, from the same names, determine the type and type of software, and to start downloading the package, simply click on the desired link.

Localized MIUI firmware

Before entering the world market and gaining enormous popularity, Xiaomi, as mentioned above, was exclusively developing its own version of Android. Probably due to the lack of an initially large development team, the first versions of MIUI were not divided into China and Global, and were not translated into various languages, including Russian.

At the same time, the innovations introduced by the creators into the shell, as well as a wide range of possibilities, did not go unnoticed by enthusiasts around the world, including those from the countries of the Russian-speaking region. Thus, entire teams of like-minded people appeared, gathering around them a huge number of admirers of ready-made versions from MIUI from third-party developers.

Participants in such projects are engaged in the localization and improvement of MIUI, and their ready-made software solutions They are practically in no way inferior in capabilities to the official versions of Xiaomi software, and in some cases even surpass them. Moreover, all localized ROMs are created on the basis of official Chinese firmware, so they are put on par with factory solutions in terms of stability and functionality.

It is important to note that installing localized MIUI on devices with a locked bootloader may damage them!

Before proceeding to downloading and installing the solutions discussed below, you must unlock the bootloader by following the instructions in the article:

MIUI Russia

MIUI Russia (miui.su) is one of the first teams whose efforts created the official MIUI fan site in Russia. These enthusiasts are engaged in localization operating system MIUI, as well as branded Xiaomi applications into Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian languages.

You can download MIUI versions ready for installation via TWRP for Xiaomi smartphones and tablets, as well as ports for devices from other manufacturers on the official MIUI Russia fan site.

The resource occupies a leading position among similar projects in terms of the number of available ported firmware. Solutions are presented for almost all popular smartphone models from many manufacturers.

The download procedure is very similar to the steps to download the package from the official Xiaomi website.

MiuiPro

The MiuiPro team has developed and maintains the official MIUI fan site in Belarus. To ensure the presence of the Russian interface language in their firmware, developers use the miui.su team repository. OS versions from MiuiPro have an expanded set of add-ons and also include a number of patches.

In addition, members of the MiuiPro project release and improve various additional software, in most cases very useful to MIUI users.

You can download packages with OS from MiuiPro on the official website of the project:

Like the previous team we reviewed, the process of downloading the firmware package is similar to the procedure on the official Xiaomi website.

Multirom.me

The differences between the MIUI software offered by the Multirom team include, first of all, the use by the developers of their own utility for translating the interface called Methic, as well as the presence of their own repository of Russian-language terms used in elements of the software shell. In addition, solutions from Multirom are equipped with a rich set of various patches and add-ons.

Xiaomi.eu

Another project that presents MIUI builds to its users is Xiaomi.eu. The popularity of the team’s solutions is due to the presence in them, in addition to Russian, of a number of European languages. As for the list of additions and fixes, the team’s solutions are very similar to the MIUI Russia software. To download Xiaomi.eu firmware, you need to go to the official community resource.

The site at the link above is a project forum, and finding the right solution is somewhat inconvenient compared to organizing downloads from the resources of other teams involved in the translation and development of MIUI. Let's take a closer look at the process.

Conclusion

The choice of a specific MIUI firmware should be dictated primarily by the user’s preferences, as well as his level of training and readiness to experiment. MIUI newbies who own Xiaomi devices will probably prefer to use global official versions. More experienced users usually the best solution It seems the use of developer and localized firmware.

When choosing the most suitable ported version of the MIUI, the user of a non-Xiaomi device will most likely have to install several different solutions, and only then decide which one is more suitable for a particular device.