[Update: Indonesia, Russia, Global] Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI 12.5 begins rolling out!

[July 26, 2021]

Xiaomi has expanded MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in Indonesia. It brings a bundle of new features and optimizations as well as improves system security by installing the latest July 2021 security patch.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro MIUI 12.5 update comes with the software version V12.5.2.0.RGGIDXM and users will have to download around 1GB of software package to install the update. You can download the update from the link mentioned below.

Redmi Note 8 Pro (Indonesia) – Download Link

WHAT’S NEW

 [System]
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.
New: Response to gestures is now instant.Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to July 2021. Increased system security.
Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
Stable MIUI based on Android 11
[Notes]
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 bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.All-new Notes.

[July 17, 2021]

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro users are getting Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update in Russia. The update installs the June 2021 security patch to enhances system security.

MIUI 12.5 update comes with the software version V12.5.1.0.RGGRUXM and updated package size of 2.4GB. You can check the updated changelog and download link of this update.

Redmi Note 8 Pro (Russia) – Download Link

WHAT’S NEW

(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.
Stable MIUI based on Android 11
Updated Android Security Patch to June 2021. Increased system security.
(Notes)
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 bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
All-new Notes.

[July 08, 2021]

Xiaomi has expanded the MIUI 12.5 update for Global variants of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It brings June 2021 security patch for system security improvement along with a bunch of new features.

Currently, the update is only available for Mi Pilot testers and will expand for all Redmi Note 8 Pro users widely in the coming days or weeks.

The firmware version of this update is V12.5.1.0.RGGMIXM and users will have to download a 2.4GB software package to install the update. You can download the update from the link mentioned below.

Redmi Note 8 Pro (Global) – Download Link

WHAT’S NEW

System

• 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.
• New: Response to gestures is now instant.
• Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
• Stable MIUI based on Android 11
• Updated Android Security Patch to June 2021. Increased system security.

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 bring the typography in Notes to a new level.

*All-new Notes.

[June 19, 2021]

At the moment, the latest version of Xiaomi’s custom skin MIUI is MIUI 12.5. The new version comes with a set of new features to enhance the users’ experience and device performance.

After releasing the MIUI 12.5 update to a bunch of devices, Xiaomi started rolling out this update to more devices. Now, the company is sending a new update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in China.

MIUI 12.5 is an upgraded version of all the previous MIUIs, so it is faster, lighter, and more durable among all the MIUIs out there in the ecosystem. The new generation of MIUI brings new features, new functions, many major changes, and improvements in system UI, settings page, home screen, lock screen, etc.

As per the mentioned changelog, the new update installs the May 2021 security patch to improve the system security. It brings a new feature for System, Animations, System sound, Privacy protection, Notes, Floating Window, Xiaomi Cloud, and more.

MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with the software version V12.5.1.0.RGGCNXM and users will have to download a 2.4GB software package to install the update. Users who are interested can know more about the update through the changelog mentioned below.

DOWNLOAD LINK

You can manually download the update from the link mentioned below

Redmi Note 8 Pro (China) – Link

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WHAT’S NEW

Highlights

• MIUI 12.5. Yours alone.

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.
• Updated Android Security Patch to May 2021. Increased system security.

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.
• New: Stereo system sounds.

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.
• All-new Notes.

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.

Xiaomi Health

• New: You can measure your heart rate using the camera now.
• New: Start recording running, walking, and cycling workouts manually, and enjoy lots of online workout classes.
• Optimization: Automatic workout recognition is much more accurate now.

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 the function buttons to access more features.
• New: Custom themes for keyboards.

Themes

• New: Font weight adjustment options for third party fonts.
• Optimization: Personalization features for system wallpapers, animations, and sounds.