In this article, we will cover all the latest news and updates related to the Redmi Note 8T and Redmi Note 8/Pro. Currently, both these smartphones are running on Android 10 alongside Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 and users have to wait for MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update.
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January 14, 2021:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro users are receiving a new software update with December 2021 security patch in China. The update is improving system security by installing the latest Android patch.
The firmware version of this update is V12.5.4.0.RGGCNXM and users will have to download a 2.5GB software package to install the update. You can also get this update from the link mentioned below.
Redmi Note 8 Pro (China) – Link
WHAT’S NEW
(System)
Updated Android Security Patch to December 2021. Increased system security.
January 10, 2021:
Xiaomi is releasing a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in Russia. It improves system security and stability as well as optimizes system performance. You can download the update from the link mentioned below
UPDATED SOFTWARE VERSION
Redmi Note 8 (Russia) – Link
WHAT’S NEW
(Other)
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability
January 04, 2021: MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update [India]
Redmi Note 8 Pro users are receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update for Indian variants, which comes with several optimizations to enhance the features of MIUI 12.5.
Aside from the optimizations, the update also brings December 2021 security patch to enhance the system security. The firmware version of this update is V12.5.1.0.RCOINXM and users will have to download around 1GB software package to install the update.
Redmi Note 8 (India) – Link
WHAT’S NEW
[MIUI12.5 Enhanced]
Swift performance. More life between the charges.
Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring smooth experience on all models.
Atomized memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
Smart balance: Core system improvements allow your device to make the best of the flagship hardware specs.
[System]
Updated Android Security Patch to December 2021. Increased system security.
January 04, 2021:
Xiaomi is releasing a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in Indonesia. Identified via the firmware version V12.0.2.0.RCOEUXM, the update improves system security and stability.
Other
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability
December 28, 2021: MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update
Xiaomi is releasing an MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update for Redmi Note 8 users in Indonesia. The update brings several optimizations to enhance the features of MIUI 12.5.
Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12.5 enhanced update comes with the firmware version V12.5.1.0.RCOIDXM and updated package size of 2.6GB. You can get this update from the link mentioned below.
Redmi Note 8 (Indonesia) – Link
WHAT’S NEW
(MIUI12.5 Enhanced)
Swift performance. More life between the charges.
Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring smooth experience on all models.
Atomized memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
Smart balance: Core system improvements allow your device to make the best of the flagship hardware specs.
December 25, 2021:
Xiaomi has started an update for Redmi Note 8 users in Indonesia. However, the changelog doesn’t show the feature but we can identify the update by version number.
The firmware version of this update is V12.5.1.0.RCOIDXM and users will have to download around 1GB software package to install the update.
WHAT’S NEW
[Other]
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability
December 21, 2021:
Xiaomi has started to rollout a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users. It installs the latest Android patch released in November 2021 to improve system security. Read more here.
December 14, 2021: Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12.5 update [Global]
Redmi Note 8 users are getting an MIUI 12.5 update for Global variants. It comes with a bunch of new features and installs October 2021 security patch to enhance device performance.
MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi Note 8 comes with V12.5.1.0.RCOMIXM and updated package size 2.6GB. You can check the full changelog mentioned below.
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 October 2021. Increased system security.
(System sounds)
New: Hundreds of system sounds that represent animals from all around the world.
New: Nature mix is a new exciting way of creating your own notification sound system.
(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.
(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.
(Privacy protection)
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.
New: Now you can see what apps access your clipboard and control access.
Optimization: An all-new privacy protection page.
(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.
*Learn more about new features in “Special features”.
(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.
(Browser)
New: Wallpaper customization in the lite mode.
Optimization: Redesigned Incognito mode.
Optimization: Pages load much faster now.
December 10, 2021
Xiaomi has started to rollout a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users. It installs the latest Android patch released in November 2021 to improve system security. Read more here.
November 30, 2021
Xiaomi is releasing a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in Indonesia. Identified via the firmware version V12.0.3.0.RCOIDXM, the update improves system security and stability.
Other
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability
November 27, 2021
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 Indian users are facing system lagging problems after updating to the Android 11 update. Read more here.
November 26, 2021
Xiaomi is expanding the Android 11 update for Redmi Note 8 smartphones in Indonesia. This update holds the Android 11 based MIUI 12 build version V12.0.3.0.RCOIDXM. Read more here.
November 10, 2021
Xiaomi has released a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in China. The software version of this update is V12.5.4.0.RCOCNXM and you can get this update from the link mentioned below.
Redmi Note 8 (China) – link
November 06, 2021
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro users are receiving a new software update globally. It improves system security and stability as well as optimizes system performance.
