When it rains, it pours, at least when it comes to Xiaomi. The company has recently rolled out the MIUI 8.2 Global beta ROM 7.3.2 update for a total of nineteen (yes you read that right) devices with some much needed changes and fixes.

MIUI 8 Global Public Beta Supported Devices

  • Redmi 2,
  • Redmi 2 Prime,
  • Mi 3,
  • Mi 4,
  • Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm,
  • Redmi Note 3 Special Edition,
  • Redmi Note 4 MTK,
  • Mi 4i,
  • Redmi Note 2,
  • Redmi Note 4G,
  • Redmi Note Prime,
  • Mi Max 32GB,
  • Mi 2/2S,
  • Mi 5,
  • Mi 5s Plus,
  • Mi Note,
  • Redmi 3/Prime,
  • Redmi 3S/Prime,
  • Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm

While the changes may vary from device to device, a complete changelog has been provided to us by Xiaomi which are listed below:

Full Changelog:

  • New- improved layout for toggles in the Notification shade
  • New- Get full control over automated tasks
  • New- Brand new system sounds and ringtones
  • New – Swipe to delete Lockscreen notifications
  • New – UI adjustments for toggles
  • New – Battery saver toggle can be added to the Notification shade
  • New – Home screen settings added to the Settings
  • New – Antivirus scans for the apps not installed from Google Play
  • Optimization – Lock screen PINlayout
  • Optimization – Changed icons forUSB charging and switching keyboards
  • Optimization – Floating notifications won’t appear in DND mode
  • Fix – Notification shade issues during incoming call floating notifications
  • Fix – Wi-Fi page made the device freeze when it was opened for the first time
  • Fix – Notification shade issues
  • Fix – Issues with opacity after using third party themes
  • Fix – The first notification couldn’t be removed by a swipe
  • Fix – Landscape mode issues with third party themes
  • Fix – Part of UI for deleting apps wasn’t visible on light backgrounds
  • Fix – Minor adjustments for animations in the Launcher

Update Guide

Xiaomi has also been kind enough to provide us with an update guide for installing the latest beta update for its devices. The guide is simple yet effective and has been listed below:

  1. If you’re using MIUI V5 / MIUI 6 / MIUI 7 / MIUI 8 global stable ROM, please go to ‘Updater’ app on your phone and check for updates.
  2. You can also download the full ROM and update via fastboot method (Full wipe suggested when updating from older ROM versions.）
  • The flashing guide is available here
  • Ensure to make a Data Backup before Full Wipe
  • A Full Wipe is required for shift from a Dev (Custom) ROM to Stable ROM and vice versa

In case you feel impatient and cannot wait for the OTA to hit your device, the download page provides you with the latest firmware.