MIUI 12 beta update re-released for Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro [Download Link]

Xiaomi has re-released the MIUI 12 beta update for Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (UD). It comes with a bundle of new features and improvements for a better user experience.

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MIUI 12 stable update brings a number of new features such as new visual design, new animations, dynamic display, Super wallpaper, enhanced privacy, new camera features, and many more for better user experience.

This update also optimizes the control center, press and hold redirection options, Pro mode parameter, fixes some known issues, and more.

The software version of this update is V12.0.2.0.QECCNXM for Mi 8 Pro. Currently, this update is rolling out for Mi Pilot testers and soon it will rollout for all users. Below you check the updated download link and complete changelog.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (UD) – Download Link

XIAOMI MI 8 PRO CHANGELOG:

Highlights

• MIUI 12. Yours alone.

System animations

• New: All-new physically based animation engine with advanced architecture will refresh your device’s look.
• New: Dynamic window technology takes switching screen orientation to a new level.
• Optimization: Animations in selected scenes

System visuals

• Brand new visual design works for all types of content and languages.
• Magazine-level layouts bring important things into the spotlight and make content structure clear.

Super wallpapers

• New: Super wallpapers break physical boundaries and keep inspiring you with every touch.

Privacy protection

• New: MIUI 12 is the first Android-based mobile OS that went through the rigorous enhanced privacy protection testing.
• New: Reset your device ID and control how it’s used based on virtual ID technology.
• New: Grant permissions that will be used only while you’re using an app.
• New: You can also grant permissions just once, and decide again next time a permission is required.
• New: Restrict access to telephony to third party apps.
• New: Return blank messages to the apps that require personal information.
• New: Receive notifications whenever apps record audio, use camera, or access your location.
• New: Use secure sharing to control what additional data is sent along with shared items.
• New: Get comprehensive stats on how apps use permissions in app behavior history.
• New: Visit privacy.miui.com to learn how MIUI protects your privacy.
• Optimization: Apps aren’t allowed to launch other apps in the background now.

Floating windows

• New: Pull down a notification sent by a messenger app to turn it into a floating window.
• New: Floating windows keep apps running in the foreground even when you pause to do other things.
• New: You can minimize a floating window using a full screen gesture.
• Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.

Xiaomi Health

• New: All-new Xiaomi Health gives you more options and makes your health stats more accurate.
• New: Put your device next to you before falling asleep to analyze your sleep cycle and record talking and snoring.
• New: You can sync data with supported wearable and smart home devices.
• New: Xiaomi Health can remind you to stand up and move when it detects that you’ve been sitting down for too long.
• New: The app also analyzes your stats and gives you simple health advice.
• New: Our new low-power consumption AI algorithm allows you to count steps and track workouts whenever your device is with you.

Control center

• New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
• New: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center
• New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!
• New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center
• Optimization: MIUI 11 custom toggle order is preserved after updating to MIUI 12
• Fix: Some toggles disappeared from Control center in the editing mode
• Fix: Control center wasn’t always displayed correctly in landscape mode

Accessibility

• New: Mi Ditto combines dictation and speech output, making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.

Dark mode

• New: Dark mode support is also provided for third party apps now.
• New: Contrast is lowered automatically in low light conditions to protect your eyes.
• New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to Dark mode.
• Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode

Always-on display

• New: You can use custom images with Always-on display now.
• New: Usage history saves all your choices and allows you to come back to them.

Trips

• New: Traffic and suggested routes to airports and train stations.
• New: You can track your previous trips now.
• New: Checklists for trips.
• New: Alarms for train arrivals.

Mi Carrier Services

• New: View your SIM balance and mobile data usage stats.
• New: Save frequently used phone numbers to top up balance and buy mobile data later.
• New: Buy SIM cards and services.

System

• Optimization: Full screen gestures are now ignored on the Lock screen alarm page
• Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases

Messaging

• New: Promotional messages are grouped according to their content now.

Lock screen

• Fix: Custom signature didn’t appear on the Lock screen

Status bar, Notification shade

• New: Screen lights up with an animation now
• New: Status bar color gradient animation
• New: All-new design.

Home screen

• New: Animated Home screen icons are neat and satisfying.
• New: We’ve added a new animation for uninstalling apps.
• New: Gravitational animations make returning to Home screen look seamless and natural.

Themes

• New: More than 2000 new Always-on display themes.

Screen Time

• New: Dashboard with the stats that cover 4 weeks is available now.
• Optimization: New design makes your Screen time stats more comprehensible.

Weather

• New: New animations bring the weather from outside directly to your screen.

Settings

• New: Security introduces new comprehensive privacy protection mechanisms.
• New: Lite mode simplifies your device and brings essential features up front.
• New: New full screen gestures for switching between apps are available.

File Manager

• New: Use the floating shortcut to filter and sort items, as well as switch view.

Calendar

• New: New layout tailored for landscape orientation is available now.
• New: We added lots of fresh animations that will accompany your actions.
• New: Calendar cards will remind you about important events and anniversaries.

Notes

• New: You can create folders with notes now.
• New: New dynamic backgrounds look gorgeous!
• New: Tasks are completed with a satisfying animation now.
• New: Checklists of subtasks make managing your agenda much simpler.

Security

• New: New animations feel natural and refreshing.
• New: Keep your home safe with smart home device alerts.
• New: Binging your favorite shows will be more convenient with our new video toolbox.

Xiaomi Cloud

• New: Shared family storage plan is available now

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