Xiaomi has been testing Android Oreo on the Mi 5 and Mi MIX in China since February and now the same program is extending to global users of the devices who’d wish to try Oreo ahead of the stable rollout.

Published on the official Mi forums, the company is recruiting beta testers to try Android 8.0 Oreo on their Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi MIX and Mi Note 2. The application period is open until 11 April 23:59 (Beijing Time) and if selected, you’ll get a private message on 13 April 2018.

The full requirements to join the beta program are:

  • Region: All regions
  • Communication Language: English
  • Communication Tool: QQ (It is a must, no other alternative tool)
  • 4. Device(s): Mi 5, Mi MIX, Mi Note 2 
  • Other Requirements: Must be using latest MIUI Global Developer ROM, should have interest to test and some knowledge about ROMs, Bootloader Unlocking and Flashing MIUI, must be active on the forum, and willing to discuss with other members of both QQ Beta group and forum.

To submit your application, download the MIUI Global forum app in the Google Play Store or grab the APK version here. Once installed, launch the app and on the homepage, tap on “Recruitment”, where you can fill a form that’ll get you into the program.