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Original story (published on July 27, 2020) follows:

The stable MIUI 12 update is now rolling out to many Xiaomi devices including the Redmi 9 and Mi 9T Pro. Xiaomi is done with the first round of its stable MIUI 12 update rollout schedule while the second round is due to begin in August.

Now, the Chinese Redmi 9 units are receiving the stable MIUI 12 update while the Global and European units are yet to receive it. So, you can finally get a taste of the stable Redmi 9 MIUI 12 update if you managed to get your hands on a Chinese unit.

Here’s the extensive changelog along with the download link if you want to flash the update manually:

  • Device: Xiaomi Redmi 9
  • Codename: lancelot
  • Channel: China Stable
  • Version: 12.0.1.0.QJCCNXM
  • Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
  • Download: Link
  • MD5: 79579275a00d7c8dc4ed7b07e3c6dcd0

The Mi 9T Pro variants have been receiving the MIUI 12 update as well. The Global variant received the update earlier in the month along with the Chinese variant, which is known as the Redmi K20 Pro, followed by the Indian variant.

[Highlights] -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. [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.

  • Type: Recovery

  • Download: Link

  • MD5: 79579275a00d7c8dc4ed7b07e3c6dcd0

  • Download: Link

  • MD5: 79579275a00d7c8dc4ed7b07e3c6dcd0

Only the Russian Mi 9T Pro was left which is now receiving the stable MIUI 12 update. The download link for the Russian ROM is given along with the changelog below.

  • Device: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Codename: raphael
  • Channel: Russia Stable
  • Version: 12.0.1.0.QFKRUXM
  • Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
  • Download: Link
  • MD5: c51c3f53082958e677ba7b81b6c58da8

The Mi 9T Pro (Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro) has now received the latest update globally as no more variants are left. However, the wait for the stable MIUI 12 update is still on for Global and European Redmi 9 units.

[Highlights] -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

  • Type: Recovery

  • Download: Link

  • MD5: c51c3f53082958e677ba7b81b6c58da8

  • Download: Link

  • MD5: c51c3f53082958e677ba7b81b6c58da8

While Xiaomi is steadily releasing the MIUI 12 update, be sure to go through our dedicated MIUI 12 tracker to stay updated.

Update 1 (August 17)

Xiaomi seems to have rolled back the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 9 in China. This is because the phone is receiving a new update with the software version 11.0.5.0.QJCCNXM that is based on MIUI 11. Check out more details regarding the update here.

Update 2 (August 31)

IST: 12:05 pm: Xiaomi Redmi 9 MIUI 12 beta stable update has been re-released in China for a limited number of users. The update comes with software version number V12.0.1.0.QJCCNXM which is same as the previous beta release which was rolled back due to the bugs involved. Read the entire coverage here.

Update 3 (September 14)

IST 10:53 am: While the Chinese variants of the Redmi 9 have received the stable MIUI 12 update, users with Global variants are yet to get Xiaomi’s latest skin. Now, a new MIUI 11-based update has been released for global units as version 11.0.8.0.QJCMIXM which brings the September security patch.

Changelog:

In case you aren’t willing to wait for the OTA update to arrive or simply want to install the new update fresh, you can manually download it via the link provided below:

  • Device: Redmi 9
  • Codename: lancelot
  • Channel: Global Stable
  • Version: V11.0.8.0.QJCMIXM
  • Android: 10
  • Type: Recovery
  • Download: Link

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  • Type: Recovery

  • Download: Link

  • Download: Link