The firmware version of this update is V12.5.5.0.RGGMIXM and users will have to download around 1GB software package to install the update. You can get this update from the link mentioned below.
Redmi Note 8 Pro (Global) – Link
WHAT’S NEW
Other
Optimized system performance
Improved system security and stability
October 29, 2021
Xiaomi has started sending the Android 11 update for Redmi Note 8T users in Russia. This update comes with the latest Android security patches released in October 2021 for enhanced system security. Read more here.
October 25, 2021
Xiaomi is expanding an Android 11 update for Redmi Note 8 users in Indonesia, which comes with a bunch of new features. Currently, the update is only rolling out for Mi Pilot testers. Read more here.
October 22, 2021
Xiaomi is rolling out a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in India. It installs the latest Android patch released in October 2021 to enhance the system security. Read more here.
October 08, 2021
Xiaomi has begun starting the latest MIUI 12.5 enhanced version for Redmi Note 8 users in China. The new update comes with optimizations to enhanced the features of the MIUI 12.5 update for a better users experience. Read more here.
October 07, 2021
Xiaomi has pushed a new software update to Redmi Note 8 users in China. It brings some improvements and fixes to enhance the system performance. Read more here.
September 13, 2021
Xiaomi is expanding an August 2021 security patch for Redmi Note 8 Pro users globally. Read more here.
September 10, 2021
Redmi Note 8 Pro users are receiving a new update with the August 2021 security patch in Indonesia. Read more here.
September 07, 2021
Xiaomi has started to rollout a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in Europe. This update improves system security by installing the latest Android patch released in August 2021.
August 28, 2021:
Xiaomi is releasing an Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in India. It comes with a bunch of new features and optimizations to enhance the device performance. Read more here.
August 24, 2021:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 users are receiving a new software update with July 2021 security patch in Europe. The new update also renames GPS toggle as “Location”. Read more here.
July 28, 2021:
Now, the company started releasing new software for Redmi Note 8 devices globally. The new update installs the latest Android patch released in July 2021 to enhances the system security. Read more here.
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. Read more here.
July 24, 2021:
Xiaomi has started to expand July 2021 security patch for Redmi Note 8T globally. It improves the system security by installing the latest Android patch. Read more here.
July 20, 2021:
Now, the company started releasing new software for Redmi Note 8T devices in Russia. The new update installs the latest Android patch released in July 2021 to enhances the system security. Read more here.
July 18, 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. Read more here.
July 13, 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. Read more here.
July 03, 2021:
New security improvements for the Redmi Note 8 Pro that carry May 2021 security patch for improved system security and device stability. Read more here.
June 24, 2021:
Xiaomi has begun releasing the January 2021 security improvements for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 in Russia. Read more here.
June 19, 2021:
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. Read more here.
May 25, 2021:
Xiaomi is expanding April 2021 security patch for Redmi Note 8 Pro in Russia, which improves the system security improvements. Read more here.
May 22, 2021:
Xiaomi is delivering a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in India, which installs the latest Android patch released in April 2021 to enhance system security. Read more here.
April 24, 2021:
Xiaomi is delivering a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in India, which installs the latest Android patch released in April 2021 to enhance system security. Read more here.
April 19, 2021:
Xiaomi is sending a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in Europe, which installs the latest Android patch released in April 2021 to enhance the system security. Read more here.
April 16, 2021:
Xiaomi has begun to rollout a new software update for Redmi Note 8T in Europe. It installs the latest Android patch released in April 2021 for system security enhancement. Read more here.
April 13, 2021:
Xiaomi is expanding February 2021 security patch for Redmi Note 8 Pro users globally. Read the full story here.
March 16, 2021:
Xiaomi has started to expand February 2021 security update for Redmi Note 8 users in Indonesia. Read more here.
March 11, 2021:
Xiaomi is releasing a new software update for Redmi Note 8 globally. This update improves system security by installing the latest Android security patch released in February 2021. Read more here.
March 05, 2021:
Xiaomi is sending a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in India, which installs the latest Android patch released in January 2021 to enhance the system security. Read more here.
February 22, 2021:
Xiaomi is improving the system security of Redmi Note 8 Pro devices by installing the latest Android patch released in February 2021. Read more here.
February 08, 2021:
Xiaomi has started to rollout a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in China, brings December 2020 security patch for system security enhancement. Read more here.
January 28, 2021:
Xiaomi is expanding the January 2021 security patch for Redmi Note 8 users in India. It also optimizes the Control center layout in landscape mode. Read more here.
