[Updated: Changelog and Download Link] Xiaomi Mi 8 is getting MIUI 12 stable update

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• 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.

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.
• Fix: Status bar colors weren’t displayed correctly in the Dark mode

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.
• New: You can open an app in a floating window directly from Recents.
• Optimization: Press and hold an app preview in Recents to choose between Split screen and floating windows.

AI Call Assistant

• New: Mi AI can answer your calls now!
• New: You can record a customized greeting that will be played to the other person during AI calls.
• New: Customized greetings are also supported for outgoing calls.

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 right corner of your screen to open Control center.
• New: Animated icons are a joy to look at!

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: Font weight is adjusted to Dark mode as well, reducing blur and glare.
• New: Wallpapers can be displayed in darker palette when your device switches to 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

• Updated Android Security Patch to July 2020. Increased system security.

Messaging

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

Lock screen

• Removed: Lock screen and Always-on display issues in Second space

Status bar, Notification shade

• 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.