January 20, 2021:
Recently, Xiaomi has released a new Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 closed beta update with version 21.1.12. Read more here.
January 13, 2021:
Finally, Xiaomi has kicked off the first MIUI 12.5 build for the Redmi Note 8 Pro users in China. The new update is based on Android 11, which brings plenty of new features to the device. Read more here.
January 13, 2021:
The company already rollout the January security patch to Redmi 9A and Poco C3 users. Now, Redmi Note 8 is receiving the Android 10 based January patch for Global variants. Read more here.
January 10, 2021:
Xiaomi is expanding December 2020 security update for Redmi Note 8 users in Europe. It improves system security by installing the latest Android patch. Read more here.
January 06, 2021:
Now, the company is releasing the Android 11 based MIUI 12 closed beta update for Redmi Note 8 users in China. Read more here.
January 04, 2021:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is getting a new Android 10 based update for Global variants. This update improves the system security by installing the latest Android patch released in January 2020. Read more here.
December 30, 2020:
Due to the major version update, a set of Xiaomi devices including Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro and more will start to receive MIUI 12.5 in mid-to-late January 2021. Read more here.
December 18, 2020:
Xiaomi is expanding November 2020 security update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in Russia. It optimizes the Control center layout in landscape mode. Read more here.
December 17, 2020:
Xiaomi is rolling out a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in Europe. This update installs the latest Android patches to enhance the user’s experience. Read more here.
December 05, 2020:
Now, Redmi Note 8 Pro users are getting a new software update that installs the latest Android patch released in November 2020 for system security enhancement. Read more here.
November 30, 2020:
We’ll provide all the information related to the Android 11 update for Redmi Note 8/8T and Note 8 Pro that you need to know about. Read more here.
November 27, 2020:
Xiaomi is releasing November 2020 security update for Redmi Note 8 globally. This update improves the system security and optimizes the Control center for a better user experience. Read more here.
November 24, 2020:
According to the latest information, Xiaomi has started Android 11 internal testing for Redmi Note 8/8T and Redmi Note 8 Pro in China. It’ll be available for beta testing after a few weeks. Read more here.
November 24, 2020:
Xiaomi has started to rollout a new software update for Redmi Note 8 users in China. It installs the latest Android patch released in November 2020 to improve the system security. Read more here.
November 22, 2020:
Xiaomi is rolling a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro globally. This update installs the latest Android patch to increases system stability. Read more here.
November 15, 2020:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro users are receiving a new software update in China. This update comes with the latest October 2020 security patch for system security enhancement. Read more here.
November 11, 2020:
According to the latest information, Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 8 users in India. Check the full story here.
November 11, 2020:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T users are receiving the MIUI 12 update in Russia. This update comes with a set of new features and optimizations as well as enhance system security. Check the full story here.
November 08, 2020:
As we know the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 already received the MIUI 12 update in some regions and soon it will rollout for all variants. Now, you can check MIUI 12 download links here.
November 06, 2020:
Xiaomi has started to rollout the latest MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8T. This new update is based on Android 10 and it brings a set of new features and optimizations to enhance device performance. Check the full story here.
November 02, 2020:
The latest information suggests MIUI 12 update for Indian Redmi Note 8 variants is now ready as version 12.0.1.0.QCOINXM. However, it’s not clear when the update will start rolling out.
October 29, 2020:
Xiaomi is releasing the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 globally. This update comes with September 2020 security update for system security enhancement. Check the full story here.
October 27, 2020:
The latest information suggests that the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 expected to release in November as developers will have to add some customizations before releasing the update. Check the full story here.
October 24, 2020:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is receiving a new software update in Russia that comes with September 2020 security patch. Check the full story here.
October 23, 2020:
MIUI 12 update is rolling out for Global variants of Redmi Note 8T. It is based on Android 10 and comes with the latest October 2020 security patch. Check the full story here.
October 22, 2020:
Xiaomi is releasing a new software update for Redmi Note 8 and Mi 9 SE users. It brings the latest September 2020 security update for system security enhancement. Check the full story here.
October 20, 2020:
Xiaomi is releasing a new software update for Redmi Note 8 Pro users in Indonesia. It brings the latest September 2020 security update for system security enhancement. Check the full story here.
October 19, 2020:
According to the latest information, users of Redmi Note 8 Pro are facing the rapid battery drain issue. A group of users has reported about this annoying issue with their devices. Check the full story here.
October 19, 2020:
Users of Redmi Note 8T are still waiting for MIUI 12 update. According to the latest report, the MIUI 12 update is planned to release this month but there’s a possibility that the update might get delayed. Check the full story here.
October 13, 2020:
The new information suggests that the new MIUI 12 built for Redmi Note 8 has been added. However, there is no clarity as to when they will be rolled out.
October 12, 2020:
Xiaomi says MIUI 12 update rolling out for Redmi Note 8 in batches but not confirmed by actual users. It seems that the MIUI 12 update rollout for Redmi Note 8 is already underway in India. Read the full story here.
October 09, 2020:
According to the new information, the latest update for MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 8 is under testing phase and might be rollout soon as 90% of tests have been completed. It also suggests that we should see a stable build around the middle of this month.
October 06, 2020:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is receiving MIUI 11-based new software update for global variants. This update is still based on Android 9 Pie. This update optimizes the system stability and reduced system lag. Read the full story here.
October 03, 2020:
The update released for the Chinese variants of Redmi Note 8 and the global variants is still waiting for the MIUI 12 update. According to the new information, MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 may rollout globally by mid-October. Read the full story here.
October 01, 2020:
As per the timeline lists, the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 will be released before October 10. However, the update already released for Redmi Note 8 in China so before October 10 we could very well see a wider rollout. Read the full story here.
October 01, 2020:
Xiaomi has begun to rollout the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 users in China. The software version of this update is V12.0.2.0.QCOCNXM for Redmi Note 8. Read the full information here.
September 29, 2020:
Xiaomi is rolling out an MIUI 11-based new update for Redmi Note 8 users in India. The software version of this update is V11.0.6.0.PCOINXM based on Android 9 Pie. Read the full information here.
September 28, 2020:
The MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T expected to rollout by the end of October with the other remaining devices. By the end of October, more probably all Xiaomi devices that could support the MIUI 12 would have it. Read the full information here.
September 26, 2020:
Xiaomi is rolling out the MIUI 11-based new software update for Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T users. The users of this device might have to wait a little longer for the MIUI 12 (Android 10) update.
September 24, 2020:
According to the latest information, the MIUI 12 update for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is still under testing. The users of this device might have to wait a little longer for the MIUI 12 (Android 10) update. Read the full information here.
September 19, 2020:
Xiaomi has started to rollout the new MIUI 11-based software update for Orange Redmi Note 8T users in Europe. The software version of the September update is V11.0.5.0.PCXEUOR. Read the full information here.
September 18, 2020:
MIUI 11-based August 2020 security update starts rolling out for Redmi Note 8 in India. The firmware version of the August security update for Redmi Note 8 is V11.0.6.0.PCOINXM. Read the full information here.
September 17, 2020:
Recently, we reported that the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 will be available after the weekly beta testings end. Now according to the new information, there is no ETA for Redmi Note 8T MIUI 12 update. Read the full information here.
September 15, 2020:
According to the Mi forum moderator, the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 will be available after the weekly beta testings end. User’s queries respond regarding the availability of the MIUI 12 update suggesting that the weekly beta has done.
September 12, 2020:
According to the latest information, many devices that are scheduled for the second batch received the MIUI 12 Global update, the rest of the devices will also get it soon. We can expect that MIUI 12 update will release soon for Redmi Note 8.
September 10, 2020:
The MIUI 12 beta update for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 delayed again. This update has postponed due to some stability issues. Read the full information here.
September 08, 2020:
According to the latest update, the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8T coming soon. It suggests that the update may be around the corner. Earlier, the moderator only claimed that there was ‘no ETA’.
September 05, 2020:
Xiaomi has still not released the stable MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8T users. Apparently, there may be a simple reason why the update for these devices has been delayed. Read the full information here.
September 01, 2020:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 devices have not received the MIUI 12 update as the September is started. Xiaomi had not revealed its plans for MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 till this time. Recently, Redmi Note 8 received the MIUI 11-based August 2020 security update.
.August 30, 2020:
MIUI 11-based August 2020 security update starts rolling out for global variants of Redmi Note 8T. The firmware version of the August security update for Redmi Note 8T is V11.0.5.0.PCXMIXM. Read the full information here.
August 27, 2020:
Xiaomi has postponed the MIUI 12 beta update for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 smartphones in China. This update postponed due to some stability issues. The update will only be rolling out once the issue resolves. Read the full information here.
August 27, 2020:
The MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 8 will release later, confirmed by the ‘Device Team’ member on official Xiaomi forums. This comes shortly after the same ‘Device Team’ member said there’s no ETA for Redmi Note 8 and Note 8T MIUI 12 updates.
August 25, 2020:
Android 9 Pie-based August 2020 security update starts rolling out for Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T users in Europe. The software version of the August security update for Redmi Note 8T is V11.0.11.0.PCXEUXM in Europe. Read the full information here.
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